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Archive for June, 2009

Archbishop of Canterbury to speak at General Convention forum

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in TEC | Comments Off

From Episcopal Life Online Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams will make a presentation addressing the world's economic crisis during a panel discussion webcast live July 8 from the Episcopal Church's 76th ... Read more..

Deliberations of the Equality Bill Committee

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in Children/Family, Homosexuality, Politics | Comments Off

Mr Phil Barnett of True Freedom Trust was incensed to read the deliberations of the Equality Bill Committee, particularly the extract reproduced at the end of this post. He has written to ... Read more..

Pastor Rick Warren addresses Anglican Church in North America Assembly

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America, Theology | Comments Off

By Cherie Wetzel, reporting from Bedford, Texas   Bishop Bob Duncan, in introducing the Rev. Rick Warren said, “He has accepted three speaking engagements this year: first there was that prayer ... Read more..

ACNA: Reports from Day 1

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America, News | Comments Off

From Barbara Gauthier Day 1 of the ACNA Provincial Assembly began with a sung eucharist and ended wiith a sung doxology.  After hearing an exhortation from Bp. Bob Duncan not to ... Read more..

ACNA: Bible Study

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in Theology | Comments Off

By The Revd David Short It had been a difficult couple of months for the Sanhedrin. Just when they thought they had dealt with “that Jesus, “ another problem rose up to ... Read more..

Anglican Mainstream sends greetings to Anglican Church in North America

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

June 23 2009 To Bishop Bob Duncan, the Bishops, Clergy and People of the Anglican Church in North America: We greet you in the name of our risen Lord Jesus Christ from ... Read more..

ACNA ‘09:Okay ACNA’s the Answer: Now What Was the Question?

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America | Comments Off

By Canon Gary L'Hommedieu, Virtueonline The Anglican Church of North America (ACNA) opened its inaugural assembly today with a mass in St. Vincent's Cathedral in Bedford, TX. This "birth moment" has ... Read more..

Anglican Church Assembly Begins

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America | Comments Off

From Christian Newswire "This is clearly not a schismatic quest for purity by a small group of discontents. Rather, it is a theologically diverse group that sees how much is held ... Read more..

It’s female, Jim but not as we know it! (A third reflection on God and gender)

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

From the Ugley Vicar blog: In setting out these thoughts on God and gender, I feel it is a good moment to consider where this has got to and the questions ... Read more..

CEEC Chairman and President send greetings to Anglican Church in North America

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

To Bishop Bob Duncan Dear Bishop Bob and dearest friends in the fellowship of ACNA We write both personally and on behalf the Church of England Evangelical Council to send you warmest ... Read more..

So this is sharia

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Intolerance, Islam | Comments Off

By Jenny Taylor, Lapido Media Police were called to a debate in London on ‘Shariah Law versus British Law’ organized by a Muslim student group after violence erupted over segregation last ... Read more..

Anglican Church in North America officially constituted

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America | Comments Off

From ACNA Delegates to the inaugural Provincial Assembly gathered in Bedford, Texas, ratified the constitution of the Anglican Church in North America today, officially constituting the Church. The constitution is posted ... Read more..

Bishops face cull demand at General Synod

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Ruth Gledhill, Timesonline The posts of dozens of bishops, archdeacons and cathedral deans could disappear under proposals for cuts in the Church of England to be debated next month. The General ... Read more..

Get another career, MP tells faith dilemma staff

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Faith, Politics, Religious Liberty | Comments Off

From The Christian Institute Public sector workers who face a conflict between their job and their faith should get another career, an MP scrutinising the Equality Bill says. Lynne Featherstone MP said ... Read more..

Vancouver Anglicans muster into new orthodox grouping

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church Of Canada, Anglican Network in Canada | Comments Off

By David Karp, Vancouver Sun (H/T VOL) St. John's Anglican Church in Vancouver will join a new group of conservative parishes, the latest move in an ideological battle over same-sex marriage ... Read more..

Creation of 2nd Anglican Body in North America Nears Completion

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America | Comments Off

By Eric Young, Christian Post Conservatives disaffected from The Episcopal Church will complete the historic task of creating their own branch of Anglicanism in North America this week with the ratification ... Read more..

ACNA: Archbishop-elect Duncan’s Opening Address to Provincial Assembly

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America | Comments Off

From ACNA Given by the Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan, Archbishop-designate, at the Inaugural Provincial Assembly of the Anglican Church in North America during the Holy Eucharist on 22 June, A.D. 2009, ... Read more..

ACNA Press Release: Provincial Council endorses Covenant; Expresses solidarity with Communion Partners

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America, Anglican Covenant | Comments Off

The Anglican Church in North America Provincial Council has endorsed the Anglican Covenant and expressed solidarity with the Communion Partners. The Covenant is a four-part document that outlines the basics of ... Read more..

Video: police examine church’s Easter invite

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in News, Religious Liberty | Comments Off

From The Christian Institute Watch the video (2.55 mins) A five-strong team of police officers investigated a church's literature because someone said a leaflet inviting the public to an Easter service ... Read more..

The Anglican Church in North America – Hidden Reefs Ahead

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America | Comments Off

By Charles Raven, SPREAD The launch of the Anglican Church in North America this week should be a cause of great thanksgiving to God for all who long to see the ... Read more..