human sexuality
Explore the past updates and statements related to human sexuality through the Primate’s Theological Commission (1995-2010), Commission on the Marriage Canon (2013-2015), reports and resources that capture moments of theological reflection, consultation and pastoral consideration.
March 8, 2004The Anglican Church of Canada's chief governing body will be asked to affirm that the blessing of same-sex unions is within the authority of a diocesan synod and that any…- November 3, 2003Canadian Anglican bishops have voted to strike a task force to study what the church should do to provide spiritual care for members who dissent from church policies. The bishops…
- October 21, 2003Canadian gays and lesbians will continue to be 'welcomed and received in our churches and to have their contributions to our common life honored,' says Archbishop Michael Peers, Primate of…
- May 29, 2003The following is a statement by Archbishop Michael Peers, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, on the distribution of a rite for same-sex blessings in the diocese of New…
- October 29, 2002The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada, meeting in Mississauga on October 28, 2002, issues the following statement in response to the decision of the Synod of…
- September 5, 2002While eight dissident parishes in New Westminster continue to court and receive national and world media attention in their campaign for another bishop, some Anglicans who also consider themselves conservative…
- September 4, 2002If any of the 1,500 people who turned up at a worship and rally for conservative Anglicans protesting the liberalization of their church expected any irregular episcopal consecration or offers…
- August 22, 2002The normally public dealings of a group of Anglicans opposed to same-sex blessings in New Westminster have moved behind closed doors on the say-so of a Texas priest.
- August 18, 2002The guest list is firmly under wraps, but later this month Anglicans opposed to same-sex blessings in the diocese of New Westminster are preparing to welcome like-minded bishops and primates…
- July 20, 2002The "when" is uncertain, but who will likely be the first same-sex couple formally blessed in a New Westminster parish is almost certain.
