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Members of the Anglican Church of Canada’s General Synod have adopted a plan that focuses strongly on the development of new resources and church work at the local level. The plan, entitled “Loving God’s World, Strengthening the Church [sic i.e. Serving God’s World, Strengthening the Church]”, would maintain most of the work the church is … Continued
After several hours of debate, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada has approved an addition to a resolution approved Wednesday that specifically tells same-sex partners that they are welcome in the church and that their relationships are affirmed. The amendment was introduced by the Rev. Canon Garth Bulmer of the Diocese of … Continued
The HIV/AIDS pandemic is the planet’s greatest threat, Stephen Lewis, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, told the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada meeting here. In a passionate speech, he told the more than 300 delegates from 30 dioceses across the country that the numbers of infected people are … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada has deferred a decision on the blessing of same-sex unions for another three years to allow a review by the Primate’s Theological Commission. General Synod, the church’s highest governing body, voted Wednesday evening to ask the commission to determine whether the blessing of same-sex unions is a matter of doctrine … Continued
Below are the results of the fourth ballot: Order of Clergy Order of Laity Ronald C. Ferris 44 41 Andrew S. Hutchison 68 97 Spoiled 0 1 Blank 5 5 Total # Cast 117 144 Archbishop Andrew Hutchison of Montreal is elected Primate. A news release will follow shortly. The name of Bishop Ralph … Continued
Canadian Anglicans have elected a new Primate. On the fourth ballot, more than 300 members of General Synod, the church’s chief governing and legislative body, elected Archbishop Andrew Hutchison of Montreal. Archbishop Hutchison, 65, is also Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada and Bishop Ordinary of the Canadian Forces. Members of General Synod took … Continued
On the first day of General Synod 2004; delegates and visitors gathered at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., the venue for the 37th triennial meeting of the Anglican Church of Canada. By 9.00 a.m. today (Friday), 218 delegates out of the 301 expected had registered. “We expect to get more delegates registered by 1.30 … Continued
In an opening address to more than 300 Anglican members of the church’s highest governing body, Archbishop David Crawley, the Acting Primate, urged them to move away from the “harsh, vituperative and unacceptable” language that has often been used on both sides of the debate over the blessing of same-sex unions. “We all feel deeply … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada is likely to look quite different in the aftermath of a meeting of its chief governing and legislative body which convenes in St. Catharines, Ont., next week. Among other things, the 300 synod members will be electing a new Primate or leader. They must also deal with several contentious issues, … Continued
Bishop Victoria Matthews of the diocese of Edmonton has announced that she will withdraw her name from the list of candidates for election to the office of Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. In a letter to her diocese, Bishop Matthews said: “Earlier this week, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This morning I … Continued
Those not able to attend General Synod 2004 should not despair. The full proceedings will be featured on a live web cast at the http://gs2004.anglican.ca website. “All sessions taking place in the plenary hall at Brock University will be featured,” said Brian Bukowski, web manager for the Anglican Church of Canada. This includes the opening … Continued
Stephen Lewis, Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa for the Secretary-General of the United Nations will address more than 300 members of the Anglican Church of Canada’s chief governing and legislative body when they meet later this month in St. Catharines, Ont. His presentation on AIDS, scheduled for the morning of June 2, will highlight … Continued
With four candidates now chosen, the task of electing a new primate for the Anglican Church of Canada is in the hands of members of General Synod 2004 meeting in St. Catharines Ont. later this month. Elections will also be held for the Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor of General Synod. The Prolocutor will be elected … Continued
One of the most difficult tasks members of General Synod will likely face when they gather in St. Catharines, Ont., at the end of May 2004, is a discussion around the issue of the blessing of same-sex unions. The issue is among the most divisive matter facing the Anglican Communion and General Synod members will … Continued
Canadian Anglican bishops have selected four from among their own number to be candidates for an election to the office of Primate, which will be held next month in St. Catharines, Ont. The election of a successor to Archbishop Michael Peers, the 11th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, is one of the tasks … Continued