The (St John’s) Telegram today reports on an interview with Bishop Donald Harvey. Here are some snippets. Retired bishop Don Harvey agrees his religious convictions are stronger than they’ve ever been. In fact, Harvey says they’re so strong he’s prepared to lead some Canadian Anglicans away from the national church, in which he’s worshipped and [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 18th, 2007
Today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.” John 17: 24 This chapter [...]
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Posted in Anglican Church of Canada on Nov 17th, 2007
A little something from a Journal article, that might clarify the meaning of ‘assent’. Check the words in bold. Whilst Montreal and Ottawa are currently standing on the brink, it appears that Niagara just jumped. Bishop Ralph Spence, who had refused to implement a similar vote three years ago, this time gave his assent, making [...]
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If you want to know who let the cat out of the bag on Bishop Harvey – I can give you this (taken from a pdf) that is to be read in diocesan churches tomorrow: November 16, 2007 My brothers and sisters in Christ, On November 15, 2007, I received correspondence from the Rt. Rev’d [...]
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Posted in Anglican Essentials on Nov 17th, 2007
After spending hours reading summaries of Anglican debates and minutes of Anglican meetings and statements issued by important Anglican bodies and news reports about all that stuff, it’s possible to lose sight of the big picture. I know that happens to me sometimes. I can lose sight of the forest after studying the trees too [...]
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The diocese of Niagara have passed their SSB resolution (see below). The discussion at synod on this resolution can be found here. Motion regarding Same Sex Unions Whereas the Diocese of Niagara wishes to express to the House of Bishops and the Council of General Synod the conviction that we believe that God is calling [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 17th, 2007
Today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent [...]
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Posted in Anglican Church of Canada on Nov 16th, 2007
The Rt Rev Michael Ingham, Bishop of New Westminster, has reminded his clergy that no one may perform ordinations in his diocese except him or bishops to whom he has given that authority. He shared the news at a Diocesan Council meeting earlier this week. Bishop Ingham told the 40-member council that what led to [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 16th, 2007
An ANiC news release, FYI Bishop Donald Harvey has been received into the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone under Primate Gregory Venables. The Southern Cone encompasses much of South America, from Tierra del Fuego in the south to Peru in the north. In becoming a bishop of the Southern Cone, Bishop Harvey has come [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 16th, 2007
Today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “. . . that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” John 17: [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 15th, 2007
Today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,” John 17: 20 If there had ever been any question that Jesus was praying just for the Eleven, that question is [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 14th, 2007
Today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.” John 17: 18-19 Although we are not to be “of the world”, we are very [...]
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Posted in Anglican Church of Canada on Nov 13th, 2007
The Rt Rev Susan E. Moxley, Bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, appeared yesterday evening on CTV Atlantic news magazine show, Live at 5. No transcript is posted at the show’s website, but a viewer noted some of her comments and sent them on to us. Bp Moxley freely admitted that she supports [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 13th, 2007
Today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17: 16-17 Jesus makes it very clear that His followers are no longer “of this world”. To allow [...]
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Posted in Anglican Church of Canada on Nov 12th, 2007
A motion concerning episcopal oversight is to be voted on at Niagara Synod. Here is the full text: Whereas, the Order of Bishops are the central instrument of shared ministry within an autonomous diocese in the Anglican Communion and Whereas disagreement, division and conflict within parishes, dioceses, and provinces of the Anglican Communion are common [...]
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Posted in Anglican Church of Canada on Nov 12th, 2007
We have received news this morning that the Synod of the Diocese of Niagara will consider three motions related to same-sex blessings. The original information we received last month, which was based, as I understand it, on the package of materials sent to Synod delegates, mentioned no such motions. Whatever the reasons for this development, [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 12th, 2007
Today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” John 17: 15 Jesus prays that the Father will protect His followers from “the evil one”. Despite the fact that [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 11th, 2007
Today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.” John 17:14 Scripture says that “The word of God is living and active. Sharper [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 10th, 2007
Here is today’s entry from the Network Conference prayer guide, “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer”: “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” John 17: 13 Jesus wants “the full measure” [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on Nov 10th, 2007
In connection with the Anglican Network conference “Building on the solid rock” to be held 22-23 November in Burlington, a prayer guide entitled “Contending for the Gospel Through Prayer’ was prepared and posted at the Network website. (I believe it was also distributed to conference registrants.) The prayer guide, posted here (pdf), contains suggestions for [...]
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