Posted in Anglican Church of Canada on May 17th, 2008
From here. Edmonton’s new Anglican bishop won’t be bending the rules in the local diocese for gay couples wishing to exchange marital vows in church. “Basically, I’m a play-by-the-rules girl,” the Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander said. “At the present time the national church has said we’re going to talk about this and we will vote [...]
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Not explaining the headline if you don’t recognise it…OK here if you really must. The Diocese of New Westminster considers adopting the Rite of Litigation: Bishop tells Diocesan Council diocesan property and assets must be protected Says diocese doesn’t want court action but it may happen …. by accident, like Bishop Michael Ingham has told [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on May 15th, 2008
Ok, so I goofed, but there is still an interesting article here.
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Posted in Anglican Church of Canada on May 13th, 2008
How’s this for a new creed, from the Toronto Youth Synod: We believe in the God of Life, who creates and loves people, who acts in history and who promises never to leave us alone. We believe in Jesus of Nazareth, who is our brother, who wants not to be idolized but to be followed. [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on May 12th, 2008
Sunday services continue at three-breakaway Anglican churches, Hamilton Spectator Members move church services, Hamilton Spectator Tough choices for parishes, Hamilton Spectator Anglican churches awarded joint custody, Hamilton Spectator
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on May 11th, 2008
…can be found here. Thanks, David!
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Posted in Anglican Crisis on May 11th, 2008
Here‘s a news article about the court decision that I missed, from May 7th. Here’s the most interesting bit: Diocese spokesperson Archdeacon Michael Patterson said the diocese was pleased with the decision. “I know there are numbers of people in each of the communities who are very excited about the decision and want to move [...]
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Notice to Members of the Anglican Network in Canada As you are aware, Mdm Justice Milanetti ordered that the diocese of Niagara be given full access to and use of the St. George’s, St. Hilda’s and Good Shepherd properties on Sundays from 7:00-10:00 am, as well as during other periods. The lawyer for the diocese [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on May 9th, 2008
By now most everyone has either attended the information meeting on May 7th or received a phone call from Donna and Naomi. This is an important time for us to plan together in light of the latest ruling from Justice Milanetti. At the information night we reiterated the same sentiment that we have had from [...]
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Posted in Just for Fun on May 9th, 2008
…but I couldn’t resist sharing this with you. Be careful where you walk in Newfoundland this time of year. To a polar bear, you are a slow stupid seal…(Personally, I think the guy standing outside of his car is putting himself on the short list for a Darwin award…)
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Posted in Anglican Crisis on May 8th, 2008
Posted in Anglican Crisis on May 8th, 2008
From here. At a parish meeting Wednesday May 8th, the congregation of St Hilda’s, Province of the Southern Cone, decided that their Sunday worship would not take place in the church building. Our pattern of weekly worship is now disrupted by the decision made, following the court ruling, that permits the diocese of Niagara to [...]
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Posted in Anglican Crisis on May 6th, 2008
A letter from Pastor Paul of St. Hilda’s here. Toronto Star report here. Globe and Mail report here. Hamilton Spectator report here. H/T St. Hilda’s website.
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St Hilda’s (Oakville). St George’s (Lowville) and Church of the Good Shepherd (St Catharine’s) have been ordered to share the buildings with the diocese. More when we have it. Kate here – St. Hilda’s website has more information here. St. Alban’s parish council had a pot luck supper tonight; Fr. Charlie of St. George’s and [...]
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Posted in Anglican Network in Canada on May 5th, 2008
…are posted on the Faith Anglican Church website here.
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 4th, 2008
Well, we had a confirmation this morning (my eldest son, amongst others), and an ordination this evening. Unfortunately, I, um, forgot to bring my camera to the ordination. I did, however, beg, plead, er, I mean ask some friends who were better prepared than I to email me photos, and I will endeavour to have [...]
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Posted in Anglican Essentials on May 1st, 2008
Quoted from here. My reading of the following is that the Athabasca is philosophically with Essentials Federation. What do you folks think? Archbishop assures his diocese’s commitment to Anglican Communion Solange De Santis staff writer May 1, 2008 The archbishop of Athabasca has issued a letter confirming his diocese’s commitment to the Canadian church and [...]
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