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Some interesting Packerisms from here With that background in mind Packer set out to define 4 terms involved in the current debates: Orthodoxy – Packer sees this as a synonym for Evangelicalism which focuses on the teaching of the Bible (because it acknowledges the authority of the Bible) and on the message of the Gospel [...]

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From David Virtue “Why I will not be attending the Lambeth Conference” – Wallace Benn And audio here The Rt. Rev Wallace Benn, Bishop of Lewes, says he will not be attending the upcoming Lambeth Conference because he can’t have fellowship with those who have “broken fellowship”, and because revisionist American and Canadian bishops are [...]

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In an earlier post, I told you about AnglicanTV and the fact that you can view sessions online (www.anglicantv.org or via www.gafcon.org)…  Here are some additional ways you can have a “virtual GAFCon” experience: Sydney Anglicans (www.sydneyanglicans.net/media/video/) has a video guy who has been capturing interviews and some of the pilgrimages to holy sites. These [...]

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When Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali speaks, media are sure to be present. A large number of journalists covered his speech to GAFCON pilgrims yesterday evening and attended the news conference that followed. Not only is he high-profile, he is well-worth listening to. He combines brilliant scholarship with godly character and incisive discernment. The following is taken [...]

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The GAFCON conference is hearing some really encouraging reports about the work of the Church in Provinces around the Communion. For example, the HIV/AIDS stats in the report below are remarkable – and in good measure attributable to the work of God’s people. GAFCON pilgrims spent time on Tuesday, June 24, exploring how two Anglican [...]

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Previous reports are confirmed here When asked about his attendance at Lambeth in the news conference, Bishop Nazir-Ali said that his not going to Lambeth later this year is a matter of conscience for him. “My difficulty in attending has to do with being in Eucharistic fellowship with and teaching the common faith alongside those [...]

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More from Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali here As far as Kenya is concerned, GAFCON is actually Lambeth! here A report from Dr. Karin Sowada here and Bishop Robert Forsyth here A positive MSM report from National Review here Slideshow from the Mount of Olives here Live blog of a Michael Nazir-Ali Press Conference at Stand Firm [...]

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The album is here Gathering in the shade on the Mount of Olives. Photo: Joy Gwaltney Archbishop Valentino Mokiwa (Tanzania) reads the liturgy in worship on the Mount of Olives, Photo: Joy Gwaltney Archbishop Henry Orombi delivers the sermon at the Opening Communion service. Photo: Joy Gwaltney

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While some talk endlessly about inclusivity, GAFCon simply does it. GAFCon has embraced a broad representation of orthodox Anglicans  in this important meeting – not just those who wear purple.  Now the leadership is genuinely listening to everyone here as they determine how God is leading us. No pre-determined conclusion from leaders. How novel. This [...]

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Fred “Praises diocese for its involvement in “cutting edge” issues” here. “The Primate (Head Archbishop) of the Anglican Church of Canada told a diocesan congregation at Christ Church Cathedral gathered for an ordination Sunday night (June 22) that he values the Diocese of New Westminster for its willingness to deal with “cutting edge” issues.” Such [...]

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Fred Hiltz doth protest too much. The hand wringing about human sexuality in the ACoC is not about sex after all! Read it all here. “VANCOUVER – The leader of the Anglican Church of Canada has come to Vancouver to tell his divided flock to get their minds off sex – especially as practised by [...]

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What I’m finding interesting following GAFCON from afar is the level of vitriol from the MSM. I wouldn’t have expected anything in the way of support, but the level of scorn is usually masked better than it is at present. Examples here, here and here. This I find encouraging, for you do not bother to [...]

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The Way, the Truth and the Life: A theological resource for a pilgrimage to a global Anglican future Immediately prior to the start of the Global Anglican Future conference (GAFCON), the Theological Resource team of GAFCON released a significant reference and discussion document for conference delegates. The Way, the Truth and the Life, an 89-page [...]

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Perhaps we need a new category: I’m not sure I believe this. From the Telegraph, which used to be moderately reliable – really. Very significant if it does turn out to be accurate, though. In a move that marks a significant split in the established Church, at least three bishops, including the Rt Rev Michael [...]

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FYI, GAFCON videos can be found here. Live feed at the top, archives below.

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Read it all here Rival Anglican conference begins in Jerusalem More than 1,000 senior leaders of the Anglican Communion, including about 280 bishops from Africa, Latin America and Asia, who oppose the ordination of homosexuals are preparing for a summit meeting in Jerusalem. Interesting headline, considering the pains that the organisers of GAFCON have taken [...]

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Is here. We who are gathered here recognize that the Reformation (Elizabethan) Settlement of Anglicanism has disintegrated. We know that we are at a turning point in Anglican history, a place where two roads diverge. One road is faithful to Jesus’ story. The other road is about some other story. We can take the road [...]

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Is now available on the GAFCON website here.

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