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From the Journal: The Anglican diocese of Quebec is “teetering on the verge of extinction” as parish finances continue to collapse and the number of parishioners dwindles. This doom-and-gloom message was delivered to the recent Canadian House of Bishops meeting here by Bishop Dennis Drainville, who declared that he could possibly be “the last bishop [...]

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From the Journal Bishop James Cowan of the diocese of British Columbia has reversed a policy that prohibits clergy in same-gender relationships from serving in the diocese. As a result, he has been able to match up a parish looking for clergy, with “a fine, fine priest.”  She had been on leave for eight years [...]

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I was at a meeting this evening during which we were praying about the court decision, and when I came home and opened the daily bible reading email that I subscribe to, this is what I found: Restoration of Israel 8 This is what the LORD says: “In the time of my favor I will [...]

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Charles Lewis from the National Post offers this: A B.C. court ruling that four dissident Anglican parishes have no legal right to their buildings and land is being viewed as a watershed moment in a decade-long battle within the Church over same-sex blessings. The case is sure to have ramifications for the other 35 dissident [...]

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The Diocese of Niagara has posted this on its web site: In Vancouver, the Supreme Court of British Columbia  has ruled against four parishes who have broken away from the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster and had filed suit seeking to keep the church buildings. The four are part of a wider radical group, including [...]

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There is an incorrect statement regarding the New West court ruling that seems to be floating around the MSM. Here it is from the CBC The Anglican diocese of New Westminster and four breakaway congregations must decide among themselves who should ultimately own four disputed church properties, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled Wednesday. As [...]

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From Metro News Vancouver: VANCOUVER, B.C. – Trustees responsible for properties used by the congregations of four parishes that split last year from a Vancouver-area Anglican diocese can’t be terminated by its bishop, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled Wednesday. But Justice Stephen Kelleher was vague in providing guidance around what actually happens to the [...]

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From the Vancouver Sun METRO VANCOUVER – The Anglican diocese of the Lower Mainland will be able to retain ownership of four disputed parish properties worth more than $20 million, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled today. Justice Stephen Kelleher decided against conservative Anglican dissidents who went to court claiming they deserve to have legal control [...]

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Anglican Network in Canada NEWS RELEASE BC Supreme Court issues mixed decision in church property dispute FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 25 November 2009, 4:30pm PST Vancouver, BC – Mr Justice Stephen Kelleher of the British Columbia Supreme Court issued a mixed decision today in the case involving the Anglican Church of Canada (ACoC) Diocese of New [...]

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Update: We have received the clarification below from the Diocese of Huron and I have changed the title to “same-sex union celebration liturgy”. I also notice, as one commenter has pointed out, that It is noted that there is to be no exchange of vows, no exchange of rings and no nuptial blessing. was added [...]

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From December 1-3, Bishop Charlie and Judy will meet with friends of ANiC in the Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton areas. Bishop Charlie will also celebrate Holy Communion and speak at Taylor College’s regular mid-week service on the afternoon of December 2. If you’d like to meet with them, please email the ANiC office at [...]

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Announcements made at synod Evangelist Marney Paterson welcomed into ANiC – The Rev Dr Marney Paterson was welcomed into ANiC at synod. In making this announcement, Bishop Don said, “We have among us a dear friend who undisputedly has preached the Word of God to more people at home and around the world than any [...]

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From the ANiC Newsletter: News – ANiC and AEN New vision and mission statements for ANiC ANiC’s new vision and mission statements were presented to synod delegates and observers in St Catharines last week together with a short explanation. Mission: Building Biblically faithful, Gospel sharing, Anglican churches. We will not only be used by God [...]

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 From Hope Standard Last Sunday was a special day for parishoners in the Anglican Church of the Resurrection. Two of the country’s five presiding Bishops were in Hope, and participated in the Sunday, November 22, service. The Anglican Church of the Resurrection was the first church to be welcomed into the Anglican Network in Canada [...]

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Apparently, it’s time to be politely firm with TEC. Just so; that should do the trick. Read it all here: Maybe Bishop Tom Wright put it best: “… the slow-moving train crash of international Anglicanism…” has happened, at least it has, to one of its prominent cars. You will have heard that The Episcopal Church [...]

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From Here: The Anglican Essentials Federation is transforming itself! We are now the: ANGLICAN COMMUNION ALLIANCE (ACA) October 2009 In the light of recent developments within orthodoxy in Canadian Anglicanism, we are establishing ourselves as a separate organization to continue affirmation of classical Anglicanism within the Anglican Church of Canada.   The reasoning behind our new [...]

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ANNUAL PLAN for 2010 Members of Synod: After half a century of attending Synods in an Anglican setting, there is not much that puzzles me about the overall process. However, this time I admit that I have met my match and I am composing a document primarily because I was requested to do so by [...]

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CHARGE OF THE RIGHT REVEREND DONALD F HARVEY TO THE SECOND DIOCESAN SYNOD Held in ST. CATHERINE’S, ONTARIO NOVEMBER 11 – 13, 2009 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Greetings! It is a joy to welcome our Archbishop, the Clergy, the Lay Delegates, our guests [...]

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