Our Unity in Christ Series

Our Unity in ChristIn Support of the Anglican CovenantAn Apologetic SeriesAt the heart of the patristic witness is the “wondrous exchange” (admirabile commercium) — the Eternal Son becomes human so that human beings can become sons and daughter of the Father.The Living Church launched Our Unity in Christ, a series of essays supporting the proposed Anglican Covenant, in February … [Read more...] about Cranmer’s Elegance and the Wondrous Exchange

Our Unity in ChristIn Support of the Anglican CovenantAn Apologetic SeriesEphraim Radner writes: “The recently disclosed rupture in the relationship of the Rwandan House of Bishops and bishops of the Anglican Mission in the Americas, although hardly yet resolved or completely transparent, illumines at least a couple of key elements about ecclesial existence, especially among … [Read more...] about Covenants and Fragments

Our Unity in ChristIn Support of the Anglican CovenantAn Apologetic SeriesBy Michael PoonIn whatever ways we justify and reinterpret the Communion instruments of the Anglican Communion, it is clear the instruments no longer unite Anglican churches worldwide. Canterbury, the Lambeth Conference, the Anglican Consultative Council and the Primates’ Meetings have become obstacles … [Read more...] about Rebooting Anglican Communication

Our Unity in ChristIn Support of the Anglican CovenantAn Apologetic SeriesBy Titre Ande GeorgesOwen Chadwick claimed that the Anglican Communion was always a federation with many different bodies participating. Many others also state that Anglicanism is not a “church” but a fellowship of national autonomous and interdependent churches, united not only through bonds of affection … [Read more...] about From Autonomy to Communion

Our Unity in ChristIn Support of the Anglican CovenantAn Apologetic SeriesBy Victoria MatthewsPeople are sometimes surprised that I support the proposed Anglican Covenant because there is a widespread belief that the crafters of the Covenant intend to stop new developments in the Communion. Similarly, many Anglicans believe that if there had been a Covenant 25 years ago, we … [Read more...] about Greeting the Saints

Our Unity in ChristIn Support of the Anglican CovenantAn Apologetic SeriesBy Robert W. PrichardThe response of many Episcopalians to the proposed Anglican Covenant is based in part upon a historical reconstruction about the relationship of the Episcopal Church to the Church of England. According to this reconstruction Episcopalians sought and gained their independence from the … [Read more...] about The Anglican Communion: A Brief History Lesson

Our Unity in ChristIn Support of the Anglican CovenantAn Apologetic SeriesBy Nathaniel W. PierceI have a special place in my heart for the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. I was given a copy at birth, and baptized and confirmed in liturgies from its pages. It guided me to ordained ministry, planted the seed of liturgical renewal, and prepared me for the 1979 BCP. There we were … [Read more...] about Relationship, Definition, Accountability

Our Unity in ChristIn Support of the Anglican CovenantAn Apologetic SeriesBy Michael CoverOn Nov. 24, 2010, two dueling voices were raised in the ongoing reception of the proposed Anglican Communion Covenant. On the one hand, the Church of England’s General Synod voted in favor of sending the Covenant on to its dioceses for approval. On the same day, GAFCON bishops issued the … [Read more...] about Make Peace, not Schism