Via Archbishop Thabo MakgobaThe Anglican Church of Southern Africa has adopted the Anglican Communion Covenant. Its Provincial Synod voted unanimously Oct. 4 to ratify the decision taken at its previous meeting in 2010 to adopt the Covenant. This completes the legal process.The Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba, proposed the motion. Addressing the Synod, … [Read more...] about Yes to Covenant, Pastoral Care
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Two Bishops Write their People
The Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence writes to clergy in the Diocese of South Carolina:The 77th General Convention embraced canonical changes and authorized rites that I, as bishop, felt I could not in good conscience embrace, assent to or pretend in the aftermath that a line had not been crossed. I believe it is important for you, the clergy of this diocese who are actively serving … [Read more...] about Two Bishops Write their People
South Carolina Decries Rites
From the Diocese of South Carolina’s Standing Committee (PDF here)“This is a defining moment in the life of the Episcopal Church, being the first formal adoption of doctrine, discipline and worship which are contrary to the unequivocal mandate of Holy Scripture, the historic Christian faith, Anglican doctrine, and the pronouncements of the four instruments of Anglican … [Read more...] about South Carolina Decries Rites
St. Matthias Day Statement
From the Church of England Evangelical CouncilThe Church of England’s teaching about marriage and sexual relationships other than marriage currently faces a number of challenges:Within British society, attitudes to sexual relationships have changed in recent decades and there are plans to redefine marriage.Within the Anglican Communion, some dioceses and provinces are changing … [Read more...] about St. Matthias Day Statement
Redefining Marriage?
By Leander S. HardingThere are things to commend in “I Will Bless You, and You Will Be a Blessing,” the draft report released March 7 by the Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music. The work of the commission is evidently grounded in genuine pastoral concern. An attempt is made to counter scriptural objections. The commission also makes a case for the … [Read more...] about Redefining Marriage?
Bishop Lane on Blessings
“I favor extending the blessings of the Church equally to all the members of the Church. My position departs from the tradition of the Church, and there are many who hold differing faithful and conscientious positions.”Bishop Lane PastoralPhoto from the Diocese of Maine’s Flickr photostream.Discuss this post on TLC’s pages at Facebook or Twitter.Subscribe to The Living Church’s … [Read more...] about Bishop Lane on Blessings