The congregation at St. Matthias Anglican Church in Fairfield voted overwhelmingly Sunday to leave the Anglican Church of Canada, the latest sign of division among parishes across the country over controversial church doctrines like blessing same-sex marriages.
Of the 180 people who voted, 94.5 per cent said they want to join the Anglican Network of Canada, a conservative body that opposes same-sex marriage.
About 30 people refused to participate in the vote and wrote letters opposing the split, said church spokesman Michael Skinner, who chaired the meeting.
But another 20 parishioners who could not attend in person wrote letters of support, he said. The congregation had been just over 200 people.
In the States those 30 would wag the dog. I wonder how it will play out there.
Ah, I should have “read it all.”
[blockquote] For now, the newly formed parish will gather on Sundays at the Fairfield Community Centre, calling themselves the Fairfield Anglican Network in Canada Project.
In an earlier interview, Robbie May, a representative of the St. Matthias congregation, said it’s the people who make the church, not the building.
“Although St. Matthias is a wonderful building, it is just that, a building.”[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Bryant-Scott said the split has hurt the congregation, adding the church will now struggle financially because of the diminished numbers.[/blockquote]
I submit that the real church will not be struggling financially. That would be the 94+% of the congregation that left, of course. Those who are staying behind have chosen to ally themselves with a dying fertility cult.
Mr Lewis, #3, I wonder at a “fertility cult” than encourages abortion and sterile couplings. Never-the-less your point is unquestionable. It’s all very sad. Bill
Another building for the TEC PB to scream for more $$ so at least the utilities and a part-time priest can be maintained. Nuff said!!!