One of the most controversial motions to reach the General Synod for several years will be debated today when members discuss a proposal that the Church of England should be in communion with the breakaway US conservative Church, the Anglican Church in North America.
Lorna Ashworth, a lay member from the Diocese of Chichester, will call for the General Synod to express a wish for communion with the new group, which has 742 parishes and more than 800 clergy in the US and Canada and opposes the consecration of openly gay bishops and the blessing of gay partnerships.
Mrs Ashworth, a Canadian-born mother of three who works as a volunteer at All Saints’ Church in Eastbourne, said: “Most lay members like myself have little understanding of the technical ins and outs of canon law but what is clear, however, is the shocking and unjust treatment of historical, biblical Anglicans as they seek to continue to live out their faith in this province.”
Interesting how the liberals have already hijacked the comments to the Times article.
Lionel Deimel says that passage of this resolution would ensure that TEC would reject the Covenant, and might possibly cause them to leave the Communion, does he? GOOD…….let ’em leave!
This is passive agressive behavior on the part of TEC i.e. dare to recognize the ACNA in any way and we will probably not choose to engage in or sign on to the proposed Covenant.
Even if TEC were to sign it would mean nothing and be political posturing only. They have the ability to make words mean what ever they want to suit their agenda.
Please God let the ACNA receive at least this crumb from the table. If they do not, Canterbury will become a shadow and relic of Anglican identity.
Choose ye this day who thou wilt serve.