Why do we need structures?
-To enhance and sustain Christ’s mission.
-To further active partnership in the Gospel and guarantee our interdependence in the Communion
-To compensate for the undermining of bishops and primates who have made proper vows and have determined those vows will not be violated . To our sorrow, they are still deposed.
Let me say this clearly. We do not need another Communion. WE are the Communion. Others may wish to form a new communion. That is not our desire. We are not to compete with the current dysfunctional structure of the Anglican Communion, but find a way forward at the current time. It is time to stop reacting and get on with the important job of Christ’s mission that we have been given.
[i]”We do not need another Communion. We ARE the Communion”[/i] (++Anis).
Well, the only one that really counts anyway.
David Handy+
I was glad to see that Bishop Howe and Bishop Lawrence attended.
Where can we find the full text of Bishop Anis’ address? It sounds like encouraging reading.