The statement from Archbishop Hiltz also notes that the invitation from the Southern Cone is unnecessary because the Canadian church has already made “adequate and appropriate provision for the pastoral care and episcopal support” of those who are in disagreement with their diocese or national church.
Archbishop Venables said the dissenting churches obviously don’t consider the provisions adequate or they would not have petitioned his province for alternate primatial oversight.
“The sexuality issue is the presenting issue,” he said, “but there are things about scripture, about who Jesus is. The creeds have seen Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the one way to God the Father.”
The Province of the Southern Cone, the Anglican Church of Canada, and The Episcopal Church are among the 38 provinces in communion with the See of Canterbury. Archbishop Venables said the invitation was made in order to provide a way for members who would otherwise be unable to remain Anglican.