“We have common historical and theological roots, since the founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley, was a life-long Anglican priest,” [Methodist minister the Rev. Joseph F.] DiPaolo said. “We have also done a few cooperative services together, on Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday, and may collaborate on some other things in the future as well.”
“They are a fine group of folks who are committed to serving our area from a classic Anglican liturgical and theological standpoint, and we are delighted to offer them space and a home here in Wayne, as they seek to establish their congregation,” DiPaolo continued. “We are also honored to host their bishop and their inaugural synod.”
While the writer seems to be confused in calling CANA new and calling it a new denomination…it brings up and interesting question. Why do we need CANA if we already have ACNA?
One might just as well ask why we need Methodists if we have Anglicans, or vice versa. Fortunately the local Methodist church did not take that attitude but welcomed the Anglican church with open arms.
I suppose all CANA churches could be disbanded. … 😉