Today was the day the media had been waiting for. The bishops were going to talk about human sexuality. First though came bible study on the passage “I am the way, the truth and the life.” As has been true since we began we had a wide ranging discussion about this text which inevitably took in the question of sexuality. As was the case later in the day in the Indaba session, conversation was intense but offered in a sense of trust and against the Background that all want the Communion to hold together. We now await the text from the reflections group who will attempt to find the appropriate words to describe our thoughts. Key for me was the tone of the conversation which was respectful and honest. No punches were pulled and everyone was heard.. If I had not known it before I now am aware of the impact that actions in North America have in the areas of evangelism and mission in many parts of Africa. Equally they know that we (Canada) have been proceeding faithfully in accordance with our procedures and that as a national church we have not made a decision.
