The implications of Canada\u2019s push forward on gay blessings, however, was raised in an open session on creating diocese-to-diocese links with African churches to dialogue with them on issues of human sexuality. The majority of Anglican dioceses in Africa are in broken or impaired communion with those portions of the Canadian Church that have endorsed or authorized gay blessings.<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, the Canadian bishops stated that they remained Anglican. The Archbishop of Canterbury \u201chas stated in writing that his office and the Anglican Communion Office recognize one ecclesial body in Canada as a constitutive member of the communion, the Anglican Church of Canada.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
The Canadian bishops said they \u201caffirm this statement. We cherish our communion with the See of Canterbury and remain committed to the life and witness of the Anglican Communion in the service of the Gospel.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n