The GAFCON Primates Council have issued a communiqué with very strong language challenging Welby’s statement over the appointment of the new Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, a man living in a same-sex relationship. They write, The announcement from the Archbishop of Canterbury distanced himself from this appointment, as it was the recommendation of a Selection Panel, requiring […]
from the Global South website Many in the world view Christianity as a Western religion. But even as its center of gravity shifts to the African continent, few are aware the degree to which Africa shaped the Christian mind. Even in Africa this lesson can be missed, but the Anglican Global South made sure its […]
press release received by email October 4, 2016 Cairo, Egypt On the first full day of the sixth Anglican Global South conference, delegates met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and began private deliberations for the eventual “trumpet”, the concluding communique. But in preparation they were led in a Bible Study by former Bishop of Singapore […]
The latest meeting of the Global South has begun (with Archbishop Glenn Davies of Sydney in attendance). The following press release was issued: From October 3-8, All Saints Cathedral in Cairo, Egypt will host the sixth conference of the Anglican Global South. Over 100 delegates from 20 provinces will discuss the challenges facing the church […]
So just why did the GAFCON Primates stay for four whole days of discussion at this week’s meeting when their position had been so very clearly stated at the beginning? For some this has been seen as a weakening of resolve or even a failure to uphold the Scriptural mandate to not meet nor even […]
The Primates gathering has released a statement a day early, as they respond to the reality of the large amount of news that’s been shared over the past 12 hours. Statement from Primates 2016 14 Jan 2016 Today the Primates agreed how they would walk together in the grace and love of Christ. This agreement acknowledges […]
As I write it is turning 10am in Canterbury and Day 3 (Wednesday) opens up. Morning prayer and Communion have passed with notable absences again. Give that Day 2 delivered what is now understood to be an unravelling of Welby’s attempt to pursue “reconciliation” through facilitated discussion groups it is pretty clear to observers that […]
As midnight approaches in Canterbury it’s been a fascinating second day at the Primates 2016 Gathering. As we reported yesterday, all the GAFCON and some Global South (GS) Primates declined to attend Communion in the morning. We have little details of discussions during the day but the most dramatic moment was evensong at 5.30pm when it […]
We have reports from a number of people at Canterbury that tonight’s evensong was a very different affair to yesterday. All the GAFCON Primates were missing, along with a number of Global South (including Mouneer). Clearly something is afoot. I’m not sure what you’re doing, but I’m going to be praying for Welby that he […]
In what must be seen as a significant move of further consolidation of purpose, the primates of GAFCON and the Global South have issued a joint statement concerning the investitutre of Foley Beach as Archbishop and Primate of the ACNA. Mercy, grace, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We, the […]
