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A Wake Up Call to the People of God
by Archbishop Peter Akinola
Church of Nigeria web news
Feb. 10, 2009
Leaders of the Anglican Communion have gathered in a place that is rich with history and a powerful reminder of the glorious heritage that we all share. Egypt is the place that provided respite for the Holy Family when they faced persecution. Egypt is the place from which God led his people through the Red Sea to the land of promise. Egypt is the place where God took his people out of slavery into freedom. Egypt is a reminder that time after time God met His people at the point of their need. Here in this historic city of Alexandria, we are reminded of the great Church fathers, Origen (c.185 - c.254) and Athanasius (298–May 2, 373) and several others who risked their lives to give us the creeds and many foundational doctrines of the Church. Read the story.
On Deeper Communion; Gracious Restraint:
A Letter from Alexandria to the Churches of the Anglican Communion
General Synod News
Feb. 8, 2009 -
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, sent an open letter to Canadian Anglicans. It contains his thoughts on the recently completed Primates' Meeting and the communiqué that was issued at its conclusion. Read the letter.
Hiltz welcomes proposed 'mediated conversation'
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Feb. 6, 2009
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, said he was “encouraged” by the proposal for a “professionally mediated conversation” involving North American churches at odds over the issue of sexuality and said he was prepared to be a part of it. Read the story.
General Synod staff cultivates Canadian-African conversations
by Ali Symons
General Synod News
Feb. 6, 2009
The Rev. Dr. Kawuki (Isaac) Mukasa straddles two worlds. Born in Uganda, but a long-time Canadian resident, Dr. Mukasa's knowledge of both cultures is essential as he pairs up African and Canadian dioceses to talk about sexuality. Dr. Mukasa began this work while he was congregational development consultant at the Diocese of Toronto, and has continued it as coordinator for dialogue at General Synod. He recently returned from a trip to Tanzania and Uganda. Read the story.
No consensus on separate North American Anglican province
Primates call for 'mediated conversation'
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Feb. 5, 2009
The primates (national archbishops) of the Anglican Communion ended their Feb. 1 to 5 meeting with no consensus on how to deal with a coalition of Anglicans who have left their churches in North America because of differences over such issues as sexuality and want to be recognized as a separate province. Read the story.
Sudanese archbishop appeals to fellow primates for urgent support
Anglican leaders visit Alexandria's ancient library
by Matthew Davies
Episcopal News Service
Feb. 5, 2009
Calling on the Anglican Communion "not to abandon the people of Sudan in this time of danger and uncertainty," Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul appealed to his fellow primates February 4 saying that the Church in Sudan needs "urgent support for the work of relief, rehabilitation and resettlement." Read the story.
Primates support efforts to improve co-ordination of Anglican relief and development work
Anglican Communion News Service
Feb. 5, 2009
The Primates of the Anglican Communion have supported efforts to improve
the coordination and effectiveness of Anglican Relief and Development
work. The Primates, meeting in Alexandria Egypt, were presented with a report
on relief and development work. The report was drafted by Helen Stawski,
the Archbishop of Canterbury's Secretary for International Development
and John Kafwanka, Mission and Development Coordinator at the Anglican
Communion Office after a meeting at Lambeth Palace in January. Read the story.
Primates Meeting Communique
General Synod News
Feb. 5, 2009
At the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, as the Primates and Moderators of the Churches of the Anglican Communion[1], we gathered for prayer and consultation in the ancient city of Alexandria, with the Most Revd Mouneer Anis, President Bishop of the Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East, as our host. We prayed, worshipped God, and studied the Scriptures together, seeking to be faithful to the call of God in Christ, and to discern the leading of the Holy Spirit. There was a common desire to speak honestly about our situation. Read the communique.
A study in contrasts
by Paul Feheley
General Synod News
Feb. 5, 2009
Archdeacon Paul Feheley, Principal Secretary to the Primate, accompanied Archbishop Fred Hiltz to the Primates' Meeting in Alexandria, Egypt and filed occasional reports.
Contrast is defined as "the act of distinguishing by comparing differences" and my time in Egypt this week has certainly been one of comparing many differences. Read the report.
Primates express 'horror' at Zimbabwe crisis
Windsor Continuation Group report discussed but not released
by Matthew Davies
Episcopal News Service
Feb. 4, 2009
Alexandria, Egypt
Zimbabwe's economic and socio-political breakdown is a "matter of grave concern," Anglican primates said in a Feb. 3 statement calling on President Robert Mugabe to step down and urging "the implementation of the rule of law and the restoration of democratic processes" in the devastated African nation. Read the story.
CoGS repeats request for funds for May meeting
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Feb. 4, 2009
Citing crucial church issues that need to be dealt with, the officers of General Synod have instructed Archdeacon Michael Pollesel, general secretary, to reiterate the request made last fall by the Council of General Synod (CoGS) for dioceses to contribute at least $2,000 each to cover the cost of the governing body’s meeting in May. Read the story.
Hasten to prayer
by Paul Feheley
General Synod News
Feb. 4, 2009
Archdeacon Paul Feheley, Principal Secretary to the Primate, accompanied Archbishop Fred Hiltz to the Primates' Meeting in Alexandria, Egypt and filed occasional reports.
As the small band of journalist prepared for the news conference today the talk was all about the report of the Windsor Continuation Group. Each reporter wondered if one of the others had heard or seen anything that would give them an exclusive about what was in it. We all hoped for greater clarity when the press conference began. Read the report.
Vision 2019: an invitation to dream the church
by Ali Symons
General Synod News
Feb. 4, 2009
The Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, is throwing the doors open to all Canadian Anglicans to join in on Vision 2019, a church-wide exercise to discern, dream, and decide where they think God wants the church to be in 2019. This is a great chance for the church to think big. As the Primate puts it, "there's a fresh wind blowing through our church!" Read the story.
Primates discuss Anglican covenant, Zimbabwe crisis in private sessions
Anglican leaders say Alexandria meeting less confrontational than previous gathering
by Matthew Davies
Episcopal News Service
Feb 3, 2009
Alexandria, Egypt
As the primates reviewed the latest draft of the Anglican covenant and heard presentations about mission priorities and challenges from different global contexts, many of them agreed that there was a lower level of anxiety at this meeting than at the last. Read the story.
Elder-care expert Sister Constance turns 105
by Ali Symons
General Synod News
Feb. 3, 2009
Nothing confirms an aging expert's theories like their own long life well lived. On Feb. 2, Sister Constance, a noted gerontologist, celebrated 105 years of such life, surrounded by her fellow sisters at Saint John the Divine convent, Toronto, Ont. Read the story.
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