The Communique is out
… and being discussed at Stand Firm. I’ve just got in from a PCC meeting so I’m reading it now and will give you my reaction on this post ASAP. OK – Cursory reponse – Section 21 sinks the Sub-Group’s …
Author: Peter Ould
Are TEC already non-Covenant compliant?
OK. Firstly, Lambeth ’98 1.10 says: 2 – in view of the teaching of Scripture, upholds faithfulness in marriage between a man and a woman in lifelong union, and believes that abstinence is right for those who are not called …
Covenant Design Group Document Out
Read it at ACNS. We pointy-headed theology geeks are dissecting it as you speak. OK – my initial reaction is that it all hinges on the interpretation of sections 6.5 and 6.6 of the Draft Covenant: Each church commits itself… …
To keep us going…
As we wait nervously for news from Tanzania, I’ve uncovered the ACO love song to TEC… There’s a second one in case the first one didn’t quite touch the heart strings…
Fans and Proverbials
Ruth has the scoop: So far from being excluded from the Primates’ Meeting in Dar es Salaam, I can break the news that TEC Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has been elected onto the all-important policy-making Standing Committee. There will …
Another thought on Minority Reports
Jonathan Petre is reporting that there may very well be a minority communique issued today from Tanzania. Quick question. If the Primates issuing the minorty report represent two thirds of all worldwide Anglicans, how is that a “minority” report?