tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17143675752164795632012-01-13T12:19:39.329-06:00Finding Your Voice in the Global Anglican Village.Ruperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17251656167817174041noreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714367575216479563.post-21009407007894012792012-01-13T12:13:00.000-06:002012-01-13T12:13:38.330-06:00

I found this on virtueonline. It is a good account of the kind and type of conflicts that we see as a part of the "ground zero" of conflict within the Anglican Church. But this strikes me as end-game stuff... the devices and strategies that has brought this end-game to bear has been functioning among us for decades... - Rupert Episcopal Abandonment By Charlotte Hays National Review Online

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In January, I noticed an end of the year editorial in The Anglican Planet that I quite liked. It speaks of the Anglican world that is, including property grabs and legal battles, and of the faithful orthodox-minded who choose to remain within. For my part, I have already opted 'out', and therefore would gauge my own activity on planting seeds, Gospel proclamation, and hoping in what a re-newed

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"Anglican Fever" This is a GREAT story that I found first on VOL . I am thrilled about the impact that a godly, biblical, vibrant and historical Anglicanism is having on college campuses across the US. Having attended the ANIC Synod in Victoria, B.C. in November, I can attest to ACNA's impact across Canada and the world. Never in my prior life had I experienced such a joyful synod of boundless

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This piece was written for "Anglican Mainstream", and picked up by VOL. The Author, Mike Davidson, discusses the scientific debate on the 'nature vs nurture' of the cause(s) of homosexuality. He laments the lack of 'nurture' ie: the environmental factors, that are frequently downplayed in light of the contemporary push of 'nature' and 'genetics', in this debate.  But Mr. Davidson discusses his

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I found this information on virtueonline Although it is not a reflection of how the Church of England's General Synod will vote this summer, it is indeed a sign of how women's episcopacy is looking 'on the ground'. - Rupert <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--><!--[if

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From my youngest days, to the moment I left the Anglican Church of Canada last Spring, I had been tossed around by the manipulative power-plays of those in charge. There is pure joy in the realization that there is, indeed, a new game in town. It is centered in the timelessness of Gospel truth - not a wending and a twisting innovation that makes the Western Church unrecognizable to that which

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With the announced departure of Dr. Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, within the next year or so, interest in this Office will grow exponentially for a season. I post a double article - the first by Charles Raven of anglicanspread.org - and atop, that is, first in the que, is posted a commentary on Raven by the Rev. Julian Mann. I give credit to virtueonline for linking me to these

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Mexican Presbyterian Church votes to end 139-year-old relationship with PC(USA) From: Stand Firm in Faith Written by Leslie Scanlon, Outlook national reporter    19 August 2011  The National Presbyterian Church of Mexico (known as INPM) has voted to end its 139-year partnership in mission with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), in response to the PC(USA)’s decision

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The best news I have heard in a long long time... The Telegraph, UK, breaks this story (edited for length. Original content). Twenty-four hours (or so) after release, this will be picked up by everyone imaginable... Ya*hoo! Rupert. The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams is planning to resign next year, nearly a decade before he is due to step down, it can be revealed. Next year will

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The presence of a "Continuing" Anglican entity in the UK is certainly disconcerting to some. Here is an 'historical' piece on how this has come to be. It is offered by David Ould over at Stand Firm in Faith blog. I commend it, though lengthy, for everyone's read... - Rupert Richard Coekin on the AMiEFriday, July 15, 2011 • 9:27 pmThe A.M.I.E. has emerged gradually from years of prayer and

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Not new news, but... a fair-minded and brief educational piece. Fine with me. - Rupert  An Anglican Resurgence in North America Written by Sydney Nichole Thomas July 12, 12:41 PM Anglicanism has begun a global and North American reformation, according to Archbishop Robert Duncan of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), who recently delivered his annual state of the church address,

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This 'News Release' has been long expected.  Three African-Ordained Bishops are to set up a Mission to The Church of England. This press release comes from Lambeth Palace. There are concerned ripples now... might they become a Tsunami?  - Rupert A statement from Lambeth PalaceTuesday 5th July 2011 The announcement of the creation an 'Anglican Mission in England' prompts concern for a

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I am grateful to David over at Anglican Samizdat for posting a reference to THIS letter from Primate Fred Hiltz of the Anglican Church of Canada. While others mourn... - Rupert June 16, 2011 The Rt. Rev. Michael Ingham Bishop of New Westminster Dear Michael, I am pleased to hear the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada to deny Leave to Appeal to those who have launched law suits against

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I agree wholeheartedly and emphatically agree with this position, so it get top marks and high praise on Rupert's Region! A tip of the hat to Rev. Dr. David Virtue for posting this vitally important interview.  - Rupert California Psychologist Answers Questions on Reparative Therapy for Homosexuals On CNN recently, reporter Anderson Cooper aired a three-part series on AC360 called "The '

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D. L. Adams posted a blog-piece entitled Moral Relativism and Fall: Solzhenitsyn's Forgotten Warning to America , which was picked up by VOL on June 6th. Now I know little about Adams and his political or philosophical views, and his web site contains a dizzying array of contemporary commentary that I intend to check out on another day (many many days from the look if it). But in the meantime, I

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New wine skins... new options... ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Anglican Fellowship of the Southwest is New Diocese-in-Formation From here.  May 25, 2011 The first meeting of the newly elected Standing Committee of the Anglican Fellowship of the Southwest (AFSW) took place Thursday, May 26. Nine Anglican churches in New Mexico and West Texas agreed by votes of their respective Vestries to apply to the

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This Post refers to the Title IV Disciplinary Canons of The Episcopal Church, which take effect in July 2011. It gives diocesan bishops power and sway over diocesan standing committees, and it gives the Presiding Bishop Metropolitical Powers over the bishops in her church. Power and authority that that Office has never formerly held. It is to late, I think, to yell, "Duck!" - Rupert Source

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Friends,  I like the look of this study that speaks of gay-ness as more like 1 - 2 in 100 people, rather than 1 in 10. I have read MANY times over that the early Kinsey model is flawed and inaccurate - by Kinsey himself, too! I am suddenly reminded about a gay activist I saw, stating that all of this is true, "but 'one-in-ten' is just easier to remember." All-righty, then! In any case, I begin

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David Virtue has given us an overview of where things now stand with GAFCON; timely in that I have busied myself at rounding up a series of articles on this Southern Anglican Phenomenon. My Title: "Wherefore Art Thou..." seems apropos, but I do not expect it to end in death.  (My apologies to William Shakespeare.) - Rupert Orthodox Global South Anglicans Flex Muscles in Defiance of Western Pan

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I am inclined to subtitle this piece along a contrasting theme: On Courageousness, and On Contrasting Cowardice. But only the Courageous is identified.  - Rupert  http://www.gafcon.org/images/uploads/Nairobi_Statement_from_GAFCON_Primates.pdf Nairobi Statement from the GAFCON/FCA Primates Council Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! 1. We met in Nairobi from

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http://www.gafcon.org/news/the_jerusalem_declaration_why_it_matters/ The Jerusalem Declaration – why it mattersJuly 12, 2009 An address to the FCA UK launch by Archbishop Peter Jensen, Archbishop of Sydney. Ominous and foreboding words are being said about the FCA by those who wish it ill – they say it is schismatic, it will divide the church, it is a power play. These changes are at best

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Following the birth of Rupert's Region, I posted on the activity of the Global Anglican Future Conference, and its spin-off organization, the FCA. I applaud the work of GAFCON and the FCA. This is authentic and godly Anglicanism, and is based upon an historic Anglicanism, untarnished by the revisionism that has spread throughout the Anglican world in recent decades.  Revisionism results in a

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I believe that such an offering as this post would be useful to some readers who may have an interest in exploring the historical truths and claims of Christianity. With apologies to Dr. Patton, I have taken the liberty to make minor editorial changes to this offering, to enhance (in my view) its readability. The link will take the 'purist' to the original article. - Rupert Evidence for the

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http://www.anglicanchurch.net/media/ACNA_Trifold_FINAL_crops.pdf The Anglican Church in North America is pleased to offer a new brochure for member congregations, partner organizations, and the public. It is designed to showcase the mission of the Anglican Church and to explain the relevance of the Anglican faith. According to Archbishop Duncan, "Anglicanism is unique among Christian traditions

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CANADA: New ANiC clergyman explains why he left his former Church Appointment of gay Dean forced him to quit Anglican Church of Canada by Anthony Harvey March 9th, 2011 To the Anglican Network in Canada, I feel compelled by recent events in the Diocese of Montreal to tender my resignation as a member of the Anglican Church of Canada. I refer to the appointment as Dean of our Cathedral, a

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virtueonline has posted this piece on secular corporations that invest a lot of capital to push alternative sexuality as mainstream, in mainline churches. I post this to raise awareness, esp. as I cannot match the level of research that goes into such an effort. [Slight changes made to story, such as the removal of graphics, have not affected content.] "Following the Money" will be a series of

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Rupert's Region is created for the godly education of Anglicans and others, seeking restoration from the corrupted mainstream church leadership that is so prevalent (though not exclusively so) in our day. I am positively indebted to the Rev. Charles Raven for this review of an exceptional book: ESSENTIAL TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS: A Commentary on the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles and an Introduction

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This, from the Daily Telegraph's Science Correspondent Richard Alleyne. 15 Apr 2011 I was thinking... just because we CAN do something, does not mean that we SHOULD do something. But this is a tired refrain from those who are increasingly dismayed about man playing at being God. We understand so very little, but we esteem ourselves as Master of all that we set out hand to. This is remiscent of

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From the Anglican Essentials Canada Blog:More “Slip Sliding Away” in the Anglican Church of Canada - RupertDiocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: same-sex blessing motions to be presented at its May SynodMar 30th, 2011 by David Jenkins The following motions will be presented at the diocesan synod in May:  Four Motions Relating to the Blessing of Same Sex Couples The mover and seconder

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In Gnosis 1 and Gnosis 2, TEC, The Anglican Church of Canada, and the Church of England, are implicated in the propagation of New Age teaching akin to the Gnostic heresy of the 3rd century, AD.  Faithful Anglicans of every stripe who read here and elsewhere, urgently need to grasp what 'is on the wind', and fight "for the faith once for all delivered to the saints" [Jude 3]. Persistence in

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Fr. David MacGregor, retired priest, resides in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He authors Contact Online Weblog, and has posted this book reviewed by David Virtue: The Episcopal Church: The Way of Balaam, by Dave Doveton.  I have promised myself to visit Contact Online Weblog again. From the book: Dave Doveton is Canon Theologian and Director of the Training Centre for

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This is my first peek at The Reformed Pastor blog, written by David Fischler. So impressed am I by what is uncovered here, that I could not wait to post it! A noteworthy expose. - Rupert Infiltrating the Churches Thomas Peters, writing at CatholicVote.org, has a fascinating piece on the effort by a gay Colorado billionaire named Tim Gill to interfere in the Roman Catholic Church’s affairs by

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My thanks to both the Rev. Ted Lewis and virtueonline for this very interesting post on the Anglican Instruments of Unity, and the prospect of a certain conciliarism that just might "save the Communion". Such a prospect seems dashed, according to Rev. Lewis. What I find exciting about this post, is that it articulates, in an easily absorbed manner, the roles and function of each of the

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The theological HEAVY-LIFTERS at the Anglican Communion Institute, Inc. have produced a weighty 8000 word offering on the history of the strike-and-counterstrike being waged within the Communion by differing groups of leaders and their followers. For those who are (mostly) unaware of these dysfunctional family squabbles, and have an urge to whet their appetites on such antics, I suggest you get

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Meditations on the Old Saint Paul's 'Stations'http://www.osp.org.uk/index.php/liturgy/stations_meditations/ We adore you O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. We will glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: In whom is our salvation, our life and resurrection. Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain,

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My only purpose for Rupert's Region is to raise awareness of Anglican Communion issues for Anglicans and interested Others. Today I was meandering through the "satire" section over at virtueonline and I came across this irresistible piece by Allan Haley, dated December 2009. The comments to the post are as telling as the piece itself. I think it suits my purpose nicely. Enjoy!, - Rupert   

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Rev. Phil Ashley, of the American Anglican Council has here made an inspiring invitation to repentance of sin this Lent, and I am certain of my own need to do so. Zounds!, there is too little of this kind of thing out there for we narcissistic (er, at least we self-centered) ones. Today I led my worshiping group through a reading of the Litany as laid out in the BCP. This is a good place to

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Anna Arco, of the Catholic Harold (UK) , writes an interesting piece relating to the Anglicanorum Coetibus, that I have categorized as "Christian Unity" on this blog. I have also been reading that some Lutherans are approaching Rome with unity talks of their own. This is not the bland and rudderless lowest-common-denominator type of ecumenism characterized by the World Council of Churches. I

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Anglican Entropy is written by the Rev. Charles Raven of anglicanspread.org, and is, to me, a brief and masterful synopsis of the Primate's meeting and aftermath -- and the state of the global Anglican Communion. I like this review! Others, like virtueonline like it too, as it is getting some wider exposure in its first day of cyberlife. Enjoy, - Rupert Anglican Entropy The second law of

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Of Wikileaks, Curmudgeon and South Carolina Anglican Curmudgeon posts an "exreme" statement based upon two things. First, Title IV changes to the Constitution of the 'American Anglican' Church, pertaining to the discipline of priests and bishops, and new-found powers of the Presiding Bishop, due to begin effect in July 2011. Second, a response to the Diocese of South Carolina's two recent

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I'm doing a bit of research, presently - sitting in Draft. - Rupert

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"What Research Shows: NARTH's Response to the APA Claims on Homosexuality" (1)  was printed in Christianity Today, LifeSiteNews.com and seen in virtueonline.org in June 2009. It is a summation of a larger review of clinical findings and research initiatives that span over 100 years, speaking to the fluidity of human sexuality and the lasting change from unwanted homosexual practise to a

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The "Simmering Pot" is a series of back burner articles and blog offerings that are getting a second chance at publication on Rupert's Region. I read them, I liked them, and I am now getting back to them. It is that simple. I am convinced that these posts have value: a bit dated yet they are timely and appealing.    "The Leavers: Young Doubters Exit the Church" was first published in

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I was surfing the net this morning (familiar sites), when I stumbled upon Baby Blue Online. I clicked on a great looking interview with Bono and followed the source link to Greg West's The Poached Egg. I am an instant fan! Thanks Greg, and Baby Blue, 2! - Rupert  Bono Interview: Grace Over Karma (Excerpt from the book Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas) Bono: My understanding of the

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Ode to Primacy -  by Rupert Well, Some Primates Met They Had a Talk. Avoided Grief; Got Dumbed Down Some. But All's OK, It Ended Swell The ACC's In Control Now.                            *  *  * Sadly, though, there is a little something called aftermath.  In the week prior to the Primate's gathering in Dublin, Global South leadership was represented on American soil, in South Carolina's

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David Virtue has conducted a splendid interview with Anglo-Catholic Bishop Keith Ackerman, on the topic of the Anglican Ordinariate and it's global impact. It is an excellent educational piece. I would subtitle this post "Protestant Yes, but Anglo-Catholic, too". - Rupert Former TEC Anglo-Catholic Bishop Explains Why Traditionalists are not Accepting Ordinariate No uniformity among

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 There is Lots of talk today about sex. We know the Church is  full of it. Many are getting sick of it. I found this excellent article a few weeks ago, and have been reflecting upon its content. I use this for the launch of a series called "SexTalk". I do so because this is a VALUABLE contribution to the topics of sexual preference and human rights. I intend bias into a neglected area: the right

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Zounds!, At face value, this really sounded extradinary, but it turns out to be a re-tread story from a year ago, when this was new news. CoE laywoman Lorna Ashworth, the originator of the then-parsed motion, has this week been to the microphone to inquire about ongoing "progress", and has been politely put-off by synod leadership. Paraphrase: "It's in Committee, dontchaknow?" Out of respect,

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http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=13887 February 2, 2011 This week, the Lausanne Congress released the final version of 'The Cape Town Commitment: Call to action' http://www.lausanne.org/ctcommitment. The first part (previously released) is a general evangelical Statement of Faith. The second part (released this week) is a call to action based on the

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"Over 4,000 leaders from 198 countries were together in Cape Town, South Africa [October 2010] for the 3rd International Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, to confront the critical issues of our time as they relate to the future of the Church and world evangelization." From the official web site of the Lausanne Congress. The Congress is the 3rd of its kind. First, in Switzeraland (1979).

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I want to immediately post this exceptional offering from Archbishop Anis, delivered at The Mere Anglicanism Conference in South Carolina this past week. [re-posted from Jan.26.2011] This powerful piece has a restorative and prescriptive formula for the Communion as a whole. Elsewhere released from The Mere Anglicanism Conference are calls for a binding conciliar council to finally put an end to

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A.S. Haley, a US Church attorney from California, authors the blog Anglican Curmudgeon, from which I have garnered this excellent analysis of the recent Primate’s gathering in Dublin. While many varied and wonderful brains have authored results and analysis of “Dublin 2011”, I particularly like this one because it is short, succinct, in point form, and contains novel and straight-forward ideas. 

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The Rev. Charles Raven is the Director of the SPREAD Society presently located in England, and was founded in the USA. I would call the work of SPREAD to be reality on the ground. As a precursor, read also the prior post: Communion Angst #22: The Primate's Meetings  - Rupert SPREAD: The Society is dedicated to the preservation and propagation of the reformed Christian faith as classically

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I had printed the Communiques of the last five Primate Meetingss in order to study their content and make a report, but Timothy Fountain at Northern Plains Anglicans has just completed a highly praised account, and now I don't have to do any more than cut, paste, and give credit to where it is due. - Rupert <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

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These days, the net is abuzz with Primate's Meeting speculation. It got me reflecting upon literal decades of meetings bent upon hammering 'a new thing' into one's brain, and leaving one absolutely mystified about "what just happened, anyway?" Q: Have you been victimized by The Delphi Technique? See also this and this. Rupert. THE DELPHI TECHNIQUE How to achieve a workable consensus within

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THIS is a Frightening Post, from the American Anglican Council. I happened upon it by accident. I had read it before, and explored the "cache's" of two blogs to see if I had posted it (it appears not), so it forms part of the "Simmering Pot" series: must reads that for whatever reason have been placed on the 'back burner' for awhile. This post is dated June 15, 2009. The contents are alarming

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I am resoundingly glad to hear a word from the Global South Primates regarding the upcoming meeting of the Primates, set for this week in Dublin, Ireland. The full text is below. Of note are the thoughtful comments of the bloggers over at standfirminfaith. They offer insights into the behind-the scenes wrangling of an Anglican Communion in crisis, and have set their sights on the highest levels

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[The SPREAD Society] is dedicated to the preservation and propagation of the reformed Christian faith as classically expressed in the Anglican Formularies, the Thirty-nine Articles, the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and the Ordinal.The Rev. Charles Raven, founder of SPREAD, is an internationally read commentator on Anglican affairs and the author of ‘Shadow Gospel: Rowan Williams and the Anglican

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"Simmering Pot" is a collection of informative pieces and various expose stories relating to the Anglican Communion. All are written by faithful Anglican's more clever and more learned than me. I read them some time ago... each came with a firm resolve: Gotta Post That!, which got delayed for a time.  Simmering Pot II comes from virtueonline . Blogger Rev. Dr. David Virtue, is, uh, not the

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"Simmering Pot" is a collection of informative pieces and various expose stories relating to the Anglican Communion. All are written by faithful Anglican's more clever and more learned than me. I read them some time ago... each came with a firm resolve: Gotta Post That!, which got delayed for a time. So, this offering is from the Simmering Pot... Enjoy. Rupert. Simmering Pot I: A Timeline of

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You Are Invited To : ANGLICAN  INFORMATION  NIGHT FRIDAY JANUARY 21, 2011 SPEAKERS FOR THE EVENING :The Rt. Rev. Trevor Walters and the Rev. Canon Dr. Brett Cane Do You Have Questions About the Anglican Communion ?Are You Wondering Where It Is All  Going ?  An Exploration of Remaining In the ACoC- or -Exploring ANiC ? The Evening Agenda: Entry and Seating. Coffee & Tea Service: 6:00 to 6:30

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I first came across this article, that was printed in the Calgary Herald in early December, on a friend's coffee table. It was snipped and sent to my friend, and I could not find it online (novice), but was pleased to see it appear on virtueonline. I think EVERYONE should read it - a telling expose of the shennanigans that have had a ruinous effect on the Anglican Church of Canada. The Author,

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I am introduced to The Living Church (TLC) tonight. (Late bloomer, I know.) TLC News Service reports a weighty Church of England development: Five Bishops are Headed to Rome. This story, however, could be subtitled: Departures Heating Up Over Women Bishops. This looks like big news; perhaps ripples to waves?  Time will tell. I will add a reader survey. Blessings, Rupert Five Bishops Form

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The ANiC Synod was held on Ottawa, November 4-6, 2010. The Theme: "We Would See Jesus". Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali was the Keynote Speaker. His address to Synod on Day #2 is printed below, courtesy of the ANiC blog. My in-house contact at Synod described Bishop Michael's talk as exceptional and very powerful. I am pleased to have tracked it down for posting here. [I added scripture reference and

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Fr. Robert Hart* wrote this apologetic piece in the Continuum blog, which concerns itself with the merits of the Continuing Anglican Movement.   I was at once so enamored of the release of Anglicanorum Coetibus, that I shed a few tears. It seemed like an unbelievable step forward in healing the rift between Rome and England, 400 or so years since the English Reformation.  But this is a 'hold on

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Hello readers! Two months away and I feel like it's 'start over' time! And there has been Anglican news aplenty, such as the All Africa Bishops Conference in August in Uganda, with 400 bishops attending, AND a World Evangelical Conference, currently going on in Cape Town, South Africa. 2000+ Evangelical leaders from almost every corner of the Globe are present (China leaders were denied exit

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Rupert's comment is pending.  This is a good piece on current Anglican news, written by the secular CNN.   For the moment, it is good to get this perspective 'out there'. <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";

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This a really good post that I found identified as special to virtueonline. I immediately tracked down the author to express my appreciation for his work, and to express (very humbly) a certain disappointment that his treatment of the subject was too brief. I wanted more... Astoundingly, I received a reply within a few hours: "Thanks for your response. I will seriously consider fleshing out the

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Keeping up may be hard to do, but this timely and accurate post on the recent actions of the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion Office, is insightfully written. It reads as a warning to the Faithful everywhere: change your actions = change your identity. My thanks to virtueonline as story source. - Rupert LINES IN THE ANGLICAN SAND: A Sociological Analysis By Canon Gary L'Hommedieu 7

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Ripples invariably extend outward, and 'in-house spin' confronts my own personal bias and filters when blogging Anglican events. This allows me, for example, to bypass post synod comments of the Bishop of London, while picking up this story from Rome. It was spotted on virtueonline. Enjoy! - Rupert. How Women Bishops Affect Anglican-Catholic Dialogue By Inma Álvarez ROME

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The General Synod of the Church of England has just completed its tumultuous week in York. I post this review after going over several that were too nauseatingly biased to be shared. It is big news for the Anglican Communion, as 'liberalist' innovations are taking hold and are holding on fast and hard (read, without compromise), which is bad news for traditionalists in several camps. For those

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The "blogosphere" is the place where just about anybody, like me, can type a few ideas on a screen, press 'enter', and have the whole world (potentially) read, and respond, to what you have said. From the quickest to the dullest, the oldest to the youngest, all may participate. Today, I spotted an offering by the Rev. Matt Kennedy, from standfirminfaith, comment on the work of Ms Ruth Gledhill,

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Today, dear readers of Rupert's Region, is the Consecration Service of Bishops-elect Diane Bruce and Mary Glasspool. The Diocese of Los Angeles posts this invitation. Of widespred note is the silence of the orthodox objection to this event. Perhaps something will 'pop up' during the service, but most likely not. Many on the world Anglican stage see this as continuing where this bunch has gone

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virtueonline has produced a commentary by the Rev. Ted Lewis, that is a brilliant and highly-readable analysis of the Communique released after the Fourth Global South to South Encounter, held in Singapore, last month. I am always on the hunt for comprehensive and lay-friendly analysis, and this definitely foots the bill! I mark this as an excellent lesson of recent history, recommending it

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I passed this by when I first saw it, in early April, as I didn't care too much about reading the viewpoint of a liberal TEC Bishop. But as it turns out, it is written annonymously by a theologian within +Chane's Diocese. It is contraryminded. So it seems to me to be a good contribution to "Angst Within the Communion" Rupert.    BISHOP CHANE'S [Washington] CASE FOR AUTHORIZING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

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One of the clarion calls to come out of the Global South Primates Meeting is the call to launch an Anglican Ecumenical Council. Such an effort is binding upon the entire Communion, and is based upon historical practise of the ancient Church, and governed by "Apostolic Canons". The goal is to put an end to in-house warring and to get on the the work of the Great Commission - to win souls for

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BREAKING: Global South Singapore Communiqué Friday, April 23, 2010 Fourth Trumpet from the Fourth Anglican Global South to South Encounter http://www.standfirminfaith.com/?/sf/page/25965 St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, 19th – 23rd April 2010 1. The Fourth Anglican South to South Encounter took place in Singapore from April 19th through April 23rd, 2010. The theme for this encounter was: “

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I am almost overwhelmed by the amount of godly and 'servanthoodly' reports and reporting that is coming out of Singapore. No manipulation. No spin. Nothing to hide. Nobody to 'manage'. This is not my overall experience of Anglican leadership - at the parish, national, or international level. Somebody pinch me!  - Rupert <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings;

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Singapore: Shadow and Substance Author: Charles Raven.. April 21, 2010 http://www.anglicanspread.org/ Although not attended by great fanfare and ceremony, something quite remarkable seems to be happening in Singapore at the fourth Global South to South Encounter. We are seeing the emergence of a global Anglicanism of substance, displacing the shadow Anglicanism of institutional pragmatism.

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As the virtueonline link shows, the magical-esque pen of the Canon Gary L'Hommedieu offers satirical analogy and a tragic reality to the role and person of the Archbishop of Canterbury. I, many years ago, joined the still-growing army of believers who have retained respect for the office but not the person, of Canterbury. I found this to be a tedious first read of the day without a cup of coffee,

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The Fourth Global South to South Encounter, held in Singapore, as I type this, already has the makings of explosive drama. Opening remarks began yesterday, I believe, as Archbishops Akinola and Anis and others, have been commenting on the failings of the Anglican Communion to enforce discipline upon erring Provinces of its world wide structure. Most often cited areas of difficulty and rebellion

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We have renewed heat in the Communion: Primates Anis (Jerusalem and the Middle East), Orombi (Uganda), and Ernest (Indian Ocean) have all written to the ABC (Orombi and Ernest in recent days). The collective demand is this: [paraphrased] "Summon a meeting of the Primates to deal with Communion Crisis. Do not trouble about asking the Americans or Canadians to come along." The Fourth Anglican

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Rupert Comments: Anglican TV is a pretty cool thing. I have watched interviews with Anglican Leaders and seen important events unfold on my computer screen, brought by this exceptional media ministry. In the segment linked at the start of this offering, Archbishop Robert Duncan discusses the first eight months in the life of the Anglican Church in North America. My synopsis of the 'televised'

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Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent for the TimesOnline, London, posted March 9, 2010, has this to say about a recent speech made by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Guildford Cathedral in the UK. I dub this piece, "The ABC: Champion of the Faith". My thanks, also, to virtueonline for pointing me to the source article.  - Rupert Archbishop of Canterbury condemns evangelist 'bullies' The

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Dear Freinds of Rupert's Region, As of March 4th, 2010, TEC's Bishop-Elect, Mary Glasspool, is within one Diocesan Standing Committee's vote of majority status for the office of Bishop. She will be TEC's 2nd partnered gay bishop. Consents are pending by the majority of Bishops (with jurisdiction), as well.   Votes must be in and verified by early May. Consider: Signing on to the Anglican

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Preamble: I an very appreciative of this commentary, posted on virtueonline. The document itself is a 50+ page work, and promises to be a relevant and interesting read. It is written by the The Rev. Phil Ashey,Chief Operating and Development Officer, of the American Anglican Council.  - Rupert. An introduction to "Communion Governance: The Role and Future of the Historic Episcopate and the

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Preamble - I have grown more interested in the phenomenon of Western pandering to Islam, following remarks made by the Archbishop of Canterbury in recent years, regarding the broadening acceptance of "aspects" Shari'a Law becoming "necessary" in Great Britain. I will take it on faith that the good Archbishop will forgive any potential misquoting or misunderstanding on my part, as I post this

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Today, the General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England, meeting in London February 8-12, affirmed the Anglican Church in North America’s desire “to remain within the Anglican family.” ACNA responds to Church of England General Synod's recognition of North American Province. February 10, 2010 Today, the General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England, meeting

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Preamble: The American Anglican Council "is a network of individuals, parishes, dioceses and ministries who affirm biblical authority and Christian orthodoxy within the Anglican Communion. By the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, the mission of the American Anglican Council is to build up and defend Great Commission Anglican churches in North America and worldwide

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NEW YORK: Episcopal Church Puts Out Talking Points to Bishops about ACNA Resolution at Upcoming CofE Synod By David W. Virtue of www.virtueonline.org February 4, 2010 There are reports that Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has arrived in England, presumably to monitor and influence to the extent she can the debate in the Synod which begins Monday. VOL has received the following

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This Covenant Expose is must reading, as it is written by leading Anglican theologians: The Reverend Canon Professor Christopher Seitz, The Reverend Dr. Philip Turner, The Reverend Dr. Ephraim Radner and Mark McCall, Esq., of the American-based Anglican Communion Institute, Inc. It has been spread pretty widely across the internet in recent days, and is causing quite a stir.  Sara Hey of

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Archbishop Mouneer Anis, the Jerusalem Primate and Archbishop, has resigned his role and place within the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion (SCAC). He has described his voice "...as a useless cry in the wilderness." "However, I have come to the sad realization that there is no desire within the ACC and the SCAC to follow through on the recommendations that have been taken by other

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During a plenary session at the Mere Anglican Conference, a panel of speakers that included Dr. Robert Gagnon, (theologian) Professor Paul McHugh, (psychiatrist) Mario Bergner, (ex-Gay Anglican minister) Edith Humphrey (N.T. Theologian) and John Yates III, (Episcopal priest) addressed questions relating to Anglican identity and our identity in Christ. The panel was moderated by the Rev. Dr.

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