A Reflection on John 19:17-42
[Editor's note: This is the third of a series of three reflections by Dr. Seitz.]
John 19:17-42
"It is finished."
John 19:17-42
"It is finished."
Anglican Communion Institute (ACI)
On the Matter of Deposing Bishops at a Time of Communion Self-Assessment
The current public dispute over the canonical legality of the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops' recent vote to depose Bishops Schofield and Cox amounts at best to a severe embarrassment to the Presiding Bishop, her advisors, and the House itself; at worst, it exposes a travesty of Christian justice and prudence. How was it possible that the process and definition of terms demanded by the canons were not openly examined, discussed, and agreed upon prior to this vote, so as to avoid the prima facie plausible accusations now being made that appropriate consents were not in fact giv
The Communion Partners Plan
Several things need to be borne in mind about the Communion Partners Plan as it is discussed on the internet via the lens of news stories now appearing.
The Polity of The Episcopal Church in respect of the Presiding Bishop.
The Polity of The Episcopal Church in respect of the Presiding Bishop.
Where's the Science? A Conversation with the Presiding Bishop
In August of 2007, we posted on the ACI site an essay by Dr. Jacqueline Jenkins Keenan. (Why Theology Should Precede Change ) In this essay, Dr. Keenan provided an overview of a number of recent scientific studies questioning the claims made by many that there is a biological basis to homosexuality that renders it an immutable condition. These claims have also been made by some leaders in the Episcopal Church as part of their defense of the church's affirmation of homosexual unions.
The Current State of the Anglican Communion:
Joint Annual Event of Wycliffe Collegeand Trinity College (University of Toronto, Canada)
28 November 2007
The Rev Canon Dr R. Mwita Akiri is the General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Tanzania & Visiting Scholar, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, Canada
28 November 2007
The Rev Canon Dr R. Mwita Akiri is the General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Tanzania & Visiting Scholar, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, Canada
A Sermon: Incarnation, Church, and Communion
Rev. Dr. Sumner is the principal of Wycliffe College, Toronto
This being Christmas Eve Eve, my question for you is this: back in your childhood, when Christmas had a numinous glow, what was the most memorable present you ever received? Several come to mind for me. There was a doll of my hero, Popeye, which I received on my 5th Christmas and dragged happily around the house all morning, only to discover to my horror later in the afternoon that my sister had performed surgery on him (we were surgeon's kids) and the surgery had gone very very wrong...not sure I have forgiven her yet.
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Advent Letter of 2007:The Significance for Anglican Communion Life
The long awaited Advent Letter promised by the Archbishop of Canterbury is now in the public arena. It is a remarkable piece of work-one that deserves careful reading and reflection on the part of all. Its rich theological content and wise procedural protocols will place it, along with the Windsor Report and the Communiqué from Dar es Salaam, in the center of all future discussions of the nature and calling of the Anglican Communion.
Comments on the Archbishop of Canterbury's 2007 Advent Pastoral Letter and Its Significance
Prepared by members of the Anglican Communion Institute
"We Know What Hour It Is": A Comment on the Advent Pastoral and Common Cause
December 17, 2007
Four years ago ACI traveled to Orlando to help constitute what became known as the "Network". Martyn Minns, David Anderson, other conservative leaders and clergy, Bp. Robert Duncan and a cadre of bishops from conservative dioceses were there.
Tensions became apparent after 24 hours and the bishops withdrew. The meeting was brought to a close with only a part of the agenda fulfilled. It was apparent that some were not happy with the direction of those who wished to form, as it would transpire, a 'new ecclesiastical jurisdiction.'
Four years ago ACI traveled to Orlando to help constitute what became known as the "Network". Martyn Minns, David Anderson, other conservative leaders and clergy, Bp. Robert Duncan and a cadre of bishops from conservative dioceses were there.
Tensions became apparent after 24 hours and the bishops withdrew. The meeting was brought to a close with only a part of the agenda fulfilled. It was apparent that some were not happy with the direction of those who wished to form, as it would transpire, a 'new ecclesiastical jurisdiction.'
Two 'conservative' categories on the sexuality spectrum?
While a number of aspects of my recent mapping of the Anglican Communion have been criticised (see my broader response here), probably the most controversial and contested aspect was the suggestion that we need to move from a simple pro-I.10 and anti-I.10 stance in relation to sexual ethics and distinguish four positions on the spectrum. I wrote
