Misuse of the Canons & Abuse of Power by the Presiding Bishop: A Statement on Bishop Scriven
The Reverend Canon Professor Christopher Seitz The Reverend Dr. Philip Turner The Reverend Dr.
The Anglican Communion Institute, Inc.
Descent Into Canonical Chaos: The Presiding Bishop's Response to Bishop Iker
By The Reverend Professor Christopher Seitz The Reverend Dr. Philip Turner The Reverend Dr. Ephraim Radner Mr.
The Deposition Vote
The Anglican Communion Institute receives favorably the news that considerable canonical discussion took place, or was sought, by as many as 36 Bishops in yesterday's proceedings.
A Response to Mark McCall's "Is the Episcopal Church Hierarchical" from Progressive Episcopalians in Pittsburgh
We have been alerted by a group called "Progressive Episcopalians in Pittsburgh" that they are to post a response to Mr McCall's essay which appeared earlier on the ACI website. We have seen the response of Dr Gundersen, and we understand it is now before the public. It is vital that there be an opportunity for discussion of these important issues. Our comment for now is as follows.
"The Anglican Communion Institute is pleased that Mark McCall's serious paper is receiving wide consideration. It should be read carefully by all who are interested in TEC's polity. Unfortunately, Dr.
Constitution And Canons: What Do They Tell Us About TEC?
"Is The Episcopal Church Hierarchical?" Full Download (PDF Format) Near the center of the struggle now going on about the future of the Anglican Communion lays a dispute over the nature of the polity that ought to order its life in the years ahead. From the beginning of the debate, The Episcopal Church (TEC) has claimed that its form of governance is unique, and that the Communion as a whole ought to take this fact into account as decisions are made about future relations between its various Provinces.
Lambeth Conference, The Episcopal Church, and The Anglican Communion
If the work of the Lambeth Conference is in fact to strengthen rather than weaken the Communion in the days and years to come, we are firmly convinced that the bishops there assembled must find ways to address in a constructive manner several key issues.
Presentment Memorandum
MEMORANDUM TO: Working Group April 21, 2008
FROM: [Redacted]
RE: Canonical Violations
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.'
