News Updates

News Updates

1/29/2007

• Diocese of Pittsburgh Preparing Vigorous Defense of APO Request

  The Diocese of Pittsburgh has released a document detailing how its request for alternate primatial oversight (APO) fits in with its long-term strategy which includes having the “alternative primate convene an organizing convention for the purpose of forming a permanent constituent Anglican body in the U.S.” The document was given to several Global South primates and discussed during a November meeting in Virginia with several bishops and other leaders of the Anglican Communion Network.

  Posted on January 29, 2007

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• Third Episcopal Bishop Invited to Primates' Meeting

  Three members of the House of Bishops have been invited by the Archbishop of Canterbury to address an extra-curricular session of the meeting of Anglican primates in Tanzania.

  Posted on January 29, 2007

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• Grounded in History

  To those who say that there is no common ground between science and religion, I say with philosopher David Hume, “truth springs from argument amongst friends.” I for one am willing to argue God’s existence. (By Michael L. Vono)

  Posted on January 29, 2007

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• In Appreciation of Lutherans

  My time with our Lutheran sisters and brothers has given me a deeply felt appreciation for their branch of Christ’s Church. (By John Edson)

  Posted on January 29, 2007

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• Nigerian Primate: Consensus on Sexuality Necessary Before Lambeth Conference

  The issue of homosexuality and the Anglican Communion must be resolved before the 2008 Lambeth Conference, if the Church of Nigeria is to participate, according to Archbishop Peter Akinola.

  Posted on January 29, 2007

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• Episcopal Church Figures Prominently on Primates' Agenda

  Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has been allotted two sessions of next month’s primates’ meeting to describe The Episcopal Church’s response to the Windsor Report.

  Posted on January 29, 2007

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