Category - anglican communion

Williams under pressure as Christians condemn Ugandan anti-gay bill

staff writers — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:48:55 +0000

Opposition is growing to the “Anti-Homosexuality Bill” recently proposed in Uganda. An increasing number of Christians are condemning the Bill but the Archbishop of Canterbury is facing criticism for not speaking out on the issue.

Ugandan Anglicans continue to dither on anti-gay bill

staff writers — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:06:34 +0000

The Ugandan Anglican Church says that it has no "official position" on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill proposed in the country's Parliament. However, the Church's secretary has said that the death penalty clause should be removed.

Christian leaders urged to condemn Ugandan anti-gay bill

staff writers — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:15:27 +0000

Christian leaders around the world, particularly in the Anglican Communion, are being urged to condemn proposed legislation in Uganda which would introduce the death penalty for certain consensual homosexual acts.

Anglicanism's Ugandan moment of truth

Colin Coward — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:57 +0000

The Anglican Communion must oppose legislation which dehumanises, fails to protect, and makes pastoral care impossible for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, says Colin Coward. This is a moment of truth.

Setting all God’s people free

Savi Hensman — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:35:01 +0000

The whole people of God, including the clergy, are part of a living church present in communities throughout the world, says Savi Hensman. But the centrality of an empowered laity to a liberating faith can often be lost amidst debilitating church squabbles.

We're not anti-women or secessionist, say Anglican catholics

staff writers — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:20:35 +0000

The debate about provisions offered by Pope Benedict XVI to Anglicans wishing to join the Roman Catholic Church ignores the fact that the majority of Anglo-Catholics are in favour of women’s ministry, say two major Anglican societies.

Vatican makes special arrangements to aid dissident Anglicans

staff writers — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:31:00 +0100

Pope Benedict XVI announced plans to allow provisions that would accept groups of former Anglicans who wish to convert to the Roman Catholic Church, according to a statement from the Vatican.

Anglicans urge hope and realism for Copenhagen climate change summit

agency reporter — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:43:17 +0100

The Anglican Communion Environmental Network is urging Christians to prepare for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties Meetings to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark in December 2009.

Don't let homophobia set the Anglican agenda, says bishop

staff writers — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:27:52 +0100

Retired Bishop Peter Selby, says anti-gay sentiment should not set the tone of Anglican debate and that the Archbishop of Canterbury should speak up for more than just holding church institutions together.

A better future for the Anglican Communion?

Savi Hensman — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:51:48 +0100

Rowan Williams has recently proposed major changes in the way the Anglican Communion is organised. Because of growing willingness in the Episcopal Church (TEC) to recognise the status and ministry of lesbian and gay people, and the global disagreement on this issue, he is putting forward a “two-track” approach. Provinces such as TEC in North America would not be able to carry out certain functions such as representing the Anglican Communion in ecumenical circles, while those which signed up to a Covenant would have a more central position. This research paper describes the background, examines the evidence on which the Archbishop’s main points are based, discusses their implications, and corrects some mistaken assumptions about history and practice. Inter alia it tackles a number of key theological issues. It suggests that a two-level Communion would be practically and spiritually harmful and suggests a different approach, less focused on institutional structures, that could be more effective in addressing divisions and ultimately enabling Anglicans to move towards a deeper unity.

Savi Hensman