Primates Meeting Presentation
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ADULT FORUM January 24, 2016
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These slides were used as part of the Adult Forum presentation on Sunday, January 24, at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church.
Transcript of Primates Meeting Presentation
ADULT FORUMJanuary 24, 2016
• Network of relationships• Churches in communion with the
Diocese of Canterbury• 38 Provinces• “Bonds of Affection”• 85 million members
What is the Anglican Communion?
• Archbishop of Canterbury• Lambeth Conference• Anglican Consultative Council• Primates’ Meeting
What are theInstruments of Communion?
• A meeting of the Primates• Called at the initiative of the
Archbishop of Canterbury• A time of prayer & consultation
What is the Primates’ Meeting?
• Lambeth – 1998 (Resolution 1.10)• General Convention – 2003• Windsor Report – 2004• Anglican Covenant – 2009• Primates’ Meeting – 2011
How did we get to this point?
• Climate change• Child protection• Corruption• Poverty• Religious violence• Evangelism
What happened at the Primates’ Meeting 2016?
• Lambeth 2020• Primates’ Meetings
2017 2019
“The unanimous decision of the Primates was to walk together, however painful this is, and despite our differences, as a deep expression of our unity in the body of Christ.”
What happened at the Primates’ Meeting 2016?
• No longer represent us on ecumenical and interfaith bodies
• Should not be appointed or elected to internal standing committee
• While participating in the internal bodies, they will not take part in decision making on any issues pertaining to doctrine or polity
What consequences were recommended for the Episcopal Church?
Anglican Communion Some The Episcopal Church Some Denominational Provinces None Diocese None Deanery None Local Congregation None
What impact will this have on the church?
Appoint a Task-Group:• Maintaining conversation• Restoration of relationship• Rebuilding mutual trust• Healing the legacy of hurt• Recognizing our commonality• Exploring our deep differences
What else did the Primates ask for?
• Archbishop Welby known as reconciler • First meeting in 5 years• All the Primates attended• Worse-case scenarios did not play out• Unanimous decision to walk together• Further reflections from Primates
Why did I find this Primates’ Meeting to be a sign of HOPE?
DISCUSSION
