Anglican Church in North America
One of the major issues that hindered me back in 2007 when considering the possibility of doing church -planting under AMiA was the question of unity and solidarity. While seeing a lot of faithful Christians leaving the ACC and the ECUSA, I see many were forming their own group, doing their own thing. I felt there was a lack of unifying spirit for those who left for more or less the same reason but at various times.
I asked Archbishop Yong and Bishop TJ about this, and sure enough, they told me about Common Cause and assured me that this stage was only temporary. So I am very excited and glad and grateful to God that the Anglican Church in North America has now become as reality, with it inauguration at Christ Church Plano, Texas on June 24, 2009.
The procession of clergy and bishops for the installation of ACNA:
Other video links, including (Arch)bishop Duncan’s address at the Inaugural Assembly (2nd in list):
At a time when Christian-hopping and church-splitting are so common, isn’t it wonderful to witness a moment in church history when followers of Christ are join together for a single purpose of mission?
Thanks Anson for linking to the video. See his post for more related links and news.
Filed by edmund at 12.38 am under Faith,Friends |
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A Friend
As a conservative Methodist who left the UCC, I’m excited about the ACNA since finally I may have a home. I’ve talked with other Methodists who, although they are not familiar with as high a worship tradition, find the theology and approach of the ANCN close enough to find common community and mission. Wesley was a Methodist, you know.
Now my prayer is that someone plant an ANCA church in my area. :)
Jun 27th, 2009
edmund
Thank for dropping, a friend.
If you can let me know just where you live, I might be able to hook you up with someone?!
Jun 29th, 2009
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