Anglican Church of Canada bishops asked to uphold orthodoxy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 20 April 2008

Anglican Essentials Federation (AEF), which represents many orthodox parishioners, clergy and bishops within the Anglican Church of Canada (ACoC), has written Bishops of the Church expressing their deep concerns about the actions of some Bishops acting contrary to Church doctrine.

“Anglican Essentials Federation is disappointed that the House of Bishop’s statement did not give any indication that our concerns were addressed,” said the Rev Dr Brett Cane, vice-chair of AEF. “We were further distressed to see that the invitation by the Anglican Network in Canada to resolve differences over property issues by negotiation rather than litigation were not embraced. Continued legal action by the Anglican Church of Canada against other Anglicans is a disgrace to the Gospel and poor stewardship of parishioners’ gifts.”

Their letter expresses two concerns: “… that theology is being changed by actions, rather than allowing theology to inform actions.” And “…that such actions jeopardize our place within the Anglican Communion.” AEF called upon the Bishops to challenge recent actions which contravene established church teaching on matters of sexuality, expressing concern that the Church’s theology is being eroded “…by unchallenged actions, rather than by intentional discernment and genuinely inclusive theological work.” the rest