Strategy in Southern Africa to create facts on the ground as in TEC by pleading diocesan autonomy

September 20th, 2009
by Chris Sugden

The Synod of the Diocese of False Bay, Anglican Church of Southern Africa, is meeting from 23-26 September. On its agenda is the following resolution:

“That this Synod

Affirming a pastoral response to same-sex partnerships of faithful commitment in our parish families.

Notes the positive statements of previous Provincial Synods that Gay and Lesbian members of out Church share in full membership as baptised members of the Body of Christ, and are affirmed and welcomed as such;

Affirms our commitment to prayerful and respectful dialogue around these issues, mindful of the exhortations of previous Lambeth Conferences to engage with those most affected. the rest