by the Rev. Canon Phil Ashey   (Pictured above: the trial of Bishop Walter Righter, 1996)   The Anglican Communion’s Primates (the leaders of each province) imposed “relational consequences” on The Episcopal Church just a few weeks ago. One of those consequences was that The Episcopal Church could not vote during the upcoming Anglican Consultative … Read More

  One of the things in ministry that brings joy to my heart is the privilege of leading Bible studies at church where we dig deeply into the texts, meanings and application of the Scriptures. My love for the Scriptures began with hearing my mother read the Bible to us and ask us what we … Read More

  Some weeks ago before the gathering of Primates in Canterbury I wrote about the proposed changes to the Anglican Church of Canada’s (ACoC) doctrine of marriage.  The Report “This Holy Estate” and the draft resolution which accompanies it would change the Marriage Canon to provide a liturgy for same sex couples wishing to be … Read More