For some time now, the American Anglican Council has been actively supporting the Primates Council of the GAFCON movement – the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans. We support these leaders with briefing papers, strategic planning and counsel as requested and needed. This week, the Primates Council will be meeting in London to worship, pray and reflect … Read More
Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said “I am thirsty.” (John 19:28 NIV) “Knowing that all was completed…” Jesus, the suffering man and suffering God all in one body, was conscious of the cosmic drama drawing this scene to a close. Amid the unimaginable … Read More
One of the greatest challenges is discerning when not to submit to authority. Even a causal read of the Bible makes it clear that God is interested in having things in order even though at the same time He greatly values giving us freedom. The problem, however, is not simply discerning absolutes. Some things are … Read More
Article 8 of the 39 Articles of Religion addresses the three creeds – three confessional statements that clearly outline essentials of the Christian faith. Canon Ashey discusses why these are important to Anglican Christians.
By the Rt. Rev. Steve Wood Recently a couple approached me, wanting to join St. Andrew’s, asking when the next baptisms would take place. After a brief conversation in which I discovered that they had both been previously baptized (her, three times and him, twice), I assured them that baptism is God’s work and … Read More
