Divorced Bishops in the C of E: another nail in the coffin?

Posted on June 12, 2010 
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“One of the most depressing experiences I ever had in a Diocesan Synod was the morning on which ours debated the proposals to change the Church’s regulations on the remarriage of divorcees.

Until 2002, considering the many other ‘easings’ of the Church of England’s doctrinal adherences, its position on divorce and remarriage had remained remarkably consistent with a traditionalist understanding of Scripture…”

– John Richardson wonders what else can happen once Biblical teaching is ignored.

Southwark clergy write to The Times

Posted on June 12, 2010 
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A letter to The Times, 12th June 2010:

“We, the undersigned clergy of Southwark diocese, distance ourselves from Bishop Schori’s teaching and presiding in our cathedral.”

“Sir, We wish to express our concern over the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church (USA), Katherine Jefferts Schori, preaching and presiding at Holy Communion in our cathedral at Southwark tomorrow.   Read more

The Amazing Technicolor Multifaith Theology School

Posted on June 12, 2010 
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“The leftward march of liberal Protestantism is hardly news, but on occasion a development arises that serves as something of a parable of that trajectory. Such is the case this week with news from California that the Claremont School of Theology, a school historically related to the United Methodist Church, is transforming itself into a multifaith center for the training of clergy…

What this implies, of course, is that ministers, priests, rabbis, and imams, along with Buddhist and Hindu spiritual leaders, are just different varieties of clergy…”

– Albert Mohler’s latest column. (Photo: This sign on a Sydney church last week reflects similar sentiments.)

TEC’s gospel on show at missions conference

Posted on June 12, 2010 
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This week, TEC Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori spoke about her understanding of the gospel at the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel’s ‘Witnessing to Christ Today’ Annual Conference in Edinburgh. From an Episcopal Life Online report:

The Episcopal Church’s mission in the world is shaped by the United Nations Millennium Development Goals “as a proximate vision of the reign of God,” she said.

– Full report here. Photo: Matthew Davies.

J.C. Ryle’s legacy — 110 years on

Posted on June 11, 2010 
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“110 years ago today [well, yesterday – ed.], June 10th, 1900, the prolific writer, vigorous preacher and faithful pastor, John Charles Ryle died in England at the age of 83. Here are some quotes surrounding Ryle’s death and his legacy in Christian history…”

– from J.C. Ryle quotes.

Archbishop Bob Duncan and the last 50 weeks

Posted on June 10, 2010 
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On Tuesday, Archbishop Bob Duncan reflected on the first fifty weeks of the Anglican Church in North America – in his address to the Annual Provincial Council.

He reaffirmed that ACNA’s mission is ‘to reach North America with the transforming love of Jesus Christ’.

See his address courtesy of Anglican TV. Runs for 24 minutes.

Latest North West news and prayer points

Posted on June 10, 2010 
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The latest North West Network (June 2010, PDF) and Prayer Notes & Bishop’s Letter (June – July 2010, PDF) are available on the Diocese of North West Australia website.

‘Provocative’ visit to Southwark Cathedral

Posted on June 9, 2010 
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Statement from the CEEC, 08 June 2010:

“The Church of England Evangelical Council observe that the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (USA), the Most Revd Katharine Jefferts Schori, is to preach and preside at the Eucharist at Southwark Cathedral on June 13.  Read more

Short list announced for Australian Christian Book of the Year

Posted on June 9, 2010 
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The short-listed books for the 2010 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award have been announced by SPCK. They are:

A century of influence: Australian Student Christian Movement 1896-1996 – Renate Howe
Hebrews: A New Covenant commentary
– William Dumbrell
Desolate beauty – Trudy Adams
Losing my religion: Unbelief in Australia – Tom Frame
Montgomery of Tasmania: Henry and Maud Montgomery in Australasia
– Robert Withycombe
The third choice: Islam, dhimmitude and freedom – Mark Durie
The trellis and the vine: The ministry mind-shift that changes everything
– Colin Marshall & Tony Payne.

Winner to be announced in Melbourne on August 10.

Confusion reigns

Posted on June 8, 2010 
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Canterbury’s continuing chaos: does anyone know what is going on?

“The fallout for the Anglican Communion following the consecration of Mary Glasspool is, for many of us, becoming more confusing by the day…”

– John Richardson’s post is worth reading in full.

Peter Adam at Latimer Conference in NZ

Posted on June 8, 2010 
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Dr Peter Adam, Principal of Ridley College in Melbourne is speaking at the Latimer Fellowship’s 2010 Conference in New Zealand – to be held in Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland later this month.

His topic? Hearing God’s Word: Exploring Biblical Spirituality.

Details at the Latimer Fellowship website.

Andy Naselli’s thumbnail guide to ‘Keswick theology’

Posted on June 8, 2010 
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Andy Naselli’s book, Let Go and Let God? A Survey and Analysis of Keswick Theology, published by Logos Bible Software, is now out.

If you’ve wondered what ‘Keswick’ second-blessing theology was, Andy gave a good summary for Kevin DeYoung last week. (Note: The modern Keswick Conventions are very different.)

‘SJEC seeks to heal SRE damage’

Posted on June 7, 2010 
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Jeremy Halcrow at SydneyAnglicans.net writes:

“In a wide-ranging and in-depth interview, Simon Longstaff from the St James Ethics Centre (SJEC) has responded to concerns about the implementation of the ethics trial in public primary schools, particularly the way the lessons competed directly with Special Religious Education (SRE).

In a major development in the debate, Mr Longstaff concedes that the ethics lessons should not compete head-to-head with SRE, but rather that SRE should remain ‘opt-out’…”

– read it all.

Canadian Primate supports Episcopal Church

Posted on June 7, 2010 
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“Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has allied himself with the U.S.-based Episcopal Church in a dispute with Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.

Hiltz repeated some of the objections made by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to the Pentecost Letter that Williams sent to the Anglican Communion May 28 … Jefferts Schori is scheduled to address General Synod on Tuesday, Jun. 8.”

– Nothing especially surprising in this report on the Canadian General Synod – on the Episcopal Church website. (Photo: Sam Carriere.)

The Spirituality of Emerging Adults

Posted on June 7, 2010 
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Dr Christian Smith, author of Souls in Transition: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults, was interviewed on a recent episode of The White Horse Inn.

Very interesting insights into the world of young adults in the US – with application to Australia too.

Details here (look for May 16, 2010), and audio here.
(Photo: University of Notre Dame.)

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