A041 Create a Task Force on The Episcopal Church-Anglican Communion Relationships
In the short time since the 80th General Convention concluded, significant developments have made clear the possibility of important changes in the relationships between Provinces of the Anglican Communion. Statements by leaders of some Anglican provinces that they no longer regard themselves as in communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury—a sine qua non of the bonds of Communion relationships—is one example.
The Episcopal Church should be a constructive voice in the conversations shaping the future of the Anglican Communion. Locating the responsibility for these issues within an Interim Body of the General Convention would be a clear signal to partner churches in the Communion of the seriousness with which our church will offer its voice in those conversations.
Joint resolution between the Standing Commission on World Mission and the Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations
Explanation
In the short time since the 80th General Convention concluded, significant developments have made clear the possibility of important changes in the relationships between Provinces of the Anglican Communion. Statements by leaders of some Anglican provinces that they no longer regard themselves as in communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury—a sine qua non of the bonds of Communion relationships—is one example.
The Episcopal Church should be a constructive voice in the conversations shaping the future of the Anglican Communion. Locating the responsibility for these issues within an Interim Body of the General Convention would be a clear signal to partner churches in the Communion of the seriousness with which our church will offer its voice in those conversations.
Joint resolution between the Standing Commission on World Mission and the Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations