Ex-gays ? : a longitudinal study of religiously mediated change in sexual orientation
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog9044
- Author
- Jones, Stanton L.
- Publication Date
- c2007
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- OTCH
- Call Number
- BR 115 H6 J655 2007
- Author
- Jones, Stanton L.
- Place
- Downers Grove IL
- Publisher
- IVP Academic
- Publication Date
- c2007
- Physical_Description
- 414 p. ; 23 x 15 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] Stanton L. Jones and Mark A. Yarhouse".
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- "In conducting this study we found empirical evidence that change of homosexual orientation may be possible through involvement in Exodus ministries, either (1) in the form of an embrace of chastity with a reduction in prominence of homosexual desire, or (2) in the form of a diminishing of homosexual attraction and an increase in heterosexual attraction with resulting satisfactory heterosexual adjustment. These latter individuals regard themselves as having changed their sexual orientation; the former regard themselves as having reestablished their sexual identities to be defined in some way other than by their homosexual attractions. Further, we found little evidence of harm incurred as a result of the involvement of the participants in the Exodus change process. These findings would appear to contradict the commonly expressed view of the mental health establishment that change of sexual orientation is impossible and that the attempt to change is highly likely to produce harm for those who make such an attempt". -- Conclusion, p. [364]-365.
- Contents: Lists of Figures and Tables -- Acknowledgements -- The Controversy -- Understanding the Population: Christian Views of Sexuality, Ethical Norms, and Views of Healing and Change -- Rationale for the Study -- Methodology for This Study -- Our Sample -- Understanding and Measuring Change of Sexual Orientation -- Can Sexual Orientation Change ?: Report of the Quantitative Analysis -- Can Sexual Orientation Change ?: Report of the Qualitative (and Supporting Quantitative) Analyses -- Is the Attempt to Change Harmful ?: Impact on Psychological and Spiritual Functioning -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Name Index -- Subject Index.
- OTCH Note: Sexuality Special Collection.
- Added Entry
- Yarhouse, Mark A., 1968-
- Subjects
- Homosexuality - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Homosexuality - Treatment - Moral and ethical aspects
- Exodus International
- Ex-gay movement
- Sexual reorientation programs
- Ex-gays
- Sexual orientation
- ISBN
- 978-0-8308-2846-3 (pbk: alk. paper)
- Call Number
- BR 115 H6 J655 2007
- Location
- OTCH
To Love and Serve the Lord: Anglican-Lutheran Commission
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10377
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 34
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. Linda Nicholls
- Text
- That this General Synod receive the Jerusalem Report of the Anglican-Lutheran International Commission (To Love and Serve the Lord), and refer it to the Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission to coordinate a process of study and response.
- CARRIED WITHOUT DEBATE Act 34
- Subjects
- Jerusalem Report
- To Love and Serve the Lord: Diakonia in the Life of the Church
- Anglican-Lutheran International Commission
- Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Lutheran Church
- Lutheran Church - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
The Church Towards a Common Vision
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10378
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 35
- Seconder
- The Ven. Lynne McNaughton
- Text
- That this General Synod:
- 1. receive with appreciation the document The Church: Towards a Common Vision (Faith and Order Commission, World Council of Churches) and commend it for study to the Anglican Church of Canada;
- 2. extend its appreciation to John Gibaut, Alyson Barnett-Cowan, Natasha Klukach, Eileen Scully, Bruce Myers and Anne Privett, members of our church who contributed to the development of the document;
- 3. direct the General Secretary to circulate the text to bishops, diocesan ecumenical officers and theological faculties, for wider circulation, study and response; and 4. direct the Council of General Synod to cause a draft official response to be prepared by June 30, 2015.
- CARRIED WITH NO DEBATE Act 35
- Subjects
- The Church: Towards a Common Vision
- World Council of Churches. Commission on Faith and Order
Supporting Creation Care Across the Church (2)
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10379
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 36
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. John Chapman
- Text
- That this General Synod assist Dioceses in aiding parishes in the living out of a commitment to the 5th Mark of Mission by encouraging Dioceses to:
- - Support the establishment and/or ongoing work of diocesan "Creation Matters" task groups;
- · Provide budget for staff support and the ongoing operation of a national level Creation Matters network. encouraging parishes to:
- · Undertake green audits in partnership with Greening Sacred Spaces;
- · Participate in the Green-Up Database in partnership with the Canada Green Building Council* to establish baselines for the performance of buildings against which to measure energy efficiencies over time;
- · Stimulate the creation of funds to implement environmental improvements recommended in green audit reports through a combination of grants and repayable contributions;
- · Communicate their parish greening strategies and results
- CARRIED WITH NO DEBATE Act 36
- Notes
- *The listed partner organizations may be replaced or added to if necessary.
- Subjects
- Ecology - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Greening Anglican Spaces
- Greening Sacred Spaces
- Green audits - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Marks of Mission
Baptismal Covenant Addition
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10380
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 37
- Seconder
- The Very Rev. Peter Wall
- Text
- That this General Synod approve the following addition to the Baptismal Covenant set out in the Book of Alternative Services. The following would be the ninth question in the Covenant Inquiry:
- Celebrant: Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth?
- People: I will, with God’s help.
- CARRIED IN ALL ORDERS Act 37
- Subjects
- Ecology - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Baptism (Liturgy) - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Book of Alternative Services
Preparation of motion to change Canon XXI on Marriage; Direction to COGS
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10381
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 38
- Mover
- Ms. Michelle Bull
- Seconder
- Ms. Jennifer Warren
- Text
- That this General Synod direct the Council of General Synod to prepare and present a motion at General Synod 2016 to change Canon XXI on Marriage to allow the marriage of same sex couples in the same way as opposite sex couples, and that this motion should include a conscience clause so that no member of the clergy, bishop, congregation or diocese should be constrained to participate in such marriages against the dictates of their conscience. Amendment to the main motion Moved by: The Rt. Rev. Stephen Andrews Seconded by: The Very Rev. Peter Elliott To add the words … “or authorize” such marriages against the dictates … This motion will also include supporting documentation that: a) demonstrates broad consultation in its preparation; b) explains how this motion does not contravene the Solemn Declaration; c) confirms immunity under civil law and the Human Rights Code for those bishops, dioceses and priests who refuse to participate in or authorize the marriage of same-sex couples on the basis of conscience; d) provides a biblical and theological rationale for this change in teaching on the nature of Christian marriage. Amendment to the amendment Moved by: Ms. Jennifer Warren Seconded by: Ms. Michelle Bull That this amendment remove sections ‘b’ and ‘d’ of the amendment to the main motion. DEFEATED The amendment to the resolution was put and was CARRIED The amended resolution which reads: That this General Synod direct the Council of General Synod to prepare and present a motion at General Synod 2016 to change Canon XXI on Marriage to allow the marriage of same sex couples in the same way as opposite sex couples, and that this motion should include a conscience clause so that no member of the clergy, bishop, congregation or diocese should be constrained to participate in or authorize such marriages against the dictates of their conscience. This motion will also include supporting documentation that: a) demonstrates broad consultation in its preparation; b) explains how this motion does not contravene the Solemn Declaration; c) confirms immunity under civil law and the Human Rights Code for those bishops, dioceses and priests who refuse to participate in or authorize the marriage of same-sex couples on the basis of conscience; d) provides a biblical and theological rationale for this change in teaching on the nature of Christian marriage was put and was CARRIED Act 38
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon XXI
- Anglican Church of Canada. Council of General Synod
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (41st : 2016 : Richmond Hill, Ont.) - Resolutions
- Marriage - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Marriage (Canon law) - Anglican Church of Canada
- Same sex unions - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10382
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 39
- Mover
- The Very Rev. Peter Wall
- Seconder
- Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner
- Text
- That this General Synod affirm the Resolution from the Joint Assembly about confirming and supporting the continued work of the Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission, and delegate to the Council of General Synod the decisions on behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada about its size and membership.
- CARRIED Act 39
- Subjects
- Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Lutheran Church
- Lutheran Church - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
Division of the Diocese of Keewatin
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10383
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 40
- Mover
- The Rev. Travis Enright
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. Adam Halkett
- Prologue
- Rupert’s Land – Diocese of Keewatin Presentation
- The presentation began with a procession of the Elders, Bishops, diocesan members and Chiefs from the Diocese of Keewatin. Archbishop David Ashdown and Bishop Lydia Mamakwa led the presentation. Rev. Joel Bighead and Rev. Eli Morris lead the Synod in prayer. The Rev. Amos Winter traced the history of the Diocese’s ministry and movements towards self-determination for Indigenous Anglicans. Kenneth Kitchikeesik spoke of how the dream of self determination had been passed down through generations, bringing the diocese to the point of having a self-determining, self-sustaining diocese in northern Ontario and Bishop Lydia Mamakwa. The Very Rev. James Dugan traced the details of the growing ministries in the three distinct regions of the diocese. Bishop Don Phillips expressed the pride and excitement of the people of Rupert’s Land in being involved in the process of moving the southern area of Keewatin into the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. Bishop Michael Hawkins emphasized that self-determination is a theological movement not a political movement.
- Text
- That this General Synod in response to the unanimous request of the Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land and the Synod of the Diocese of Keewatin and in accordance with Section 107 of the Constitution of the Province of Rupert’s Land and Section 7 b) iii) of The Declaration of Principles of the General Synod gives its concurrence to the division of the Diocese of Keewatin so that the area defined as Northern Ontario Region by the Constitution of the Diocese of Keewatin may become a separate diocese.
- Friendly Amendment
- The mover and seconder accepted the following friendly amendment moved by The Most Rev. David Ashdown and seconded by The Rt. Rev. Lydia Mamakwa to include “and authorizes COGS to give concurrence to the boundary changes.”
- The resolution was put and CARRIED Act 40
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Keewatin
- Anglican Church of Canada. Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land
- Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Rupert's Land
- Anglican Church of Canada. Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh
- Native peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada - 21st century
- Indigenous Anglican Church
Amendments to the Regulations of Canon VIII (continued)
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10384
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 41
- Text
- Bishop Philip Poole reported on the issue of interpretation and members voted on the resolution which reads
- That this General Synod approve the amendments to the Regulations of Canon VIII as approved by the Council of General Synod by deleting the strike through portions and adding the bold portions as shown on the copy of the Regulations found here and also approve the restated Regulations of Canon VIII as approved by the Council of General Synod in November 2012.
- CARRIED Act 41
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon VIII
- Pensions - Anglican Church of Canada - Regulations
Motion of Thanks
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10385
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 42
- Mover
- The Ven. Ansley Tucker
- Seconder
- The Rev. Canon Gene Packwood
- Text
- The motion was CARRIED by the précis and responses of “To you, O God: We give you thanks and praise.” Be it resolved that we who have gathered together in this Fortieth General Synod and the First Joint Assembly of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada offer thanks to God for struggle and accomplishments, laughter and tears, story and song, words spoken and words heard and for all that has revealed the image of Christ among us saying We give thanks and praise. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For your presence as we have done the work we have come to do both as a Joint Assembly together with our Lutheran companions and as a General Synod. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For our Joint Declaration and another step into even closer communion. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For presenters who challenged and informed us and for partners and guests that kept our sympathies broad and our connections deep. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For the witness and moral leadership of our indigenous brothers and sisters, for the passion and engagement of our youth members and for the hope they give us for the future of the world and the church. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For those whose labours have brought us to and through this week, especially the staff, standing committees and Council of General Synod, the Synod and Joint Assembly Planning Teams and the sessional committees who have met tirelessly or at least uncomplainingly before, between and after each day’s sessions. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For the hospitality we have enjoyed from the Diocese of Ottawa’s local arrangements team. For the worship planners and leaders, the print, electronic and video media teams and for smiling faces at the top of the stairs. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For the wise, gracious and provided we refrain from premature clicking, the good humoured leadership of those who took counsel for us and served at the head table; Josie, Michael, +Fred, Bob, David and Harry. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For our Primate Fred, his heart, for his and our beloved church, his thoughtful and visionary Presidential Address, and the even-handed kindness with which he exercises his ministry among us. To you O God We give thanks and praise. For all members of our two churches who have given willingly of their time, emotional and mental and spiritual energy, that together we may continue in the name of Jesus to learn, raise awareness, act, advocate and pray together for the love of the world. To you O God We give thanks and praise. All in attendance sang Now Thank We All Our God. Amen Act 42
Structures - Embodying God’s Call – lifted from the table
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10365
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 22
- Seconder
- Ms. P. Jane Osler
- Text
- That is General Synod receive the report of the Structures Working Group entitled “Embodying God’s Call” and commend it to the Council of General Synod as a guiding document in moving forward with the structural renewal of the Anglican Church of Canada.
- CARRIED Act 22
- Notes
- The Primate asked for a show of appreciation for the very important work carried out by the Structures Working Group and Steering Committee. Like Vision 2019 this gives a reference point for the way we continue to do our work as the General Synod for the next number of years.
- Subjects
- Embodying God’s Call
- Anglican Church of Canada. Structures Working Group
- Anglican Church of Canada. Steering Committee
- Anglican Church of Canada - Structure
- Strategic planning - Anglican Church of Canada
- Vision 2019
Number of Clerical and Lay Members of General Synod
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10366
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 23
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That this General Synod amend Sections 8 and 9 of the Constitution as follows: 1. Section 8 f) of the Constitution is amended to read as follows: Dioceses shall be entitled to elect clerical and lay members of the General Synod as follows: i) for dioceses having an average attendance of 2,499 persons or less, one member of each Order; ii) for dioceses having an average attendance between 2,500 and 4,999 persons, two members of each Order; iii) for dioceses having an average attendance between 5,000 and 9,999 persons, three members of each Order; iv) for dioceses having an average attendance between 10,000 and 14,999 persons, four members of each Order; v) for dioceses having an average attendance of 15,000 or more persons, five members of each Order plus one additional member of each Order for each 5,000 of additional average attendance in excess of 15,000. vi) the words “average attendance”, as used in this section and elsewhere in the Constitution, shall mean the average attendance for liturgical celebrations for Easter, Pentecost, the second Sunday in September and Christmas in the second and third calendar years prior to the year in which General Synod will take place, as reported by the Diocese to Church House. 2. Paragraph 9 b) of the Constitution is deleted, paragraph 9 a) is renumbered as 9 b), and the following is enacted as new paragraph 9 a): 9 a) As soon as practicable in the year prior to the year in which General Synod will take place, the General Secretary shall publish the number of clerical and lay members which each diocese is entitled to pursuant to paragraph 8 f). 3. This resolution shall come into effect upon General Synod having given second reading to Resolution A019 R1 passed by General Synod 2010. Friendly amendment The mover and seconder accepted a friendly amendment moved by the Rt. Rev. David Irving and seconded by The Most Rev. David Ashdown: That Section 8 f) i) be removed and renumbered. Section i) will read: for dioceses having an average attendance of 4,999 persons or less, two members of each Order; Committee of the Whole Moved by: Chancellor David P. Jones Seconded by: The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins That this General Synod move into an informal session for the consideration of this motion. CARRIED Moved by: Chancellor David P. Jones Seconded by: The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins That this General Synod move out of informal session. CARRIED The amended resolution which reads: 1. Section 8 f) of the Constitution is amended to read as follows: Dioceses shall be entitled to elect clerical and lay members of the General Synod as follows: i) for dioceses having an average attendance of 4,999 persons or less, two members of each Order; ii) for diocese having an average attendance between 5,000 and 9,999 persons, three members of each order iii) for dioceses having an average attendance between 10,000 and 14,999 persons, four members of each Order; iv) for dioceses having an average attendance of 15,000 or more persons, five members of each Order plus one additional member of each Order for each 5,000 of additional average attendance in excess of 15,000. v) the words “average attendance”, as used in this section and elsewhere in the Constitution, shall mean the average attendance for liturgical celebrations for Easter, Pentecost, the second Sunday in September and Christmas in the second and third calendar years prior to the year in which General Synod will take place, as reported by the Diocese to Church House. 2. Paragraph 9 b) of the Constitution is deleted, paragraph 9 a) is renumbered as 9 b), and the following is enacted as new paragraph 9 a): 9 a) As soon as practicable in the year prior to the year in which General Synod will take place, the General Secretary shall publish the number of clerical and lay members which each diocese is entitled to pursuant to paragraph 8 f). 3. This resolution shall come into effect upon General Synod having given second reading to Resolution A019 R1 passed by General Synod 2010. was put and CARRIED IN ALL ORDERS Act 23
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod - Membership
The Proposed Covenant of the Anglican Communion
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10367
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 24
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That this General Synod:
- 1. request the conversation in the Anglican Church of Canada about the proposed Covenant for the Anglican Communion continue during the next triennium
- 2. request the Anglican Communion Working Group monitor continued developments about the proposed Covenant for the Anglican Communion, and report to the Spring 2016 meeting of the Council of General Synod; and
- 3. direct the Council of General Synod to bring a recommendation regarding the adoption of the Covenant to General Synod 2016.
- Committee of the Whole
- Moved by: The Very Rev. Louise Peters
- Seconded by: The Rt. Rev. Michael Bird
- That this General Synod move into an informal session for the consideration of this motion. CARRIED
- Seconded by: The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- That this General Synod move out of informal session. CARRIED
- The resolution was put and CARRIED Act 24
- Subjects
- Anglican Covenant - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Anglican Communion Working Group
Jerusalem Sunday
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10368
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 25
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. Michael Ingham
- Text
- That this General Synod:
- i. To observe the Seventh Sunday of Easter, commonly known as the Sunday after Ascension Day, as Jerusalem Sunday;
- ii. On that day give special attention to the work of the Anglican Church in the land of our Lord’s birth, death and resurrection, and;
- iii. On that day take up a special financial offering as a gift to the Diocese of Jerusalem.
- CARRIED Act 25
- Subjects
- Jerusalem Sunday
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East
- Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. Diocese of Jerusalem
Peace and Justice in Palestine and Israel
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10369
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 26
- Seconder
- Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner
- Text
- That this General Synod: Strengthen its commitment to the pursuit of peace with justice for all in Palestine and Israel, and 1. Reaffirm its existing commitments (GS2010, A184) to solidarity with Anglicans in the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East in their work for justice and peace; 2. Reiterate to Canadian Anglicans and to our federal government, the established policy of the Anglican Church of Canada (GS 2010, A184), which i. recognizes the legitimate aspirations, rights and needs of both Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace, with dignity within sovereign and secure borders; ii. condemns the use of violence of all kinds, especially against civilians; iii. calls for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territories (West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza) ; and iv. calls upon Israel, as the occupying power, to respect the Fourth Geneva Convention, which forbids the transfer and settlement of its own citizens in the occupied territories. 3. Commit to act together with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the United Church of Canada to: i. enable deeper church-wide awareness of and response to the call of Kairos Palestine: A Moment of Truth (2009); ii. educate the church about the impact of the illegal settlements on the lives of both Palestinians and Israelis, and about imported products identified as produced in or related to the illegal settlements and misleadingly labeled as produced in Israel, and about the complexities of economic advocacy measures; iii. explore and challenge theologies and beliefs, such as Christian Zionism, which support the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories; iv. and strengthen relationships with Canadian Jews and Muslims, to resolutely oppose anti-Semitism, anti-Arab sentiments and Islamophobia. Friendly amendment The mover and seconder accepted a friendly amendment moved by The Ven. Christopher Dunn: That the existing wording in section 3. “…and the United Church of Canada” be changed to “and other ecumenical partners” Amendment Moved by: The Very Rev. Peter Elliott Seconded by: The Ven. John Stephens That section 3 subsections i, ii, iii be removed. Section 3 would now read: 1. Commit to act together with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and other ecumenical partners to: i. strengthen relationships with Canadian Jews and Muslims, to resolutely oppose anti-Semitism, anti-Arab sentiments and Islamophobia. DEFEATED Friendly amendment The mover and seconder accepted a friendly amendment moved by Dr. Ian Sinclair and seconded by Mr. Jason Antonio: That section 3 also include the words “explore and challenge theories and beliefs that deny the right of Israel to exist;”. This subsection would be numbered subsection iv and the present subsection iv would be renumbered accordingly as subsection v. Amendment to the main motion Moved by: Ms. Brittany Cartwright Seconded by: Mr. Ian Silk To remove in Section 3 iii) “and challenge” and insert the word “the” DEFEATED The amended resolution which reads: That this General Synod: Strengthen its commitment to the pursuit of peace with justice for all in Palestine and Israel, and 1. Reaffirm its existing commitments (GS2010, A184) to solidarity with Anglicans in the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East in their work for justice and peace; 2. Reiterate to Canadian Anglicans and to our federal government, the established policy of the Anglican Church of Canada (GS 2010, A184), which i. recognizes the legitimate aspirations, rights and needs of both Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace, with dignity within sovereign and secure borders; ii. condemns the use of violence of all kinds, especially against civilians; iii. calls for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territories (West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza) ; and iv. calls upon Israel, as the occupying power, to respect the Fourth Geneva Convention, which forbids the transfer and settlement of its own citizens in the occupied territories. 3. Commit to act together with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and other ecumenical partners: i. enable deeper church-wide awareness of and response to the call of Kairos Palestine: A Moment of Truth (2009); ii. educate the church about the impact of the illegal settlements on the lives of both Palestinians and Israelis, and about imported products identified as produced in or related to the illegal settlements and misleadingly labeled as produced in Israel, and about the complexities of economic advocacy measures; iii. explore and challenge theologies and beliefs, such as Christian Zionism, which support the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories; iv. explore and challenge theories and beliefs that deny the right of Israel to exist; v. and strengthen relationships with Canadian Jews and Muslims, to resolutely oppose anti-Semitism, anti-Arab sentiments and Islamophobia. was put and was CARRIED Act 26
- Subjects
- Middle East - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Peace - Middle East
- Israel - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Palestinian Arabs - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Jerusalem - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
Audited Financial Statements
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10370
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 27
- Seconder
- Mr. Robert Dickson
- Prologue
- The Primate welcomed Mr. Robert Dickson, Chair of the Financial Management Committee. Mr. Dickson introduced the Treasurer, Hanna Goschy, and presented the report of the Financial Management Committee.
- Ms. Goschy reviewed the financial statements of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada Consolidated Trust Fund and the Anglican Church of Canada Resolution Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2012.
- The Most Rev. Colin Johnson was also at the podium as Chair of the Audit Committee.
- Text
- That this General Synod approve the Audited Financial Statements of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada Consolidated Trust Fund and the Anglican Church of Canada Resolution Corporation for the 2012 financial year.
- CARRIED Act 27
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Financial Management Committee
- Anglican Church of Canada - Auditing
- Anglican Church of Canada - Finance
- Anglican Church of Canada. Consolidated Trust Fund - Auditing
- Anglican Church of Canada Resolution Corporation - Auditing
Appointment of Auditors
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10371
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 28
- Seconder
- Mr. Robert Dickson
- Text
- That this General Synod approve the appointment of the chartered accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP as Auditor for the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada Consolidated Trust Fund and the Anglican Church of Canada Resolution Corporation for the 2013 financial year for the following audit fees:
- The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada $49,300
- The Anglican Church of Canada Consolidated Trust Fund $19,950
- The Anglican Church of Canada Resolution Corporation $8,350
- CARRIED Act 28
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Financial Management Committee
- Anglican Church of Canada - Auditing
Amendments to Canon XII and the Regulations – Continuing Education Plan
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10372
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 29
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. Stephen Andrews
- Text
- That this General Synod approve amendments to Deed of Amendment No. 5 and the Trust Agreement of the Continuing Education Plan (CEP) as approved by the CoGS effective March 25, 2011. For text see Appendix B
- CARRIED Act 29
- Notes
- Appendix B
- CONTINUING EDUCATION PLAN
- Changes to the CEP Trust Agreement and the Deed Amendment No. 5 are:
- First Recital of the CEP Trust Agreement on page 2: The words “or former employment” have been replaced by “and/or voluntary, unpaid services”.
- The Pension Office address and the list of the Trustees have been updated.
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Pension Committee
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon XII
- Continuing education - Anglican Church of Canada
Amendments to the Long Term Disability Plan
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10373
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 30
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. Stephen Andrews
- Text
- That this General Synod approve the amendments to the Long Term Disability Plan as approved by the Council of General Synod by deleting the strike through portions and adding the bold portions found here: For text see Appendix C
- CARRIED Act 30
- Notes
- For text see Appendix C in the General Synod Journal 2013
- [Text of Appendix C NOT included in electronic database.]
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Pension Committee
- Insurance, Disability - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
Amendments to the Regulations of Canon IX (Lay Retirement Plan)
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10374
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 31
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. Stephen Andrews
- Text
- That this General Synod approve the amendments to the Regulations of Canon IX as approved by the Council of General Synod by deleting the strike through portions and adding the bold potions as shown on the copy of the Regulations. For text see Appendix E
- CARRIED Act 31
- Notes
- For text see Appendix E in the General Synod Journal 2013
- [Text of Appendix E NOT included in electronic database.]
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon IX
- Pensions - Anglican Church of Canada - Regulations