- All Records
- Bishop Snowden
Acts of General Synod, 1980 - Referrals to the House of Bishops - Act 60
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official6899
- Date
- 1980 October 27-31
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Bishop Hollis
- Seconder
- Bishop Snowden
- Prologue
- Moved by Bishop Read, seconded by Bishop Hollis,
- That in the Good Friday Service the present section headed, "The Holy Communion" be deleted.
- Moved by Archbishop Garnsworthy, seconded by Bishop Snowden,
- That this Motion be tabled. CARRIED
- Moved by Bishop Hambidge, seconded by Bishop Read,
- That the Motion on the Good Friday Service be lifted from the table. CARRIED
- Text
- That the Motion be withdrawn and the area of concern be referred to the Doctrine and Worship Committee for further discussion in the light of the discussion of the House of Bishops, and report back to the May, 1981 meeting. CARRIED
- Subjects
- Easter - Anglican Church of Canada
- Good Friday - Anglican Church of Canada - Liturgy
- Anglican Church of Canada - Liturgy - Texts
Agenda Committee Report
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official6885
- Date
- 1980 October 27-31
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Bishop Snowden
- Seconder
- Bishop Berry
- Prologue
- Bishop Snowden distributed copies of the Agenda and briefly reviewed changes that had been made. Some further changes were suggested, after which it was [moved and seconded].
- Text
- That the Agenda as revised be adopted. CARRIED
Anglicans in Mission - Continuity and Planning Study
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1393
- Date
- 1984 October - November
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 4-10-84
- Date
- 1984 October - November
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 4-10-84
- Mover
- Bishop Bothwell
- Seconder
- Bishop Snowden
- Text
- That this House of Bishops has received a draft of the report on Continuity and Planning produced for the National Executive Council by Community Charitable Counselling Service, and notes the gratitude felt everywhere for the success of Anglicans in Mission.
- We note, too, the great concern in most Dioceses that top priority be granted now to:
- - developing lay leadership
- - evangelism and outreach
- - increasing operating income
- - expanding mission projects on the local level
- We commend to the National Executive Council the recommendation in the Community Charitable Counselling Service Report, and pledge our support, individually and collectively, in their implementation. We are convinced that strong diocesan and regional initiatives (as outlined in the Report) which are both supported and challenged by national structures is the best way forward for our Church at this time. CARRIED #4-10-84
- Subjects
- Anglicans in Mission (AIM)
- Stewardship, Christian - Anglican Church of Canada
- Continuity and Planning Study
- Anglican Church of Canada - Finance
Appointment of Agenda and Continuing Education Committees
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official9318
- Date
- 1986 June 9-13
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 16-6-86
- Mover
- Bishop Bothwell
- Seconder
- Bishop Snowden
- Prologue
- It was recognized that the triennium appointment of the Agenda and Continuing Education Committees was drawing to a close and the necessity to elect new Committees for the upcoming triennium was noted.
- Text
- That the Primate appoint a Nominating Committee to recommend names of people to serve on the Agenda Committee and the Continuing Educarion Committee for the 1986-89 triennium. CARRIED #16-6-86
- Notes
- The Primate suggested that a triennium appointment of the Secretary of the House would preclude the possibility of one person having to carry the responsibility for several years. There was general agreement with this suggestion.
- The Primate agreed to appoint a Nominating Committee to make recommendations to be brought forward later in the meeting.
- On behalf of the Nominating Committee, Bishop Robinson put forth the following nominations:
- Secretary of the House: Bishop Clarence Mitchell
- Agenda Committee: Bishop L. Peterson (Convenor), Bishop A. Read, Bishop J. Fricker
- Continuing Education Committee: Canada - Bishop R. Hatton; Ontario - Bishop J. Baycroft (Convenor); Rupert's Land - Bishop B. Curtis; British Columbia - Bishop R. Shepherd.
- The House concurred in the nominations.
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops. Agenda Committee
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops. Secretary
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops. Continuing Education Committee
- Date
- 1984 October - November
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 10-10-84
- Resolution 9-10-84
- Date
- 1984 October - November
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 10-10-84
- Resolution 9-10-84
- Mover
- Bishop Brown
- Seconder
- Bishop Snowden
- Prologue
- A report on the Consultation which was held between representatives of the Church Army and representatives of the Anglican Church of Canada was distributed and Bishop Payne added comments as a participant in the Consultation.
- Grave concern was expressed regarding the remuneration level as, often, salaries are below the poverty level, and Church Army spokesmen have indicated that they do not wish Dioceses to raise the salary levels. Discrimination between male and female Church Army Officers was recognized. The morale of Church Army personnel is at a low ebb and ways of improving the situation were discussed.
- It was agreed that consultations should be held with Church Army representatives once a year or every two years.
- In discussing the training of Church Army personnel, it was recognized that it is evangelicaly oriented and the suggestions was made that, at this time, the training methods are not equipping the officers for the work they will be called upon to do in the Church. It was requested that a report be prepared and distributed to the Bishops regarding `leave of absence'.
- Clarification regarding the 'Court of Appeal' was requested. It was agreed that it would be appropriate to have an Episcopal Visitor to the Church Army and that the Visitor should be involved in the 'Court of Appeal'.
- Resolution #9-10-84
- Moved by: Bishop Hannen
- Seconded by: Bishop Conlin
- That this House of Bishops submit three names to the Church Army for choice as Episcopal Visitor.
- Text
- That the Motion be tabled until the Bishops who are currently part of the Consultation with the Church Army, Bishops Payne and Hunt, along with the General Secretary, continue to deal with issues pertaining to the role of the Episcopal Visitor. CARRIED #10-10-84
- Subjects
- Church Army in Canada
- Church Army in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops
- Episcopal Visitors
Committee on Doctrine and Worship - The Ordinal
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official6908
- Date
- 1982 February 8-12
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 12-2-82
- Mover
- Bishop Snowden
- Seconder
- Bishop Goodings
- Prologue
- Bishop Berry reviewed the report which had been previously circulated. Following discussion, minor changes were agreed upon, and it was [moved and seconded]
- Text
- That this House authorize the Committee on Doctrine and Worship to proceed with the draft printing of the Alternate Ordinal. CARRIED 12-2-82
- Subjects
- Ordinals (Liturgical books) - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Liturgy - Texts
- Liturgical renewal - Anglican Church of Canada
Continuing Education
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official6970
- Date
- 1980 June 9-13
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Bishop Hatfield
- Seconder
- Bishop Snowden
- Text
- That Bishop Hollis be asked to convene the Continuing Education group and that there be a representative on the group from each Ecclesiastical Province. CARRIED
- Notes
- It was agreed that suggestions for the subject for the Continuing Education programme will be discussed at the meetings of the Provincial Houses and reported to Bishop Hollis.
Courtesy Guidelines
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official441
- Date
- 1984 February
- Source
- House of Bishops Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 7-2-84
- Resolution 8-2-84
- Resolution 9-2-84
- Date
- 1984 February
- Source
- House of Bishops Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 7-2-84
- Resolution 8-2-84
- Resolution 9-2-84
- Mover
- Bishop Snowden
- Seconder
- Bishop Hollis
- Prologue
- Copies of the Courtesy Guidelines, as accepted at the meeting of January, 1978, were distributed.
- Text
- That the words, "or in responding to an applicant for a position" be inserted between the words, "a person" and "from another" in Guideline #1. CARRIED #7-2-84
- Moved by: Bishop Goodings
- Seconded by: Archbishop Hambidge
- That the Guidelines, as amended, be approved. CARRIED #8-2-84
- Moved by: Archbishop Hambidge
- Seconded by: Bishop Allen
- That these revised Guidelines be sent to all clergy by the Diocesan Bishops, and that a supply of copies be available from the National Office. CARRIED #9-2-84
- Notes
- APPENDIX A
- Courtesy Guidelines
- 1. Any Bishop desiring to approach a person, or in responding to an applicant for a position from another diocese, should first consult with the Bishop of that diocese.
- 2. Parishes should be informed that before they can approach a person in another diocese, consultation must take place with their own Bishop who, in turn, would request permission of the Bishop of that Diocese.
- 3. Clergy who desire to leave their present diocese and who want to make inquiries before submitting their resignation or notice, should first inform their own Bishop and then (with his consent/permission) proceed by approaching the office of Personnel Resources and/or bishops of other dioceses, not any of their parishes.
- 4. The Department of Personnel Resources should provide adequate notice to a Bishop whenever any of his clergy are informed of a vacancy. A general policy of this Department is not to approach a person who has been an incumbent of his present parish for less than five years or an assistant for less than two.
- Subjects
- Courtesy Guidelines
- Anglican Church of Canada. Personnel Resources Office
- Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Appointment, call and election
- Anglican Church of Canada - Personnel management
- Anglican Church of Canada - Bishops
Ecumenical Pastoral for Peace
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official458
- Date
- 1984 February
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 14-2-84
- Pastoral Letter
- Date
- 1984 February
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 14-2-84
- Pastoral Letter
- Mover
- Bishop Snowden
- Seconder
- Bishop Wood
- Prologue
- It was decided to consult the House with reference to a request for support of an ecumenical Pastoral asking that Christian people in Canada, and others, join in a day of prayer and fasting "in order that we might more clearly discern what the Lord would have us do to fashion peace in this troubled world."
- Text
- That copies of the revised Ecumenical Pastoral be sent to all clergy with full explanation and suggestions for its use. CARRIED #14-2-84
- Notes
- AN ECUMENICAL PASTORAL LETTER
- March 1, 1984
- Amid the fear and anxiety created in the hearts of many people by the threat of nuclear war, Christians are called to bear witness to a hope that is firmly rooted in their Faith. This hope is not founded in some naive optimism, but in God revealed in Jesus Christ.
- God in Christ encountered the tragic and sinful forces present in our world. These same forces continue to be sources of violence and oppression, immorality and injustice, but we do not despair. The eyes of faith which saw the Resurrection of our Lord discern the Spirit of God at work as a life-giver and as peace-maker among us. We believe the madness of the arms race can be stopped; the hearts of men and women can be changed from hearts of stone to hearts of flesh; we can beat our swords into ploughshares; we can choose life over death. But for this to happen we must not only speak about the "peace of God"; we must also work for peace.
- If we dare to speak and act for God, we must be attentive to the word and wisdom which God is addressing to us. In this regard the Scriptures say that in prayer and fasting we grow in our knowledge of what God wills for us. Today we have great need to listen with care to our God.
- At this time, therefore, when people everywhere are seeking the way to peace, we invite Christian people in Canada, people of other faith communities, and all men and women of goodwill to participate in a special day of prayer and of fasting. We suggest that this day be Friday, 13 April [1984].
- For Christians, the Risen Christ has made peace available in a special way in the community that is the Church. To all humanity, the Creator God gives the precious gift of life. We invite all to celebrate this gift and to share in our hope for peace. We especially invite Christians to reflect on the hope that the Gospel makes possible as we celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord during Easter.
- May men and women everywhere be touched by the Peace of Christ and offer it one to another as a sign of hope in our troubled times.
- Subjects
- Peace - Canada
- Peace - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Nuclear disarmament - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Nuclear warfare - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- War - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Prayer - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Pastoral letters and charges
- Interdenominational cooperation
- APPENDIX C
Evaluation of Book of Alternative Services
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1491
- Date
- 1990 February 5-9
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Bishop Snowden
- Seconder
- Bishop Peters
- Text
- That this House nominate the following persons to serve on the Evaluation Commission of the Book of Alternative Services: Archbishop Hollis, Bishop Bays and Bishop Shepherd.