"Edited by Sven Oppegaard [and] Gregory Cameron on behalf of The Lutheran World Federation [and] Anglican Consultative Council".
"The present publication contains reports and agreements achieved by Anglican-Lutheran dialogues at regional and international levels. These documents have all been published separately before, and the international agreements have also been collected in `Growth in Agreement', volumes I and II, published by the WCC, Geneva, in 1984 and 2000. It is the first time, however, that this sequence of ecumenical texts, including main documents from regional developments, is collected for comprehensive reference and study". -- Editors' Preface.
"In no other bilateral relationships have so many agreements of church union been reached, and these agreements have in some cases been extended to include churches of the Reformed tradition. Despite the fact that these developments have become quite well known, the texts of many of the agreements have not been easily available. It is with great satisfaction, therefore, that the Anglican Communion and the Lutheran World Federation together present this collection of all the major Anglican-Lutheran agreements of the last thirty years. Having these documents in one volume also makes it easier to see the processes which led to their creation and to make cross references." -- Foreword.
Contents: Editors' Preface / Sven Oppegaard and Gregory Cameron -- Foreword / John L. Peterson and Ishmael Noko -- Anglican-Lutheran Agreements : A Brief Orientation / David Tustin and Michael Root -- Report of the Anglican-Lutheran International Conversations 1970-1972 : Pullach, 1972 -- The Report of the Anglican-Lutheran European Regional Commission : Helsinki, August-September 1982 -- Report of the Anglican-Lutheran Joint Working Group : Cold Ash, Berkshire, England, 28 November - 3 December 1983 -- The Niagara Report : Report of the Anglican-Lutheran Consultation on Episcope : Niagara Falls, September 1987 / Anglican-Lutheran International Continuation Committee -- On the Way to Visible Unity : A Common Statement : Meissen, 18 March 1988 -- The Porvoo Common Statement : Text agreed at the fourth plenary meeting, held at Jarvenpaa. Finland, 9-13 October 1992 -- The Diaconate as Ecumenical Opportunity : The Hanover Report of the Anglican-Lutheran International Commission -- Called to Witness and Service : The Reuilly Common Statement -- Called to Common Mission : A :Lutheran Proposal for a Revision of the Concordat of Agreement : As adopted by the 1999 Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the 2000 General Convention of the Episcopal Church -- Called to Full Communion : The Waterloo Declaration : As approved by the National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, Waterloo, Ontario, 2001 -- Common Ground : Covenanting for Mutual Recognition and Reconciliation between The Anglican Church of Australia and The Lutheran Church of Australia : A Report from the Anglican-Lutheran Dialogue in Australia -- Anglican-Lutheran Developments in Africa -- The All Africa Anglican-Lutheran Commission : Nairobi, Kenya, 1-4 April 2001 : Report -- Growth in Communion : Report of the Anglican-Lutheran International Working Group 2000-2002.
Anglican-Lutheran international conversations : the report of the Conversations 1970-1972 authorized by the Lambeth Conference and the Lutheran World Federation
"English language version Copyright the Secretary General of the Anglican Consultative Council, 1973". -- verso of t.-p.
"After four meetings (at Oxford, September 1970; Kogumkloster, Denmark, March-April 1971; Lantana, Florida, January 1972, and Munich, April 1972) our groups completed its work in so far as it was possible in the time given to us. We submit our report including its recommendations to our respective authorities. We are aware of its limitations. We have not attempted to say everything that should or could be said in common". -- Intro., p. 7.
Contents: Foreword / Gunnar Hultgren, Archbishop emeritus of Uppsala and Ronald Leicester, R.R. Williams, Bishop of Leicester -- Participants -- Introduction -- Theological Considerations -- Recommendations -- Personal Notes by the Two Chairmen.
Commission included Canadian Anglican, The Rt. Rev. William R. Coleman.
Colophon: Printed in Great Britain by The Talbot Press, Saffron Walden, Essex.
Canadian Anglican participant: The Rev. Prof. Dr. W.R. Coleman, Ontario, Canada.
Anglican-Lutheran Joint Working Group co-chaired by The Most Rev. E,W, Scott [Anglican Church of Canada] and The Most Rev. Dr. Olof Sundy [Lund, Sweden]. -- p. 18.
Includes bibliography, p. 23.
In 1981 the Anglican Consultative Council recommended "that the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) be invited to reconvene a Joint Working Group. This initiative was welcomed by the Executive Committee of the LWF in 1982. Both sides appointed an Anglican-Lutheran Joint Working Group and agreed that this group should: receive information about the development of Anglican-Lutheran relations in different parts of the world; assess the results of Anglican-Lutheran dialogues, especially in Europe, Tanzania and the USA; make recommendations with the intention of proposing how the two Communions might achieve full communion; suggest procedures that would assure closer cooperation between the two bodies. (4) The Anglican-Lutheran Joint Working Group met from 28 November to 3 December 1983 at The Cold Ash Centre, Cold Ash, Berkshire, England. The meeting was marked by a spirit of joy and gratitude for a new era in Anglican-Lutheran relations. The participants now submit their report to the ACC and LWF and through them to the Anglican and Lutheran churches". -- Intro.
Contents: Introduction dated Cold Ash, Berks., England, 3 December 1983 -- The Historical Background of Anglican-Lutheran Relations -- Anglican-Lutheran Relationships Today -- Goal of Anglican-Lutheran Dialogue -- Moving Towards Full Communion -- Recommendations -- Appendix I. Anglican-Lutheran Joint Working Group Participants -- Appendix II. Agreement adopted by the Conventions of the American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, the Episcopal Church in the USA and the Lutheran Church in America -- Appendix III. Anglicans and Lutherans living side by side in countries where both have a membership over 10,000 -- Appendix IV. Anglican-Lutheran Dialogue: Bibliography.
"Published jointly 1988 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ... and by WCC Publications". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes bibliographical references.
"[I]s communion focused on baptism the ecumenical way forward ? Is such a baptismal communion in fact all we really need ? ... The project had three stages, each discernible in this volume. Basic for the[project is a study paper produced by the Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg, at the request of the Department for Theology and Studies of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) ... This study paper seeks both to lay out a particular understanding of baptism and the church as communion and to outline and analyze the various ecumenical issues raised by the interconnection of the concepts 'baptism' and 'communion'. After discussion within the LWF, this study paper served as a point of reference for the second stage of the project, a consultation sponsored by the Strasbourg Institute in Hvittorp, Finland, in October 1996. This consultation was designed to be ecumenical, analyzing the topic from various angles. The various contributors were asked to comment on various themes, ranging from abstract questions of ecclesiology to particular questions of practice in situations where baptism and communion have become especially live topics. The third stage is the book you now have before you, the publication of the study paper and of the contributions to the Hvittorp consultation, revised by the authors following the discussions". -- Intro.
Contents: Introduction / Michael Root and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church: A Study Paper / Michael Root, in collaboration with Andre Birmele and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Susan K. Wood -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Peder Norgaard-Hojen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in the New Testament / James D.G. Dunn -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in Ecumenical Dialogues / Andre Birmele -- Rites of Initiation as Signs of Unity / Eugene L. Brand -- Problems of Mutual Recognition -- Baptismal Recognition and the Orthodox Churches / Merja Merras -- Baptismal Recognition and the Baptist Churches / S. Mark Heim -- Baptismal Recognition and African Instituted Churches / John Pobee -- Baptism and the Complexities of Church Life -- Baptism and Membership in the Church of Sweden / Ragnar Persenius -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in India Today / J. Jayakiran Sebastian -- Contributors.
"Published jointly 1988 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ... and by WCC Publications". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes bibliographical references.
"[I]s communion focused on baptism the ecumenical way forward ? Is such a baptismal communion in fact all we really need ? ... The project had three stages, each discernible in this volume. Basic for the[project is a study paper produced by the Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg, at the request of the Department for Theology and Studies of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) ... This study paper seeks both to lay out a particular understanding of baptism and the church as communion and to outline and analyze the various ecumenical issues raised by the interconnection of the concepts 'baptism' and 'communion'. After discussion within the LWF, this study paper served as a point of reference for the second stage of the project, a consultation sponsored by the Strasbourg Institute in Hvittorp, Finland, in October 1996. This consultation was designed to be ecumenical, analyzing the topic from various angles. The various contributors were asked to comment on various themes, ranging from abstract questions of ecclesiology to particular questions of practice in situations where baptism and communion have become especially live topics. The third stage is the book you now have before you, the publication of the study paper and of the contributions to the Hvittorp consultation, revised by the authors following the discussions". -- Intro.
Contents: Introduction / Michael Root and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church: A Study Paper / Michael Root, in collaboration with Andre Birmele and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Susan K. Wood -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Peder Norgaard-Hojen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in the New Testament / James D.G. Dunn -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in Ecumenical Dialogues / Andre Birmele -- Rites of Initiation as Signs of Unity / Eugene L. Brand -- Problems of Mutual Recognition -- Baptismal Recognition and the Orthodox Churches / Merja Merras -- Baptismal Recognition and the Baptist Churches / S. Mark Heim -- Baptismal Recognition and African Instituted Churches / John Pobee -- Baptism and the Complexities of Church Life -- Baptism and Membership in the Church of Sweden / Ragnar Persenius -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in India Today / J. Jayakiran Sebastian -- Contributors.
"An interdepartmental study process, involving the Office for Ecumenical Affairs, the Department for Theology and Studies (DTS) and the Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg, focuses on Lutheran Identity in Ecumenical Relationships. It seeks to clarify some of the ways in which the confessional identity of the Lutheran communion can be expressed with regard to significant ecumenical issues. .... In its first phase, lodged in the Office for Ecumenical Affairs, the study has focused on 'The Episcopal Ministry within the Apostolicity of the Church'. It follows up previous LWF studies on the ministry, which developed reports in 1983 and 1992 (cf. 'Ministry - Women - Bishops', LWF 1993). After five regional meetings around the world, a consultation was held in Malta in late 2002 [16-21 November] involving Lutheran participants in international dialogue commissions. The consultation developed the present Statement, which is currently being studied by LWF member churches at the request of the Executive Committee. The Steering Group for the study has consisted of Dr. Wolfgang Greive (formerly DTS), Dr. Mickey Mattox (Strasbourg) and the undersigned [Sven Oppegaard]." -- Preface.
Contents: Preface dated Geneva, May 2003 / Sven Oppegaard, Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs -- The Episcopal Ministry within the Apostolicity of the Church: A Lutheran Statement 2002 -- Notes -- Consultation Participants -- Das bischofliche Amt in Rahmen der Apostolizitat der Kirche: Eine lutherische Erklarung 2002 -- Le ministere episcopal au sein de l'apostolicite de l'Eglise: Une declaration lutherienne 2002 -- El Ministerio Episcopal en la Apostolicidad de la Iglesia: Manifesto Luterano 2002.
Cover title: LWF Tenth Assembly : Winnipeg, Canada : 21-31 July 2003 : Study Book "For the Healing of the World".
A resource book for delegates to the 10th Lutheran World Assembly meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents divided into three main sections: Part I : The Tenth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation -- Part II : Daily Emphases and Bible Studies -- Part III : Village Groups.
Part I includes a section: "B. The Canadian Context Where We Meet" includes sub-sections on "Relations with Aboriginal Peoples" and "Full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada".
Contents: Part I: The Tenth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation -- A. The Theme: "For the Healing of the World" -- B. The Canadian Context Where We Meet -- C. Preparing for the Assembly -- Part II: Daily Emphases and Bible Studies -- Day 1: For the Healing of the World -- Day 2: O God, the Healer, Liberator, Saviour of the World -- Day 3: Forgive and Heal -- Day 4: Reorder Power -- Day 5: Heal Our Divisions -- Day 6: Heal the Land -- Day 7: Liberate from Bondage -- Day 8: Rectify Injustices -- Day 9: Empower Us to Act -- Day 10: Fulfill Your Promises, O God -- Part III: Village Groups -- A. God's Healing Gift of Justification -- B. God's Healing Gift of Communion -- C. Healing Divisions Within the One Church -- D. The Mission of the Church in Multi-Faith Contexts -- E. Removing Barriers that Exclude -- F. The Church's Ministry of Healing -- G. Justice and Healing in Families -- H. Overcoming Violence -- I. Transforming Economic Globalization -- J. Healing Creation.
Part II sections written by: Norman Habel, Barbara Rossing, Turid Karlsen Seim and Monica J. Melancthon.
Initial writing for Part III sections (see p. 31) done by: Guillermo Hansen, Manas Buthelezi, Ingo Wulfhorst, Iara Muller, Christoffer H. Grundmann, Paul Isaak, Monica J. Melancthon, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda.
Cover title: LWF Tenth Assembly : Winnipeg, Canada : 21-31 July 2003 : "For the Healing of the World" : Official Report.
Includes index.
Contents divided into sections: Foreword / Ishmael Noko -- The LWF from Homg Kong to Winnipeg -- Letter to the Member Churches -- Message from the Tenth Assembly -- Adopted Resolutions -- Statements -- Action Referred to the Council -- Other Action -- For the Healing of the World -- Open Hearing on Indigenous Issues 29 July 2003 -- Message of the Pre-Assembly Youth Conference -- Report on Status of Visa Difficulties for LWF Tenth Assembly Participants and Remarks -- Sermons -- Expression of Gratitude -- Governing Bodies of the Lutheran World Federation -- Ecumenical Greetings -- Assembly Day-by-Day -- Assembly Participants -- Index.
The 10th Assembly was hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) which is in full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada. Text includes greetings from the Anglican Communion conveyed by Canon John L. Peterson and from the Anglican Church of Canada by the Primate, the Most Rev. Michael G. Peers.
Assembly also notable for the fact that 52 delegates were denied visas to enter Canada and attend the conference.
A collection of 25 essays offering "a thought-provoking contribution both to the Ecumenical Decade - Churches in Solidarity with Women and to the process of drawing out the implications for the churches of the Platform for Action adopted by the United Nations' fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing 1995). While this book grows out of papers originally prepared for an international consultation on women called by the Lutheran World Federation, its relevance extends beyond the Lutheran family to all Christian churches who are concerned to see how the particular gifts of women can make an even greater difference in their life and witness" -- back cover.
Contents: Foreword: Making a Difference / Peri Rasolondraibe -- Introduction: Background and Genesis / Musimbi R.A. Kanyoro -- Discipleship of Equals: Reality and Vision / Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza -- Vocation and Ministry / Eugene L. Brand -- In Search of a Round Table / Christine Grumm -- Re-reading the Scripture: A Hermeneutical Approach / Nirmala Vasanthakumar -- Power, Authority and the Bible . Wanda Deifelt -- Reading the Bible as Equals / Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza -- Naming and Reclaiming Power / Martha E. Stortz -- Power in a Discipleship of Equals / Ranjini Rebera -- Power and Minorities: Indigenous Women in South America / Manuel Larreal -- Communion and Economic Power / Ruth Besha -- Rethinking Economic Power / Mariama Marjorie Williams -- An Agenda for the Whole Communion / Ishmael Noko -- Theology in the Communion of Churches: What Are the Implications ? / Elisabeth Parmentier -- Women in the Lutheran Communion / Musimbi R.A. Kanyoro -- African Women and Lutheran Tradition / Anna E. Mghwira -- Cultural Elements and Women's Ordination / Datuk Thu En-Yu -- Women Pastors in Indonesia / Basa Huabarat -- The Ordination of Women in Africa / Musimbi R.A. Kanyoro -- Women's Ordination: A Viewpoint from Tanzania / Cuthbert K. Omari -- A Decade of Discovery / Nicole Fischer -- What Does the Decade Offer Men ? / Robert Shantz -- Strategies for Women / Kate Mahn -- Women and Decision-making: An Ethiopian Experience / Yadessa Daba -- The Challenge of Feminist Theologies / Musimbi R.A. Kanyoro -- The Decade as the Great Commission / Pang Ken-Phin -- Contributors.