- All Records
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
Anglican Book Centre Gifts to General Synod Work
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1088
- Date
- 1984 November
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. A. Goodings
- Text
- That the second gift of $25,000 from the Anglican Book Centre to the work of the General Synod be used for purchases and shipping in the Anglican Book Centre for visitors from overseas, and orders to overseas as directed by the World Mission staff. CARRIED
Anglicans in Mission
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official489
- Date
- 1983 March
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Mrs. D.J. Maybee
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Prologue
- Continuing Strategies
- 1. Future of Anglicans in Mission leadership
- Goal I - To recognize and enable volunteer leadership to live out their ministry through the mission of the Church.
- 2. Mission Study (Awareness and Training)
- Goal II - To develop a sense of commitment to personal and corporate action in mission in every parish in Canada.
- 3. Program Information
- Goal III - To foster in church people a sense of identity with, and involvement in, the mission and program of the Church, including financial support.
- 4. Stewardship Education and Practice
- Goal IV - To assist dioceses and parishes in their financial development for the work of the Church at home and overseas.
- 5. Diocesan Consultations
- Goal V - To engage in dialogue to enhance understanding and appreciation between representatives of dioceses and the national church about national and diocesan program and budget matters.
- 6. Deferred Giving and Special Gifts
- Goal VI - To promote and expand the program of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts.
- 7. Evangelism, Spirituality and Worship
- Goal VII - To increase the capacity of church people to grow in their faith and share it in words and deeds.
- After discussion by groups Council moved back to plenary session and comments and questions were invited from the floor.
- Text
- That the National Executive Council receive and commend these Continuing Strategies for consideration in the evaluation process and in preparation of the 1984 program. CARRIED
- Subjects
- Anglicans in Mission (AIM)
Anglicans in Mission
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official2413
- Date
- 1981 November 11-13
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Date
- 1981 November 11-13
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Ven. J.A. MacKenzie
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Prologue
- It was agreed that the resolution of the 1981 Synod of the Diocese of Toronto be received and referred to the National Committee of Anglicans in Mission. The motion reads:
- That the Synod of the Diocese of Toronto, recognizing the grave crisis in Urban Ministry, strongly urges the National Executive Council to make a firm and definite commitment that a portion of the funds to be raised by Anglicans in Mission be devoted to this need before embarking upon such a fund-raising campaign.
- Text
- That the division of the national goal of $20,000,000 be as follows:
- Canadian North...........$9,000,000 or 45%
- Overseas..................6,000,000 or 30%
- Pension Supplement........5,000,000 or 25% CARRIED
- Subjects
- Anglicans in Mission (AIM)
- City churches - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Toronto
Anglicans in Mission
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official2438
- Date
- 1981 May 13-15
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Mr. E.H. Fisher
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Text
- That the recommendations on pages 61 to 79, excluding page 67, of the Feasibility Study be approved, as to national case, national/diocesan organization, year of mission study (educational plan), financial goals, and fundraising phases (including major gifts). CARRIED
Archdeacon Asbil
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official998
- Date
- 1985 November
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Most Rev. J.C. Bothwell
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Text
- That this National Executive Council convey our congratulations to Archdeacon Asbil upon his appointment as Dean of Ottawa, and assure him of our best wishes and continued support in his new work.
- That this National Executive Council expresses its regret that the state of our legislation is such that he must resign as Prolocutor of General Synod at this time. CARRIED
Canadian Interfaith Network
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1015
- Date
- 1985 November
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Most Rev. J.C. Bothwell
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Prologue
- During the course of the ensuing debate, members expressed arguments in support of and against ongoing support of the Canadian Interfaith Network. At the conclusion of the debate and in light of what was said the Mover and Seconder of the original motion re-worded their motion, and therefore it was
- Text
- That this National Executive Council approves the expenditure of $120,000 as its membership fee from September 1, 1985 to August 31, 1986, and recommends that this issue be presented for major consideration at the General Synod, 1986. CARRIED
- Notes
- It was agreed that the Primate should gather representatives of the Administration and Finance Committee, the Program Committee and the Senior Staff to consider possible sources of funding.
- Subjects
- Canadian Interfaith Network
- Mass media in religion - Anglican Church of Canada
- Television in religion - Anglican Church of Canada
- Religious broadcasting - Canada
Council on Native Affairs
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1019
- Date
- 1985 November
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Seconder
- Ven. G.R. Huggill
- Prologue
- A notice of motion for General Synod 1986 was developed at the Native Ministries Conference.
- WHEREAS Native people recognize and acknowledge the common aboriginal ancestry of Inuit, Metis, Status and Non-Status people; Treaty and non-Treaty people; and
- WHEREAS this National Native Ministries Conference recognizes the need of a vehicle to bring Native concerns to the attention of national church leaders;
- This Native Ministries Conference recommends that the Primate urgently call a National Native Convocation of elected lay representatives on a per capita basis from every Native congregation, all Native clergy and Native bishops within two years; and
- That this National Native Ministries Conference meet on an annual basis until said National Native Convocation occurs.
- In the interim period more information will be gathered.
- It was noted that this motion does not take into consideration those Native people living in Urban communities, and also those non-Native clergy serving Native communities.
- Text
- That this National Executive Council, in keeping with the position of General Synod that new development should not proceed where land claims of Indian people have not been settled or where such development has not been agreed to by them;
- express its support to the Council of Haida Nations with regard to their opposition to logging on Lyell Island; and
- its deep concern to the Governments of British Columbia and of Canada
- that logging should not take place without the consent of the Council of Haida Nations. CARRIED
- Subjects
- Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
- Indigenous peoples - Canada
- Indigenous peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada
- Indigenous peoples - Canada - Claims - Anglican Church of Canada
- Ecology - Canada
- Indigenous peoples in conservation of natural resources - Canada
- Haida
- Logging - Canada
- Logging - British Columbia
- Logging - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Native Convocation (1st : 1988 : Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask.)
- Sacred Circle
Council on Native Affairs
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1306
- Date
- 1983 November
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. A. Goodings
- Text
- That a representative of the Council on Native Affairs be invited to attend meetings of the National Executive Council as an official observer, and that the official observer be given the courtesies of the House at all meetings of the National Executive Council.
- And further, that the Organization Committee be asked to examine ways and means of giving full membership to a member of the Council on Native Affairs on the National Executive Council. CARRIED
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Council on Native Affairs
- Anglican Church of Canada. National Executive Council - Membership
- Representation on committees - Anglican Church of Canada
- Indigenous peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada
Council on Native Affairs
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official2434
- Date
- 1981 May 13-15
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Seconder
- Rev. J.A. MacKenzie
- Text
- That the report be adopted, taking into account the agreed revisions. CARRIED
Doctrine and Worship Committee
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official969
- Date
- March 1986
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Rt. Rev. J.S.P. Snowden
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. R. Ferris
- Text
- That the document `Joint Heirs of the Grace of Life' be referred to staff for the design and implementation of a study throughout the Church which will invite a response that can be shared with the Doctrine and Worship Committee and other appropriate committees in any further consideration of the equality of men and women in the Church. CARRIED
- Subjects
- Man-woman relationships
- Woman (Christian theology) - Anglican Church of Canada
- Men (Christian theology) - Anglican Church of Canada
- Women in the Anglican Church of Canada
- Joint Heirs of the Grace of Life