- All Records
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
Adoption of the Agenda
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10615
- Date
- 2016 July 7-12
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 2
- Seconder
- Ms. Melissa Green
- Prologue
- Orders of the Day
- Ms. Melissa Green, Chair of the Agenda Committee, reviewed the Orders of the Day.
- Text
- That the Agenda (dated July 4, 2016) for this meeting be adopted.
- CARRIED Act 2
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (41st : 2016 : Richmond Hill, Ont.) - Agenda
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (41st : 2016 : Richmond Hill, Ont.) - Orders of the day
Amendments to Canon XXIII (Anglican Military Ordinariate)
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10641
- Date
- 2016 July 7-12
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 28
- Mover
- Canon David Jones
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That this General Synod:
- 1. amend or add the following definitions to the Glossary section of the Handbook:
- - Anglican Military Ordinariate The Anglican Military Ordinariate is composed of all of the Anglican clergy and lay service personnel in the Canadian Armed Forces and their families.
- - b) Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed Forces A bishop elected with the concurrence of the Primate and the Metropolitan who has episcopal jurisdiction over the chaplains of The Anglican Church of Canada serving with the Canadian Armed Forces.
- - c) Chancellor of the Anglican Military Ordinariate A judge or barrister who is appointed to advise the Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed forces.
- 2. amend all of the references in the Handbook to “Canadian Forces” to “Canadian Armed Forces”.
- 3. amend section 5 b) of Canon III (The Primate) to read as follows:
- - Subject to the provision of financial requirements, the Primate and the four Provincial Metropolitans may concur in the election by the Anglican Military Ordinariate of the Bishop Ordinary who shall have episcopal jurisdiction over the members of the Anglican Military Ordinariate in accordance with any applicable Canon.
- 4. amend section 1 a) of Canon XVII (The Licensing of Clergy) to read as follows:
- - "chaplain" means full and part-time priests commissioned as officers in the Canadian Armed Forces, and mandated by the Chaplain General.
- 5. amend explanatory Note 1 at the end of Canon XXIII to read:
- - ... if the Bishop Ordinary-elect is a serving member of the Regular Force or Primary Reserve, that person must forthwith submit a formal request for release from the Canadian Armed Forces, may be consecrated as bishop upon proof of acceptance of that request, but may not commence his or her duties as Bishop Ordinary until the effective date of release from the Canadian Armed Forces.
- CARRIED WITH NO DEBATE Act 28
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon XXIII
- Anglican Miltary Ordinariate in Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed Forces
- Anglican Church of Canada. Bishop Ordinary to the Armed Forces
- Anglican Church of Canada. Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces
- Chaplains, Military - Anglican Church of Canada
- Canada - Armed Forces - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
Amendment to Canon III (The Primate)
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10642
- Date
- 2016 July 7-12
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 29
- Seconder
- Canon David Jones
- Text
- That this General Synod:
- amend Canon III (The Primate) as follows:
- 1. amending section 5 c) of Canon III (The Primate) to read as follows:
- - Subject to the provision of financial requirements, the Primate and the four Provincial Metropolitans may concur in the election by the Sacred Circle of the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop who shall have a pastoral episcopal relationship with all indigenous ministries, in accordance with any applicable Canon.
- 2. changing the period at the end of Section 5 a) ix) in Canon III to a semi-colon and adding Section 5 a) x) as follows:
- - 5 a) x) have Metropolitical jurisdiction over the Bishop Ordinary, the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, and any other extra-diocesan bishop with a national ministry.
- CARRIED WITH NO DEBATE Act 29
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon III
- Anglican Church of Canada. Primate - Office
- Anglican Church of Canada. National Indigenous Anglican Bishop
Anglican Communion Relations Advisory Council (ACRAC)
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10649
- Date
- 2016 July 7-12
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 36
- Seconder
- The Very Rev. Peter G. Elliott
- Text
- That this General Synod:
- - acknowledge that the Anglican Covenant process has had the positive effect of leading many to think deeply about the nature of Anglican ecclesiology and the nature of inter-Anglican relationships, and directs the Council of General Synod to continue to monitor developments related to the Anglican Covenant; and
- - commit the Anglican Church of Canada to full participation in the Instruments of Communion, the Continuing Indaba, the Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue and the strengthening of relationships through initiatives such as the establishment and nurturing of Companion Diocese relationships.
- CARRIED Act 36
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Anglican Communion
- Anglican Covenant
- Continuing Indaba
- Companion Diocese Program - Anglican Communion
Canon XXIII The Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10360
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 17
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That this General Synod enact Canon XXIII and consequential amendments to the Constitution, Canon III, and the Handbook as follows: CANON XXIII THE BISHOP ORDINARY TO THE CANADIAN FORCES The purpose of this Canon is to make provision for the election of the Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces. 1. The Bishop Ordinary The Bishop Ordinary has an episcopal relationship with all ordained and lay members of the Anglican Military Ordinariate. The Bishop Ordinary is a member of the House of Bishops and General Synod. 2. Eligibility for being elected as the Bishop Ordinary A person is eligible for election as the Bishop Ordinary if that person (a) is of the full age of thirty years and less than seventy years of age; (b) is a priest or bishop in Holy Orders of The Anglican Church of Canada, or of a church in full communion therewith; (c) is faithful in the doctrines and discipline of The Anglican Church of Canada as determined and defined by the official formularies of that church; (d) is known and recognized as being a person of integrity and moral stature; (e) has those qualities and abilities of leadership, experience and learning that will enable that person to fulfil the duties of a chief pastor in the Church of God; and (f) acknowledges that the Bishop Ordinary must achieve and maintain the citizenship, language, security clearance and other requirements of the Canadian Forces which affect the work of the Bishop Ordinary (see the Explanatory Notes below). 3. The Search Committee When a vacancy occurs (or is about to occur) in the office of Bishop Ordinary, and the Primate is satisfied that there is adequate financial provision for the office to be filled, the Bishop’s Council of the Anglican Military Ordinariate will create a Search Committee (see section 8 below) to: (a) determine any specific qualities or additional qualifications that might be required or desirable with respect to the person elected to fill the vacancy; (b) identify potential candidates and determine whether they are willing to stand for election; (c) prepare for the Electoral College a short list of electoral candidates; (d) assemble for the Electoral College relevant background material, references, and other information concerning the electoral candidates on the short list; and (e) generally do all things necessary to organize the election process. 4. The Electoral College The Electoral College (see section 9 below) will elect a person from the list of electoral candidates submitted by the Search Committee, and will send the name of the Bishop Ordinaryelect to the Primate for concurrence by the Primate and the four Provincial Metropolitans. 5. Concurrence, Consecration and Installation Following concurrence by the Primate and the four Provincial Metropolitans, the Primate will consecrate the Bishop Ordinary-elect (if not already a bishop) and install the Bishop Ordinary in office. 6. Retirement of the Bishop Ordinary The Bishop Ordinary must retire on reaching the age of 70. 7. Vacancy in the Office of the Bishop Ordinary If the Bishop Ordinary dies, resigns, retires, or for any other reason the office of the Bishop Ordinary is vacant, or the Primate determines that the Bishop Ordinary is unable to act because of absence, illness or any other reason, the Primate in consultation with the four Provincial Metropolitans and the Bishop’s Council may designate a bishop in The Anglican Church of Canada willing to undertake the task as the Acting Bishop Ordinary. 8. The Search Committee The Anglican Military Ordinariate shall enact an Ordinariate canon with respect to the composition and work of the Search Committee. The Ordinariate canon about the Search Committee: (a) must provide for at least two lay members of the Search Committee; (b) may provide that some or all of the work of the Search Committee may be done by electronic means; and (c) shall not come into force or be amended without prior written approval by the Primate. 9. The Electoral College The Anglican Military Ordinariate shall enact an Ordinariate canon with respect to the composition and procedures to be used by the Electoral College. The Ordinariate canon about the Electoral College: (a) must provide for the Electoral College to include a house of laity as well as a house of clergy, and that the election of a Bishop Ordinary must be concurred in by a majority of each of these two houses; (b) may provide that some or all of the proceedings of the Electoral College (including voting) may be done by electronic means; and (c) shall not come into effect or be amended without prior written approval by the Primate. CARRIED Act 17
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon XXIII
- Anglican Church of Canada. Bishop Ordinary to the Armed Forces
- Anglican Church of Canada. Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces
- Canada - Armed Forces - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
Canon XXII – The National Indigenous Ministry
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10359
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 16
- Mover
- Canon Randall Fairey
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That this General Synod amend Canon XXII to read as follows: CANON XXII THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MINISTRY The origin of this Canon is the Covenant made by the participants at the 1994 Journey of Spiritual Renewal sponsored by the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples: “...We acknowledge that God is calling us to a prayerful dialogue towards self-determination for us, the Indigenous Peoples, within the Anglican Communion in Canada. Through this new relationship we can better respond to the challenges facing us in a relevant and meaningful way.... “We, representatives of the Indigenous people of the Anglican Church of Canada, meeting in Winnipeg from the 23 to 26 April 1994, pledge ourselves to this covenant for the sake of our people and in trust of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ: “Under the guidance of God’s spirit we agree to do all that we can to call our people into unity in a new, self determining community within the Anglican Church of Canada. “To this end we extend the hand of partnership to all those who will help us build a truly Anglican Indigenous Church in Canada. “May God bless this vision and give us grace to accomplish it.” The purpose of this Canon is to provide canonical recognition of structures through which the National Indigenous Ministry may be a self determining community within the Anglican Church of Canada. 1. The National Indigenous Anglican Bishop The National Indigenous Anglican Bishop (NIAB) has a pastoral episcopal relationship with all indigenous ministries in the Anglican Church of Canada. This role is exercised in partnership with diocesan bishops. The NIAB is a member of the Sacred Circle, the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, the House of Bishops, General Synod and the Council of the North. Selection Process for the NIAB A person is eligible for selection as the NIAB if that person (a) is of the full age of thirty years; (b) is a priest or bishop in Holy Orders of The Anglican Church of Canada, or of a church in full communion therewith; (c) is faithful in the doctrines and discipline of The Anglican Church of Canada as determined and defined by the official formularies of that church; (d) is known and recognized as being a person of integrity and moral stature; and (e) has those qualities and abilities of leadership, experience and learning that will enable that person to fulfil the duties of a chief pastor in the Church of God. When a vacancy occurs (or is about to occur) in the office of NIAB, ACIP will create a search committee (which must include an elder) to determine the specific qualities and additional qualifications that might be required or desirable with respect to the person to fill the vacancy; identify potential candidates; assemble information from the persons who are prepared to become candidates; and prepare a short list of candidates for ACIP. ACIP will elect a person from the short list submitted by the selection committee, and will send the name of the NIAB-elect to the Primate for concurrence by the Primate and the four Provincial Metropolitans. Following concurrence, the Primate will consecrate the NIAB-elect (if not already a bishop) and install the NIAB in office. At the first opportunity following the NIAB’s installation in office, the Sacred Circle will receive the NIAB as its presiding elder. Term of Office for the NIAB The term of office for the NIAB is nine years from the date of installation. The NIAB whose term has been completed is eligible to stand for election for a further term. The NIAB must retire on reaching the age of 70. Vacancy in the Office of the NIAB If the NIAB dies, resigns, retires, or for any other reason the office of the NIAB is vacant, or the NIAB is unable to act by reason of absence or illness, the Primate in consultation with the chair or co-chairs of ACIP will designate the senior indigenous bishop in The Anglican Church of Canada willing to undertake the task as the Acting NIAB. 2. The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) consists of representatives from dioceses where significant Indigenous ministry is taking place, the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop (who is the ACIP liaison with the Council of the North and the House of Bishops), and additional members as determined by ACIP. The members of ACIP must be aboriginal, members of The Anglican Church of Canada, and active in their parish or diocese. ACIP will consist of the following persons: (a) The NIAB. (b) Two persons elected by each Provincial Caucus at the Sacred Circle. (c) One youth, one elder and one member-at-large appointed by the NIAB. Except for the NIAB, the terms of ACIP members will end at the conclusion of the next Sacred Circle. Where a vacancy occurs on the Council between Sacred Circles, ACIP may appoint a replacement for a person who was elected by the Sacred Circle, and the NIAB may appoint a replacement for a person whom the NIAB had appointed. A person who has served on ACIP is eligible for re-election. ACIP will select its chair or co-chairs. ACIP maintains relationships with the House of Bishops, General Synod, the Council of General Synod, the Council of the North, and the International Anglican Indigenous Network. ACIP organizes the Sacred Circles. 3. The Sacred Circle The Sacred Circles have met approximately every three years since 1988. The Sacred Circles are organized by ACIP. The Sacred Circle will consist of the following voting members: (a) Ten indigenous members from each of those dioceses identified by ACIP as having significant indigenous ministries. (More persons from these dioceses may attend the Sacred Circle, and may be granted voice but shall not vote.) (b) Up to ten indigenous members identified by ACIP to represent urban indigenous ministries. (c) Up to three indigenous members from the Anglican Military Ordinariate (d) The indigenous bishops of The Anglican Church of Canada, as identified by ACIP. (e) The NIAB, who is the presiding elder at its meetings. The Primate is always an invited guest at the Sacred Circle, and has voice but not vote. Invitations are also generally sent to the bishops from the Council of the North dioceses and the diocese in which the Sacred Circle is being held (if not otherwise included). In addition, ACIP may invite up to twelve partners to attend the Sacred Circle. These invited persons may be granted voice but shall not vote. The date and location of the meeting of the Sacred Circle are determined by ACIP. The Sacred Circle performs many of the functions of a “Synod” for the indigenous ministries: it provides an opportunity for representatives of the indigenous communities to come together to worship, to discuss, and to communicate with the broader Church. 4. Organization of Indigenous Ministries Developments in the organization of the indigenous ministries will take place over time, and can be accommodated by changes to the existing constitutional and canonical structures. Amendment Moved by: Ms. Marion Jenkins Seconded by: Ms. Alicia Dumas That the term of office be set at not more than two consecutive terms. DEFEATED The motion was put and was: CARRIED Act 16
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon XXII
- Anglican Church of Canada. National Indigenous Ministry
- Anglican Church of Canada. Indigenous Ministries
- Anglican Church of Canada. National Indigenous Anglican Bishop
- Anglican Church of Canada. Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples
- Sacred Circle
- Indigenous peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada - 21st century
- Indigenous Anglican Church
- Indigenous bishops - Anglican Church of Canada
Confirmation of Terms of Reference of Standing Committees
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10357
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 14
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That this General Synod confirm the adoption of changes made by the Council of General Synod to the terms of reference of standing committees: 1. Communications and Information Resources Committee—terms of reference approved by COGS in May 2008, inadvertently not referred to General Synod 2010, referred by COGS in November 2010 to the current Handbook Concerns Committee for action at General Synod 2013 (as contained at page 136 in Appendix B in the current Handbook). 2. Communications and Information Resources Committee—references to “the Anglican Journal Board” in paragraphs 1 e) and 2 b) changed to “the Anglican Journal Committee” by COGS in May 2012. 3. Philanthropy Committee—terms of reference approved by COGS in November 2010 (as contained at page 138 in Appendix B in the current Handbook, with additional changes noted in #4 and #5 below.) 4. Philanthropy Committee—name change from “Philanthropy Committee” to “Resources for Mission Committee” in section 6 of Appendix B)—approved by COGS in March 2011. 5. Resources for Mission Committee—change in the first item in the terms of reference to read: “a) Develop and continue to update a theology of stewardship for the church.”—approved by COGS in November 2012. 6. Anglican Journal—adoption of terms of reference for the new Anglican Journal Committee (to be included as part 7 in Appendix B of the Handbook) and removal of the terms of reference for the former Anglican Journal Corporation (Appendix C in the Handbook)—approved by COGS in November 2011: 7. Anglican Journal Committee The Committee shall: (i) Be the publisher of the Anglican Journal. (ii) Monitor, defend and safeguard the editorial independence of the Anglican Journal. (iii) Support the work of the Anglican Journal staff and advise staff as requested. (iv) Explore and work on areas of mutual interest with the Communications and Information Resources Committee. (v) Produce, publish and distribute a national newspaper of interest to the members of the Anglican Church of Canada, with an independent editorial policy and not being an official voice of or for the church. When expression of opinion conflicts with official church policy, as stated by decisions of the General Synod or the Council of General Synod, the newspaper will, at the same time, carry an explanation by an informed spokesperson of the official position of the church. (vi) Provide a means to distribute diocesan newspapers and other materials as inserts to the national newspaper. (vii) Maintain a data base containing pertinent circulation information that will be available to the national and diocesan offices of the Anglican Church of Canada. (viii) Exercise functions to all committees, namely (a) Develop annual budget proposals (b) Communicate with other committees and groups (c) Report regularly to the Council of General Synod (d) At least once a triennium review its own mandate and review policies governing the various areas of work of the Anglican Journal. 7. Communications and Information Resources—revise terms of reference: Section 1 (d) – remove the reference to the library and Ministry Matters; Section 2 (b) remove the sentence, “At the appropriate time in the triennium, the Communications and Information Resources Committee may nominate possible names to the Council of General Synod for membership on the Anglican Journal Board.”— approved by COGS in March 2013. CARRIED Act 14
- Subjects
- Handbook of the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod - Committees - Terms of reference
- Anglican Church of Canada. Anglican Journal Committee - Terms of Reference
- Anglican Church of Canada. Communications and Information Resources Committee - Terms of reference
- Anglican Church of Canada. Philanthropy Committee - Name
- Anglican Church of Canada. Resources for Mission Committee - Name
Constitution – Amendments – Changes to References in the Constitution
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10356
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 13
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That this General Synod amend the Constitution as follows:
- 1. in section 33 e) iii), change “In” to “in”; [typographical error]
- 2. in section 33 f) iii), change the reference to “subsection 33 a) viii)” to “subsection 33 a) vii)”; [typographical error]
- 3. in section 39 a) vi), change the name of the “Philanthropy Committee” to “Resources for Mission Committee”; [COGS March 2011]
- 4. in section 39 a), after vi) add “vii) Anglican Journal Committee”; [COGS November 2011]
- 5. in section 39 g), replace paragraph iv) with the following: “iv) the national communications director of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.” [COGS May 2012]
- 6. in section 39, after g) add “h) The Anglican Journal Committee shall consist of the members of the Communications and Information Resources Committee sitting as the Anglican Journal Committee plus one additional member appointed by the Primate from the membership of the Anglican Editors’ Association (AEA).”
- That this General Synod amend the Constitution as follows: and re-letter the following paragraphs accordingly; [COGS May 2012]
- CARRIED IN ALL ORDERS Act 13
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution
- Anglican Church of Canada. Anglican Journal Committee - Membership
Courtesies of the General Synod
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10348
- Date
- 2013 July 3-7
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 5
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That the Courtesies of the General Synod be extended to the Partners and Visitors and to the Directors of General Synod at the National Office.
- CARRIED Act 5
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (40th : Ottawa, Ont. : 2013) - Courtesies of the house
Courtesies of the General Synod
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10618
- Date
- 2016 July 7-12
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 5
- Seconder
- The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins
- Text
- That the Courtesies of the General Synod be extended to the Partners and Visitors and to the Directors of General Synod at the National Office.
- CARRIED Act 5