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- Textual record
- Archbishop O'Driscoll
- Archbishop S. Payne
1979 Guidelines
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official2042
- Date
- 1993 October 25-29
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Archbishop O'Driscoll
- Seconder
- Bishop Crawley
- Prologue
- Prior to the session on the 1979 Guidelines there was a motion to go in camera.
- Text
- That the House of Bishops go in camera including the General Secretary and the staff of the Primate's Office. CARRIED
- Subjects
- Homosexuality - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops
- In camera meetings
ACPO Concerns
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official2306
- Date
- 1994 October 24-28
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Archbishop O'Driscoll
- Seconder
- Bishop Finlay
- Prologue
- The Reverend Canon Ansley Tucker and the Reverend Paul Robinson members of the General Synod Ministry Committee brought two resolutions (from the Committee) to the House of Bishops about the Advisory Committee on Postulants for Ordination (ACPO). Their purpose was to receive the House of Bishops' input about the resolutions (#3-2-84 re. ACPO contemplated for Canadian Forces personnel and #4-2-84 re. Categories for use by ACPO assessors in relation to prospective postulants) to be taken back to the Ministry Committee, before bringing the resolution to the National Executive Committee for approval. (See appendix ii for resolutions).
- Following a discussion in plenary, the consensus of the House of Bishops was that it would ask that the ACPO process continue.
- Text
- That a joint task force of 2 episcopal chairs and 2 ACPO secretaries representing different regions meet with representatives from the Ministry Committee. CARRIED
- Notes
- Appendix ii
- ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON POSTULANTS FOR ORDINATION (ACPO)
- HOUSE OF BISHOPS
- Guidelines re members of the Canadian Forces "who wish to be pursue the ordained ministry".
- Resolution 3-2-84
- When ACPO is contemplated for the Canadian Forces personnel, the following guidelines will be observed:
- 1. The applicant must be co-sponsored by the Bishop Ordinary and a Diocesan Bishop.
- 2. The Diocesan Bishop interviews the candidate and helps provide pastoral support through regular diocesan channels.
- 3. If ordination is appropriate, then the Bishop Ordinary, at the request of the Diocesan or with permission of the Diocesan, may ordain.
- 4. The ordained person may be considered for employment in the Diocese of the co-sponsoring Diocesan Bishop of until accepted into the Forces.
- 5. If Provincial Postulancy is in effect, then this will be considered.
- Resolution 4-2-84
- Categories for use by ACPO assessors in relation to prospective postulants:
- a) recommended at this time for postulancy -- with suggestions for "areas of training and experience to be included in the education and training process".
- b) not recommended at this time for postulancy -- with suggestions for "areas of training and personal growth to be undertaken before further assessment by ACPO or other appropriate evaluation in considered".
- c) not recommended at this time for postulancy -- with suggestions of "other areas of ministry and service which may be more appropriate".
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Advisory Committee on Postulants for Ordination (ACPO)
- Anglican Church of Canada. Committee on Ministry
Agenda Committee
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official2096
- Date
- 1994 February 7-11
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Archbishop O'Driscoll
- Seconder
- Bishop Crawley
- Prologue
- On behalf of the Metropolitans, Archbishop O'Driscoll requested input from the House of Bishops about those who would be permitted to attend the in camera study sessions on the church and sexuality.
- Text
- That the House of Bishops' study sessions on sexuality, include its members, plus the Reverend Gordon Light, Principal Secretary to the Primate; Ms. Jo Mutch, Executive Assistant to the Primate; Mr. Douglas Tindal, Director of Communications, and Archdeacon Jim Boyles, General Secretary." CARRIED
- Subjects
- In camera meetings
- Homosexuality - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops
Archbishop Simon Kim and Mrs. Kim
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official7743
- Date
- 1994 February 7-11
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Bishop Ferris
- Seconder
- Archbishop O'Driscoll
- Prologue
- Archbishop Simon and Mrs. Frieda Kim from the Church of South Korea were introduced and welcomed to the House of Bishops. A warm welcome was extended to them by the members of the House.
- The night before Archbishop and Mrs. Kim's visit to the House of Bishops the following motion was made.
- Text
- That Archbishop Simon and Mrs. Frieda Kim be invited to attend in camera sessions. CARRIED
- Subjects
- In camera meetings
- Kim, Simon
Boundaries - Diocese of Nova Scotia
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official108
- Date
- 1995 June 1-9
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 70
- Mover
- Archbishop S. Payne
- Seconder
- The Hon. R. Stevenson
- Text
- That this General Synod, as provided for in section 7(b)(iii) of the Declaration of Principles, give its consent to the declaration of the Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada in September 1994 that the boundaries of the Diocese of Nova Scotia are co-terminous with the boundaries of the civil provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. CARRIED Act 70
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Declaration of Principles
- Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Nova Scotia - Boundaries
- Anglican Church of Canada. Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
Homosexuality Task Force Report
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official7024
- Date
- 1997 October 27-31
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Archbishop Crawley
- Seconder
- Archbishop O'Driscoll
- Prologue
- The House then addressed a tabled motion from the spring 1997 meeting. (p. 10, April 1997 minutes)
- Text
- That the motion put before the House by Bishop Ingham and Hutchison at the spring 1997 meeting be lifted from the table. CARRIED
- Notes
- There was some discussion about the motion before it was put to a vote.
- Moved by: Bishop Ingham
- Seconded by: Bishop Hutchison
- While the House of Bishops, in reissuing and updating the 1979 Guidelines, states its commitment to the principles contained therein, nevertheless the House understands that individual bishops, acting with their diocesan synods, may wish to set these guidelines aside in specific instances and for pastoral reasons, and members of the House agree not to challenge the right of any bishop and/or diocese to do so. LOST
New Bishops Training
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1573
- Date
- 1994 October 24-28
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Archbishop O'Driscoll
- Seconder
- Bishop Harvey
- Text
- That this house, seeing the very real need of a training event for new bishops, including spouses, asks the primate's office to make arrangements for such an event during the fall of 1995, assuming that funding can be secured. (We suggest that all bishops ordained after January 1, 1992 be part of this program.) CARRIED
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Bishops - Education (Continuing education)
- Anglican Church of Canada - Bishops - Training of
Report of the Nominating Committee : Council of the General Synod
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official82
- Date
- 1995 June 1-9
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 34
- Mover
- Canon M. Murray
- Seconder
- Archbishop S. Payne
- Text
- That this General Synod adopt the First Report of the Nominating Committee with respect to membership on the 1995-1998 Council of the General Synod, as follows:
- OFFICERS
- Primate Archbishop Michael Peers
- Prolocutor Mrs. Rendina Hamilton
- Deputy Prolocutor Rev. Benjamin Arreak
- Chancellor Mr. Justice David Wright
- General Secretary Archdeacon Jim Boyles (non-voting)
- DIOCESAN MEMBERS
- Canada
- Bishop Andrew Hutchison Montreal
- Bishop Edward Marsh Central Newfoundland
- Canon David Boston Nova Scotia
- Dean James Merrett Quebec
- Mrs. Madeline Critchell Eastern Nfld. & Labrador
- Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner Western Newfoundland
- Mrs. Pamela McBeth Montreal
- Hon. Ron Stevenson Fredericton
- Ontario
- Bishop Terence Finlay Toronto
- Archdeacon Rodney Andrews Algoma
- Canon Allen Box Ottawa
- Archdeacon Archie Skirving Huron
- Ms. Grace Delaney Moosonee
- Dr. David Gould Algoma
- Mr. Rob Welch Niagara
- Ms. Mary Lou Workman Ontario
- Rupert's Land
- Bishop Gordon Beardy Keewatin
- Bishop Malcolm Harding Brandon
- Bishop Gary Woolsey Calgary
- Rev. Arthur Anderson Qu'Appelle
- Archdeacon David Ashdown Athabasca
- Mrs. Diana Brookes Arctic
- Ms. Marguerite Denman Edmonton
- Mr. Gary Genge Saskatoon
- Mrs. Helen Harradence Saskatchewan
- Ms. Sue Punter Rupert's Land
- British Columbia
- Bishop Michael Ingham New Westminster
- Rev. Logan McMenamie British Columbia
- Rev. Sean Murphy Yukon
- Mr. David Cumming Kootenay
- Mrs. Lorna Janze Caledonia
- Ms. Lindley Roff Cariboo
- Canadian Forces' Member
- Captain Baxter Park
- Youth Members at Large
- Mr. James Parsons Central Newfoundland
- Ms. Dana Sibley British Columbia
- CARRIED Act 34
South Africa
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official152
- Date
- 1995 June 1-9
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 51
- Mover
- Archbishop S. Payne
- Seconder
- Archbishop P. Barnett
- Text
- 1. That this General Synod rejoices and celebrates with all the people of the Republic of South Africa in their hard won freedom and the peaceful election of their first democratic government, and therefore affirms the sacrificial and invaluable contribution made by our partners (the South African Council of Churches and the Church of the Province of Southern Africa) to the process of dismantling apartheid;
- 2. That this General Synod encourages all Canadian Anglicans to continue to hold up our partners in prayer and solidarity as they keep on in their transforming mission;
- 3. That the contents of this resolution be conveyed to the South Africa Council of Churches and the Church of the Province of Southern Africa. CARRIED Act 51
- Subjects
- South Africa - Politics and government - 1994-
- Apartheid - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Apartheid - Religious aspects - Church of the Province of Southern Africa
- South African Council of Churches
Vote of Thanks to the Primate
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1997
- Date
- 1993 November
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 06-11-93
- Date
- 1993 November
- Record Type
- Resolution 06-11-93
- Mover
- Mrs. J. Macdonald
- Seconder
- Archbishop S. Payne
- Prologue
- Liz Jackson, Co-Chair, presented the report and introduced John Bird, Shirley Harding and Laverne Jacobs.
- NEC members viewed three videos - native people telling stories of their experiences in residential schools, the Anglican Church's apology delivered by the Primate, and an apology from Jim Cruickshank, Bishop of Cariboo. Discussion then took place in table groups.
- Text
- That this NEC extend a vote of thanks to the Primate for presenting with such grace and love the apology from the Anglican Church of Canada to aboriginal Anglicans who had been abused while attending church-run residential schools. CARRIED #06-11-93
- Subjects
- Peers, Michael G. (Michael Geoffrey), 1934-
- Anglican Church of Canada - Residential schools
- Indigenous peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada
- Apologies - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Indigenous peoples - Canada