Canadian Interfaith Network (See also "In Camera" minutes)
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- Date
- 1984 October - November
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 5-10-84
- Date
- 1984 October - November
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 5-10-84
- Mover
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Seconder
- Bishop Parke-Taylor
- Text
- That when the report on the Canadian Interfaith Network has been received and questions addressed to the Committee, the House move into "in camera" to discuss the report. CARRIED #5-10-84
- Notes
- N.B. In camera minutes NOT included in electronic database.
- The Rev. W. Lowe introduced the Rev. David MacDonald, president-Elect of the Canadian Interfaith Television Network, Dr. David Nostbakken, who has special responsibility for production and animation and the Rev. Canon Ebert Hobbs who has been involved in funding and development.
- Mr. Lowe said that the two to three day hearing is to be held before the C.R.T.C. in November in Hull, Quebec. He reported that data revealed in the public hearing would be reviewed, and if approved, the licence will be issued in January or February of 1985.
- Mr. MacDonald said that a free, no-pay television licence has been applied for. He stressed that a key question is the situation with the Roman Catholic Church whose real problem is both size and the Anglophone/Francophone division, further complicated by the fact that the Roman Catholic Church has had no personnel for communications for the past several years. He reported that the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said that they felt it would not be appropriate for them to become further involved, as a Conference of Bishops, but would encourage regional participation.
- Canon Hobbs reviewed financial statements which were distributed, for information. He reported that a Feasibility Study is now being conducted by Community Charitable Counselling Service and that their report will be part of the public document which is available at the Hearing. Among the questions and concerns raised by the Bishops were the following:
- - What is the potential viewing audience ?
- - What are the financial implications ?
- - It was recognized that neo-religious groups will be given air time as well.
- Dr. Nostbakken spoke regarding the Children's Broadcasting Institute. He said that research reveals that there is a large concern on the part of parents and teachers regarding the quality of programs which reach children. He stated that television has become a way of life for children and that, by the time they have graduated from high school, they have watched on an average of 15,000 hours of television. This has a great influence on their beliefs and attitudes.
- Concern was expressed regarding production costs. Mr. MacDonald expressed the opinion that the C.R.T.C. will accept the Canadian Interfaith Network application, and Mr. Lowe added that the C.R.T.C. is concerned that the coalition of religious communities stay together in this endeavour.
- Archbishop Scott reminded the Bishops that there is to be a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 6th November regarding the Canadian Interfaith Network, and enquired as to the possibility of any of the Bishops being present at that meeting. Unfortunately, all of the Bishops indicated that other commitments made attendance at that meeting impossible.
- The Primate shared a letter which had been sent to the Rev. David MacDonald from the Jesuits in which they expressed enthusiastic support and indicated that financial support would be available for the Canadian Interfaith Network. The Jesuits indicated in their letter that they would encourage other Roman Catholic groups to give their support to the project.
- Subjects
- Canadian Interfaith Network
- Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- In camera meetings
- Mass media in religion - Anglican Church of Canada
- Religious broadcasting - Canada
- Television in religion - Anglican Church of Canada
- Interdenominational cooperation
Conscience Clause - Statement re
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- Date
- 1983 May 30-June 3
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 6-6-83
- Mover
- Bishop Bothwell
- Seconder
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Prologue
- Moved by Bishop Short
- Seconded by Bishop Stiff
- That Archbishops and Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada are agreed that through the General Synod of 1975 the Church has expressed its will that women should be ordained to the Priesthood.
- It is also agreed that the Conscience Clause which was approved at the time of this change in policy should continue in force. The House, however, deplores the misapplication which some members of the clergy and laity have made of the Clause. The refusal to read a Si Quis, to receive Holy Communion from a woman priest who is not the Celebrant at the Eucharist, to object to a woman ordained or not, publicly reciting the Divine Office, leading in prayers, preaching, or reading lessons, simply on the grounds that she is a woman, are not supported by the Conscience Clause. No action which questions the integrity of any priest or postulant on sexist grounds can be defended by an appeal to the Clause.
- The House honours women priests, upholds them in its prayers, and desires only that God's will may be done in and through all priests whether female or male.
- Text
- That the following words in paragraph two be omitted:
- The refusal to read a Si Quis, to receive Holy Communion from a woman priest who is not the Celebrant at the Eucharist, to object to a woman ordained or not, publicly reciting the Divine Office, leading in prayers, preaching, or reading lessons, simply on the grounds that she is a woman, are not supported by the Conscience Clause. CARRIED #6-6-83
- Notes
- It was agreed that the Amendment to Motion #49 in the Convening Circular proposed by Archbishop Garnsworthy should be the concluding paragraph of the Motion.
- Bishops Short and Stiff withdrew their original Motion and proposed the following:
- "That the following statement of the House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada concerning the Conscience Clause June 1983, be presented to the General Synod:
- `The Archbishops and Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada are agreed that through the General Synod of 1975 the Anglican Church of Canada has expressed its will that women may be ordained to the Priesthood.
- It is also agreed that the Conscience Clause which was approved at the time of this change in policy should continue in force. The House, however, deplores the misapplication which some members of the Church have made of the Clause.
- No action which questions the integrity of any priest or postulant on grounds of sex alone can be defended by an appeal to the Clause.
- The House honours women priests, upholds them in its prayers, and desires only that God's will may be done in and through all priests whether female or male.
- Christian love cannot be legislated, but needs to be practised and demonstrated more effectively in order to realize the community which belongs in the Body of Christ'." CARRIED
- Subjects
- Conscience clause (1975) - Anglican Church of Canada
- Ordination of women - Anglican Church of Canada
- Women clergy - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Parties and movements
Dignity, Inclusion and Fair Treatment Group (#044-01-00-05)
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- Date
- 2000 May 4-7
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 22-05-00
- Resolution 23-05-00
- Date
- 2000 May 4-7
- Record Type
- Resolution 22-05-00
- Resolution 23-05-00
- Seconder
- Archbishop Percy O'Driscoll
- Text
- That this Council of General Synod form a group to develop a statement of Dignity, Inclusion and Fair Treatment for alll persons in The Anglican Church of Canada and bring a report to the Council of General Synod in November and recommendations to General Synod 2001.
- Motion to Table
- Moved by: Mr. Ron Stevernson
- Seconded by: Mr. David Pilling
- That the motion be tabled until the November meeting of the Council of General Synod. DEFEATED #22-05-00
- (As above) That this Council of General Synod form a group to develop a statement of Dignity, Inclusion and Fair Treatment for all persons in The Anglican Church of Canada and bring a report to the Council of General Synod in November and recommendations to General Synod 2001. CARRIED #23-05-00
- Notes
- A strong suggestion was made that costs be kept to a minimum.
Doctrine and Worship - Joint Task Force on Christian Initiation
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- Date
- 1981 November 2-6
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 7-11-81
- Mover
- Bishop Short
- Seconder
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Prologue
- In reporting on behalf of the Joint Task Force, Bishop Berry reported that work on the Alternative Service Book cannot go ahead without further clarification from the House, and recommended that consultants from the Episcopal Church in the USA be invited to assist.
- Text
- That two consecutive periods on one day be assigned at the February meeting of the House of Bishops for a study of the matter of Christian Initiation. CARRIED #7-11-81
- Notes
- The Ordinal
- Bishop Berry reported that the Task Force on the Ordinal recommends that the Ordinal be placed in the Bishop's Book, and that it is hoped it will be ready for approval by the House in February, 1982, adding that copies will be distributed to all Bishops as soon as possible. Included in the Bishop's Book will be all Services which are used on a regular basis in the parish church. Bishop Short stressed that this will not replace the Prayer Book, but will provide Alternative Services.
- The Psalter
- Bishop Parke-Taylor reported that the Committee believes the Psalter of the Episcopal Church in the USA would be best for use in the Canadian Church.
- Regret was expressed that it has not been possible to proceed with the appointment of a liturgical officer, and it was noted that this matter is to go before the November meeting of the National Executive Council.
- Subjects
- Christian initiation - Anglican Church of Canada
- Liturgical renewal - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Liturgy
- Ordinals (Liturgical books) - Anglican Church of Canada
House of Bishops - Relationship to the National Executive Council
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- Date
- 1987 October 13-18
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 5-10-87
- Mover
- Bishop Brown
- Seconder
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Text
- That this House of Bishops request the Primate to appoint a committee of members of the House of Bishops and the National Executive Council to consider the role of the House of Bishops in terms of its responsibility as representing the Order of Bishops between General Synods and to consider and make necessary recommendations concerning the relation of the House of Bishops and the National Executive Council. CARRIED
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada. National Executive Council
- Anglican Church of Canada - Government
Primate's Report - Lambeth Conference 1988
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- Date
- 1981 November 2-6
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 17-11-81
- Mover
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Seconder
- Bishop Ragg
- Prologue
- The Primate reported results of the questionnaire which had been circulated to all Bishops. He said that the majority of the Bishops indicated that England is a preferable location for a Lambeth Conference, while some suggested Third World countries or Australia. The consensus was that each Diocese in the Anglican Communion should support its own Bishop's attendance at the Conference, with Provincial aid where diocesan finances are not sufficient. If Provincial resources do not permit, assistance from the wider Anglican Communion should be made available. The majority indicated that a Wives' Conference could be useful, but that the wives should be housed with their husbands, and the Conference design and content should be stimulating and interesting to the women.
- The Primate said that a final decision regarding location will be made in March, 1982, and that preparatory study material will be made available very early. There is general agreement that it should be a residential Conference. A Lambeth Conference Planning Committee will be set up as soon as final decision regarding location is made.
- It was agreed that there needs to be a formal Planning Committee established encompassing representatives of the whole Anglican Communion.
- Text
- That this House express the view that there should be an international Planning Committee which will share responsibility for the planning of the next Lambeth Conference. CARRIED #17-11-81
- Subjects
- Lambeth Conference, 1988
- Lambeth Conference, 1988. Wives' Conference
- Anglican Communion - Bishops - Spouses
Religious Orders in the Canadian Church
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- Date
- 1981 November 2-6
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 20-11-81
- Mover
- Bishop K. Clarke
- Seconder
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Text
- That we give approval for the appointment of a Standing Committee on Religious Orders in the Canadian Church. CARRIED #20-11-81
- Notes
- It was agreed that the Nominating Committee of the House of Bishops be requested to make suggestions as to possible appointees to the Standing Committee from the House of Bishops.
- Subjects
- Monasticism and religious orders, Anglican - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops
Report of Metropolitans' Meeting - Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Malabar
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- Date
- 1981 November 2-6
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 14-11-81
- Mover
- Archbishop Hambidge
- Seconder
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Prologue
- Archdeacon Hilchey referred to a letter addressed to the Primate from the Suffragan Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar. The letter contained a request for an agreement between that Church and the Anglican Church of Canada concerning an episcopal oversight of Mar Thoma Christians in this country.
- The House agreed, in principle, with the proposal, and it was [moved and seconded]
- Text
- That this be referred to the Organization Committee for implementation along the lines of the Episcopal Church in the USA. CARRIED #14-11-81
- Subjects
- Mar Thoma Syrian Church - Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Mar Thoma Syrian Church
- Mar Thoma Syrian Church - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
Sexuality Study Guide - Paper on Social Justice
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- Date
- 1985 September
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 17-9-85
- Mover
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Seconder
- Bishop Bothwell
- Text
- That the Statement of Introduction to the Motion on the Sexuality Report be accepted. The Statement reads as follows:
- "The documents on human sexuality are commended to the Church by the National Executive Council.
- The House of Bishops is clear that these documents do not have official approval. They are not agreed doctrinal or ethical statements. The Bishops are aware that some opinions quoted may be perceived as calling into question some commonly held views of the Christian position on this subject.
- The documents are instruments to help members of the Church to understand human sexuality at greater depth in the light of scripture, tradition and reason, which are of the ethos of Anglicanism." CARRIED #17-9-85
- Subjects
- Sex - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Homosexuality - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Date
- 1987 October 13-18
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 21-10-87
- Date
- 1987 October 13-18
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 21-10-87
- Mover
- Archbishop Garnsworthy
- Seconder
- Bishop Lackey
- Text
- That this House of Bishops recommend to the National Executive Council that consultants be employed to investigate and recommend on stipends, allowances and pensions. CARRIED
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Employees - Salaries, etc.
- Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Salaries, etc.
- Anglican Church of Canada - Employees - Pensions
- Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Pensions