2017 calendar to highlight Anglican, Lutheran mission work
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/article39693
- Author
- Folkins, Tali
- Record Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Anglican Journal
- Date
- 2016 October
- Author
- Folkins, Tali
- Record Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Anglican Journal
- Date
- 2016 October
- Volume
- 142
- Issue
- 8
- Page
- 13
- Notes
- "Instead of featuring photos of Anglican churches from across the country, next year's calendar [2017] will show Canadian Anglicans and Lutherans engaged in mission work, the national office announced earlier this year". "'There are some beautiful church buildings, there's no doubt about that', he said. 'But the loveliest thing about the church is God's people engaged in the transforming mission of God; feeding the hungry and looking after .. the poor, sheltering AA groups, welcoming refugees'. Production of the calendar, formerly handled by the 'Anglican Journal', will now be overseen by Trina Gallop Blank, director of communications and stewardship of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and Meghan Kilty, director of communication and information resources for the Anglican Church of Canada. The new concept for the calendar stems from a meeting between the Anglican and Lutheran staff in 2014. The ELCIC had been expressing interest in a jointly produced calendar for several years already".
- Subjects
- Canadian Church Calendar (2017)
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Church buildings - Anglican Church of Canada
Across Canada: Rupert's Land
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/article16897
- Record Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Anglican Journal
- Date
- 1994 November
- Volume
- 120
- Issue
- 9
- Page
- 2
- Notes
- The Anglican diocese of Calgary, the Roman Catholic diocese of Calgary, and the Alberta Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, have formed a task force to develop a covenant between the three churches.
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Calgary
- Interdenominational cooperation
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Catholic Church
- Catholic Church - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Record Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Anglican Journal
- Date
- 2001 November
- Volume
- 127
- Issue
- 9
- Page
- 18
- Notes
- Obituary. "Pastor Al Miller, co-chair of the original joint Anglican-Lutheran working group that drafted the Waterloo Declaration, has died at 69." Mr. Miller was an ordained cleric in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. "An early ecumenist, Mr. Miller was incumbent at St. Mark's Anglican in Ocean Park, B.C., for the last five years of his 40 years of ministry. He helped start the joint Anglican-Lutheran parish of St. Stephen's and St. Bede's in Winnipeg 30 years ago".
- Subjects
- Miller, Al (Alvin), 1932-2001
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Shared ministry - Anglican Church of Canada
- Shared ministry - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Anglican Communion News Service : Canada : Anglicans and Lutherans call for Full Communion
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/article16979
- Record Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Anglican World
- Date
- 1994 Michaelmas
- Issue
- 75
- Page
- 25
- Notes
- "Members of the dialogue between Anglicans and Lutherans in Canada have issued a call for the two churches to work toward `full communion' by 2001."
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Full communion
Anglican, Lutheran commission to oversee new relationship
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/article28782
- Journal
- Anglican Journal
- Date
- 2001 November
- Volume
- 127
- Issue
- 9
- Page
- 18
- Notes
- A new joint commission [the Anglican-Lutheran Joint Commission] will oversee a new relationship between the Anglican Church and Lutherans. [The co-chairs are Anglican Bishop Fred Hiltz of Nova Scotia and Lutheran Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod.]
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission
- Leggett, Richard G. (Richard Geoffrey), 1953-
- Hiltz, Fred (Frederick James), 1953-
- Pryse, Michael J., 1959-
- Anderson, Arthur (Arthur Merrill), 1937-
Anglican Lutheran dialogue : gifts to share
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/article23755
- Author
- Holst, Wayne A. (Wayne Alfred)
- Record Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Ministry Matters
- Date
- 1998 Winter
- Record Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Ministry Matters
- Date
- 1998 Winter
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 1
- Page
- 13-14
- Notes
- The author, a Lutheran pastor, was involved in Anglican-Lutheran ecumenical cooperation and parish ministry twenty-five years ago. He comments on the current state of Anglican-Lutheran relations and points to the "Evangelical Declaration" adopted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada in July 1997 which said that "we commit ourselves, as church to share our gifts with the whole people of God beyond our specific denominational and national context".
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Full communion
- Episcopacy - Anglican Church of Canada
- Episcopacy - Lutheran Church
- Episcopacy and Christian union
- Evangelical Declaration
Anglican/Lutheran Draft Declaration of Full Communion
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official7050
- Date
- 1997 November 5-7
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 07-11-97
- Date
- 1997 November 5-7
- Record Type
- Resolution 07-11-97
- Mover
- Ms. L. Roff
- Seconder
- Mrs. D. Brookes
- Text
- That this Council of General Synod welcome the Anglican Lutheran Joint Working Group's Draft Declaration of Full Communion between the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada; and that it give approval to the circulation of "CALD [i.e. Called to Full Communion] throughout the Anglican Church of Canada for study and comment. CARRIED #07-11-97
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Full communion
- Ecumenical movement - Anglican Church of Canada
- Christian union - Anglican Church of Canada
- Called to Full Communion
Anglican Lutheran Joint Commission #025-01-02-05 : Guidelines for Clergy
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official8195
- Date
- 2002 May 3-5
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 16-05-02
- Date
- 2002 May 3-5
- Record Type
- Resolution 16-05-02
- Mover
- Archdeacon James Cowan
- Seconder
- Mrs. Betty Livingston
- Prologue
- The Rev. Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan presented the report of the Anglican Lutheran Joint Commission.
- Text
- That the Council of General Synod adopt the "Guidelines for Anglican and Lutheran Clergy Serving Term Appointments in Each Other's Churches" and request appropriate bodies to implement them. CARRIED #16-05-02
- Notes
- Note: "appropriate bodies" would include the bishops, dioceses, chancellors, human resources personnel, the pension departments of both churches and theological colleges.
- Guidelines for Anglican and Lutheran Priests and Pastors Serving Term Appointments in Each Other's Churches
- When a term appointment is contemplated the following process shall be followed with the Terms of Appointment defined:
- Eligibility
- Only clergy in good standing with their own church are eligible for term appointments.
- Initiative
- When a term appointment of priest or pastor to a congregation of the other church is contemplated, it must have the approval of both bishops concerned. The initiative may come from an ordained person, the local ministry setting, or the bishop.
- Process
- 1. If priest or pastor wishes to be available for a term appointment in the other church, that person should contact his/her own bishop who then consults with the counterpart bishop.
- 2. If the initiative is from the congregation or other ministry setting, the responsible persons contact their own bishop, who then consults with the counterpart bishop.
- 3. If the bishop of a synod/diocese wishes to appoint a pastor/priest of the other church, that bishop contacts the appropriate bishop of the other church.
- 4. A full curriculum vitae of ministry and ordination history shall be provided to the receiving bishop.
- 5. A police letter of record and a child abuse registry check shall be provided to the receiving bishop.
- 6. The receiving bishop issues a letter of appointment setting out the terms of the appointment.
- 7. The appointment shall be marked liturgically as soon as possible to the beginning date of the term using appropriate forms, e.g. "Installation of a Pastor" or "Celebration of a New Ministry", and adapting as necessary for the circumstances.
- Terms of Appointment
- Terms of appointment shall include:
- 1. Length of the term
- 2. Remuneration, including housing, travel, pension and benefits
- 3. Salary/stipend shall be according to the scale of the receiving synod/diocese. The salary source is responsible for provision of housing or an allowance in lieu thereof, and travel reimbursement, both according to the scale of the receiving church.
- 4. Pension, Long Term Disability and Continuing Education contributions will be paid into the plan(s) of the originating church. Other benefits (e.g. group health) will normally be according to the plan(s) of the receiving church but may be negotiated between the two bodies, as these plans vary from one synod/diocese to another.
- 5. Vacation, days off, educational leave and sabbatical leave shall be in accordance with the policy of the receiving church.
- 6. Provision for review after one year under the polity and practice of the receiving diocese/synod.
- Accountability
- 1. All persons appointed under this guideline are subject to the discipline of the receiving church and shall be required to comply with all applicable regulations in effect in that church, including canons/constitutions, policies and guidelines. If matters of discipline arise the receiving bishop shall not institute proceedings until notice has been given to the bishop of the sending church and that bishop has given consent for proceedings to be instituted. The sending bishop shall either give consent or institute proceedings in the sending church. Deposition/removal from roster may only be imposed by the sending church.
- 2. Process for early termination will be according to the regulations in force in the receiving church, with a report made to the originating church. Consultation between the two bishops is encouraged throughout such a process.
- Orientation
- 1. The receiving bishop shall appoint a mentor to assist the clergy person in acquiring a working knowledge of the polity and practice of the receiving church, and to be available as a resource during the course of the term.
- 2. Items to be included in orientation shall include at least (as appropriate):
- a. Constitutions/canons of congregation, synod/diocese and national church
- b. ELCIC Statement on Sacramental Practices
- c. Any guidelines presently in effect in the synod/diocese and national church
- d. Conduct of worship and pastoral care in that church
- e. Introduction to the theological emphases of the receiving church
- 3. The mentor shall conduct an exit interview at the end of the term and ensure that appropriate parish records have been kept.
- Resources
- Anglican
- Handbook of General Synod Canon XVIII on Discipline
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- House of Bishops Guidelines
- Applicable provincial and diocesan policies
- Lutheran
- ELCIC Constitution, Article 7; By-laws Part 3
- ELCIC Manual for Discipline of Ministers
- Applicable synodical policies
- Please send comments to:
- Rev'd Cindy Halmarson, ELCIC National Office, 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6, chalmar@elcic.ca 204-984-9156
- Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan, General Synod, 600 Jarvis St., Toronto ON M4Y 2J6, abarnettcowan@national.anglican.ca 416-924-9199 ext. 281
- Subjects
- Anglican Lutheran Joint Commission
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Clergy
- Shared ministry - Canada
Anglican Lutheran Joint Commission #025-01-02-05 : Guidelines for Common Worship
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official8196
- Date
- 2002 May 3-5
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 17-05-02
- Date
- 2002 May 3-5
- Record Type
- Resolution 17-05-02
- Mover
- Archdeacon James Cowan
- Seconder
- Canon Grant Hyslop
- Prologue
- The Rev. Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan presented the report of the Anglican Lutheran Joint Commission.
- Text
- That the Council of General Synod adopt the "Guidelines for Common Worship" and request appropriate bodies to implement them. CARRIED #17-05-02
- Notes
- Guidelines for Common Worship
- for Lutherans and Anglicans in Canada
- Introduction
- In July, 2001, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada signed the Waterloo Declaration establishing a relationship of full communion between them. These guidelines have been prepared by the Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission of Canada to assist those who are preparing for occasions when Lutherans and Anglicans are worshipping together in this new relationship of full communion.
- Principles of Common Planning
- As both of our churches are rooted in the liturgical heritage of the West and in the Reformation, and are active participants in the liturgical movement, there is a great deal which we have in common in our present worship patterns. We both stress the centrality of both Word and Sacrament. There is a common shape to our eucharistic liturgies. We both use the Revised Common Lectionary. Nevertheless, we do have different traditions, and it will be important for worship planners to be sensitive to these differences. What is comfortable and familiar to one community may feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar to another.
- It is important that a spirit of graciousness and mutuality mark the planning of shared worship. Planning should take place well in advance and should include both lay and ordained leadership from both churches. Ample time should be given to build community in the group so that people are comfortable naming their concerns and seeking to understand the tradition of the other. Similarly, resources prepared for the congregation should enable everyone to feel at home in the liturgy. A spirit of hospitality should prevail.
- Proclamation of the Word of God is at the heart of our full communion. Ample opportunity to read, sing, preach and hear the Gospel should be included in every experience of shared worship. Proclamation through preaching on biblical texts shall be central.
- According to the definition of full communion "communicant members of each church [are] able freely to communicate at the altar of the other, and there [is] freedom of ordained ministers to officiate sacramentally in either church." (1) There is also "freedom to use each other's liturgies (2) ", subject to normal approval processes in each church. Thus, from now on, there is general approval of both churches for the standard worship books of each to be used in the other (Book of Common Prayer, Book of Alternative Services and Supplementary Eucharistic Prayers; Lutheran Book of Worship and With One Voice. Each church will consult with the other before authorizing future standard liturgical texts.
- In the Anglican Church of Canada, standard texts which will be used for the whole church are normally prepared by the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee, vetted by the House of Bishops, and brought to the General Synod for approval. Eucharistic liturgies used on particular occasions would need approval from the diocesan bishop, but even texts approved by the General Synod need to be authorized by the diocesan bishop for use in that diocese. Thus, while there is general approval for the ELCIC standard worship books, in Anglican practice the diocesan bishop reserves the right of approval in their diocese. In the ELCIC, the national church has responsibility for developing the worship life of the church, providing or recommending service books and other material for congregational and personal use, while pastors have primary responsibility for liturgy at the local level.
- There will be several different contexts for this joint worship. There will be local, regional, or national services which are held in common. There will be special occasions when one congregation hosts another, and there will be some congregations in which Lutherans and Anglicans worship together all the time ('shared ministries'). Each of these situations raises particular questions for worship planners. Suggestions for these contexts, and for particular kinds of rites (services of word and prayer, Eucharist, Baptism, and the renewal of baptismal vows) are given below.
- Contexts and Occasions
- A. In a parish context
- There are many occasions in the year when common worship in a parish setting may be appropriate. At the parish level, one congregation may invite another to join them for worship at any time. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has already become a traditional opportunity, but there are many others. Congregations may celebrate some of the Holy Week liturgies together. They may share in Advent or Lent mid-week services and in Advent or Christmas carol services. They may jointly celebrate All Saints' Day, with its emphasis on one communion and fellowship in the Body of Christ. In some places they share all or part of the Easter Vigil, the ancient Easter Eve liturgy of light, word, baptism, and eucharist. Some congregations may worship together when one of them is without its usual leadership, for instance during the summer or holiday season. Sometimes the opportunity is suggested by the visit of a delegation from another church or country. Worship together may also take place in situations of pastoral care, when members of the two churches are to be married, or at the funeral of a member of one congregation whose spouse belongs to another. Sometimes, in isolated areas, the ordained leader of one church may provide such ministry for members of the other.
- When a congregation of one tradition invites a congregation of the other tradition to worship, normally the liturgy of the host church shall be used. Leaders from both congregations shall participate as an expression of mutuality and full communion.
- B. Special Joint Worship
- During conferences, study days, and special celebrations involving members of both churches, worship together is encouraged as a sign of full communion.
- At regional worship events or special joint worship services, planners shall take great care to adapt existing liturgies in a way that reflects the common structure of the eucharist and also respects the integrity and sensibilities of each tradition. The service used in Waterloo on July 2001, "A Celebration of Full Communion for Anglicans and Lutherans", is commended as a model for such a joint service.
- C. Shared Ministries
- In shared ministries, where Lutherans and Anglicans form one congregation or share a minister, there will be agreement between the two bishops as to which liturgies are normally permitted. New liturgies that may be developed shall reflect the common structure of the eucharist and the integrity and sensibilities of each tradition and are subject to the approval of the diocesan and synodical bishop as required. Further guidelines may be developed for such situations by the Joint Commission.
- Roles of Leadership
- When Anglicans and Lutherans worship together:
- All services should have full active participation of a variety of ministers, lay and ordained. All should vest according to their own tradition.
- Ministers shall exercise their liturgical function according to the rubrics of the liturgy being used. When there is a joint liturgy, ministers from each tradition shall exercise their ministries according to the role they have in their own tradition.
- There shall be one presider, who at eucharistic services must be an ordained pastor, priest or bishop. Normally the preacher will be from the other tradition.
- When bishops of both churches are present, it is only appropriate for one bishop from each church (the one who has jurisdiction) to use a pastoral staff. An Anglican and a Lutheran bishop may give the closing benediction together.
- Guidelines for Specific Liturgical Celebrations
- a) Celebrations of the Eucharist
- In most cases it is appropriate to use the liturgy of one or other of the churches involved in the celebration of the eucharist. In a few cases it may be better to develop a rite based on existing liturgical forms, reflecting the traditional structure of the eucharist. (3)
- Gathering
- - Greeting
- - (Hymn of Praise)
- - Prayer of the Day
- The Word of God (4)
- - (Old Testament Reading)
- - (Psalm)
- - (New Testament Reading)
- - Gospel
- (Apostles' or Nicene Creed)
- The Prayers
- - Intercessions, Thanksgiving, Petitions
- - The Exchange of the Peace
- The Holy Communion
- - Preparation of the Table
- - The Great Thanksgiving
- - The Lord's Prayer
- - Breaking of the Bread
- - Communion
- Commissioning
- - Thanksgiving for Communion and Prayer for Mission
- - (Blessing)
- - Dismissal
- The two churches have different traditions on confession and absolution. A penitential rite may precede the service or may precede the exchange of the peace. Alternatively, confession and prayer for forgiveness may be included in the intercessions. (5)
- Local worship planners should determine the recipient of the offering, giving particular consideration to shared mission possibilities. The offering may include money and other gifts such as food for a local pantry or blankets for a shelter. (6)
- Sufficient quantities of the eucharistic elements shall be brought to the table, either by placing them on the table or by having assisting ministers, lay and ordained, standing in close proximity to the table, hold the elements to be consecrated.
- Regarding the elements themselves, "Lutherans traditionally use bread and wine in the celebration of the Lord's Supper. In certain circumstances grape juice is used." (7) It is not, however, the practice of the Anglican Church to use grape juice as an alternative to wine in the eucharistic celebration: "The Bread shall be the best and purest wheat bread, whether leavened or unleavened, and the Wine pure grape wine, wherewith a little water may be mingled." (8) While communicants in both churches normally receive from the loaf and the cup, both traditions affirm that under certain circumstances "the reception of only one element is acceptable." (9)
- While practices vary in our churches, "a loaf of bread and the common cup are rich biblical symbols of the unity of the church." (10)
- Assisting ministers (ordained or lay) may stand with the presider during the eucharistic prayer but should not participate in the recitation of the words of the Great Thanksgiving or in gestures related to the blessing of the elements.
- When the eucharist is celebrated together, the sacrament is offered to all the baptized present. All those welcome at the table in their own churches should be welcomed in a shared service, subject to the eucharistic practices of the churches from which visitors may come. (11)
- "The elements are offered for the celebration of the Lord's Supper have been set aside for a special purpose. Leftover elements are consumed by those present, or disposed of in an appropriate manner." (12) "Any remaining consecrated bread and wine, (unless reserved for communing of persons not present) is consumed at the end of the distribution. This is appropriately done at the credence table or in the sacristy." (13)
- b) Celebrations of the Word and Prayer (14)
- When Congregations join for celebrations of the Word and prayer, normally the rite of the host church is used. If, however, the occasion warrants the use of a common rite, a structure such as the following may be used:
- Gathering (15)
- - Canticle or Hymn of Praise
- The Word of God
- - Psalm
- - Reading
- - (Hymn, Canticle, or Anthem)
- - (Reading)
- - Gospel Canticle or Hymn (16)
- Prayers
- - Intercessions, Thanksgivings, and Petitions
- - Collect
- - Lord's Prayer
- Dismissal
- - Hymn
- - Blessing
- The service books of both traditions contain material which may be used within this structure. Hymns should be drawn from the traditions of both churches. Liturgical material should be chosen which is suitable for the time of day and the season of the church's year. The prayers should reflect concern for the cultures and contexts of the participants, for their local communities and concerns, but also for the world context and for global issues of justice and peace.
- Guidelines for Baptism, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Marriage, and Funerals, installations/celebrations of new ministry, and other occasions will be developed later by the Joint Commission. Until further guidelines are developed, it is recommended that the liturgy of the host church or the presider be used.
- Resources
- Anglican
- Book of Common Prayer
- Book of Alternative Services
- Occasional Celebrations
- Supplementary Eucharistic Prayers and Services of the Word
- Common Praise
- Book of Common Praise 1938
- Lutheran
- Lutheran Book of Worship
- LBW Minister's Desk Edition
- LBW Manual on the Liturgy
- With One Voice
- Occasional Services
- ELCIC Statement on Sacramental Practices
- Hymnal Supplement 1991
- Conclusion
- These guidelines are subject to approval by the ELCIC National Church Council and the ACC Council of the General Synod.
- Please send comments to:
- Rev'd Cindy Halmarson, ELCIC National Office, 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6 chalmar@elcic.ca 204-984-9156
- Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan, General Synod, 600 Jarvis St., Toronto ON M4Y 2J6 abarnettcowan@national.anglican.ca 416-924-9199 ext. 281
- [Footnotes]
- (1) `Waterloo Declaration' Preface para. 7
- (2) `Ibid'.
- (3) The structure in this section is based on The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, `Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship' (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.2.
- (4) Readings may be taken from the lectionaries of the two churches or chosen for the occasion. While both traditions expect at least a reading from the gospels to accompany the celebration of the eucharist, it is appropriate to precede the reading of the gospel by another reading.
- (5) The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, `Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship' (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.2.
- (6) `www.elca.org/ea/Relationships/episcopalian/guidelines.html' (accessed 4 February 2002).
- (7) `Statement on Sacramental Practices' (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.15.
- (8) `Book of Common Prayer', Anglican Church of Canada (Toronto, The Anglican Book Centre, 1959).
- (9) `Statement on Sacramental Practices' (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.16.
- (10) `Statement on Sacramental Practices' (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.17.
- (11) `www.elca.org/ea/Relationships/episcopalian/guidelines.html' (accessed 4 February 2002).
- (12) `Statement on Sacramental Practices' (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.22.
- (13) `Book of Alternative Services', Anglican Church of Canada. Toronto: Anglican Book Centre, 1985, p. 184.
- (14) The guidelines in this section are based on The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, `Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship' (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.1.
- (15) The readings may be chosen from the lectionaries of one of the churches or chosen for their appropriateness to the occasion.
- (16) The Gospel canticles are the Song of Zechariah (`Benedictus'), the Song of Mary (`Magnificat'), and the Song of Simeon (`Nunc dimittis').
- Subjects
- Anglican Lutheran Joint Commission
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Worship - Anglican Church of Canada
- Worship - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Anglican-Lutheran Joint Communion Agreement : Synod Highlight and Ecumenical Milestone
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official7709
- Date
- 2001 July 8
- Source
- Anglican News Service
- Record Type
- Press release
- Text
- Waterloo Ontario, 8 July 2001 -- An exuberant service of joint worship between Anglicans and Lutherans here today marked the capstone of celebrations concluding nearly two decades of discussions culminating in this week's historic entente between Canada's two largest episcopally-based protestant religious denominations.
- The historic celebration of [the] Eucharist at Waterloo's civic stadium, bringing together more than 1,000 members of the two churches attending their respective national conventions, represented the first joint worship service following the successful passage, on July 6 [2001], of "The Waterloo Declaration", extending mutual recognition and full communion rights between the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC).
- Throughout the week at adjacent university campus locations in this southwestern Ontario city for their respective national governing council meetings, Anglicans and Lutherans held simultaneous votes, with all but unanimous support, on the carefully-framed declaration of cooperation -- "The Waterloo Declaration : Called to Full Communion" -- which had been under extensive discussion and review by both churches since the mid-1980s.
- "This marks a pivotal moment in the movement toward Christian ecumenism in Canada, and a landmark in the history of the Anglican Church," said Archbishop Michael Peers, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada following the all-but-unanimous vote at the 36th meeting of Anglican General Synod. "For me personally, it marks the climax of nearly 30 years of personal hopes and aspirations."
- Bishop Telmor Sartison, ELCIC National Bishop and Lutheran counterpart to the Anglican Primate, said following the vote at the ELCIC convention, "it was so moving, it was hard to hold back the tears of happiness". In a sign of the times, the two bishops announced the outcome of their respective ballots in a cellphone conversation relayed to cheers and applause from more than 300 delegates attending both Anglican Synod and the Lutheran Convention.
- The Waterloo Declaration -- so named because both ACC and ELCIC delegates held simultaneous national conferences in this namesake city in anticipation of a successful outcome on inter-church partnership -- sets out terms under which Anglicans and Lutherans acknowledge a broad range of parities between their respective denominations, both forged during the Reformation in 16th century Europe.
- While stopping short of a "merger" or "union" between the two churches, "The Waterloo Declaration" formally acknowledges agreement on a wide range of liturgical issues, establishes full interchangeability between clergy of both churches and permits full "communion rights" among members of each denomination.
- The agreement creates a religious fellowship numbering more than one million formally registered church members throughout Canada, linking the ACC's official parish membership of well over 700,000 with the ELCIC's membership of more than 200,000. Official statistics of church membership are difficult to assess accurately. In the case of the ACC, official Census Canada statistics list the number of Anglicans at more than 2.2 million while parish membership of regular attendees produces the smaller statistic.
- This week's Anglican-Lutheran cooperation agreement mirrors similar ecumenical partnerships already forged between Anglicans in Great Britain and Lutherans in Scandinavian countries, as well, between the two denominations in the United States.
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- For further information contact: Anthony Whittingham, ACC Communications, 416-924-9199 ext. 324; 6416-738-8909 (Mobile)
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (36th : 2001 : Waterloo, Ont.)
- Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada
- Full communion
- Ecumenical movement - Anglican Church of Canada
- Ecumenical movement - Canada
- Waterloo Declaration
- Anglican Church of Canada - Statistics
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Statistics