"The national consultation was challenging, but it has opened up new possibilities for the future of the Anglican Church of Canada, according to some participants. 'There were a lot of creative, doable ideas that came to surface', said Archbishop David Ashdown, diocese of Keewatin bishop and metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Rupert's Land. Ashdown was enthused with the recommendation to enter into agreements with dioceses, and other parts of the church, around ministries. Sister Amy Hamilton. of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine, echoed a similar sentiment, saying it was time to get back into the community and engage people on all levels of the church. Hamilton and the Rev. Jeffrey Metcalfe, incumbent of the Parish of the Magdalen Islands, diocese of Quebec, said the recommendation to strengthen and expand relationships with Lutherans and other churches resonated with them. 'We're all very hopeful and willing to move it forward, knowing that we're not part of a sinking ship; we're excited about new possibilities', said Hamilton". [Text of entire article.]