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https://archives.anglican.ca/link/catalog6168
- Author
- Snell, George Boyd, 1907-2006
- Publication Date
- [1970]
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BX 5615 S62 1970
- Place of Publication
- [s.l.]
- Publisher
- Elmvale Lance Press
- Publication Date
- [1970]
- Physical Description
- 52 p. ; 21.5 x 13.5 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] George B. Snell, Bishop of Toronto".
- Colophon: "Elmvale Lance Press". -- back cover.
- "I have written this document in the hope that three things would be accomplished by its distribution. In the first place I have wished for some time to give a positive approach to our Christian position in the present situation. Secondly, it is my hope that the suggestions I have made in its pages will provide the basis for discussion purposes in parish groups, advisory boards, deanery, clericus and similar meetings. Thirdly, that a number of the ideas should be considered by various diocesan boards and committees, especially the Diocesan Planning Committee." -- Preface.
- "During the past few years we have been examining the Church in an effort to evaluate our methods and structures. The purpose behind this examination is to enable us to adapt our presentation of the Gospel to meet the present situation. Some of the suggestions have been more a counsel of despair than a helpful and constructive approach to our problems. For example, some people have told us that we are living in a post-Christian era where the Gospel is no longer relevant, while others say there may be a place for religion but the 'institutional' Church is an anachronism that will soon disappear. .... It is time we in the Diocese of Toronto stopped wringing our hands in despair and undertook a serious programme of reformation and advance. We must stop any tendency to drift and make plans now that we will implement in the immediate future. This is what I am asking you to undertake with me as we enter the 70's". -- p. 5.
- Contents: Preface dated January 1970 / G.B. Snell, Bishop of Toronto -- A Backward Glance -- The Uniqueness of the Gospel -- Faith, Hope and Love -- A World in Need -- The Spiritual Dimension -- Our Worship -- Ministry -- Lay Ministry -- Women Workers -- Ordained Ministry -- The Clergyman's Wife -- Postulancy -- Curacies -- Clerical Appointments -- Pastoral Advisory Team -- Rural Parishes -- Youth -- Diocesan Canons -- Continued Education of the Clergy -- The Parochial Ministry -- Non-Parochial Ministries -- "Secular" Priests -- Diocesan Synod -- Ecumenical Co-operation -- World Needs -- Some Present Commitments.
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Toronto
- Theology, Practical - Anglican Church of Canada
- Ministry - Anglican Church of Canada
- Pastoral ministry - Anglican Church of Canada
- Call Number
- BX 5615 S62 1970
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)