Letter to the editor: 'God help us all'
https://archives.anglican.ca/link/article39641
- Author
- Smith, Stewart J.
- Material Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Anglican Journal
- Date
- 2016 September
- Author
- Smith, Stewart J.
- Material Type
- Journal Article
- Journal
- Anglican Journal
- Date
- 2016 September
- Volume
- 142
- Issue
- 7
- Page
- 4
- Notes
- "While watching a newscast I heard the first declaration -- the church would not be [solemnizing] same-sex marriage. My initial reaction was, 'It is time for me to leave'. That thought stayed with me for several hours, but over time reason prevailed. No denomination is perfect. As a member of the Anglican Communion, I know I have to stay and continue to work with sisters and brothers within it. When the second declaration was reported ['General Synod reverses decision after vote miscount'], some of my thoughts went out to those who disagreed with it. We all are a part of something very important, and I do hope we can lovingly work together. For some, this is a time of rejoicing; for others, a time of struggle. We need each other during this period of transition. God help us all". [Text of entire article.]
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (41st : 2016 : Richmond Hill, Ont.) - Resolutions
- Same sex unions - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Parties and movements