WAYNE, PA: First Anglican CANA Synod Breaks new ground on Historic Mainline
WAYNE, PA: First Anglican CANA Synod Breaks new ground on Philadelphia's Historic Mainline
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
May 7, 2013
A pioneering decision to jump start orthodox Anglicanism on Philadelphia's historic mainline took place this past weekend when the inaugural synod of the Missionary Diocese of the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA) ordained two presbyters and a deacon for future ministry.
In front of some 150 people that included three bishops, numerous clergy and laity, the Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs told the first CANA synod, held at the centrally located Wayne United Methodist Church, that the diocese and the new congregation of Christ Church Anglican on the Mainline would engage in Gospel mission, Christian ministry, and build a fresh and dynamic future together.
"As brothers and sisters in Christ in this new missionary endeavor, we are committed to sharing the transforming message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, serving those in need in our communities and the world, standing against injustice where ever it is found, and reestablishing biblical, missionary Anglicanism in North America by empowering our existing congregations and planting new churches.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
May 7, 2013
A pioneering decision to jump start orthodox Anglicanism on Philadelphia's historic mainline took place this past weekend when the inaugural synod of the Missionary Diocese of the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA) ordained two presbyters and a deacon for future ministry.
In front of some 150 people that included three bishops, numerous clergy and laity, the Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs told the first CANA synod, held at the centrally located Wayne United Methodist Church, that the diocese and the new congregation of Christ Church Anglican on the Mainline would engage in Gospel mission, Christian ministry, and build a fresh and dynamic future together.
"As brothers and sisters in Christ in this new missionary endeavor, we are committed to sharing the transforming message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, serving those in need in our communities and the world, standing against injustice where ever it is found, and reestablishing biblical, missionary Anglicanism in North America by empowering our existing congregations and planting new churches.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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