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The State of the Church
Since August 2003, the Anglican Communion has been dealing with some major issues that will affect--and are affecting--the life of the Church. On this page, we are bringing you the most up-to-date information on the variety of meetings, conventions, newspaper articles, and other public statements. We also give you the history of the struggle with links to related web sites.
If you have questions concering any of this information, please contact us:
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By phone: 843-722-7734
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Important Links
Special Diocesan Convention, Saturday, October 24th
at St. James Church, James Island
Clergy and Delegates of the Diocese of SC will meet on Saturday, October 24th to consider five resolutions concerning the Diocese's reaction to the General Convention in Anaheim, this past July. All of our clergy (Haden, Hank, Jack, and Matt), our deacon (Brian McGreevy), and our lay delegates (Dan Russler, Elaine Pendarvis, Ann Harrington, and Gerry McCord) will be attending the convention. Please keep them in your prayers as they discuss and vote on these important resolutions.
Resolutions to be considered at the October 24th Special Diocesan Convention
Click here to read the resolutions.
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Blogs
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Actions of the
General Convention 2009
(The Episcopal Church) |
Addresses,
Letters,
and
Other Information |
The Diocese
of South Carolina
On this site, you will find links to all types of information regarding the work of the Diocese and the current Anglican Crisis. You may also subscribe to the Diocese's weekly e-mail newsletter and view the current issue of the Jubilate Deo.
The South Carolina
Anglican Communion Network
This site provides helpful insights into the history of the Anglican Crisis and other important information about the Anglican Communion and Orthodoxy.vcbv
The Episcopal Church |
Link to download Elizabeth "Boo" Penniwell's PowerPoint Presentaiton, "Our Current Crisis"
Ms. Penniwell was a deputy to General Convention 2009.
John Burwell's Daily Reports from General Convention 2009
Steve Wood's Blog:
Treading Grain
Lydia Evans--Blog on Anaheim 2009
The Rev. Kendall Harmon: Titusonenine
Mrs. Boo Penniwell:
lost & found |
GC2009-C056: Liturgies for Blessings of Same Sex Unions
GC2009-D025: Ordination of Gay and Lesbian Persons
GC2006-B033: Response to the Windsor Report (Moratorium on Consecration of Gay/Lesbian Bishops)
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Report on Special Diocesan Convention
Bishop Lawrence's Address to the Special Diocesan Convention-October 24, 2009:
Printed Form
Audio File
Video--on YouTube
(from Anglican TV)
Bishop Lawrence's Address to the Clergy--August 13, 2009
Bishop Lawrence addressed the active clergy of the Diocese at a special meeting at St. James Church, James Island. In this address, the Bishop announced that he would call a special convention of the Diocese--now scheduled for October 14, 1009.
Canon to the Ordinary's Letter to the Clergy Regarding the October 24, 2009 Convention
This letter sets the parameters for the special convention.
Q & A with
Bishop Robert Duncan
Found on Kendall Harmon's blog, Titusonenine, this article was first printed in Christianiaty Today.
Bishop Robert Duncan is the Bishop of the newly formed Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).
Article regarding the September 18 Opinion of the SC Supreme Court
On September 18, the Supreme Court of SC delivered their opinion regarding the All Saints, Pawleys Island lawsuit.
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The Windsor Report
The Windsor Report containing the findings and recommendations of the Eames Commission, was released to the public on October 18, 2004. Click here to access the entire report on line.
Here is our Rector's initial response to the report, as printed in the October 17, 2004 inSPIRE:
The long awaited Eames Commission Report, now called the Windsor Report, has hit the newsstands. The reviews are mixed. The report, spanning over ninety pages, is very thorough in reviewing the history of the rift in Anglicanism, thorough in articulating the need to avoid schism, yet lacks clear direction for the future.
The language of reprimand for the Episcopal Church USA has been softened, (apologize has been substituted for repent), and leaves us a bit disappointed. The report is clear in acknowledging that the fabric of the Anglican Communion has been torn by the consecration of Eugene V. Robinson as bishop, and suggests that an Anglican Covenant be put in place that clearly defines who we are and to what we are committed.
Bishop Salmon is attending meetings of Anglican leadership all this week in London in order to process and evaluate this document. I feel that it is too early in the game and information to scarce to try to fashion a response this week. We are scheduling a forum with Bishop Salmon on Sunday, November 14, when he is here for fall confirmation. In the meantime we will try to provide insightful and helpful information in the church and the office.
We need to remember that the report is directed to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and he will ultimately direct the response. So far, the Presiding Bishop has expressed regret for the impact of his actions, but no indication of any forthcoming apology.
Haden+
NOTE: Click here to read the entire Windsor Report.
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