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128 p. ; 21 x 14 cm.
"This book is based on two sets of addresses: the Martin Memorial lectures entitled `The Compass Rose : Flowering of Fading ?', given at the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad in Saskatoon in May 1999, and three addresses on the theme 'Composing the Lord's Song', given at the diocese of Calgary's `Theology Alive' weekend in October 1999". -- Acknowledgements, p. 7.
"I believe that Anglicanism is characterized by a distinctive way of doing theology. And I believe that a tolerance for diversity is an integral part of being Anglican. So I believe that our current struggles and debates are essential to being who we are, and I am hopeful that our diversity will strengthen us as we respond to God's call to be part of the church, the body of Christ. In `Anglican Diversity', I will articulate a foundation for this belief, then explore how such an Anglican identity can help us to respond to the challenges of the twenty-first century". -- Intro., p. 10.
Includes bibliographical references and bibliography, pp. 126-128.
Contents: Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- The Strange Land -- The Anglican Church: Yesterday and Today -- The Lord's Song -- Looking to the Future in Worship -- Looking to the Future in Ministry -- Social and Ethical Issues -- Living with People of Other Denominations and Faiths -- Authority in the Anglican Communion -- Conclusion: What is the Future of the Anglican Communion ? -- Appendix A: A Response to the 1998 Lambeth Conference of Bishops / Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars -- Bibliography..
The Rev. Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan presented the report of the Anglican Lutheran Joint Commission.
In July, 2001, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada signed the Waterloo Declaration establishing a relationship of full communion between them. These guidelines have been prepared by the Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission of Canada to assist those who are preparing for occasions when Lutherans and Anglicans are worshipping together in this new relationship of full communion.
As both of our churches are rooted in the liturgical heritage of the West and in the Reformation, and are active participants in the liturgical movement, there is a great deal which we have in common in our present worship patterns. We both stress the centrality of both Word and Sacrament. There is a common shape to our eucharistic liturgies. We both use the Revised Common Lectionary. Nevertheless, we do have different traditions, and it will be important for worship planners to be sensitive to these differences. What is comfortable and familiar to one community may feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar to another.
It is important that a spirit of graciousness and mutuality mark the planning of shared worship. Planning should take place well in advance and should include both lay and ordained leadership from both churches. Ample time should be given to build community in the group so that people are comfortable naming their concerns and seeking to understand the tradition of the other. Similarly, resources prepared for the congregation should enable everyone to feel at home in the liturgy. A spirit of hospitality should prevail.
Proclamation of the Word of God is at the heart of our full communion. Ample opportunity to read, sing, preach and hear the Gospel should be included in every experience of shared worship. Proclamation through preaching on biblical texts shall be central.
According to the definition of full communion "communicant members of each church [are] able freely to communicate at the altar of the other, and there [is] freedom of ordained ministers to officiate sacramentally in either church." (1) There is also "freedom to use each other's liturgies (2) ", subject to normal approval processes in each church. Thus, from now on, there is general approval of both churches for the standard worship books of each to be used in the other (Book of Common Prayer, Book of Alternative Services and Supplementary Eucharistic Prayers; Lutheran Book of Worship and With One Voice. Each church will consult with the other before authorizing future standard liturgical texts.
In the Anglican Church of Canada, standard texts which will be used for the whole church are normally prepared by the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee, vetted by the House of Bishops, and brought to the General Synod for approval. Eucharistic liturgies used on particular occasions would need approval from the diocesan bishop, but even texts approved by the General Synod need to be authorized by the diocesan bishop for use in that diocese. Thus, while there is general approval for the ELCIC standard worship books, in Anglican practice the diocesan bishop reserves the right of approval in their diocese. In the ELCIC, the national church has responsibility for developing the worship life of the church, providing or recommending service books and other material for congregational and personal use, while pastors have primary responsibility for liturgy at the local level.
There will be several different contexts for this joint worship. There will be local, regional, or national services which are held in common. There will be special occasions when one congregation hosts another, and there will be some congregations in which Lutherans and Anglicans worship together all the time ('shared ministries'). Each of these situations raises particular questions for worship planners. Suggestions for these contexts, and for particular kinds of rites (services of word and prayer, Eucharist, Baptism, and the renewal of baptismal vows) are given below.
There are many occasions in the year when common worship in a parish setting may be appropriate. At the parish level, one congregation may invite another to join them for worship at any time. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has already become a traditional opportunity, but there are many others. Congregations may celebrate some of the Holy Week liturgies together. They may share in Advent or Lent mid-week services and in Advent or Christmas carol services. They may jointly celebrate All Saints' Day, with its emphasis on one communion and fellowship in the Body of Christ. In some places they share all or part of the Easter Vigil, the ancient Easter Eve liturgy of light, word, baptism, and eucharist. Some congregations may worship together when one of them is without its usual leadership, for instance during the summer or holiday season. Sometimes the opportunity is suggested by the visit of a delegation from another church or country. Worship together may also take place in situations of pastoral care, when members of the two churches are to be married, or at the funeral of a member of one congregation whose spouse belongs to another. Sometimes, in isolated areas, the ordained leader of one church may provide such ministry for members of the other.
When a congregation of one tradition invites a congregation of the other tradition to worship, normally the liturgy of the host church shall be used. Leaders from both congregations shall participate as an expression of mutuality and full communion.
During conferences, study days, and special celebrations involving members of both churches, worship together is encouraged as a sign of full communion.
At regional worship events or special joint worship services, planners shall take great care to adapt existing liturgies in a way that reflects the common structure of the eucharist and also respects the integrity and sensibilities of each tradition. The service used in Waterloo on July 2001, "A Celebration of Full Communion for Anglicans and Lutherans", is commended as a model for such a joint service.
In shared ministries, where Lutherans and Anglicans form one congregation or share a minister, there will be agreement between the two bishops as to which liturgies are normally permitted. New liturgies that may be developed shall reflect the common structure of the eucharist and the integrity and sensibilities of each tradition and are subject to the approval of the diocesan and synodical bishop as required. Further guidelines may be developed for such situations by the Joint Commission.
All services should have full active participation of a variety of ministers, lay and ordained. All should vest according to their own tradition.
Ministers shall exercise their liturgical function according to the rubrics of the liturgy being used. When there is a joint liturgy, ministers from each tradition shall exercise their ministries according to the role they have in their own tradition.
There shall be one presider, who at eucharistic services must be an ordained pastor, priest or bishop. Normally the preacher will be from the other tradition.
When bishops of both churches are present, it is only appropriate for one bishop from each church (the one who has jurisdiction) to use a pastoral staff. An Anglican and a Lutheran bishop may give the closing benediction together.
Sufficient quantities of the eucharistic elements shall be brought to the table, either by placing them on the table or by having assisting ministers, lay and ordained, standing in close proximity to the table, hold the elements to be consecrated.
Assisting ministers (ordained or lay) may stand with the presider during the eucharistic prayer but should not participate in the recitation of the words of the Great Thanksgiving or in gestures related to the blessing of the elements.
The service books of both traditions contain material which may be used within this structure. Hymns should be drawn from the traditions of both churches. Liturgical material should be chosen which is suitable for the time of day and the season of the church's year. The prayers should reflect concern for the cultures and contexts of the participants, for their local communities and concerns, but also for the world context and for global issues of justice and peace.
Guidelines for Baptism, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Marriage, and Funerals, installations/celebrations of new ministry, and other occasions will be developed later by the Joint Commission. Until further guidelines are developed, it is recommended that the liturgy of the host church or the presider be used.
These guidelines are subject to approval by the ELCIC National Church Council and the ACC Council of the General Synod.
(3) The structure in this section is based on The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, `Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship' (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.2.
(4) Readings may be taken from the lectionaries of the two churches or chosen for the occasion. While both traditions expect at least a reading from the gospels to accompany the celebration of the eucharist, it is appropriate to precede the reading of the gospel by another reading.
(5) The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, `Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship' (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.2.
(6) `www.elca.org/ea/Relationships/episcopalian/guidelines.html' (accessed 4 February 2002).
(7) `Statement on Sacramental Practices' (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.15.
(8) `Book of Common Prayer', Anglican Church of Canada (Toronto, The Anglican Book Centre, 1959).
(9) `Statement on Sacramental Practices' (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.16.
(10) `Statement on Sacramental Practices' (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.17.
(11) `www.elca.org/ea/Relationships/episcopalian/guidelines.html' (accessed 4 February 2002).
(12) `Statement on Sacramental Practices' (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.22.
(13) `Book of Alternative Services', Anglican Church of Canada. Toronto: Anglican Book Centre, 1985, p. 184.
(14) The guidelines in this section are based on The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, `Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship' (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.1.
(15) The readings may be chosen from the lectionaries of one of the churches or chosen for their appropriateness to the occasion.
(16) The Gospel canticles are the Song of Zechariah (`Benedictus'), the Song of Mary (`Magnificat'), and the Song of Simeon (`Nunc dimittis').
2. That in view of the fact that the Sunday School does not in many cases bring the child into direct contact with the worship and service of the Church, we recommend that every effort be made to associate the children of the Sunday School with that worship and service, in order that, from their earliest years, they may be made familiar with the order and custom of our public worship. CARRIED in both Houses.
2. That since the discussions in the Conferences showed the existence of much dissatisfaction with regard to certain hymns in the Book of Common Praise as being insufficient to express the spiritual aspirations of many worshippers, with an equally strong desire for the use of new hymns not included in that book - particularly in the children's section of it - the General Synod be urged to take the steps needed to meet this situation. CARRIED in both Houses.
The Church of England "recently decided to let priests wear 'lay garments' -- normal clothes -- rather than traditional vestments while conducting services. One reason given for the change is how British society as a whole is more casual in its dress. But another reason is because of how non-churchgoers -- young people in particular -- might be put off by the ornate robes, seeing people wearing them may make them look alien and disconnected from modern-day life". For Bishop Don Phillips of the diocese of Rupert's Land "vestments provide an appropriate sense of 'mystique or solemnity', although he acknowledges there might be 'some wisdom' in what is happening in England". "Paul Johnson, rector and dean at St. John's cathedral -- the mother church for the diocese -- prefers to always wear them: the alb, stole, cassock, surplice and chasuble. 'I like to wear vestments for the symbolism', he says. 'It's a visible reminder of what we believe, similar to the stained glass windows'." "Jamie Howison is the priest at saint benedict's table, an Anglican worshipping community in Winnipeg. St. Ben's, as it is known, offers a looser and less formal style of Anglican worship. What's his take on vestments ? 'Not only would I go without vestments, I do so on a semi-regular basis', he says of what he wears for presiding over communion at house services, family camps, retreats and the church's child-friendly service. For him, it's 'all about context'. Vestments in a house communion or at camp 'simply feel overdone and really rather over-earnest', he says. But for the regular Sunday evening worship service, 'they fit'."
The national church's Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee has sent a questionnaire to provincial houses of bishops, liturgical officers and focus groups asking about their different worship practices in an attempt to see "if there is such a thing as common worship or prayer across the Anglican Church of Canada". The committee wants only one set of answers from each diocese.
"Now Therefore Be It Resolved That this General Synod call to the attention of the Prayer Book Revision Committee the New English Bible recently published, and suggest that consideration be given by the Committee to the adoption of this translation for all quotations from the New Testament in subsequent editions of the Canadian Book of Common Prayer; and that similar consideration be given in regard to the quotations from the Old Testament as and when the Old Testament New English Bible Translation becomes available.
That the motion of Brig. AE. McB. Bell-Irving regarding the use of the new English Bible in subsequent editions of the Canadian Book of Common Prayer be referred to the Upper House. CARRIED in both Houses.
The Synod stood for a suitable prayer by the Primate, commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Prayer Book of 1662.
1. That the name of the Committee be changed to the Committee on Public Worship.
2. That the Committee on Public Worship should give attention not only to the texts for Worship and Ceremonial of Worship, but also to the whole process of the renewal of Worship in our Church, to facilitate this renewal by means of information, by better communication and by assuming a further educational task.
(a) to continue the present responsibilities of the Prayer Book Revision Committee.
(b) to provide information about texts and ways of experimentation in worship in the contemporary church.
(c) to collect information and evaluation about how the church is working at worship.
(d) to develop and maintain communication with diocesan liturgical authorities, among the dioceses, and with the House of Bishops: with the United Church and Anglican Liturgical Commission on Worship, and to report to General Synod.
4. That the Committee on Public Worship should have a close relationship (staff and secretarial help) with one of the appropriate divisions in the New structure of Church House (e.g. the proposed Local Ministry Division). CARRIED in both Houses.
Ways must be found to acknowledge and respond to the needs of people of all ages to worship.

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