Primate Fred Hiltz speaks on the unity of the Anglican Church of Canada

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, says that although he is saddened by the unnecessary decision made by a small number of parishes to leave the Anglican Church of Canada, the Canadian Church as a whole remains vibrant and united in its witness to the Gospel message.

Despite reports that emphasize division, the Primate says, the reality is that thousands of Anglicans continue to worship together ever week, even though they disagree over issues such as sexuality.

In this message, Archbishop Hiltz speaks about the state of the Canadian church and asks Canadian Anglicans to pray that we may remain one.

link to video here

Meanwhile, the difficulties in the Diocese of Niagara appear headed to court:

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HAMILTON, ONTARIO-- February 28, 2008- The Diocese of Niagara and two breakaway parishes represented by The Network entered into good faith negotiations Tuesday to reach an agreement on temporarily sharing two local Churches, St. Hilda’s in Oakville and St. Georges in Lowville, however, no agreement could be reached specifically on the issue of shared services.
The matter will now be resolved in a court hearing tomorrow at the John Sopinka Courthouse Ontario Court of Justice on 45 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario

from the Niagara diocesan website

Comments

[alex]

"the Canadian Church as a whole remains vibrant and united in its witness to the Gospel message"

So, according to Fred Hiltz, what is the Gospel message? I think I fundamentally disagree with some people in the Anglican Church as to what the Gospel message is. Thus, I find it suspect that we are united in witnessing to the Gospel message.

Similar to his comments that "there is far more that draws us together than can ever tear us apart." Well, spell it out. What does "draw us together"? I'd like to know.

Is it a belief that Jesus is fully devine and fully human? That He is the only way to the Father? Because there are those in the church that disagree with that. Or is it just that we agree to discuss our differences. Well, so what? That makes us human, not Anglican.

[Kate]

What dream world is ++Hiltz living in?