The Rev. Sam Ferguson, Rector of The Falls Church Anglican, wrote an article for The Gospel Coalition intended to help explain the lessons and significance of GAFCON IV. Read the link to his article and other resources here: anglicanchurch.net/gafcon-kigali- #gafcon23
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Bishop Henry Katumba-Tamalge and Dr. Stephen Noll bumped into each other again at #gafcon23. The Bishop was a student of Dr. Noll when he taught in Uganda. #acnaglobalfriendships @AnglicanHousePublishers
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Rachel Thebeau considers Abp. Lamido and Mary to be her Nigerian parents, that is how close their friendship is to one another. Abp. Lamido has a high regard for the Bible exposition from Rachel’s father, Dr. Charles Thebeau, whom he met at Trinity . #gafcon23
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Lucinda and Fr. John Kalimi know each other from and the Every Tribe and Nation Initiative (ETNI) and have found a strengthened friendship at #gafcon23.
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At the GAFCON IV Conference, new leadership was elected and is now in effect.
Archbishop Laurent Mbanda was elected as the new Gafcon Chairman
Two Archbishops were elected to fill the two Gafcon Vice Chair positions. They are Archbishop Kanishka Raffel and Archbishop Miguel… Show more
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GAFCON IV - THE KIGALI COMMITMENT
INTRODUCTION [Download the entire commitment using the link below]
[Christ] is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. Colossians 1:18 ~~~~~~~~~~ hf3f8e3a 992bba08-8399-4bde-ab97-c1305e64876 SSR-I18N f2c6ac64-eb07-4bf8-bb18-52a36cf153b7 hf3f8e3a ~~~~~~~~~~
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Two brothers in Christ reunite at #gafcon23: one from Myanmar and the other from Vero Beach, FL. It is evident their respect and love for each other. #globalfriendships #globalanglicans #the_acna #gulfatlanticdiocese
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One of the iconic photos from 2018 caught Fr. Andrew and Bp Paul laughing on the Jerusalem steps. Together again at #gafcon23 Paul & Andrew share how they came to know each other & have supported each other in ministry over the years.:
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From Archbishop Foley Beach, Chairman of Gafcon:
It is with great sadness that I share with you the tragic news that Archbishop Laurent Mbanda’s son, Edwin (Eddie) Mbanda, has unexpectedly passed away in his sleep in the United States. Edwin was 31 years old.
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Delegates from around the Anglican world are in Rwanda this week, for the 4th meeting of . You can follow the events and highlights all week at: anglicanchurch.net/gafcon-kigali-
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Starting #gafcon23 with the Hallelujah Chorus in multiple languages! As Bishop Lee, the MC, put it..one day we will stand before the Throne and all sing Hallelujah to the King!
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"Pray for Sudan, for its leaders and people. Please also pray for the protection of the Church of Sudan. We pray that peace will soon be restored and that the Lord will comfort those who have lost loved ones in the current conflict." ~ Archbishop Beach
anglicanchurch.net/call-to-prayer
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You can get a free, printed version of The Apostle magazine sent to your mailbox. In it you will find stories of God at work throughout the Province like what is found in this highlight video. Subscribe to the link here buff.ly/39Qk8Qu to receive the upcoming edition.
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Anglicans For Life is asking every church to collect baby necessities with the purpose of donating the supplies to local pregnancy centers. Learn more here.
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"It is time for the Primate of All England to step down from his role as “first among equals” in leading the Anglican Communion." - Archbishop Foley Beach, Chair of the Gafcon Primates Council. Read more of Gafcon’s response to the Church of England here buff.ly/3lr2J9f
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Thanksgiving in Mexico! Read here buff.ly/3XhD9R1 why there is great thanks from the Anglican Diocese of the Southwest or watch the video here buff.ly/3YgtkEk
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Archbishop Beach probably could have preached at any of the Anglican parishes in Charleston (literally in every neighborhood): the oldest congregation (St. Philip's), oldest building (St. Michael's), largest (St. Andrew's) and he shared Sunday with those at Middle School.
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Next Generation Leadership Initiative (NGLI) has just launched a fresh, new website. Provincial Canon for NGLI, Aaron Buttery, said, “We want to make the new NGLI website to be wildly accessible to ACNA parishes and to...[read more here] buff.ly/3HHKHYY
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From January 19-21, Anglicans for Life hosted a Summit at Falls Church Anglican and participated in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. This video provides an overview of the time as explained by the Anglicans for Life President, Georgette Forney.
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Representatives of the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church in North America Met for Ecumenical Theological Exchange. Learn more here. anglicanchurch.net/new-ecumenical #ecumenical
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Celebrating life and advocating for the defenseless, Anglicans took to the streets of Washington, D.C. yesterday in the March for Life, joining tens of thousands from across the nation. #LifeSUMMIT2023 #MarchForLife #marchforlife2023
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On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America seated two bishops and consented to the election of two bishops-elect. Learn more here: buff.ly/3H11uFO
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Find out how to take 5 minutes daily to learn what it means to be a Christian & the essentials of the Christian faith in life, & walk at the same time! Holy Trinity Anglican Church's, "To Be A Christian" daily podcast, can help with that. Learn more here buff.ly/3jUfE2H.
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"God entered into our midst, and it was good news, and it is good news of great joy!" Merry Christmas! Watch and listen to Archbishop Foley Beach's Christmas Message here buff.ly/3hL9pgI
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Watch the Livestream tomorrow on the @HolyCrossAnglicanChurch Facebook page here: buff.ly/3WzKhbE
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Last week, participants in the ACNA's, Every Tribe and Nation Initiative (ETNI) met in Greensboro, NC to pray, work through, and strategize how to facilitate church partnerships between diaspora communities in North America and the ACNA. anglicanchurch.net/every-tribe-an #globalanglicans
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Who is Always Forward? Watch the newly released video about the church planting initiative of the ACNA. anglicanchurch.net/video-release- #churchplanting #anglicanchurchplanting #harvestisplentiful
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Today is the traditional feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra, who died in 343 AD. He was a Christ-pursuer who... (read more here buff.ly/3F59lQE). Register here buff.ly/3BfAkYB for more upcoming Advent artwork and reflections from the Matthew 25 Initiative.
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Over the next 6 wks of Advent to Epiphany, the Matthew 25 Initiative will lean into the goodness of the gospel standing against sorrow & suffering. Their focus will be on vulnerable children and youth. Advent is afoot. Sign up for weekly reflections here anglicanjusticeandmercy.org/advent-2022-1
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Today is Giving Tuesday, and the Anglican Church in North America wants to remember Christians who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus. Learn how you can donate & help people like this Christian boy in S. Asia escape from brick kiln slavery. Give here buff.ly/3BfGPuL
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Learn who the ACNA will be supporting for Giving Tuesday next week. anglicanchurch.net/giving-tuesday/
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MERE ANGLICANISM CONFERENCE, JANUARY 26-28, 2023, IN CHARLESTON, SC.
The renowned Mere Anglicanism Conference returns to Charleston, SC. The conference theme, “Telling a More Beautiful Story: Lessons from C.S. Lewis on Reaching a Fractured World.” Info at mereanglicanism.org.
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Watch the heartwarming story of a rector who was adopted at birth and reunited with his birth mother later in life. subspla.sh/qtcq93k Read the full story or watch the full interview at anglicanchurch.net/chris-and-shar #nationaladoptionmonth #adoptionstories #Adoption
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The Anglican Church of North America is pleased to release The Apostle Online, "Late Pentecost & Advent" edition. anglicanchurch.net/the-apostle/
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An Update Regarding the Upper Midwest:
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The Mid-Atlantic Messenger: Delegates Vote for Chris Warner as Bishop-Elect - mailchi.mp/anglicandoma/b
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