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October 30 2004 By virtueonline LAGOS: Duncan says Griswold does not speak for all Episcopalians

I greet you as Bishop of Pittsburgh:

That great missionary diocese, home to the greatest concentration of missionary organizations in the United States, home to Trinity School (of which some of you are graduates); from them and from my clergy and people I bring you greeting.

October 30 2004 By virtueonline SYDNEY: Face up to reality of split, Anglicans told

In his first public comment on the report, Dr Jensen says "it is a document that stands for peace in times that are filled with turbulence. I admire the way in which it has resisted all calls for expulsion, disciplines and headbanging. With regret, however, I think that it is bound to fail."

October 30 2004 By virtueonline SYDNEY:Gay bishops will split us, says Jensen

His "provisional" comments are contained in an article prepared for the British-based Church Times which is published today.

October 30 2004 By virtueonline CANADA: Bishop will oversee orthodox Episcopal parish in Dio. of Mass.

The invitation limits Bishop Harvey's role to "pastoral" oversight and "spiritual help" since the parish will remain a part of the diocese of Massachusetts and of the Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA). Under canon law, Mr. McKinnon remains under the authority of the diocesan bishop, said Steve Walker, who chaired the search committee.

October 29 2004 By virtueonline LAGOS: Duncan says Griswold does not speak for all Episcopalians

I also greet you as Moderator of the Anglican Communion Network – and it is chiefly because of this office that I am here. I must acknowledge the kindness and support of His grace, the Chairman of CAPA, the Archbishop of All Nigeria, the Most Revd Peter Jasper Akinola, in his generous invitation which brings me to this First African Anglican Bishops’ Conference.

October 29 2004 By virtueonline LAGOS: Primates Issue formal statement at first Pan-African Bishop's Conference

We are very grateful for the hard work of the Commission members and the dedicated servant leadership offered by the Most Reverend Robin Eames. We believe that the Windsor Report offers a way forward that has the potential of being marked with God's grace.

October 29 2004 By virtueonline LAGOS: Duncan says Griswold does not speak for all Episcopalians

October 29 2004 By virtueonline LAGOS: African bishops threaten split over homosexuality

Their statements highlight the growing divide between the Anglican Church in Africa, which makes up more than half the world's 70 million-strong Anglican population, and the West.

October 29 2004 By virtueonline LAGOS: African Bishops Say 'African Church Has Come of Age,'

The conference, held in Lagos, Nigeria, is the first meeting of the African bishops. CAPA was founded 25 years ago, but until this week, the African Anglican Bishops never met except every ten years at the Lambeth Conference in England.

With more than 5 percent annual growth, the Anglican Church is Africa's fastest-growing denomination. According to Operation World, 4 percent of Africans are Anglican, while 48 percent of the continent is Christian.

October 29 2004 By virtueonline LAGOS: CAPA Chairman's Welcome Address - by Peter Akinola

So many people have spent the best of their time and resources to ensure the success of this epoch-making event. Let me immediately register my appreciation to my brother bishops and Archbishops of the Church of Nigeria who supported wholeheartedly my offer to host this conference at no cost to CAPA.

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