New essays continue church's discernment on human sexuality

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a c c w e b n e w s
The Anglican Church of Canada
http://www.anglican.ca/
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New essays on human sexuality, written by Canadian Anglican theologians, are
now available for your consideration, as part of the Anglican Church of
Canada's ongoing discernment about the blessing of same-sex unions. Read
the essays on human sexuality at
http://www2.anglican.ca/primate/ptc/responses/

At the last national meeting, General Synod 2007, the church decided that
same-sex blessings were not in conflict with core doctrine but still did not
allow individual parishes to bless these unions. The church also
acknowledged that deep theological reflection on the topic was needed.
Specifically, the Primate's Theological Commission, a group of 12 Canadian
Anglican theologians, was mandated to consider these topics:

1. The theological question of whether the blessing of same-sex unions is a
faithful, Spirit-led development of Christian doctrine

2. Scripture's witness to the integrity of every human person and the
question of the sanctity of human relationships

The commission was asked to consult with the wider Canadian Anglican church
as it prepares responses, which is where these new essays, as well as your
response, fit in.

If you are interested in submitting your own essay on one of the above
questions, or in commenting on one of the other essays, please email your
contribution to the Rev. Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan, Director of Faith,
Worship, and Ministry, at abarnettcowan@national.anglican.ca