Consultation on the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

[Paidiske]

To my astonishment, members of the global Anglican Communion are invited to have input into the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury is a key leader within the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion, which is made up of churches in over 165 countries. The Archbishop is also the Diocesan Bishop of Canterbury, supported by the Bishop of Dover.

The process to nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury is underway, and we want to hear from you. Whether you are based in England or anywhere in the Anglican Communion, your views matter. This consultation invites you to share your thoughts on what qualities, values, and vision the future Archbishop should embody.

This public consultation runs alongside consultation with key stakeholders from in and around the Church. Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the decision-making process as we seek God’s guidance for the next Archbishop of Canterbury."

Consultation on the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury | The Church of England

This consultation invites you to share your thoughts on what qualities, values, and vision the future Archbishop should embody.

www.churchofengland.org

 

[PloverWing]

Wow. I didn't expect that. It also highlights that the Archbishop wears two hats. Insofar as they're the bishop for a particular portion of England, it's not for me (here in the US) to say who's the best fit for that part of England. But insofar as the Archbishop will have influence over the whole Communion, maybe it's good for all of us to have a say.

I'll probably fill out the form and submit it later this evening.

 

[RamiC]

Wow. I didn't expect that. It also highlights that the Archbishop wears two hats. Insofar as they're the bishop for a particular portion of England, it's not for me (here in the US) to say who's the best fit for that part of England. But insofar as the Archbishop will have influence over the whole Communion, maybe it's good for all of us to have a say.

I'll probably fill out the form and submit it later this evening.

If you are a member of a church that is under the See of Canturbury, go ahead and give them your opinion. I live in the part of England over which the AoC presides, and it really does not bother me, in fact I think it is quite right that the world joins in. It is new, but then the state the Church of England and global communion are in, we might as well try something new, it might just help.

 

[PloverWing]

If you are a member of a church that is under the See of Canturbury, go ahead and give them your opinion. I live in the part of England over which the AoC presides, and it really does not bother me, in fact I think it is quite right that the world joins in. It is new, but then the state the Church of England and global communion are in, we might as well try something new, it might just help.

I am a member of the Episcopal Church in the US, which is part of the Anglican Communion. I did send in my opinion, since they seemed to be asking for international opinions. The questionnaire asks which diocese you're in, so it was clear in my submission that my diocese is outside of England. I still think England should get the most say, since it's your bishop, but it's nice that they're asking the wider community also.

My chief hope for the new archbishop is that it's someone who's an expert pastor and diplomat -- someone who can shepherd the Communion through the difficult upcoming years and somehow keep us together. We have churches in the Communion with strongly differing moral convictions on some important issues, each of us following our consciences, yet strongly disagreeing. (I know my church is one of the troublemakers here.) The answer can't be to set aside genuine ethical beliefs, and I hope the answer isn't divorce. A gifted archbishop might be able to find a path forward for us, as a global community.

 

[RamiC]

I still think England should get the most say, since it's your bishop, but it's nice that they're asking the wider community also.

England's King and his personally selected advisors will get the final say, and plenty of us will be filling in that form. I always said the church is not a democracy, but I guess they are hoping to get an idea who to select from what they get from the form. Perhaps it will help them to find someone who can fulfill your very optimistic hopes.

We, as the C of E, were founded to prevent civil war breaking out here, now most of the country don't care for church anyway, and we are having the war inside the church.

Fortunately I do believe in miracles, and a good leader with the help of God, might just be able to find some solutions.

 

[RileyG]

[posting in fellowship]

So any Anglican (Episcopalian) can fill out the form? Even if they're outside of England? That's really interesting!

 

[RamiC]

[posting in fellowship]

So any Anglican (Episcopalian) can fill out the form? Even if they're outside of England? That's really interesting!

The Archbishop of Canturbury has responsibilities to the entire official Anglican Communion, it is not in every nation, but we do have widespread reach across the world. I would object if people were filling in the form from outside that range, it would be like me chipping in on who should be the leader of the Baptists, or writing to the Vatican to stick my oar in. Someone else's church = none of my business. Someone in my church, on a Pacific Island, presided over by the AoC, should fill in the form if they want to.

This is an unprecedented thing, it is never been done before. But then we have unprecedented difficulties, one of them is ending up with no Archbishop while a new King has not finnished choosing his advisors yet, and that is while further exposures of who was involved in the abuse crisis mean that, of the Bishops who might be considered for the post, we do not know which might have to resign by next week.

It is all PGPT. Perfectly Good Prayer Time.

 

[RileyG]

The Archbishop of Canturbury has responsibilities to the entire official Anglican Communion, it is not in every nation, but we do have widespread reach across the world. I would object if people were filling in the form from outside that range, it would be like me chipping in on who should be the leader of the Baptists, or writing to the Vatican to stick my oar in. Someone else's church = none of my business. Someone in my church, on a Pacific Island, presided over by the AoC, should fill in the form if they want to.

This is an unprecedented thing, it is never been done before. But then we have unprecedented difficulties, one of them is ending up with no Archbishop while a new King has not finnished choosing his advisors yet, and that is while further exposures of who was involved in the abuse crisis mean that, of the Bishops who might be considered for the post, we do not know which might have to resign by next week.

It is all PGPT. Perfectly Good Prayer Time.

Thanks for the info!

Prayers for a peaceful transition!

God bless

 

[Carl Emerson]

Does this invitation extend to those within GAFCON?

 

[RamiC]

Does this invitation extend to those within GAFCON?

Are you under the See of Canterbury?

List of Churches here.

 

[Carl Emerson]

Are you under the See of Canterbury?

List of Churches here.

I am... but I wondered considering the way the invitation was presented that they might consider a wider response, given that there are more anglicans globally associated with GAFCON.

 

[RamiC]

I am... but I wondered considering the way the invitation was presented that they might consider a wider response, given that there are more anglicans globally associated with GAFCON.

Well I can see it says "in and around" the AC there, so maybe they would accept comments from GAFCON. I do not know what would happen if someone tried to put in a GAFCON Diocese and church.

I have not filled in the form. I don't want to vote for my Archbishop.

 

[PloverWing]

I am... but I wondered considering the way the invitation was presented that they might consider a wider response, given that there are more anglicans globally associated with GAFCON.

As I read the invitation, they would welcome input from members of GAFCON-affiliated churches that are still part of the Anglican Communion, such as the Church of Nigeria or the Church of Uganda.

 

[Paidiske]

And after all, why should churches who have removed themselves from communion with Canterbury, have any input into the next person to hold the role? That's like people who have renounced their citizenship in a country, wanting to vote in that country's elections.

 

[Carl Emerson]

And after all, why should churches who have removed themselves from communion with Canterbury, have any input into the next person to hold the role? That's like people who have renounced their citizenship in a country, wanting to vote in that country's elections.

Sounds like a very gracious gesture indeed.

 

[RamiC]

Sounds like a very gracious gesture indeed.

With respect, they are guilty of schism.

 

[Paidiske]

And just... they're not part of the same church any more. I don't expect to be involved in the governance of other churches, that'd be grossly inappropriate; and I'd think the same would apply here. We're not going to have Christians in other denominations participate in our governance.

 

[Carl Emerson]

With respect, they are guilty of schism.

Exactly - so to extend invitation to them to participate is very gracious.

 

[Carl Emerson]

I seem to remember that to rightly divide the Body of Christ is a very serious matter that carries consequences.

 

[RamiC]

I seem to remember that to rightly divide the Body of Christ is a very serious matter that carries consequences.

I do not understand what you are getting at. If you wish to explain a little more, perhaps I could?