Resolution A071

Proposed Canon re: Reception and Recognition of Clergy from Churches in Full Communion

This resolution was carried.

moved by: The Rev. Iain Luke from the Diocese of Rupert's Land
seconded by: The Ven. James Cowan from the Diocese of British Columbia

Note: The mover and the seconder must be members of the General Synod and be present in the House when the resolution is before the synod for debate.

BE IT RESOLVED:

That Second Reading be given to the following Canon:

CANON IV

RECEPTION AND RECOGNITION OF CLERGY FROM CHURCHES IN FULL COMMUNION WITH THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

1. A member of the clergy of a church in full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada, duly ordained by a bishop of that church, may be received into a diocese as a lawful Bishop, Priest or Deacon of the Anglican Church of Canada when he or she:
   1. is of the required age, of virtuous conversation, without crime, and learned in holy Scripture,
   2. presents to the diocesan bishop Letters Bene Decessit, or equivalent credentials, from the bishop of the diocese or equivalent jurisdiction with which he or she was last connected,
   3. promises in writing to submit in all things to the discipline of the Anglican Church of Canada, and
   4. subscribes and makes the declarations required of clergy of the Anglican Church of Canada.
2. Clergy of a church in full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada may execute any of the functions of a bishop, priest or deacon in the Anglican Church of Canada, according to the ordained status which they hold in their church, when duly licensed or permitted by a diocesan bishop.

EXPLANATORY NOTE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The proposed Canon was prepared in 1998 by a Task Force that the Faith, Worship and Ministry requested to consider whether a Canon was required for the recognition and reception of clergy from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. The Canon would apply not just to clergy from the ELCIC but to clergy of any church with which The Anglican Church of Canada is in full communion. The Canon was given first reading at the General Synod of 1998 and is presented for second and final reading. In accordance with the Declaration of principles the proposed Canon was referred to dioceses and ecclesiastical provinces for consideration.

Source: General Synod 1998 (name of committee, diocese, etc.)

Submitted by: The General Secretary

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