In our baptismal vows we promise to respect the dignity of every person. This is important both in our engagement with each other and with those of other faiths and countries.
Today we might also add respecting the rest of God’s creation as a blessed work of God’s hand, not simply something for our use and pleasure.
In our visioning I think it is important to keep these two ideas in mind and model ways of working together towards a fuller realization of God’s kingdom on earth for both human and non-human creation. I appreciate the open and inclusive style of vision gathering as a model of respecting each Canadian Anglican enough to solicit their input is most appropriate for this process.
Thanks for your work,
The Rev. Gail Newell
Christ Church, Hope
