Comments for Vision 2019: Tell us your story

Comment on The Rt. Rev. Gregory Kerr-Wilson, Bishop of Qu’Appelle by Rich McGurk, Leduc Alberta

Rich McGurk, Leduc Alberta — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:56:20 +0000

Bishop Kerr-Wilson!

I can think of no one else more suitable to carry the torch of our beloved St. Peter! It’s been 8 years of me in the wilderness, and I thought I’d drop you a line to say hello! Since I left the Church, the world has been a difficult place through which to navigate. As my 37th year approaches, I still find myself here.

I wish you and your beloved family all the best in the years to come.

Remember me in your prayers,

Former Postulant,

Richard Karl McGurk

Comment on St. Thomas’ Church, St. John’s NL by Boyd C, Ontario

Boyd C, Ontario — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:49:33 +0000

Elaine Y. has identified the most important issue facing the Anglican Church.

Will The Anglican Church of Canada in 2019 be the beacon of ” The Good News of The Gospel of Christ” as we have known the church to be in our generation?

I pray it will.

However, I am concerned the church will not meet that obligation, according to the teachings of the scripture, due to the desire of the leadership of The Anglican Church to accommodate all communities of the population who promote their own agenda in the name of the church.

“We must not manipulate the interpretation of the scripture to suit our own wants, needs or life style.

We should not allow vocal minority groups to use the church to advance their own agenda or life style.

Boyd C.

Comment on Diocese of Montreal — Youth Synod 2009 by Nitano Muller Cape Town- Diocese of false Bay

Nitano Muller Cape Town- Diocese of false Bay — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:58:38 +0000

well done Young people. we in the deep south are also wanting to host oyr own youth synod soon. please could you shed some light as to how you went about organizing your event, your objectives and your plans of action. this would assist the dioces of false bays newly estblished youth ministy greatly..

yours in christ
Nitano Muller

Comment on Suzanne L., Cobourg ON by Par Eberle

Par Eberle — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:52:28 +0000

Thank you, Suzanne. I know I speak for many others when I say that your recommendation meets a great and growing need. It also connects us, in a number of ways, to the early Church, where leaders gave direct and ongoing support to the small church communities. At a time when we feel keenly the threat of fragmentation your ideas suggest new models of unity.

Comment on Jane F., Ladysmith, BC by sandra ,campbell river

sandra ,campbell river — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:25:00 +0000

Sadly,you are probably correct, there is not much hope of ever regaining the members who have left or attracting new ones, who would enter an arena of conflict and turmoil to find Jesus who is the Prince of Peace? We appear as loose canons in the ecumenical world, the only press we get is legal dirty laundry. The orthodox churches exhibit a siege mentality and the Anglican Journal has become a state of war update. Pray that God will deliver us and restore us to our mission and faithfulness.

Comment on Peter B., Ottawa ON by Brian-TO

Brian-TO — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:40:20 +0000

What would it look like,this partnership with other faiths? Worship, say.

Could we worship with Muslims? They think Jesus is a prophet, but not God’s Son. They think he wasn’t crucified on the cross.

For Anglicans who are Christians, we see Jesus as Saviour of our souls, having offered to God a full, perfect and sufficient sacrifice, one that demonstrates God’s grace to sinners.

These beliefs are incompatible. Christians and Muslims do not worship the same diety.

I don’t get what you’re saying – it certainly doesn’t make sense. If you’re thinking of sharing worship with other Christians of a different denomination, then I’m all for it. God’s Kingdom transcends denominational lines when Jesus is at the centre of our interest. That’s why so many Christian radio stations are successful. The speakers preach the Scriptures, not church life. The songs magnify Jesus Christ, and CHristians can wholeheartedly worship him without constraints of denominational focus.

Comment on Gordon Light, Toronto by Brian-TO

Brian-TO — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:22:10 +0000

Love your creativity for a special event like the road race. I remember running a road race on Good Friday, so I used a marker to write this text on the back of my shirt to witness to the other runners, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” [Romans 5:8]

Comment on A priest in rural ministry in Saskatchewan by Brian-TO

Brian-TO — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:05:43 +0000

Stay strong in the fight sir, steady in the race and keep the faith. One day you will receive a crown from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It will be a glorious day when we hear him say to you, “Well done good and faithful servant!”

Comment on Patrick T., Port Alberni, BC by Angela Victoria

Angela Victoria — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:26:09 +0000

I was absolutely delighted to read this inspiring and uplifting vision for 2019. I thoroughly endorse these sentiments that the future of the Anglican church should be “a vibrant, worshipful, biblically literate, praying, loving and growing community of faith”. Education gives us credibility; worship and prayer builds community, thus a sense of purpose and belonging in God’s creation. Credibility and community make us relevant in today’s world, thus encouraging growth…which is just another way of saying “sharing the love of Christ with more and more people”…which is exactly what God calls us to do.

Angela

Comment on Gordon Light, Toronto by Sam Rose, St. John's, NL

Sam Rose, St. John's, NL — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:34:29 +0000

Thank you for such an inspiring article.