Justin Welby confirmed as

Archbishop of Canterbury

at St Paul's Cathedral

 

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The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby, has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony, known as the ‘Confirmation of Election’, which took place in the context of an act of worship in St Paul's Cathedral today.

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The ceremony forms part of the legal process by which the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury is put into effect. It was presided over by the Archbishop of York with the assistance of the Bishops of London, Winchester, Salisbury, Worcester, Rochester, Lincoln, Leicester and Norwich. All were commissioned for this purpose by Her Majesty The Queen – who is the ‘Supreme Governor’ of the Church of England.

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Bishop Justin’s name was put forward to The Queen some months ago by the Church’s ‘Crown Nominations Commission’ in accordance with constitutional arrangements that have been in place for many years. The appointment is formalized by legal steps taken in accordance with the Appointment of Bishops Act 1533. First, his election was undertaken in January by the Dean and Canons of Canterbury Cathedral. Next, their election of him has to be confirmed by the wider Church, which is what happened today.

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The appointment is significant not only for the diocese of Canterbury (where he will be the diocesan bishop, though much of the day-to-day oversight of the diocese is carried out on his behalf by the Bishop of Dover), but also for the wider ‘Province’ of Canterbury – the 29 dioceses in the South of England, and the Diocese of Europe, which all fall under his general oversight.

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In addition, it is to the bishop of the See of Canterbury, with which Anglicans have historically been in communion, that Anglicans worldwide give a primacy of honour and respect among the college of bishops in the Anglican Communion - as 'first among equals' (primus inter pares). In that role, as a focus and means of unity within the Communion, the Archbishop convenes and works with the Lambeth Conference and Primates’ Meeting, and presides in the Anglican Consultative Council.

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Since at least the fourth century it has been a fundamental principle in the Christian Church that the election of a new bishop must be confirmed by the wider Church, especially by the bishops of the region. The legal significance of the act of confirmation cannot be overstated: it confers upon the new Archbishop ‘the care, government and administration of the spirituals’ of the archbishopric. It is the confirmation of his election which makes the Archbishop-elect into the Bishop of the diocese of Canterbury and Archbishop of the Province.

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The wording used in the course of the confirmation ceremony has a long history. Before the eighteenth century it was in Latin, but in about 1733 an English translation was introduced. At the service today, a somewhat modernised version was used. It involved recital of the Mandate from the Queen, authorizing the appointment; introduction of the new Archbishop; certification of the steps taken in his election by the dean and canons of Canterbury; his Declaration of Assent to the historic doctrines and worship of the Church of England; a ‘Charge’ by the Archbishop of York, based on the needs of the diocese and province perceived by those involved in his appointment; and finally a ‘Sentence’ conferring on him spiritual jurisdiction over the diocese and province.

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Enthronement on 21 March

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After this step has been taken, there remain other formal stages before he begins his public ministry in Church and State, in particular his act of ‘Homage’ to The Queen. The public inauguration of his ministry – ‘the Enthronement’ – will take place at Canterbury Cathedral on 21 March, and will be broadcast live on the BBC.

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Meanwhile, the new Archbishop will be familiarizing himself with the tasks he will be called upon to perform over the coming years, meeting those he will be working with most closely, and preparing himself generally for all that lies ahead. He invites your prayers, for himself, his family, the Church and the nation, during this period of preparation – and beyond.

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View of the city from the island.

Vista de la ciudad desde la isla.

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View around the neighbourhood.

Vista por el vecindario.

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From inside of my car.

Desde adentro de mi auto.

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Better to clean this mess soon.

Mejor limpiar esto pronto.

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My office covered by snow.

Mi oficina cubierta por la nieve.

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Better not to ride the bike today!

Mejor no usar mi bicicleta hoy!

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HM the Queen honours

Archbishop Rowan.

 

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The following news was released on December, a wonderful gift from Her Majesty to Archbishop Rowan: . The Queen has been pleased to confer a Peerage of the United Kingdom for Life on the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams Lord Archbishop of Canterbury upon his retirement from the See of Canterbury.
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Rowan Williams will be created a Baron for Life by the style and title of Baron Williams of Oystermouth in the City and County of Swansea.
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The next Archbishop of Canterbury will be the Bishop of Durham, the Rt Revd Justin Welby, it was announced today. He succeeds Dr Rowan Williams, who will leave Lambeth Palace on 31 December to take up an academic post in Cambridge.
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Bishop Welby initially failed to appear on the list of possibles for Canterbury because of his inexperience - he was consecrated only in October last year. As the months passed after Dr William's resignation (News, 16 March), other contenders have fallen away, and he emerged as the favourite. On Wednesday, bookmakers suspended betting on the candidates after a sudden volume of bets was placed on Bishop Welby.
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It is also possible that Bishop Welby's age - he is 56 - worked in his favour. Early favourites, including the Archbishop of York, Dr Sentamu, and the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Richard Chartres, were their early 60s, and thus would be close to retirement - or technically beyond it - by the time of the next Lambeth Conference in 2018, which traditionally takes place at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Speculation has been rife since March, particularly after it was inferred that the Crown Nominations Commission had failed to agree on a candidate at what ought to have been its final meeting in September (News, 28 September). (Two names have to be submitted to the Prime Minister under the CNC rules, each having secured a two-thirds majority i.e. 11 of the possible 16 votes.)
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Bishop Welby, who worked in the financial branch of the oil industry for 11 years until he sought ordination in 1987, was appointed to sit on the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards in July, after the Libor rate-fixing scandal (News, 20 July). Last month he spoke of the need to transform the banking sector from "the wreckage of a hubris-induced disaster, to retrieving its basic purpose of enabling human society to flourish effectively" (News, 2 November).
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The new Archbishop will also assume control of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Holding the Communion together in the face of strong doctrinal disagreements proved to be one of Dr Williams's most challenging tasks. Bishop Welby has strong links with the Church in Nigeria, having spent a total of about 18 months there since 2002. He has since returned to the country many times and was heavily involved in reconciliation ministry as a Canon of Coventry Cathedral.
On Wednesday, Dr Williams, who had a difficult relationship with the media during his tenure, suggested that his successor should be someone who preaches "with a Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other". Since March, Dr Welby has enjoyed exposure in the national media. This has included the revelation that his father traded whisky in the United States during the Prohibition era. Also, interviewed in The Guardian by Dr Giles Fraser, he described himself as "one of the thicker bishops in the Church of England".
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Bishop Welby married his wife Caroline in 1979 and lived in Paris for three years, during which time their first child, Johanna, was born. She died in 1983 in a car accident. They have five other children, aged between 16 and 27.
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He trained for ordained ministry at Cranmer Hall in Durham, where he took a degree in theology, and served his curacy in Nuneaton, at All Saints', Chilvers Coton, in Coventry diocese, before taking up two other positions in the diocese, as Rector of St James's, Southam, and of St Michael and All Angels, Ufton.
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In 2002 he was made a Canon Residentiary of Coventry Cathedral, and in 2007 he became Dean of Liverpool. While he was there, the cathedral adopted a mission statement that included the phrase "a safe base to do risky things in Christ's service".
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He will be enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral in the new year.
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TORONTO'S ANGLICAN BOOK CENTRE

TO CLOSE.

 

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Toronto’s Anglican Book Centre to close

Anglican Church of Canada / Augsburg Fortress Canada

October 22, 2012 -

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Toronto's Anglican Book Centre will close on January 18, 2013.

It is with sadness that the Anglican Church of Canada and Augsburg Fortress Canada announce that the Anglican Book Centre at 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, will close on Jan. 18, 2013. Canadian Anglicans will still be able to order resources online and by phone through Augsburg Fortress Canada.

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"Religious book and gift stores across Canada have faced significant challenges resulting in the closure of over 120 stores in the past 10 years," said Andy Seal, Director of Augsburg Fortress Canada/Anglican Book Centre.

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"Sales at our Hayden St. store have decreased each year since 2009. By 2011 Toronto sales were 28% below the break-even level. In spite of hard work and innovation, the trend has continued in 2012."

Store revenues have declined because of an increase in web-based competition and the shift of readers purchasing e-books from a variety of sources. The store does not receive any funding from the Anglican Church of Canada or the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.

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Founded more than 100 years ago, the Anglican Book Centre operated for many years at the General Synod offices at 600 Jarvis Street. In 2004 General Synod opened up new offices around the corner at 80 Hayden Street and the store moved to the basement suite at this address.

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In 2007, the Council of General Synod announced that the store was not financially viable and would close. The church would instead be served through a call centre and website.

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This is when an opportunity arose for a partnership with Augsburg Fortress, the not-for-profit publishing arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, full communion partner of the Anglican Church of Canada. Augsburg Fortress took over management of the store in June 2007 and for two years the ministry was self-sustaining.

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"At the time, we were all happy to delay the implementation of COGS's decision," said Mr. Seal, "But the time has now come where good stewardship requires that we put our resources into the Augsburg Fortress Canada call centre and website."

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The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson, General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada also recognizes that this closure is a way of ensuring that the rest of Augsburg Fortress Canada can continue its ministry. However, he acknowledges this closure will be sad news for many Anglicans.

"We recognize that the Anglican Book Centre was for many years the hot stove of the Anglican Church of Canada," said Mr. Thompson.

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"It's where people gathered to buy books and other things, and where you often would run into someone you want to see. We're already experiencing that loss and probably have since the store moved with us to 80 Hayden."

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Mr. Seal and Mr. Thompson thank the customers and dedicated staff who have been part of this ministry for many years. They hope that Canadian Anglicans will still connect with Augsburg Fortress online or by phone for their ministry supplies.

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The Anglican Book Centre store at 80 Hayden Street will be available to serve customers as usual through fall, Advent, and Christmas. It will operate during the same hours as Church House for stewardship reasons. The store will close permanently on Friday, January 18. During and after this time, Canadian Anglicans can access material through the Augsburg Fortress Canada Kitchener location, website, and call centre.

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Visit the Augsburg Fortress Canada website

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Thanks

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Archbishop Finlay marching with lay and clergy of the diocese
suporting the Human Rights on the diversity of sexual orientation.

The double decker now is part of the Anglican tradition
on the Pride Parade in downtown Toronto
an initiative of Proud Anglicans.

"It is impossible", sid the pride!

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"I is risky", said experience!

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There is not exit", said reason!

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"Bur let us try", mumured the heart!

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Maltese: L-Għid it-tajjeb
Norwegian: god påske
Persian/Farsi: عيد پاک مبارک
Polish: Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych
Portuguese: Feliz Páscoa
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Romanian: Paşte fericit
Russian: с праздником Пасхи
Serbian: срећан Ускрс
Sicilian: bona Pasqua
Slovak: milostiplné prežitie Veľkonočných sviatkov
Slovenian: Vesele velikonočne praznike
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Swedish :glad Påsk
Tagalog: maligayang pasko ng pagkabuhay
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Turkish: paskalya bayramınız kutlu olsun
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