2 responses to “ACC-19 – The Anglican Consultative Council in Belfast”
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Thank you for this encouraging account!
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Kelvin – I recognise everything your write.
I have not commented on the nonsense of the Nairobi-Cairo Proposals becsue I knew they were written from a deep ignorance of the reality of the Anglican Communion and would be rejected.
I wish I could have been with you it is so inspiring.
As ever you write with such beauty about a beautiful mystery. The Anglican Communion is so flawed and imperfect, it has no great internal logic, but it is saved by our God who loves friendship (bonds of affection/konoina/loving your neighbour who can be a ‘Samaritan).
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