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September 27 2005 By virtueonline WESTCHESTER, NY: Church split spotlights real estate rights

Like other divorces, though, this one's going to court. And nervous officials from every mainline Protestant denomination in New York will be watching to see what the state Supreme Court in Orange County decides. At a time when churches across the country are threatening to cut denominational ties over ideological differences, especially in regard to homosexuality, the question of who owns church property may have vast religious and financial ramifications.

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September 26 2005 By virtueonline PORTLAND, MAINE: Traditional Anglican Communion seeks unity with Rome

Portland was chosen as the site for the meeting of the House of Bishops, which brings together bishops from national churches from North and South America and the Caribbean every three years. That meeting preceded others, including one for leaders of the American church and church leaders from New England and New York.

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September 26 2005 By virtueonline ENGLAND:Provision sought for Evangelicals opposing consecration of women bishops

Now that the Synod (in July) has voted to move ahead we are looking not simply opposing the legislation but ensuring that if it goes ahead provision is made for all who believe it to be wrong.

Submissions are being made to the Guildford Group. The aim of the petition is to have a tangible indication of the need for provision that is acceptable to evangelicals.

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September 25 2005 By virtueonline ENGLAND: Bishop defends transsexual curate

But the Right Reverend Anthony Priddis said Ms Jones - being ordained on Saturday - was "made and loved by God".

What's important is that she's a person made by God, loved by God and given gifts by God who feels that she's called to be a priest, said The Right Reverend Anthony Priddis

Ms Jones was a "superb candidate" who had the gender realignment surgery "many years ago - long before she explored the possibility of being ordained", Bishop Priddis said.

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September 25 2005 By virtueonline LAKE MALAWI: Anglicans to consecrate controversial new bishop

He said what was remaining now was for the Provincial Head Archbishop Bernard Malango to set dates for the sitting of a Court of Confirmation which involves Bishops from all the Dioceses of the Province.

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September 25 2005 By virtueonline JERUSALEM: U.S. Jewish/Christian leaders issue statement on mission of peace

We came to see and we came to listen - and to try to understand the human dimensions of an unholy situation in a land most holy. We each encountered the voices of individuals, organizations and officials that we had never heard before. In session after session, we confronted the realities on the ground and gained new understandings of, and an appreciation for, the deep complexities of the conflicts that consume Israelis, Palestinians and us alike.

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September 25 2005 By virtueonline CANADA: National Canada Anglicans won't change policy on gays

But Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, head of Canadian Anglicans, made clear that his Church was not ready to switch tack to meet the wishes of Nigerian Archbishop Peter Akinola, whose country is home to a quarter of the world's Anglicans.

"I think what he was really hoping for was that Canada would say what we did was dead wrong, and we're going to stop all conversation about this, and so on," Hutchison told Reuters. "It's not a realistic hope."

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September 24 2005 By virtueonline Letter to English House of Bishops

While individuals are free under civil law to register partnerships, given the ambiguity in the legislation and because they are bound to be seen as a form of gay "marriage", it would be inadvisable for Christians to enter them if only to avoid causing scandal.

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September 24 2005 By virtueonline NEW HAMPSHIRE: Gay Bishop Predicts Anglican Church Split

Until about six months ago, Robinson remained optimistic the Anglican Communion would work through initial outrage over his election to respect the customary right of dioceses to elect the bishop of their choosing.

But at a private meeting of American bishops in Los Angeles several months ago, Robinson said, he first sensed what he considers a conservative power grab.

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September 23 2005 By virtueonline NIGERIA: Archbishop writes Open Letter to Anglican Communion

As you may know we have just completed the General Synod of the Church of Nigeria during which we were privileged to welcome Archbishop Yong Ping Chung as an honoured guest. We also took a number of actions to clarify our commitment to the apostolic faith including amending our constitution. As you well know there are those who will seek to distort our intentions and I wanted to be sure that you heard from me before we meet face to face.

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