Dear Brothers and Sisters,

ANiC's 1st Synod has  ended.  We can now give hearty and most grateful thanks to our dear Lord for answering our prayers for it.

A list of the motions passed is attached in the brief summary report below.

Have a blessed celebration tomorrow of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus and of His constant presence with us.

Lovingly,

Patricia.

Patricia Birkett

Anglican Gathering of Ottawa

Prayer Co-ordinator

birkett.lewis@rogers.com

www.anglicangathering.ca

613-238-4680

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From: "ANiC Communications" 

Date: November 15, 2008 1:26:26 PM EST (CA)

Subject: ANiC synod - Nov 15 08

Anglican Network in Canada Synod

Day 3 – 15 November 2008

The final day of synod was surprisingly unpressured, marked by remarkable unity of Spirit and joyful singing.

 Following worship, the Rev Garth Hunt spoke briefly about his role as national prayer coordinator and offered to conduct prayer training sessions.  The Rev Desiree Stedman also drew attention to several potential church plants in the west Ottawa area. 

Then a series of motions was discussed and quite quickly approved, most unanimously.  Motions were passed assuring the Queen and the Archbishop of Canterbury of our prayers and expressing gratitude to Archbishop Venables and to the spouses and families of our bishops and clergy for their support and sacrifice.  

Notices of Motion

November 15 2008

Passed Unanimous	1. Moved by The Rev David Short Seconded by David Rand THAT this Inaugural Synod of the Anglican Network in Canada sends its loyal greetings to Her Majesty the Queen and assures her of our prayers for her long reign and success in all her endeavours as the Queen of Canada.
Passed Unanimous	2. Moved by David Rand Seconded by The Rev Andrew Hewlett THAT this Inaugural Synod of the Anglican sends its greetings to His Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury and assures him of our continual prayers for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the strengthening and renewal of the Anglican Communion as a witness for our Lord Jesus Christ to the glory of Almighty God.
Passed Unanimous	3. Moved by the Venerable Charles Masters Seconded by Cheryl Chang THAT this Synod expresses its profound and deep gratitude to the Most Rev Gregory Venables, the Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone for providing on an emergency, temporary and pastoral basis Primatial oversight to the Anglican Network in Canada and wishes to assure him and the people committed to his charge of our continued prayers and support in the advancement of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Passed Unanimous	4. Moved by the Rev Gerry Brodie Seconded by the Venerable Charles Masters THAT this Synod expresses its appreciation and gratitude to the spouses and families of the bishops and clergy of the Anglican Network in Canada Church for the love and personal sacrifice that they have made in this time of new beginnings with all of its joys and struggles.
Passed Unanimous	5. Moved by the Rev George Sinclair Seconded by Brian Ellis THAT the Interim Constitution of the Synod of the Anglican Network in Canada Church be adopted to be in effect until the conclusion of the second meeting of this Synod
Passed One opposed	6. Moved by Brian Ellis Seconded by the Rev George Sinclair That the customary use and forms of service in use by every minister of the Anglican Network in Canada Church at the date of this resolution shall be authorized for continued use until such time as further order may be taken; and That the following forms of service shall be authorized for use in the Anglican Network in Canada Church, without thereby implying any additions or amendments to this church’s standards of doctrine as defined in the Constitution of the Synod of the Anglican Network in Canada Church a) the forms of service contained in The Book of Common Prayer (1662) and The Book of Common Prayer authorized by the Anglican Church of Canada in 1962; b) the forms of service contained in The Book of Alternative Services of the Anglican Church of Canada;
	c) the forms of service commonly known as Common Worship as used in the Church of England; d) the alternative and modern language services authorized by the Anglican Church of Kenya; and e) such other forms of service as may be authorized by the Moderator.
Passed Unanimous	7. Moved by Cheryl Chang Seconded by the Rev Darrell Critch That this Synod affirm its desire that the Moderator, Rt. Rev. Donald Harvey, and Suffragan bishop, Rt. Rev. Malcolm Harding, after consultation with delegates to this Synod, nominate up to 3 ANiC Clergy members for Archbishop Gregory Venables to consider for appointment as suffragan bishops prior to the next Synod in 2009 with responsibilities and duties to be assigned by the Moderator.
Passed Unanimous	8. Moved by Joyce Lee Seconded by the Rev Ray David Glenn THAT the Board of Directors of the Anglican Network in Canada be authorized to approve the Minutes of this meeting of the Synod as prepared by the joint Secretaries of the Synod.