Anglican Primates Planning 4th Encounter

The Global South Anglican Primates Steering Committee met in Singapore on 1st to 2nd Dec 2009 to discuss and confirm planning details on the coming Encounter.


This 4th Encounter will build on the ecclesiological vision of the 'One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ' we shared at the 3rd “Red Sea” Encounter at El-ein-Suknah, Egypt in 2005. The coming 4th Encounter aims to further develop this in our common life and witness in and for the Gospel. We will explore how we may relate to one another in covenantal and communion autonomy, with accountability in matters of faith and order; partnerships and networks in existing and new mission fields; and mutual capacity building for increased self-reliance for greater service.

We aim to affirm the Anglican Covenant as the basis in intensifying the ecclesial life between churches in the Communion, and explore ways churches should stand firm side by side in one spirit and with one mind for the faith of the Gospel of Lord Jesus Christ. The Steering Committeee emphasised that provincial and invited participants should be unequivocally committed to uphold the spirit and intent of the 1998 Lambeth Resolution 1.10 and the proposed Anglican Covenant (full Ridley Draft).

Participation will be on provincial basis. Provinces and Primates have earlier been informed of the 4th Encounter will now be sent more detailed information on the nature of their provincial participation. Associate participants from non-Global South Anglican provinces/dioceses will be on an invitational basis. In addition, key ecumenical partners will also be invited as observers. As in previous conferences, the 4th Encounter seeks to be a self-financed gathering.

More information will be release later. Please direct inquiries to email: admin@globalsouthanglican.org