\u00a0Who presides at Holy Communion has become a\u00a0legal issue\u00a0in the Anglican Church of Australia. Traditionally those ordained priests and bishops have presided. Now the Diocese of Sydney has argued that deacons be allowed to preside. The Sydney decision\u00a0has been challenged and the matter has gone before the Australian Anglican Church’s legal court, the Appellate Tribunal.<\/p>\n
In my view, this is a sad situation because diaconal presidency at the Lord’s Table\u00a0is not essential for the Gospel to be lived and proclaimed. This unnecessary and avoidable dispute diminishes our Christian unity and Gospel credibility,\u00a0and diverts energy\u00a0from the mission of the Church.\u00a0A time of weeping. \u00a0<\/p>\n
See article in SMH by Linda Morris Legal challenge brewing over Holy Communion row<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0Who presides at Holy Communion has become a\u00a0legal issue\u00a0in the Anglican Church of Australia. Traditionally those ordained priests and bishops have presided. Now the Diocese of Sydney has argued that deacons be allowed to preside. The Sydney decision\u00a0has been challenged … Continue reading