Canadian Anglican parishes and individuals who would like to learn more about the proposed Anglican Covenant now have a study guide at their fingertips on the internet.
The Anglican Church of Canada’s Anglican Covenant Working Group released the study guide on the national church’s website in time for Pentecost, June 12.
“We’re encouraging people to look at the [details of the Covenant] and to reflect on what its implications are,” diocese of Ontario Bishop George Bruce, chair of the working group, said in an interview.
The Canadian church feels that the Anglican Covenant if adopted, would define the relations among the provinces of the Anglican Communion.
In an introductory video, the Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, commends the study guide for use in parishes, diocesan councils or synods, the House of Bishops, and the Council of General Synod.
“I have no doubt that as you enter into these circles of conversations and make use of these materials that you will find them helpful,” he said. “Your discussions I expect will be lively, spirited, and I know, fruitful.”
The “Exploring the Anglican Covenant” study guide offers relevant resources to host a discussion, including
• Tips for planners and facilitators
• Outlines for group study sessions
• The text of the Covenant
• Frequently asked questions
Study guide download:
http://www.anglican.ca/about/files/2011/06/acwg-study-guide.pdf