And listening sessions, we mustn’t forget the listening sessions.
Apparently, bias and racism are the barriers that are preventing the diocese from “reaching all people with the good news of Jesus Christ.” I suppose there is some truth in that: the Anglican Church of Canada has been biased against orthodox Christians for years. I don’t think that’s what the bishops have in mind, though.
From here:
The Diocese of Toronto is embarking on a comprehensive plan to address racism and bias in the Church. The plan, which will be launched in January, will include listening sessions, antiracism and anti-bias training, the formation of a strategy group, and the raising up of volunteers to lead training workshops. Bishop Jenny Andison, the diocese’s Diversity Officer, says the plan will build up capacity in the Church so that it can begin to dismantle the barriers that are preventing it from reaching all people with the good news of Jesus Christ.
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Starting in January and February, groups from across the diocese will take part in listening sessions. Participants will come from different cultural backgrounds and will include members of the LGBTQ2 community. They will be asked to share their experiences of race, racism and bias in the Church.
Just another example of the ACoC abandoning the authority of Scripture and their clear intent to worship the “god of political expediency” at the expense of their parishioners. The time has long since past for the ACoC to return to the GOSPEL and denounce those so-called bishops who are leading them into the pit of apostasy.