From Canada-
This week, the National Post reported that four dissident parishes in the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster lost their case to keep their church buildings and land. At the time of writing, the Diocese was still preparing a statement. Here is what they posted on their web site Tuesday:
On Monday, November 15th, 2010, the British Columbia Appeal Court dismissed the legal action brought against the Diocese of New Westminster by individuals in four parishes.
The Court upheld Justice Stephen Kelleher’s November 25th Reasons for Judgment that the assets of the four parishes: St. Matthew’s, Abbotsford, St. John’s, Shaughnessy, St. Mathias & St. Luke and Church of the Good Shepherd remain within the Diocese of New Westminster.
When the Synod of the Diocese voted for a third time in 2002 to bless committed, faithful same-sex relationships it was made quite clear that such permission was optional, not mandatory. No one has ever been required to act against their conscience in this matter.
Read more:
http://life.nationalpost.com/2010/11/17/anglican-diocese-of-new-westminster-responds-to-court-ruling/#ixzz15dd3J4Ae
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