The Anglican Church in North America, not a part of the Anglican Communion, is comprised of dioceses, several that broke away from The Episcopal Church and remain in litigation with a diocese loyal to The Episcopal Church. That includes the breakaway Diocese of Fort Worth, one of the ACNA dioceses opposed to female bishops.Recently GAFCON revealed that a female bishop was consecrated in South Sudan in December 2016.
The following is the reaction of the breakaway Diocese of Fort Worth under the leadership of Bishop Jack Iker:
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” Psalm 133. 1
RE: Appointment of Elizabeth Awut as Bishop
To the GAFCON Primates:
Greetings in the strong name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. In advance of the GAFCON meeting in Jerusalem this summer, we renew our gratitude for the many sacrifices the international body of Anglican Christians has made to maintain a community where “the faith once delivered to the saints” may be practiced and preached to the glory of God, the edification of the Church, and the conversion of the world. Indeed, the GAFCON movement has come to the aid of many groups, such as the Diocese of Fort Worth, in our hour of need, for which we maintain an attitude of thanksgiving in prayer and fellowship.
At the same time, we write to express our deepest concerns over the actions taken by the Episcopal Church in South Sudan in consecrating Ms. Elizabeth Awut to the office of Bishop.
More here-
https://www.episcopalcafe.com/trouble-in-the-land-of-gafcon-acna/
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