[Priests/Deacons] You have chosen or been tasked to preach on the topic: "What does it mean to be a global Anglican today?" Choose a biblical text or texts and write the sermon.

[Lay Persons] You have been tasked by the clergy to present an adult forum on the topic: "How can we as a congregation participate in the wider movement of Global Anglicanism?" Introduce the topic "What is global Anglicanism?" and include practical steps for parish involvement.

Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth has announced he will no longer continue clerical duties in the Anglican Church, after renewed pressure on him for his handling of child sex abuse allegations in the church.

"I wish to announce that earlier this week I notified the Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne that I will be returning my Permission to Officiate," he said in a statement.

However, Oulton said in a May 2 email to the diocese of Ontario that "a situation has arisen following the Electoral Synod" and an allegation had been received regarding Cliff.

"This allegation has been received by our Metropolitan Anne Germond and she has informed the bishops of the ecclesiastical province of its existence. The proper authorities have been informed," Oulton wrote.

Annual release of denominational statistics comes one week after PC(USA) Stated Clerk the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II announced that he will step down from the post in June, more than a year before his term in office was set to conclude. Nelson has served as the denomination's top official between biannual General Assemblies for the past seven years.