The references in the final sentence of this quotation to 'diverse jurisdictions,' 'a third province' and 'a church within a church' are all different ways of referring to the same idea, the idea put forward by the Alliance and the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) that in the event that the House of Bishops and the General Synod continue down the path of permitting the blessing of same-sex sexual relationships and allowing those in same-sex sexual relationships to serve as ordai

Having been raised in Episcopal parishes, I was used to tepid sermons, indifferent liturgy and ministers more interested in their sinecures than in preaching the word of God. Tom changed that perception. When he preached, I thought that he was speaking to me personally. I can still recall the sermons he preached on the movie "Ordinary People," filmed in my home town, and the movie "Chariots of Fire," which he proclaimed the greatest ever.

When I have asked privately I was told that there was a lot of misinformation being reported and that I (and the church) will learn the truth soon.

2. As at June 2024, 11 Provinces have become fully covenanted members of GSFA through their
respective synodical processes. There are also 3 Associate Member dioceses and 14 Mission
Partners comprising Anglican networks, theological colleges and mission societies. We were joined
by special guests and observers. At the 1st Assembly, in total, there were 13 active Primates, 44
Bishops, 46 Clergy and 36 Lay leaders present.