Windsor Report Reception Details Released

The group appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to tackle the general response to the Windsor Report on homosexuality in the Anglican Communion released the process’ first details.
By Pauline J. Chang

The group appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to tackle the worldwide response to the recent Windsor report on homosexuality released the first details of the much-awaited reception process, on Nov. 5, 2004.

"There will be three major threads to the process that the group are adopting", said the Most Revd Peter Kwong, Primate of Hong Kong. "First, we shall be using the official channels of the Anglican Communion to undertake consultation with the provinces and churches of the Anglican Communion, its official commissions and networks. This will also include approaches to Anglican mission agencies and ecumenical partners."

"Secondly, and more importantly, however, we will be working hard to find ways to relate to the grassroots of the membership of the Communion, so that we can discover something of the popular reaction to the Report. The future of the Communion is an important enough matter for us to want to discover the mind of the members as well as the leadership of the Communion on these recommendations,” added Kwong.

"Thirdly, both these channels will be supported by the electronic means of communication afforded through the Anglican Communion web site and ACNS. I hope that all interested parties will consider assisting us with this process of reception,” he continued.

The members of the Reception Reference Group are: The Most Revd Peter Kwong, Primate, Hong Kong, Chair; Archdeacon Jim Boyles, Provincial Secretary, Canada; The Rt Revd John Gladstone, Bishop of South Kerala, South India; Dr Ishmael Noko, General Secretary, Lutheran World Federation; The Rt Revd Kenneth Price, Suffragan Bishop of Southern Ohio, USA; The Rt Revd James Tengatenga, Bishop of Southern Malawi; and the Rt Revd Tito Zavala, Bishop of Chile

    Most Popular
  • Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.

  • ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

    The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.

  • Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

    Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  • Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

    Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.

  • Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

    After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.

Top Stories