RESOLUTION CARRIED

Subject: Canon XIX–Forms for the reinstatement or restoration of the exercise of ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada

Moved By: Chancellor David P. Jones, Diocese of Edmonton

Seconded By: The Ven. Harry Huskins, Diocese of Algoma

Be it resolved that this General Synod

amend Canon XIX to include forms for the reinstatement or restoration of the exercise of ministry in the Anglican Church.

Source :  Handbook Concerns Committee

Submitted By:  The Council of General Synod

Does this motion contain within it any financial implications?      Yes     No  X

If yes, has the General Synod Expenditures Committee considered the implications?   Yes    No

EXPLANATORY NOTE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Canon XIX provides for the relinquishment or abandonment of the exercise of ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada, and contains forms for these actions.

Sections 1 e) and 2) g) contemplate the possibility that a priest, deacon or bishop might be reinstated or restored to the exercise of ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada, but no forms are provided for these actions.  It would be convenient to have model forms for this purpose.  Model forms are attached

Procedure for Adoption (E)

In accordance with section 11 c) ii) of the Declaration of Principles, an amendment to a Canon which does not deal with doctrine, worship or discipline may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the Order of Bishops, and of the Orders of Clergy and Laity voting together.

Canon XIX does not deal with doctrine, worship or discipline.

APPENDIX A

Canon XIX

NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT TO MINISTRY

(after prior relinquishment)

To: The Primate and all diocesan bishops in The Anglican Church of Canada

This is notification that I have reinstated . . . .  [name] . . . . to the exercise of ordained  ministry in The Anglican Church of Canada, pursuant to General Synod Canon XIX, section 1 e).

The reinstatement was effective on . . . [date].

Signed _____________________________________

Bishop of the Diocese of ______________________ [*]

Date    _____________________________________

[* Note: The Bishop making the reinstatement must be the diocesan Bishop or the successor to the diocesan Bishop who accepted the relinquishment.]

APPENDIX A

Canon XIX

NOTICE OF RESTORATION TO MINISTRY

(after prior abandonment)

To: The Primate, Metropolitans and all diocesan bishops in The Anglican Church of Canada

This is notification that I have restored . . . .  [name] . . . . to the exercise of ordained  ministry in The Anglican Church of Canada, pursuant to General Synod Canon XIX, section 2 g).

The restoration was effective on . . . [date].

Signed   _________________________________________

Bishop of the Diocese of ___________________________ [*]

Date       _________________________________________

[* Note: The Bishop making the restoration must be the diocesan Bishop or the successor to the diocesan Bishop who affirmed the abandonment.]