Anglicans need to get on with mission

Editor’s note:   I hope this story helps Anglicans and other Christians that wallow in issues to see the need for building up the body of Christ. Anglicans need to get on with mission.  Fr Jim

Edinburgh 2010 participants issue call to common mission for global
Christian community

By Matthew Davies

[Episcopal News Service, Edinburgh, Scotland] Indian dancers, an African-Scottish choir and songs from every continent greeted more than 1,000 people to the Mound in the Scottish capital June 6 for a 3-hour-long celebration that drew the Edinburgh 2010 missionary conference to a close.

Archbishop of York John Sentamu told the gathering during his sermon that “every Christian is a witness … and as a witness our task is to take people to Jesus and leave them there with him … For the world at this moment, Jesus is on trial, and what you will do and say will make the most profound difference to those who are judging Christ now.

“As leaders in mission, we must help our churches by acting prophetically, speaking out for freedom against injustice,” Dr Sentamu said.

Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79425_122711_ENG_HTM.htm