The Diocese was established in 1998 when the bishops of the Independent Anglican Diocese of Ontario and the Independent Anglican Missionary District of the USA approved the merger of their jurisdictions in order to create a new "Diocese of the Great Lakes" for Eastern Canada and the neighboring American states. At that time, it consisted of seven clergy assigned to five parishes or missions in Michigan, the greater Toronto area, Niagara Falls ON, and Southwestern Canada. It later became a member of the Anglican Church, Inc. prior to the dissolution of that body.Clergy and/or parishes are currently located in Michigan and Ontario.
The Diocese works with a number of other Continuing Anglican churches in the USA. Formal agreements exist between the DGL and: 1) the Anglican Episcopal Church, a fellow member of the NORTH AMERICAN ANGLICAN CONFERENCE (amity and cooperation), and 2) the United Episcopal Church of North America (intercommunion).
By its Constitution, the Diocese is a non-geographical jurisdiction.
LINKS
Worship in the Diocese of the Great Lakes:
Sts. Andrew and Matthias Independent Anglican Church, Hastings (Village of Irving), MI -- Bishop Hustwick Alternate website for Sts. Andrew and Matthias Carveth Village Chapel, Middleville, MI Chapel at Thornapple Manor, Hastings, MI All Saints, Battle Creek, MI Holy Gospel Independent Anglican Mission, Stanton, MI -- Bishop Pafford and the Rev. Todd HadleyBeliefs and Practices
In the USA, the 1928 Book of Common Prayer is used. In Canada, the 1962 BCP is authorized. The Diocese maintains its independence from all Ecumenical Movement associations such as the World and National Councils of Churches and from the "Anglican Communion." The Diocese of the Great Lakes affirms the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, uses the King James Version of Scripture for corporate worship, and keeps to the traditional practice of men only being ordained as deacons, priests, and bishops. By the Diocese's Constitution, the Scriptures are accepted as being the inerrant Word of God.
So long as the faith is not compromised, The Diocese is supportive of all who are working for and praying for Anglican unity. Continuing Anglican churches which are in accord with the principles outlined above are invited to accept an invitation to enter into dialogue with the Diocese of the Great Lakes by contacting the Suffragan Bishop (see "staff" above).
SOUL CONSERVATION: Are you an Anglican (either by membership or just by preference), but separated by distance or personal incapacity from an orthodox, traditional, parish? You may become a member of Sts. Andrew and Matthias parish, the home church of the Diocese of the Great Lakes, receive all the newsletters, announcements, invitations, and so on that any member who is able to attend worship services regularly does. There is no cost, and clergy will, if it can be arranged, visit to conduct worship services occasionally in your own home. Do not become one of the many unaffiliated or "unchurched" because of time, distance, health issues, employment obligations, or other difficulties beyond your control. Contact the bishop if you are interested in learning more about this DGL provision for isolated members.
Documents
na+ac NORTH AMERICAN ANGLICAN CONFERENCE
An Agreement of Cooperation between Biblical Anglican Jurisdictions
Whereas Traditional, Orthodox Christianity has been promulgated for centuries by the Anglican Churches dispersed throughout the world, and
Whereas deterioration of theology, worship, evangelism, morality and tradition has plagued much of liberal Protestantism, including many of the Anglican bodies, and
Whereas much of the afore-mentioned deterioration can be traced directly to an abandonment of Holy Scripture, noncompliance to the rubrics and spirit of the orthodox Book of Common Prayer in its 1928 American and 1962 Canadian editions, and rejection of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, and
Whereas it is beneficial that faithful Biblically-based Anglican bodies lend aid to one another for their mutual self-interests as well as to advance the Kingdom of God,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT
We, the undersigned bishops and clergy pledge our mutual support and cooperation in areas which may be desirable. These might include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Joining together for fellowship between our bishops, clergy, and laity;
(2) Joining together for the transmission of Holy Orders, especially for the Episcopate;
(3) Joining together in support of Theological Education;
(4) Joining together in support of Evangelism.
This agreement in no way should be construed to lead to an organic union between our respective jurisdictions. We affix our signatures in recognition of our determination to lend support to our respective ministries and to advance Christ’s Kingdom.
(Signed) The presiding bishop of the Anglican Episcopal Church and the bishops of the Diocese of the Great Lakes.
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Agreement of IntercommunionBetween The United Episcopal Church of North America and The (Anglican) Diocese of the Great Lakes
We, as duly authorized representatives of our respective churches, as a sign of recognition that we are in mutual spiritual kinship and support within the historic Anglican tradition of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, do hereby sign this Agreement of Intercommunion between the United Episcopal Church of North America and The (Anglican) Diocese of the Great Lakes. We agree to the following three provisions:
1. Each Communion recognizes the catholicity and independence of the other and maintains its own.
2. Each Communion agrees to admit members of the other Communion to participate in the sacraments.
3. Intercommunion does not require from either Communion the acceptance of all doctrinal opinion, sacramental devotion, or liturgical practice characteristic of the other, but implies that each believes the other to hold all essential elements of the Christian faith.
(Signed) The presiding bishop of the United Episcopal Church of North America and the bishop ordinary of the Diocese of the Great Lakes.
The Diocese of the Great Lakes is associated with: Anglican
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An Agreement of Cooperation between Biblical Anglican Jurisdictions
Whereas Traditional, Orthodox Christianity has been promulgated for centuries by the Anglican Churches dispersed throughout the world, and
Whereas deterioration of theology, worship, evangelism, morality and tradition has plagued much of liberal Protestantism, including many of the Anglican bodies, and
Whereas much of the afore-mentioned deterioration can be traced directly to an abandonment of Holy Scripture, noncompliance to the rubrics and spirit of the orthodox Book of Common Prayer in its 1928 American and 1962 Canadian editions, and rejection of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, and
Whereas it is beneficial that faithful Biblically-based Anglican bodies lend aid to one another for their mutual self-interests as well as to advance the Kingdom of God,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT We, the undersigned bishops and clergy pledge our mutual support and cooperation in areas which may be desirable. These might include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Joining together for fellowship between our bishops, clergy, and laity;
(2) Joining together for the transmission of Holy Orders, especially for the Episcopate;
(3) Joining together in support of Theological Education;
(4) Joining together in support of Evangelism.
This agreement in no way should be construed to lead to an organic union between our respective jurisdictions. We affix our signatures in recognition of our determination to lend support to our respective ministries and to advance Christ’s Kingdom.
(Signed) The presiding bishop of the Anglican Episcopal Church and the bishops of the Diocese of the Great Lakes.
...................
Agreement of IntercommunionBetween The United Episcopal Church of North America and The (Anglican) Diocese of the Great Lakes
We, as duly authorized representatives of our respective churches, as a sign of recognition that we are in mutual spiritual kinship and support within the historic Anglican tradition of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, do hereby sign this Agreement of Intercommunion between the United Episcopal Church of North America and The (Anglican) Diocese of the Great Lakes. We agree to the following three provisions:
1. Each Communion recognizes the catholicity and independence of the other and maintains its own.
2. Each Communion agrees to admit members of the other Communion to participate in the sacraments.
3. Intercommunion does not require from either Communion the acceptance of all doctrinal opinion, sacramental devotion, or liturgical practice characteristic of the other, but implies that each believes the other to hold all essential elements of the Christian faith.
(Signed) The presiding bishop of the United Episcopal Church of North America and the bishop ordinary of the Diocese of the Great Lakes.
We, as duly authorized representatives of our respective churches, as a sign of recognition that we are in mutual spiritual kinship and support within the historic Anglican tradition of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, do hereby sign this Agreement of Intercommunion between the United Episcopal Church of North America and The (Anglican) Diocese of the Great Lakes. We agree to the following three provisions:
1. Each Communion recognizes the catholicity and independence of the other and maintains its own.
2. Each Communion agrees to admit members of the other Communion to participate in the sacraments.
3. Intercommunion does not require from either Communion the acceptance of all doctrinal opinion, sacramental devotion, or liturgical practice characteristic of the other, but implies that each believes the other to hold all essential elements of the Christian faith.
(Signed) The presiding bishop of the United Episcopal Church of North America and the bishop ordinary of the Diocese of the Great Lakes.
The Diocese of the Great Lakes is associated with: Anglican
for additional information, see the denomination links.
For information about this page contact: plusjax@yahoo.com
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