GAFCON - Can you help?

A request from the GAFCON Leadership team.

GAFCON is organised to enable the Anglican Orthodox to think, discuss and pray about the future of the Anglican Communion.

Many Anglican Orthodox leaders have come to the conclusion that the 2008 Lambeth conference as it is structured and led is fundamentally compromised and will not provide the environment and process to struggle with the challenges threatening the future of the communion.

The GAFCON gathering does not mean schism. It seeks to set out a clear biblically faithful and orthodox vision for the future of the Anglican Communion, share with the rest of the communion in all available forums and work at shaping the communion towards that end.

The Conference and Pilgrimage will identify the biblical and theological truths that unite and empower us, work on ways of equipping the whole church for ministry and mission, identify approaches and resources for the economic empowerment of the Church in the Global South, share experiences and resources of churches in their work addressing poverty, HIV/Aids, human rights, engagement in advocacy and policy and ministry in contexts of religious hostility and plurality.

Your support will enable Bishops and their wives to join with others not only in addressing the issues facing the future of orthodox witness in the Communion but particularly to chart a new path for developing enterprise solutions to poverty in many dioceses with important implications for their future well being.
The cost of hotel, board, local travel, visits to holy sites and conference registration is set at £1300 for a couple. Each participant is encouraged to provide their own travel costs but in some cases help will be needed. For some, travel costs will average £1100 per couple.

As many as 300 Bishops with their wives are expected to attend.  A small number will need full subsidy of costs. Most will need up to 50% subsidy, so we are seeking a significant total in all. We believe this is one of the most important meetings involving the Anglican Communion that we have seen in our lifetime today. History is poised potentially to turn on its hinges if this gathering of world Anglican leaders is successful.

You can make a donation through the website by clicking here and following the instructions. Alternatively, cheques may be made to: Anglican Mainstream, 21 High Street, Eynsham, 0X29 4HE, UK or to The American Anglican Council 2296 Henderson Mill Road, NE Suite 406 Atlanta, GA 30345-2739, USA.  Please designate your gift to GAFCON.

Sincerely in Christ

The Gafcon Leadership team