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      S y n o d   N E W S e x t r a
               sunday, june 4, 1995

                "preparing the way"
                           part one


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                      s u m m a r y

This is the verbatim text of the mission statement used as
the foundations for the Preparing the Way plan -- the
proposal to drastically restructure the church.  I had
planned to type in more, but ran out of time this evening.
The mission statement, however, is complete.

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  m i s s i o n   s t a t e m e n t

"As a partner in the worldwide Anglican Communion and in the
 universal church, we proclaim and celebrate the gospel of
 Jesus Christ in worship and action.

 We value our heritage of biblical faith, reason, liturgy,
 tradition, bishops and synods, and the rich variety of our
 life in community.

 We acknowledge that God is calling us to greater diversity
 of membership, wider participation in ministry and
 leadership, better stewardship in God's creation, and a
 strong resolve in challenging attitudes and structures that
 cause injustice.

 Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to respond to
 this call in love and service and so more fully live the
 lift of Christ."


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