A New Anglican Communion?

Is the centre of gravity in the Anglican world beginning to shift?At the recent GAFCON gathering in Abuja, leaders announced the formation of a Global Anglican Council, a new structure intended to strengthen cooperation between provinces committed to historic Anglican teaching. For some, this is simply organisational reform. For others, it represents a deeper question about authority, unity, and the future of the Anglican Communion.In this podcast, I look at what was actually announced in Abuja, why GAFCON leaders believe change is necessary, and how this moment relates to wider conversations across the Communion about doctrine, discipline, and leadership.We will also explore the broader context. At the same time as GAFCON has been meeting, the Anglican Consultative Council has been considering the Nairobi–Cairo proposals, which explore reforms to the Communion’s structures and the role of Canterbury. Two different responses to the same crisis are unfolding at the same time.For ordinary Anglicans sitting in the pews, the question is not about institutional politics but about something much more important:Will the global Anglican church remain rooted in the authority of Scripture and the historic faith once delivered to the saints? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe