The following resolution was adopted unanimously by the Vestry on December 14,
2004
Be it resolved that Christ the King Parish, Santa Barbara,
California join the Anglican Communion Network while at the same time affirming our commitment to the
Bishop and Diocese of Los Angeles and the Episcopal
Church in the United States of America.
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Be it further resolved, that we undertake this action in a
reconciling spirit within our own congregation to demonstrate
care and concern for those members of our congregation
whose consciences have been violated by
the actions of General Convention 2003.
Be it further resolved, that we will seek to be a voice for
reconciliation both within the Anglican Communion Network
and the Episcopal Church USA, striving therefore
to uphold the unity of the faith.
Explanation
During the last year the members of Christ the King
have sought to approach the question of Anglican Communion
Network membership in a reconciliation context.
We discussed ACN membership as a dialogue
topic at “A Time Together” in June. There have been
information meetings and town hall gatherings to discuss
this question in a manner that shows respect for
one another and the importance of every member’s
opinions, feelings and concerns.
We recognize that there is a vast diversity of opinion at
Christ the King ranging from enthusiastic proponents to
passionate opponents with many members not feeling
strongly one way or another. By taking the step of
planting our feet both firmly in ECUSA and the ACN we
are asking all our members to be willing to live with the
uncomfortable messiness inherent in being a largely
conservative congregation in an overwhelmingly liberal
diocese.
