"Knit Together in One Communion": Anglican Identity and the Challenge of Diversity
Founded in 1981, the Atlantic Theological Conference brings together people from all walks of life to hear papers and participate in discussions on issues of enduring theological importance.
This year's Conference will explore the subject of Anglican Identity and the Challenge of Diversity, with special attention to some of the dilemmas and problems currently facing the Anglican Communion.
The 2010 Atlantic Theological Conference will be held in Moncton, New Brunswick. Two Moncton parishes, St. George's and St. Philip's will be co-hosting the conference. Most of the Conference sessions will take place at St. George's Church (pictured at the right). On Monday evening, the Banquet and Evening Session will take place at St. Philip's Church. Worship services will be in St. George's Church (located at the corner of Church and Queen Street).
The Atlantic Theological Conference has no official church sponsorship and is funded through registration fees and individual donations. For those attending the entire conference, a $50 registration fee is applicable. Those intending to attend individual sessions are asked to pay $10 per session. Those who attend only one session may attend for free, but are asked to contribute a donation towards the cost of the conference. Students are welcome to attend all sessions for free. All participants are asked to register.
For additional information about the conference, or if you have any questions, general e-mail inquiries may be directed to St. Peter Publications at office@stpeter.org.
The following information gives details on the schedule & papers
for the 2010 Atlantic Theological Conference:The 2010 Conference
Sunday, May 30
4:00 p.m. Registration, St. George's Church Hall.
7:00 p.m. Choral Evensong (St. George's) with Reception to follow.
Sermon: The Rt. Rev'd Stephen Andrews, Bishop of Algoma.
Monday morning May 31:
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer; Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. (at St. George's)
10:00 p.m. First Paper:
Anglican Identity
- The Rev'd Dr. Ephraim Radner, Professor of Historical Theology, Wycliffe College, Toronto.
Response:
- The Ven. Richard L. McConnell, Rector of Shediac, and Archdeacon of Moncton.
Monday evening, May 31:
5:00 p.m. Evensong - at St.Philip's Church (30 Lynch Street, Moncton).
6:00 p.m. Salmon Dinner (30th Anniversary Year Banquet) at St Philip's Church Hall
8:00 p.m. Second Paper: (at St. Philip's Church)
Instruments of Communion: Towards a Theological Understanding
- The Rev'd Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan, Director for Unity, Faith, and Order for the Anglican Communion, London, England.
Response:
- The Rev'd David A. Harris, Assistant Priest, St. Peter's Cathedral, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Tuesday morning, June 1:
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer (at St. George's)
10 a.m. Third Paper:
Matters Essential & Indifferent in 16th & 17th Century English Theology
- The Rev'd Dr. Ranall Ingalls, Rector, Parish of St. John (Trinity Church), Saint John, New Brunswick; AND The Rev'd David Curry, Rector of Christ Church Parish, Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Tuesday evening, June 1:
5:00 p.m. Evensong - at St.George's Church
6:00 p.m. Conference Eucharist — Solemn Choral Eucharist at St. George's Church:
Sermon: The Rt. Rev'd Stephen Andrews, Bishop of Algoma.
8:00 p.m. Fourth Paper:
Unity in Faith -- Does Doctrine matter?
- Dr. Roberta Bayer, Assistant Professor of Government, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, Virginia.
Response:
- Mr. Ronald Haflidson, Teaching Fellow, Foundation Year Programme, University of King's College, Halifax, N.S.
Wednesday morning June 2:
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer; Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. (at St. George's)
10:00 a.m. Fifth Paper:
Common Prayer as the Matrix of Communion and Unity
- The Rev'd Gavin Dunbar, Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, Savannah, Georgia.
Response:
- The Rev'd Dr. Gary. Thorne, Chaplain, King's College, Halifax.
Conference Summary: Brief Panel Discussion - all the speakers and respondersThe Conference concludes at approximately 12 noon.
FOR MORE INFORMATION / REGISTRATION
The Atlantic Theological Conference
P.O. Box 713
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 7L3 CANADA
Phone/Fax: 1 (902) 368-8442
E-mail: office@stpeter.org
REGISTRATION FEES
For those attending the entire conference, a $50 registration fee is applicable. Those intending to attend individual sessions are asked to pay $10 per session. Those who attend only one session may attend for free, but are asked to contribute a donation towards the cost of the conference. Students are welcome to attend all sessions for free. All participants are asked to register.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Those attending the conference must make their own arrangements for accommodations. Those who request it on their Registration Form will receive information on accommodations in the Moncton area. If you would like further information including travel information, you may contact Tourism New Brunswick directly at 1-800-561-0123 or via this website. Inexpensive accommodations may be available at local university residences. For further information, contact our Conference Office at (902)368-8442. The University of Moncton offers on-campus accommodations (Single, Double, and Private) from $34-$72/night. Contact Housing Office at: 858-4132 Email: leblana@UMoncton.ca
Click here for a list of Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts, available in the Moncton area.
DONATIONS
Contributions to defray the cost of the Conference are gratefully accepted. All donations are tax deductible. Please make all cheques payable to 'The Atlantic Theological Conference / St. Peter Publications.'
The Atlantic Theological Conference has no official church sponsorship and is funded only through registration fees and individual donations. Also, we acknowledge, with gratitude, annual support from the 'Segelberg Trust'.
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