GAFCON

Be prepared....the Anglican Communion (of which the Episcopal Church, therefore St. John's is a part) is about to become big news as a ground of traditionalist Bishops, Priests, and Laity gather in Jerusalem to discuss the future of our Communion in light of the apostacy of national churches concerning biblical truth. In less than a month the every 10 year formal gathering of the worldwide Anglican bishops, The Lambeth Conference, convenes in England.

Here is some info on GAFCON. PRAY, PRAY, PRAY for the Episcopal Church and our Worldwide Anglican Communion!
http://www.gafcon.org/

From the Church of Uganda
What is GAFCON?
GAFCON is the Global Anglican Future Conference (www.gafcon.org) being held in Jerusalem from 22nd – 29th June 2008.
There are three purposes:
1. To provide an opportunity for fellowship as well as to continue to experience and proclaim the transforming love of Jesus Christ
2. To develop a renewed understanding of our identity as Anglican Christians.
3. To prepare for an Anglican future in which the Gospel is uncompromised and Christ-centred mission is a top priority.
Who is organizing GAFCON?
GAFCON was conceived by the Anglican Archbishops of Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, the Southern Cone (South America), and Sydney (Australia). Evangelical Anglican Bishops from the UK and the USA were also involved in its organization.
How many people will participate in GAFCON?
More than 1,000 people have registered for GAFCON, including more than 280 Bishops, their wives, clergy and non-ordained church leaders. One hundred and seven (107) people from Uganda will be going, including 34 Bishops.
Why is GAFCON being held in Jerusalem?
GAFCON is essentially a pilgrimage. We are going back to the roots of our faith, to the place where Jesus was born, lived, died, and was raised from the dead.
How is GAFCON different from Lambeth?
The Lambeth Conference of Bishops is held every ten years and will be held this coming July at the University of Kent in England. The Archbishop of Canterbury convenes the Lambeth Conference and invites Bishops and their spouses from all provinces of the Anglican Communion. The purpose of Lambeth is to provide Bishops with an opportunity for worship, study, and conversation about matters that affect the Anglican Communion.
GAFCON is different because it includes clergy and non-ordained leaders from the church. GAFCON is the first of its kind and is a one-time event. It is, therefore, not an alternative to Lambeth.

The Official Study Document for the Conference can be found at
http://www.gafcon.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46&Itemid=29
and downloaded for free. It is 102 pages with endnotes. As of this writing the Curate and Rector of St. John's are reading it.
The meetings will also be live-streamed on the www.gafcon.org