Anglicans and Methodists eye closer ties

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

The Anglican and Methodist churches are in talks which could bring closer ties.

The two were working on equal recognition of each other’s ordained clergy and had discussed their relationship at an annual meeting between the two churches, in Auckland in September.

John Wesley founded Methodism, with parishioners from the Anglican church, in the 18th century.

Reverend Bob Sidal minister of the Woodlands Rd parish, had already worked at St John’s Anglican church in Wai-iti Rd by leading a funeral there. Continue reading

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