Around 1,300 delegates attended the fourth global GAFCON gathering of orthodox Anglicans from across the world. It took place in Kgali Rwanda. Susie Leafe, Director of the Anglican Futures organisation, here offers her analysis:
It was said that those gathered represented most of the world’s worshipping Anglicans (estimated to be around 85%). There is a diversity of culture, tradition, language and custom which gives a richness to proceedings and the shared faith in the Lord Jesus Christ brings a closeness to every personal encounter. Some speak of it being a foretaste of heaven.
Jason Ward, a church minister and first-time delegate to GAFCON, spoke of wanting to bottle GAFCON and take it home to his congregation. ‘I have been deeply impacted, just by having incredible fellowship here,’ he said.
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