Ridley Melbourne’s Michael Bird asks in the wake of the Gafcon announcement of the Global Anglican Communion – a reset of the links between national Anglican churches.
Am I still Anglican?
Michael Bird questions his affiliation with the Anglican church after the GAFCON announcement, which states that one cannot be Anglican and be in communion with the See of Canterbury.
According to GAFCON's re-definition of Anglicanism, Michael Bird would not be considered Anglican. However, it is argued that one can be Anglican without a link to the mother Church of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Author's summary: Michael Bird's Anglican affiliation is questioned after GAFCON's announcement.