The controversial ‘missionary’ bishop Andy Lines will lead the service which will see nine men become priests and deacons within the Anglican Mission in England (AMiE).
Bishop Andy told Premier their aim isn’t to split the global Anglican family.
He said: “Our supreme desire is mission and we share that with many churches within the structures of the Church of England.
“I, with my other hat of GAFCON UK, recognise that the majority of our brothers and sisters are still within the structures and we would like as AMiE to work alongside them.
“But the need is in this country for many more local churches to proclaim Christ.”
GAFCON, a worldwide group of conservative Anglicans, consecrated Bishop Andy as missionary bishop to Europe in June.
His responsibility was to cater for traditional Anglicans in Scotland, England and across Europe that disagreed with the Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to allow gay weddings.
However, Rev Lee McMunn, AMiE’s mission director, said there is more to the mission than simply opposing the Church’s teachings on sexuality.
He explained: “It’s easy to be known for what you stand against but we want to be assisting in spreading the good news about Jesus, that’s our mission.”
Until now, AMiE’s clergy have either come from the Church of England or have been ordained by overseas bishops.
The nine men – eight will be ordained deacon, and one as priest – all had theological training and…
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