The Pot Calling the Kettle Black

Today I just learned (albeit later than most), that the Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia has authorized lay presidency for the Eucharist. That's right folks, now deacons of the Diocese of Sydney are permitted to celebrate and consecrate the Eucharist. Who'd have thought that this day would come in Anglicanism. It's like a liberal Episcopalian's dream - everyone's included - no more special priestly class - everyone can remember Jesus' special meal! Ironically, the archdiocese that has authorized this is perhaps one of the world's most conservative. It is one of GAFCONs biggest members ...
So, now, I think that this action falls under the Gene Robinson faux-pas doesn't it? Did Sydney consult with the wider Australian Church let alone the rest of the world's bishops before they did this? I mean this is contrary to the grain of everything catholic and Anglican. Even the most evangelical low-church Anglican would maintain that a Priest needs to officiate at the Eucharist (even in clam-diggers and shorts). I join other centrist bloggers out there in asking GAFCON to react with the same anger towards Sydney as they did towards TEC when it consecrated Gene Robinson. Also, those Anglican Covenant folk ought well be able to address Sydney's damaging mistake of judgment if they're going to address the legitimate election and consecration of Gene Robinson.

Peace Out!

Ian