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A joint Christmas message from the Primate and National Bishop
Watch the annual joint Christmas message from The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and the Rev. Susan Johnson, National Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
Fifth Anniversary of the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
On this day five years ago the full and final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was released. It was the culmination of seven years of listening to the painful truths about the system of residential schools for Indigenous children
Churches Beyond Borders—Advent Call to Address Racism and White Supremacy
Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and the leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have joined together to offer this Advent message.
On this international Transgender Day of Remembrance
In observing the international Transgender Day of Remembrance, the Primate reminds us that “As a Christian community, our baptismal covenant calls us to respect the dignity of every human being and to seek justice for all persons.”
Primate and National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop call for legislation to implement UNDRIP
The Primate and National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop call on the Federal government to prioritize promised legislation to create a legal framework to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
A message marking National Housing Day
As we mark National Housing Day this year, many of us have been spending more time than is usual in our homes.
Primate’s letter to Minister of Justice regarding Bill C-6
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls writes a letter to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Hon. David Lametti, regarding Bill C-6.
Communiqué from the Primates’ Meeting, November 2020
The Primates or senior representatives of 37 of the 41 Anglican Communion provinces met online in two video conference calls totalling five hours on 5 and 6 November 2020.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 8, 2020
Members of the Council of General Synod gathered together online at 3:30 p.m. EST on November 8, 20202 via Zoom conference.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 7, 2020
Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered together online on November 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. EST via Zoom conference.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 6, 2020
Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered together online on November 6, 2020 at 11 a.m. EST, via Zoom conference.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 5, 2020
Evening prayer and the installation of Alan Perry as general secretary were livestreamed on social media and the Anglican Church of Canada website.
Ecumenical Letter to Minister Champagne on human rights in the Philippines
We are writing to you at this time, together with KAIROS members, ACC and UCC, to reiterate our concerns about the human rights situation in the Philippines and to call on the Canadian government to use your voice at the United Nations and with the government of the Philippines to raise concerns about ongoing human rights violations and impunity in the Philippines.