Three years at its synod gathering the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island took the pulse of those gathered to see what social justice issues were closest to their hearts. Poverty, homelessness, and education were all priority areas for these Anglicans, but it was environmental concerns that came to the fore. The diocese … Continued
The Association of Anglican Deacons in Canada will gather in Halifax, Nova Scotia from August 14 to 17 for a time of fellowship and community building. Throughout “Servants by the Sea,” deacons from across the Canadian church will enjoy workshops suited to diaconal ministries, including ones on advocating for the unemployed, outreach in the 21st … Continued
Excitement is high for the upcoming gathering of hundreds of Canadian Lutheran and Anglican at CLAY 2014. From August 14 to 17, upwards of 600 of the most passionate and talented 14- to 19-year-olds from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada, will convene in Kamloops, BC. CLAY is held … Continued
On June 26 and 27 Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio, diocesan bishop of Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba enjoyed a pastoral visit with Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and chair of the Metropolitan Council of Cuba. To celebrate this visit, we are highlighting some ways the ACC and IEC are living … Continued
“Where are all the young people? We need more young people!” This is the anxious cry heard in churches across the country. While the Anglican Church has yet to come up with a definitive solution as to how to retrieve a lost generation of young people, The Reverend Father Chad McCharles, Incumbent of St. George’s … Continued
A few years ago, calling a church “messy” might have inspired an impromptu work bee complete with mops and pails, brooms and dustpans.
Kamloops, in the heart of Interior BC’s ranching country, is surrounded by mountains and desert landscape. Shaped like a “Y” and sitting at the junction of the North and South Thompson Rivers, its economy is based on logging, mining, cattle ranching and a large university. Tucked into one of its lower income neighbourhoods is St. George’s Anglican Church, one of the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior.
From June 17 to 19 the Diocese of Montreal will host a gathering of Anglican Church of Canada clergy under the age of 40. This time of professional development, discernment, and relationship building will bring together thirty-five participants from all across the country. The gathering will follow an ‘unconferencing’ approach, which leaves rooms for more … Continued
On June 1, 2014 the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh came into being. The creation of this new diocese marks a major milestone in the journey of establishing of a self-determining, self-sustaining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada.The new encompasses over twenty-five First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Manitoba. On June … Continued
In the spirit of Full Communion, for the first time the Companion of the Worship Arts (CWA) Award will be presented to two recipients this year – one each from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC). The CWA is awarded every two years in recognition of significant … Continued
At the seventh and final national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Anglican Church of Canada offered as its expression of reconciliation a full colour timeline, “Indigenous Peoples and the Anglican Church in Canada.” This detailed and beautiful resource is now available for everyone in the church to study and enjoy. The timeline … Continued
Baker Lake, NU was the setting for the Diocese of the Arctic’s recent Clergy Conference. In the final days of this past March, travellers from across the vast diocese began to arrive, flying into coastal Rankin Inlet and catching their 30-min.
In 2013 the General Synod passed the following resolution: That this General Synod direct the Council of General Synod to prepare and present a motion at General Synod 2016 to change Canon XXI on Marriage to allow the marriage of same sex couples in the same way as opposite sex couples, and that this motion should … Continued
Please click here for a PDF version of Highlights from Council of General Synod – May 5, 2014 Council members gathered at 8:45am for morning prayers and Bible study. The last day of business meetings began at 9:30am. Orders of the Day Planning and Agenda Team co-chair Jane Osler reviewed a revised agenda with Council … Continued
“Not a new initiative but a step in a journey already begun” June 1, 2014 will mark a major milestone in the journey of establishing of a self-determining, self-sustaining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada. That day the Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land, the Most Reverend David Ashdown acting on the resolution of the … Continued