Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 9, 2024
Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered online via Zoom.
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Prayer for Lenten humility from national Indigenous archbishop
Creator God, we, your children of creation, come before you in this prayer with humble and open hearts.
New editor of the Canadian Church Historical Society announced
The Executive Committee of the Canadian Church Historical Society (CCHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Power to the Editorship of the Journal of the Canadian Church Historical Society, effective 1 March 2024, for a three-year renewable term.
Primate reflects on 2nd anniversary of war in Ukraine
February 24 will mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the start of the war. In the past twenty-four months, the Ukrainian people have faced the destruction of their cities and towns, and they have mounted spirited resistance. Many have had to flee Ukraine to find safety in neighbouring countries and … Continued
ACC celebrates 30th anniversary of women’s ordination as bishops
This month, the Anglican Church of Canada marks the 30th anniversary of the day it first consecrated a woman as bishop. The Right Reverend Victoria Matthews was consecrated as bishop on February 12, 1994. She is currently the episcopal administrator of the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee and bishop in residence for St. Matthew’s Anglican Cathedral … Continued
A prayer for King Charles III
On February 5, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III is currently undergoing treatment for a recently discovered cancer. We join our prayers with those around the world for his recovery and well-being.
Call for Applications: The Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of Canada
The Faith, Worship, and Ministry Coordinating Committee of the General Synod (FWM) is seeking applications to fill one vacancy on the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of Canada (ARC Canada). Mandate The ARC Dialogue has met regularly since 1971. It works closely with the Anglican-Roman Catholic Bishops’ Dialogue (ARC-B), which was established in 1975. Sponsored and supported … Continued
Halifax students experience life in northern Saskatchewan
Published in the January 2024 issue of The Saskatchewan Anglican, the newspaper for the three Anglican dioceses in Saskatchewan By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT – Many of the clergy in the diocese were students of King’s College in Halifax, such as Anthony Burton, Michael Hawkins, David Harris, Jordan Draper, David Butorac, to name a few. … Continued
Primate’s New Year’s Day Homily
The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada preached the following homily at the New Year’s Day Festal Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. Sometimes, we stand on the cusp of the new year with anticipation and excitement as we look ahead to opportunities and adventures. At other times, we come … Continued
A joint Christmas message from the Primate and National Bishop
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls and National Bishop Susan Johnson wish Canadian Anglicans and Lutherans a peace-filled Christmas.