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Call for Applications: The Anglican Church of Canada / Mennonite Church Canada Ecumenical Dialogue
The Faith, Worship, and Ministry Coordinating Committee of the General Synod (FWM) is seeking applications for appointment as a member of the Anglican Church of Canada/Mennonite Church Canada Ecumenical Dialogue. FWM anticipates selecting 4 members to serve on the Dialogue, discerned through a combination of open application and direct appointment. The Anglican Council of Indigenous … Continued
Primate encourages Anglicans to support the Diocese of Jerusalem’s Christmas appeal
The Anglican Communion around the world has been invited by the Diocese of Jerusalem to share in the celebration and joy of the birth of Jesus through reflection, prayer, and acts of kindness. I commend to you the Daily Meditations booklet written by the clergy of the Diocese and urge you to include in your … Continued
They Also Serve …
Reprinted from the December 2023 issue of The Northland, the newspaper of the Diocese of Moosonee Article by George Cribbs, Editor of the Northland. “Serve the Lord with gladness” (Psalm 100:2) THERE ARE MANY UNSUNG ‘HEROES’ within our parishes. These ‘heroes’ are the people who perform all manner of tasks so that our church services … Continued
Tri-diocesan talks result in two dioceses deciding to look for new bishops
By Rev. Peter Coolen Published in the Saskatchewan Anglican December 2023 SASKATOON — On Oct.16 and 17, members of the diocesan councils of the three Saskatchewan dioceses—Qu’Appelle, Saskatoon, and Saskatchewan—met at Queen’s House of Retreat in Saskatoon for the second of tri-diocesan meetings. The intent of the meetings was to consider ways in which the … Continued
Fairview and Lac La Biche parishes reset following adversity and tragedy; emerge with fresh outlook and host of possibilities
Many people wore orange shirts to the 59th Athabasca Synod, on Saturday, September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. We were gathered in a small banquet room of the Chateau Nova Hotel in Peace River for much of the synod, which helped provide a sense of closeness and family, especially at times of worship. The … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 26, 2023
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 26, 2023. Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. Flourishing in the Spirit Archbishop Linda Nicholls, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, invited CoGS to continue … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 25, 2023
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 25, 2023. Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. Morning Prayer The Rev. Canon Carrie Irwin, chaplain to CoGS, led morning prayer. Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 24, 2023
View a PDF version of Highlights from Council of General Synod: November 24, 2023. Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. Morning Prayer The Rev. Canon Carrie Irwin led CoGS in morning prayer. Elections Deputy Prolocutor Tanya Phibbs presented the … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 23, 2023
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 23, 2023. Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered together at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. Smudging, Opening Eucharist and Commissioning National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper led a smudging ceremony using sage, … Continued
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honouring the gospel call to love
At the heart of the gospel is the truth that we created in the image of God. In every human being, the divine is present.















