General Synod welcomes settlement in Ralph Rowe Class Action
Today the court approved a settlement negotiated in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of victims of Ralph Rowe against the Diocese of Keewatin and Scouts Canada.
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Communiqué from the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue in Canada
The latest round of meetings of the ARC Dialogue were held Oct. 2-5, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The ARC-Bishops Dialogue also convened for both independent and overlapping sessions with ARC from Oct. 1-4.
Conference and Call for Papers to mark 60th anniversary of worldwide Anglican Congress in Toronto
The Canadian Church Historical Society, in collaboration with the History Society of the Episcopal Church, has announced an upcoming conference, “MRI at 60: Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence”. The two-day event is scheduled for April 12-13, 2024, in Toronto, Canada, with Professor Mark Chapman (University of Oxford) as the keynote speaker. The conference commemorates the 60th … Continued
Spiritual Care Awareness Week: October 22-28
With Spiritual Care Awareness Week taking place this year from October 22-28, dioceses and parishes are encouraged to honour and offer prayer for those who exercise ministries of spiritual care. Sometimes called chaplains or pastoral care ministers, these lay people and clergy work to bring the light of Christ, the love of God, and the … Continued
Call to prayer for Artsakh & Armenia
Yesterday I had a visit from members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, who expressed longing that we join them in prayers and build awareness of the terrible genocide occurring in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) right now.
Observing September 30th, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The long journey to rebuild the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada is marked on September 30th, so that we will never forget or cease to work for reconciliation.
In-person youth gathering “reignited” following five-year disruption
For the first time in five years, Anglican and Lutheran youth and leaders from across Canada met in person yesterday in Waterloo, Ontario, for the start of Canadian Lutheran Anglican Gathering (CLAY). Typically, CLAY gatherings take place biennially. However, the last in-person gathering of CLAY was in 2018 in Thunder Bay, Ontario; the COVID-19 pandemic delayed CLAY in 2020, ultimately causing the gathering to take place online in 2021.
Chancellor David Jones to retire
After nearly thirteen years of service as Chancellor of General Synod, Canon David P. Jones will retire as of September 1, 2023.
Reflecting on the 30th Anniversary of the Apology
On Sunday, August 6, we pause to acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the Apology offered by Archbishop and Primate Michael Geoffrey Peers. This moment is more pronounced, in light of his death only a week ago.
Archbishop Michael Peers (1934-2023)
Late last week we learned of the death of Archbishop Michael Peers, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada from 1986 to 2004. Our deepest condolences are extended to his wife, Dorothy, and his extended family. Although +Michael retired as primate nearly twenty years ago, the legacy of his leadership continues in so many aspects … Continued
Churches call on Prime Minister for stronger action to address conditions in Israel and Palestine
At the recent Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada both churches affirmed a resolution calling for stronger action to address the deteriorating conditions in Israel and Palestine, in keeping with already stated Canadian government policies for the region.