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Digitization of Anglican Video archives a ‘gift to historians’
Video footage of all General Synods going back to 1988 and documentaries of all 11 Sacred Circles has now been digitized—converted from videotape into a format that can be processed by computers—and will soon be fully indexed in a free online archive that a leading scholar calls useful not just for church historians, but for all interested Anglicans.
Canada Post strike delays donations to church, other charities
Churches and other charitable organizations across Canada are awaiting confirmation on a proposed extension to the Canada Revenue Agency’s annual deadline for charitable donation from Dec. 31, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025.
On reflecting light in the season of the Great Moon
Almighty One, the new year stands before us, uncertain as the day ahead. Open our hearts and eyes to know with humility that you journey with us and to see your hand working in all things new.
Acting Primate’s New Year’s Day Homily
The Acting Primate, Archbishop Anne Germond, preached at the New Year’s Day Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. “His Name shall stand forever, the changeless Name of Love.” (Hail to the Lord’s Anointed) It is a joy to be here in Ottawa with you at Christ Church Cathedral and with those of you who … Continued
Acting Primate’s Advent Appeal
Advent is the beginning of a new year in the church. The season invites us to take a look at our lives and consider how our personal story has changed over the last year.
200+ leaders sign CMEP letter calling for ceasefire and halt to weapons shipments
This Advent 200+ Global Bishops and Christian Leaders Call World Leaders to Institute a Permanent Gaza Ceasefire, Halt of Arms Sales to Israel, and the Delivery of Humanitarian aid to all those affected.
Paul Feheley receives Lambeth Award for service to Anglican Communion
Archdeacon Paul Feheley, a church communicator and principal secretary to three primates of the Anglican Church of Canada, has received the 2024 Cross of St. Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion.
Letter to Archbishop Hosam Naoum in Jerusalem
On behalf of your friends in the Anglican Church of Canada, I write to assure you of our continued prayers following the recent events in Syria, including the departure of President Bashar al-Assad. We recognize the profound uncertainty and potential challenges this moment brings, and we stand in solidarity with you and the communities you serve during this tenuous time.
Taking the time to contemplate God’s invitation
The image I’ve chosen for this year’s Christmas cards is the picture of the Zimbabwean Madonna and Child carving that stands proudly on the windowsill in my study.
‘May you take each step … as if in freshly fallen snow’
Almighty One, Creator, we the children of your creation pause and slow down in the snowy season, wherein even the light of day awakens to rise late and lies down early; we pause, as does all creation, to rest, renew and reflect on your beauty around us and to give thanks for the blessings seen and unseen.
Indigenous church introduces mental health programs
The Indigenous Anglican church is beginning work on mental health ministries amid a national epidemic of suicides and overdoses in Indigenous communities, Archdeacon Rosalyn Elm, the church’s Indigenous ministries coordinator, told the Council of General Synod (CoGS) November.
Statement on the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
We have seen the news that the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned, having acknowledged personal and institutional responsibility in relation to “the long-maintained conspiracy of silence about the heinous abuses of John Smyth” that had been exposed by the Makin Review.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 10, 2024
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 10, 2024. Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at 9 a.m. in the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Remembrance Sunday Council opened with a song and prayer offered by a member of CoGS in the Shona language … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 9, 2024
VIew a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 9, 2024. Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at 9 a.m. in the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Gospel-Based Discipleship CoGS read and reflected upon Luke 15:1-10, in which Jesus tells the parables of the lost sheep … Continued