Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 7-9, 2025
These are the unofficial notes from meetings of the Council of General Synod (CoGS), the church’s governing body between national meetings of General Synod.
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Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 9, 2025
Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. EST. Messages to Next CoGS The Very Rev. Tim Dobbin and the Rev. Lucia Lloyd, co-chairs of the Planning and Agenda Team, invited council to present messages to the next CoGS. Members discussed what … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 8, 2025
Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. EST. Gospel-Based Discipleship CoGS began the day with gospel-based discipleship, reflecting upon Luke 5:27-32, in which the tax collector Levi holds a banquet for Jesus. When the Pharisees and their scribes complain to the … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 7, 2025
Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. EST. Opening Eucharist National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper presided at the opening Eucharist. Archbishop Anne Germond, Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, delivered the homily. Members took a break from 10:05 … Continued
Key dates for the Primatial election process: from the General Secretary
The General Synod will meet June 23-29, 2025, in London, Ontario. A major item of business will be the election on June 26 of a new Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. This statement sets out the timelines so that the whole church may be well informed as to what will be communicated and when. A summary of key dates can be found at the end.
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
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 8, 2024
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: November 8, 2024. Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at 9 a.m. in the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Opening Eucharist CoGS held an opening worship service and Eucharist in the chapel. Opening Formalities Archbishop Anne Germond, Acting … Continued
Deacons see new potential as emissaries for church in ‘fractured world’
Deacons in the Anglican Church of Canada are seeking to redefine their role in a changing world as they look toward next year’s General Synod—where diaconal ministry is set to be a major topic of discussion.
Conference to examine inclusivity in liturgy
The National Worship Conference taking place in Regina from July 18 to July 21 will examine how liturgy and worship practices can better reflect the diversity of modern congregations.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: June 2, 2024
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: June 2, 2024. Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at 9 a.m. EDT at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. National Advisory Council Terms of Reference Dr. Ryan Weston, lead animator for Public Witness for Social and … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: June 1, 2024
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: June 1, 2024. Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at 9 a.m. EDT at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Gospel-Based Discipleship National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper and Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) co-chairs the … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 31, 2024
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 31, 2024. Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at 9 a.m. EDT at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Opening Eucharist CoGS held an opening worship service and Eucharist in the chapel. Results of Email Votes … Continued
Gaza ceasefire pilgrimage calls for ‘just peace’: Anglican Journal
Anglicans joined other people of faith on May 22 in Ottawa for a prayer vigil, a news conference and meetings with MPs to call for a just peace in Palestine and Israel. The Anglican Journal reports.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 9, 2024
Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered online via Zoom.