Letter to Justin Trudeau from the Primate and Bishop Johnson
On behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you as our new Prime Minister.
Archbishop Fred Hiltz
Primate greets full communion between United Church of Canada and United Church of Christ
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, It is with joy that I extend my fraternal greetings as the United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ consummate their new relationship of full communion. As united and uniting churches, both of your denominations have at your very heart a vision of the full visible … Continued
Primate’s 2015 Election Message to Political Leaders
With the 2015 Canadian federal election underway, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, addresses the leaders of Canada’s five largest political parties, including Stephen Harper (Conservative), Tom Mulcair (New Democratic Party), Justin Trudeau (Liberal), Elizabeth May (Green), and Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois). Outlining some of the major issues facing Canada and … Continued
A joint letter on the situation in Pikangikum
In an open letter, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Bishop Susan C. Johnson, National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald encourage Anglicans and Lutherans to write letters to the federal government expressing solidarity with the northern community of Pikangikum, Ont.
Message from the Primate on the Report of The Commission on The Marriage Canon
Today the Council of General Synod received The Report of The Commission on The Marriage Canon. The report is very comprehensive and reflects the commitment of the members to address General Synod 2013’s Resolution C003 in its fullness.
Primate’s letter to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On Sept. 9, Queen Elizabeth II will officially become the longest reigning British monarch, surpassing Queen Victoria who reigned for 63 years and 216 days. In the following open letter, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, thanks the Queen for her years of service to the Commonwealth. August 27, 2015 Her … Continued
Call to Prayer and Action
The following statement by Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and Adele Finney, executive director of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), in response to the Syrian refugee crisis was originally posted on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at the PWRDF website. The Turkish policeman is us. Aylan Kurdi is our … Continued
Statement from the Primate on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Dear friends, People everywhere are becoming more and more urgently aware of the perilous state of much of creation, and our responsibility as stewards of the earth which we inhabit. Earlier this month Pope Francis called the 1.25-billion members of the Catholic Church to annually observe on September 1 a World Day of Prayer for … Continued
Open letter to Canadian political leaders on the 2015 Federal Election
The race is on. Throughout our country, Canadians are listening to what you, as leaders of our political parties, have to say about what matters to them.
Primate’s Homily – Closing Service
Homily from the closing service of Sacred Circle by Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.
Primate’s Sermon – Eighth National Sacred Circle
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canon, delivers a sermon during the opening Eucharist service of the eighth national Anglican Indigenous Sacred Circle on Aug. 17, 2015. A judgement against Israel, a psalm of penitence, and an invitation to a gospel way of living, that’s what we have in the Readings for … Continued
Primate speaks at Lutheran national convention
The Anglican Church of Canada has maintained a full communion partnership since 2001 with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC). Anglican representatives including Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, were in attendance at the ELCIC’s national convention in Edmonton, Alta. from July 9-12. The following article was originally published on the ELCIC website … Continued
Sermon by Archbishop Hiltz to the Memorial Service for Canon Robert L. Falby
Sermon given by Archbishop Hiltz at the Memorial Service for Canon Robert Falby. Canon Falby served as prolocutor of General Synod from 2009 to 2013.
Church leaders call for review of Columbia River Treaty
Download this letter in PDF format To President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper June 11, 2015 We write to you to add our voices to those who are calling for a review of the Columbia River Treaty in order to respect the rights, dignity and traditions of the Columbia Basin tribes and First … Continued
Statement on the #22days campaign
Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) which has addressed the sad legacy of the Indian Residential Schools will hold its final event, the closing ceremonies of its six-year tenure, in Ottawa for four days commencing on Sunday, May 31st.