The community at Church House was recently treated with the gift of a visit and teaching from Steven Darden, a well-known Navajo philosopher and Chair of the Navajo Human Rights Commission. His talk, “Indigenous Rights in the Four Directions,” wove together reflections on the interconnectedness of all creation, stories from his youth, and insight into … Continued
A statement from the heads of The Anglican Church of Canada, The Episcopal Church, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, on this Friday, May 9, 2014. To find this document in PDF format, click here. The situation in South Sudan continues to be extremely difficult, and news of it … Continued
General Synod Communications and the Anglican Journal, the church’s editorially independent newspaper, have entered into a partnership to distribute stories of national significance. This story is shared through this arrangement. This story was originally published on the Anglican Journal website on September 3, 2013. It is republish now in celebration of yesterday’s ceremony where nominees, including Ms. Patten, … Continued
The Diocese of Athabasca is enlivening parishes and expanding mission through an innovative new ministry. The Archdeacon for Mission Development role, filled by the Venerable Canon Terry Leer as of November 2013, emerged from diocesan discernment about growing God’s mission in parishes, throughout the diocese, and the world as a whole. Ministry in the Diocese … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada is preparing for a new annual church observance. Jerusalem Sunday takes place on Sunday, June 1, 2014 and celebrates companionship with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which extends over Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It is home to several thousand Arab Anglicans in thirty parishes. Situated in one of … Continued
The 2001 Waterloo Declaration brought the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) into full communion. Since that time, the Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission (JALC) has typically met twice a year to explore ways the two churches can work together at local, regional, and national levels. The most recent JALC meeting … Continued
To read remarks by Archbishop Fred Hiltz at the Alberta National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, please click here. To read ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson’s presentation to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, please click here. The seventh and final national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission took place in Edmonton, … Continued
The Commission on the Marriage Canon met for the first time April 3-4, 2014, at the offices of the General Synod in Toronto. The eight commissioners, who come from across Canada and from varied backgrounds, began their day and a half together by becoming acquainted with one another, and by reviewing in detail their task … Continued
General Synod Communications and the Anglican Journal, the church’s editorially independent newspaper, have entered into a partnership to distribute stories of national significance. This story is shared through this arrangement. This story was originally published on the Anglican Journal website on April 3, 2014. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and his wife, Caroline, are expected … Continued
Young adult ministry in the Diocese of Edmonton is undergoing a renewal. In Fall 2014, eight young adults from ages 19 to 29 will move into Ascension House, the rectory of Christ Church parish in Edmonton, for a year of spiritual formation and leadership development. Under the directorship of Reverends Chris and Krista Dowdeswell, who … Continued
Registration for Conversations 2014, an alternative conference for Anglican Church of Canada clergy under the age of 40, is now open. The gathering, taking place at the Diocese of Montreal offices from June 17 to 19, adopts an “unconferencing” approach to professional development, ministry strengthening, and networking. Participants will engage in peer-to-peer learning and collaborative … Continued
A call for peace and prayer for Ukraine issued by the leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Episcopal Church. Ash Wednesday 2014 We have watched with dismay, along with the rest of the world, as tensions rise and peace is jeopardized in … Continued
The newest Fredism in PWRDF’s Fred Says campaign is “Let’s Jam.” The Cuban Council of Churches (CCC) is working to train people in farming techniques, but also in how to preserve food so their excess harvest can feed their families throughout the year and even how to cook the new foods they are growing. Bishop Griselda Delgado … Continued
Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre, Sorrento, BC, has received commitment for $250,000 in funding from the Diocese of New Westminster. This contribution matches a Ministry Investment Fund (MIF) grant and allows the centre to launch a residential youth leadership program. The MIF grant runs from 2014 through 2016, with contributions of $80,000 in each of … Continued
More than a decade ago parishioners at North Saanich’s Holy Trinity Anglican Church began responding to challenges faced by nearby Tseycum, Tsawout, Pauquachin, and Tsartlip First Nations. In discrimination and need they saw opportunity for new relationship and a new way of being church in this Vancouver Island community. With the blessing of then-rector, Archdeacon … Continued