Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has joined religious leaders from G8 countries in calling heads of government to fulfill existing commitments to spend 0.7% of national income on aid. The letter, published in the Financial Times, notes that 1000 days remain to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the 2015 deadline.
More than 800 Anglicans, Lutherans, and partners will gather at the Ottawa Convention Centre July 3 to 7, 2013, for a historic joint national meeting.
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has signed on to the Proud to Protect Refugees campaign, being launched today (World Refugee Day) by the Canadian Council for Refugees. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and President of the PWRDF Board of Directors, has posted a public letter about the Anglican Church’s work with refugees through PWRDF.
New research by the Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Rois and the Rev. Dr. Alex Faseruk proves that throughout the Anglican Communion women have a hard time reaching top episcopal jobs—even when they’re technically allowed to become bishops.
The Anglican Province of the Southern Cone has reconsidered the diocese of Uruguay’s appeal and has voted to ratify the election of Archdeacon Michael Pollesel as co-adjutor bishop.
Daniel Brandsma’s snapshot of a sunset Frisbee toss is the grand prize winner of General Synod’s Marks of Mission photo contest. The photo features Mr. Brandsma’s wife and sons, ages 3 and 5, playing at Craigleith Provincial Park near Collingwood, Ont., in summer 2012.
Preaching to 2,000 people inside the cathedral and millions more watching and listening around the world, Archbishop Justin said that fear imprisons us and stops us from being fully human.
COGS members began the day with a 9:00 Eucharist where the Primate was presider and homilist. Members then each received certificates in appreciation for their work at COGS.
At 8:45, COGS members began their day with Bible study. At 9:30 they gathered for business.
At 8:45, COGS members began the second day of their spring meeting with Bible study and prayer. At 9:30 they met for business.
For their spring meeting, COGS members gathered at their usual setting: Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. They began their day with Bible study from 9:00 to 9:30.
An Anglican priest who ministered in British Columbia has left General Synod $480,000 in his will: $320,000 for ministry in the Council of the North and $160,000 for Global Relations and theological education. A further amount will be released to General Synod at a later date.
A new stewardship forum is the latest addition to The Community, the Anglican Church of Canada’s growing online conversation space. Called “Growing Good Stewards,” the forum supports people who cultivate generosity—whether personally or in their parishes.
Col. John Fletcher, archdeacon of the Anglican Military Ordinariate of the Canadian Forces, has been appointed chaplain general and will assume command of the chaplain branch in Ottawa this fall.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of General Synod’s new video series, God among us: Lenten videos on the Stations of the Cross. Produced by the Rev. Scott McLeod, the videos weave together art, music, and powerful narratives that show how we can seek the face of God in other people.