More than $18,000 raised for bike ambulances
This year 30 new bicycle ambulances will start serving villages in Mozambique thanks to generous donors who gave more than $18,000 through Gifts for Mission, the Anglican Church of Canada’s gift guide.
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Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral
The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby, has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony, known as the ‘Confirmation of Election’, which took place in the context of an act of worship in St Paul’s Cathedral today.
Join our push for affordable housing
Housing continues to be a joint priority for Anglicans and Lutherans as they support Bill C-400, a private member’s bill calling on the government to develop a national housing strategy. Anglican and Lutheran staff leaders engaged in this issue invite local church members to connect with MPs about the bill before it goes before Parliament, Feb. 13.
Bishop to receive Queen’s Jubilee Medal
On Saturday, Feb. 2, the Anglican Church of Canada’s first National Indigenous Bishop, Mark MacDonald, will receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal at Queen’s Park, Toronto.
One day left to submit Marks of Mission photos
Canadian Anglicans are invited to submit their photos to the Marks of Mission photo contest before it wraps up tomorrow, Jan. 31.
A Who’s Who of Anglican-Lutheran ministries
The Waterloo Ministries Directory aims to connect Anglican and Lutheran communities that are in some way living out the Waterloo Declaration, the 2001 full communion agreement between the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC).
Consultation sets timelines to improve church structures
A group of 40 Canadian Anglicans, many under 35, have taken steps to review church structures through a consultation held in Mississauga, Jan. 8 to 10.
A hope-filled anthem for the church
A melodic pop song, winner of the Anglican Church of Canada’s Marks of Mission contest, is being released today as a music video and multimedia website. “Hope” by Jaylene Johnson and Jim Kimball topped more than 70 entries ranging in style from rock to choral.
Celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25
Canadian Anglicans will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18 to 25, in many ways: joining other Christians for special ecumenical services, cooperative mission or evangelism work, and pulpit swaps.
Pray for Indigenous justice, Jan. 11
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald are calling for a prayer vigil in support of the meeting of national Indigenous leaders with Prime Minister Stephen Harper Jan. 11.
Photo contest extended to Jan. 31
Got a camera for Christmas? Inspired over the holidays? Your new photos are eligible for General Synod’s Marks of Mission photo contest as the deadline has now been extended until Jan. 31.
A message from the Primate on World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day confronts us with the staggering statistic that in the past 30 years more than 30 million people have died of AIDS, and that 34 million still live with HIV today. In combating HIV/AIDS we have such a long way to go. However when we can, we should celebrate progress. This year’s International AIDS Conference noted considerable advances in better medication, greater access for many more people to antiretroviral therapy, and major achievements in preventing the spread of HIV at birth.
Epiphany devotions available
You are invited to download a packet of six Anglican-Lutheran Epiphany devotions for corporate or personal use this season. Following the gospels of the season, the devotions incorporate fresh and unusual hooks-from a Rumi poem to a meditation on Niagara Falls.
Follow the Mohawks’ generosity
The Mohawks of Tyendinaga are passionate about supporting their northern Indigenous sisters and brothers—and the Gifts for Mission gift guide provides an essential conduit for this generosity.
Interim management group will lead Anglican Journal
Following the resignation of Editor Kristin Jenkins, the Anglican Journal will adopt an interim management structure and not hire a new editor until late 2013 at the earliest. Sam Carriere, director of Communications and Information Resources and Resources for Mission, shared this news with General Synod staff on Dec. 13.