The Anglican Church of Canada and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) will hold a national worship conference in Edmonton, July 20-23, 2014. The theme “Weaving Strands: Liturgy for Living” illustrates the cooperative nature of the conference, which promises to weave together Anglican with Lutheran, liturgy with music, and worship with everyday life. The 2014 … 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
The final national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission took place from March 27 to 30 in Edmonton, Alberta. Representatives from the Anglican Church of Canada and its ecumenical partners were among thousands gathered to hear survivor testimonies, celebrate Indigenous culture and resilience, and work toward reconciliation.
From March 27 to 30, several thousand Indigenous and non-Indigenous people will gather in Edmonton, Alberta for the seventh and final national Truth and Reconciliation Commission event. The Anglican delegation will include Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald, the Venerable Michael Thompson, General Secretary, and … Continued
Justice Camp: Land meets in Edmonton from August 15 to 21, 2014, and brings together adults from across the country for up close encounters with social justice issues. Participants will choose from seven immersion experiences on topics ranging from the relationship between faith and the oil/tar sands, urban responses to systemic poverty, and interreligious perspectives … Continued
Nominations for General Synod’s inaugural Companion of the Worship Arts are now open. The honour will be conferred to an individual who has made significant contribution to the worship life of the Anglican Church of Canada at the local, diocesan, and national levels. It recognizes the recipient’s ongoing inspiration and encouragement to others, together with service to God through worship, spirituality, and the arts.
One of Canada’s foremost experts in philanthropy has been appointed interim director of General Synod’s Resources for Mission Department, the group charged with promoting stewardship and developing partnerships throughout the church.
The Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, will participate in an evensong service at St. James Cathedral in Toronto on Sunday, Dec 15 at 4:30 pm. Those gathered will be offering prayers for the life of Nelson Mandela.
This Christmas season, take some time out from stress with “In days to come,” a series of Advent devotional podcasts available soon from the Anglican Church of Canada.
The word ‘stewardship’ can conjure up spectres of fundraising, finance committees, and sermons about tithing—but stewardship is about much more than money. Churches of all sizes and types need to become better stewards of the people that make them run—their time, talents, and energy.
Some support for the Anglican Appeal comes from parishes and dioceses, but most comes from individual donors. “There is a need to carry on God’s work, says one donor. “I like to support all the programs that the Anglican Appeal is supporting . . . Every program in some way or another helps many people to change their lives for the better.”
Is your parish using the Compendium of the Church Mice Sunday School curriculum? General Synod staff would like to get your feedback as we work to improve this resource. Even if you’ve only been using parts of the curriculum, your feedback is welcome. Take the 10-minute survey now.
The National Worship Conference is for clergy and laypeople who want to break down the barriers of worship life. It is for those who want to add more colour and life to Sunday mornings, and for those who need renewal. All are invited to gather for workshops, speakers, and worship in Winnipeg, Man., June 29 to July 2.
Its ministry is a quiet one: pointing clergy and staff of the Anglican Church of Canada towards resources to improve their work. Now, after nine years of faithful service, the Continuing Education Plan (CEP) website has received a much-needed makeover.
The Rev. Laurette Gauthier Glasgow has been appointed Special Advisor for Government Relations for the Anglican Church of Canada (The General Synod and the Diocese of Ottawa) while also continuing as Incumbent for the Parish of St. James, Leitrim, in the Diocese of Ottawa.