Arctic bishop treasured Inuit culture
The Right Rev. John (Jack) Reginald Sperry, former bishop of the Arctic, will be remembered as a spiritual mentor, linguist, and a lover of Inuit culture. He died Feb. 11 in Hay River, N.W.T., at the age of 87.
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Online resources support generous Anglicans
Need help to encourage giving in your church?
The Resources for Mission Department (formerly Philanthropy) has launched a new website that’s chock full of resources for Canadian Anglicans who wish to support giving at the parish, diocesan, or national level.
Donations can continue despite postal strike
Loyal and prospective donors to the Anglican Church of Canada can maintain their generosity online or by phone during the Canada Post lockout.
Anglican, Lutheran leaders offer joint Easter greetings
In a new online video, Archbishop Fred Hiltz of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) offer joint Easter greetings to their churches.
New liturgical material brings Earth Day into Good Friday
On April 22, 2011, Good Friday and Earth Day coincide. The Greening Anglican Spaces task group has developed special liturgical material for Anglicans to incorporate themes from the latter into the former.
Anglican Appeal to focus on Marks of Mission
Anglican Appeal, the national church’s annual fundraising appeal, will refocus its work through the lens of the Marks of Mission. The appeal previously focused on supporting overseas partners and the 10 northern dioceses of the Council of the North.
Remembering Stephen Reynolds
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Reynolds, Professor of Theology at Trinity College, and Senior Associate Priest at the Church of the Redeemer in Toronto, died on March 12.
2011 Anglican Directory now available
The Anglican Directory is an essential reference book published annually by the Anglican Church of Canada. With a wide range of contact information and calendars, it is a must for clergy, parish offices, and diocesan staff.
Journal board seeks dissolution of separate corporation
Anglican Journal directors have voted to ask the Council of General Synod to dissolve the corporation and return the national newspaper to a form of governance under the General Synod.
National website transitions to new look
“Improve and enliven communications”—this was one of five practices proposed by the Anglican Church of Canada’s strategic plan, Vision 2019. One way General Synod is living out this mission is by launching a cleaner and clearer look for the national website, www.anglican.ca.
Last chance to sing "Silent Night"; videos due Dec. 14
This Sunday is your last chance to incorporate “Silent Night” into your church service, film it, then upload or mail in your video to General Synod by Dec. 14. The Silent Night Project is designed as a fun and festive unity-building activity, and all videos will be incorporated into a documentary, to be put online by Christmas as a gift to the world.
Anglican Church of Canada launches online gift guide
The Anglican Church of Canada is pleased to announce the online launch of Acts of Faith: A Guide to Supporting the Ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada. The gift guide is a joint initiative of the departments of Philanthropy and Communications and Information Resources, and represents, within its pages, all the partners and charitable entities within the national church.
Memorial service for Ann Robertson will be held Dec. 2
Ann Christine Robertson, wife of General Synod staff Archdeacon John Robertson, died suddenly in Kingston, Ont., on Nov. 17. John Robertson is General Synod’s national gift planning officer. Together, Ann and John were known for their hospitality and generosity in and beyond their home diocese of Ontario.
A word to the Church from the House of Bishops
For the past six days, we have combined three meetings into one, while also enjoying the impressive hospitality of the Diocese of Montreal. The first several days consisted of our once-a-triennium “House and Spouse” gathering, at which bishops are invited to bring spouses so that we may enjoy each others’ company and share in our experiences.
TRC update covers Winnipeg event, General Synod Archives
General Secretary Michael Pollesel has written a new update on the Anglican Church of Canada’s work to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on residential schools. This fifth installment in the series covers these topics: