General Synod’s statement on sexuality discernment is now available in French. At the General Synod 2010 meeting, members met several times in small groups to discuss human sexuality. This statement is a report from these conversations and acknowledges the differing viewpoints on human sexuality within the church as well as members’ desire to stay in conversation. The French translation is available below.
A new discussion guide on human sexuality may help dioceses and parishes continue the robust, intentional dialogue modeled at General Synod 2010. At General Synod in Halifax June 3 to 11, members met in small groups to discuss sexuality in their home contexts. Then they affirmed a statement, which acknowledged that despite differing viewpoints, they desired to stay in conversation.
The Ven. Michael Pollesel, General Secretary of General Synod, has announced the appointment of Vianney (Sam) Carriere as Interim Director of the Department of Philanthropy.
On June 11, the Anglican Church of Canada’s national meeting, General Synod, wrapped up in Halifax, N.S. For those interested in hearing the story or sharing the news, many resources are available online.
On Tuesday, June 8, members of General Synod 2010 received a summary of the feedback generated in discernment groups they attended the previous day. The groups, made up of approximately 19 members, met following a “faithful reporting” presentation on June 6 by representatives from committees and commissions regarding their discussions, actions and statements on this topic that has taken place since General Synod 2007.
The first national consultation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada will take place at The Forks in Winnipeg, Man., from June 16 to 19, 2010. Church members across Canada are asked to set aside Sunday, June 13, 2010, to pray for the TRC and its work. New liturgical resources are now available for download.
This fourth instalment in a new series of updates covers the Anglican Church of Canada’s ongoing journey towards healing and reconciliation with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. Prepared by Archdeacon Jim Boyles, these occasional updates focus on the church’s work during the term of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on residential schools.
All are invited to follow the General Synod meeting through a communications hub, which will launch June 3. The hub offers many ways to keep up with the event:
What is the Primate’s role in the Anglican Church of Canada? Over the past three years, the Primatial Role Task Force explored this question through historical research and consultation with active Anglicans. In the latest General Synod web forum post, task force member Norah Bolton explains what they learned about the Primate’s role and mission.
This third instalment in a new series of updates covers the Anglican Church of Canada’s ongoing journey towards healing and reconciliation with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. Prepared by Archdeacon Jim Boyles, these occasional updates focus on the church’s work during the term of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on residential schools.
This second instalment in a new series of updates covers the Anglican Church of Canada’s ongoing journey towards healing and reconciliation with Aboriginals and non-Aboriginal peoples. Prepared by Archdeacon Jim Boyles, these occasional updates focus on the church’s work during the term of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on residential schools.
At the national General Synod meeting in June, members will have an opportunity to receive and make recommendations about an important Communion-level document: the Anglican Communion Covenant—usually referred to simply as the Anglican Covenant.
A new series of updates will share the Anglican Church of Canada’s ongoing journey towards healing and reconciliation between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginal peoples. Prepared by Archdeacon Jim Boyles, these occasional updates will focus on the church’s work during the term of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on residential schools.
How can Anglicans deal gracefully with change when many are drawn to “the sanctuary of the sanctuary?” The Rev. Canon Catherine Ascah tackles this topic in the latest General Synod web forum post.
How can we move from a theology of scarcity to a theology of philanthropy? In the latest General Synod web forum post, Executive Director of Philanthropy Dr. Holland Hendrix explains how his department has been working to move the Anglican Church of Canada in this direction. His vision is of “a theology that is mission-driven and that inspires Canadian Anglicans to give gladly as a faithful expression of their Christian vocation.”