Saturday, June 21 is National Aboriginal Day of Prayer. The Anglian Church of Canada invites its members and parishes to join in celebrating Indigenous culture and continue the journey toward right relationship on this day. Churches may also wish to acknowledge the day during Sunday liturgies on June 22. Here are a number of excellent … Continued
From June 17 to 19 the Diocese of Montreal will host a gathering of Anglican Church of Canada clergy under the age of 40. This time of professional development, discernment, and relationship building will bring together thirty-five participants from all across the country. The gathering will follow an ‘unconferencing’ approach, which leaves rooms for more … Continued
On June 1, 2014 the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh came into being. The creation of this new diocese marks a major milestone in the journey of establishing of a self-determining, self-sustaining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada.The new encompasses over twenty-five First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Manitoba. On June … Continued
The Turtle Island Consultation on Pastoral Care for Suicide in Indigenous Communities June 19-22, 2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church Six Nations The Office of the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, Anglican Church of Canada and the Indigenous Theological Training Institute of North America are partnering to bring Indigenous experts together to help create a resource for … Continued
In the spirit of Full Communion, for the first time the Companion of the Worship Arts (CWA) Award will be presented to two recipients this year – one each from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC). The CWA is awarded every two years in recognition of significant … Continued
At the seventh and final national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Anglican Church of Canada offered as its expression of reconciliation a full colour timeline, “Indigenous Peoples and the Anglican Church in Canada.” This detailed and beautiful resource is now available for everyone in the church to study and enjoy. The timeline … Continued
Baker Lake, NU was the setting for the Diocese of the Arctic’s recent Clergy Conference. In the final days of this past March, travellers from across the vast diocese began to arrive, flying into coastal Rankin Inlet and catching their 30-min.
In 2013 the General Synod passed the following resolution: That this General Synod direct the Council of General Synod to prepare and present a motion at General Synod 2016 to change Canon XXI on Marriage to allow the marriage of same sex couples in the same way as opposite sex couples, and that this motion should … Continued
Do you want to make your church building a safer and more hospitable space for worship and fellowship? Are drafty windows and leaking taps drawing time and money away from mission and outreach? Does your parish need support in reducing ecological footprints and improving sustainability? If you answered yes to any of the above, then Creation … Continued
The Brothers of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist invite you to a multilingual Pentecost celebration. Starting on June 8, 2014 short daily devotional texts will be available to subscribers. This month-long Pentecost version of Brother, Give Us a Word features messages in English, French, Italian, American Sign Language through video, Spanish, Portuguese, and … Continued
Please click here for a PDF version of Highlights from Council of General Synod – May 5, 2014 Council members gathered at 8:45am for morning prayers and Bible study. The last day of business meetings began at 9:30am. Orders of the Day Planning and Agenda Team co-chair Jane Osler reviewed a revised agenda with Council … Continued
“Not a new initiative but a step in a journey already begun” June 1, 2014 will mark a major milestone in the journey of establishing of a self-determining, self-sustaining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada. That day the Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land, the Most Reverend David Ashdown acting on the resolution of the … Continued
Please click here for a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 4, 2014 Order’s of the Day / Members’ Concerns Council members began their second day of business meetings with a hymn. Jane Osler, co-chair of the Agenda and Planning Team, reviewed the agenda for the day. Cynthia Haines-Turner reported … Continued
Please click here for a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 3, 2014 Council members gathered from 8:45am to 9:15am for morning prayers and Bible study at Queen of the Apostles Retreat Centre in Mississauga. Business meetings began with opening formalities at 9:30am. Opening Formalities Jane Osler, co-chair of the … Continued
In 2013, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada passed a resolution directing the drafting of a motion to change Canon XXI on marriage. This proposed change to church law would “allow the marriage of same-sex couples in the same way as opposite-sex couples, and that this motion should include a conscience clause … Continued