On the morning of May 6, over two-thirds of the crew of HMCS Charlottetown gathered on her flight deck to commemorate Battle of the Atlantic Sunday while sailing in the Arabian Sea. Despite the fact that the day was very hot and humid, almost every member of the ship’s company not on duty volunteered to … Continued
by Padre Mike Peterson Bishop John R. Sperry stands in a long tradition of Anglican missionaries and evangelists to the Arctic that includes Isaac Stringer and Edmund James Peck. Newly ordained, this young Englishman first went to the Canadian Arctic in early 1950, arriving in the settlement of Coppermine, now Kugluktuk. At that time, Kugluktuk’s … Continued
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.
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.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, OTTAWA By Canon David Greenwood The annual worship service of the Anglican Military Ordinariate was held at Christ Church Cathedral,Ottawaon Sunday 13 November 2011. This was the weekend of Remembrance Day and the Dean of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, the Very Reverend Shane Parker wanted to link the national … Continued
On Sunday 3 July 2011, the Royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on day three of their visit to Canada. Sailing overnight they arrived in Quebec City on board HMCS Montréal. That early Sunday morning they gathered with the ship’s company and several Quebec City guests for Morning Prayer, a Divine Service … Continued
By Canon Baxter Park A few years ago I met Canon James Rosenthal, who was then the Director of Communications for the Anglican Communion and the editor of Anglican World. We immediately connected because of our shared belief in the importance of the legends of St Nicholas to the church. We believe that St Nicholas can … Continued
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.
Loyal and prospective donors to the Anglican Church of Canada can maintain their generosity online or by phone during the Canada Post lockout.
by Padre David Greenwood There is a new theory of Anglicanism that has been floating in the air. This is the “Three-Strand theory” – that Anglicanism is really a compendium of three separate strands of thought and has been so since the mid 17th century. The Three-Strand theory offers there are three types of Anglicans … Continued
by Padre Michelle Staples My grandmother used to say I’d forget my head if it was loose; and indeed there are moments in the midst of this busy life when I would say she was right. In a similar vein I am astounded to realise how easy it is, as a military chaplain, to lose … Continued
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.
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.