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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
by the deployed captain-chaplains of TF 1-10 A system of differing roles and responsibilities is nothing new to Anglican’s within the church or the military; but sometimes the question is posed “just what does the chaplain who is a Major do?” The Afghanistan Roto Task Force 1-10 (TF 1-10) chaplain team leader, Major the Reverend … Continued
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.
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.
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.
INSTALLATION OF CANADIAN FORCES ARCHDEACON BRIGADIER-GENERAL KARL McLEAN AS CHAPLAIN GENERAL The wind might have been blowing strongly and the rain may have been about to set in, but inside the Roman Catholic Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame, in Ottawa on 12 September 2010 the crowd was warm and excited. The new Chaplain General of the Canadian … Continued