Where have we been?
Visitors to the Anglican Church of Canada’s General Synod web site (www.anglican.ca) will have noticed that we vanished for most of yesterday.
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Return of the posters
They’re back.
One of the most popular resources produced in the past year was a set of posters depicting the organization of the Anglican Communion, the Anglican Church of Canada and General Synod staff and departments.
St. George’s College, Jerusalem, offering discount
The North American regional committee of St. George’s College, Jerusalem, is offering a discount to Anglican seminarians at the master’s or doctoral level who have never attended a St. George’s course.
Second resource offers in-depth look at residential schools agreement
General Synod Communications has produced a new resource that provides an in-depth explanation of the agreement the Anglican Church of Canada has reached with the federal government concerning native residential schools litigation. Entitled Towards a New Beginning, the booklet explains the agreement and describes the historical and political context in which it was reached. Towards a … Continued
Christianity, law and the state
By Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 2002 One of the sure signs of getting older is when you hear yourself sounding like your parents. Suddenly, faced with a child who doesn’t want to co-operate and says ‘Why should I?’, you’re aware of the immortal words, ‘Because I say so’ coming out … Continued
A message from the Primate regarding residential schools
Dear Friends, The past few weeks have marked a watershed in the life of the Anglican Church of Canada. Beginning with the announcement of an agreement with the Government of Canada as to how validated claims of sexual and physical abuse in Indian Residential Schools would be apportioned, we are now in a period of … Continued
Archbishop Rowan Williams to reveal his favourite music
The newly confirmed 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, will be a guest on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs. Desert Island Discs is a weekly program in which a guest is invited to choose the eight records they would take with them to a desert island. Dr. Williams will appear on Sunday, Dec. 22 at … Continued
Minister Graham welcomes appointment of Canadian to UN human rights working group
Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham today welcomed the appointment of McGill University Professor Stephen Toope to the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances. The appointment was made by the Chair of the UN Human Rights Commission, Krzysztof Jakobowski, and is renewable after three years. “Canada has a strong tradition of supporting independent … Continued
Remarks following a residential schools agreement with the government of Canada
In responding to the legacy of our role in the Indian Residential Schools, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada has held fast to three goals.
Bishops issue statement on blessing same-sex unions
The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada, meeting in Mississauga on October 28, 2002, issues the following statement in response to the decision of the Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster to bless same-sex unions.
Anglican Consultative Council affirms resolution stressing interdependence
ACC members strongly affirmed the resolution moved by the Archbishop of Canterbury that called for individual dioceses in the Anglican Communion not to take unilateral action or adopt policies that would strain “our communion with one another” without reference to their provincial authorities. It called on all dioceses to keep in mind “the impact of their decisions within the wider Communion.”
Archdeacon Frederick George Ongley
While at Trinity, he met Frances Brittain of Ottawa whom he married in 1940. Fred won a scholarship to Oxford University, but WW2 broke out and he was unable to continue his studies. Fred enjoyed his 65th reunion from Trinity in 2001, meeting many old friends.
Letter to the Prime Minister regarding Iraq
In these past months and weeks, strong momentum has been built up in favour of a new invasion of Iraq. The pressure to resort to war continues in spite of the efforts of so many, including yourself. War-drums threaten to drown out both law and compassion, and people are tempted to conclude that another Gulf War is now inevitable.
An interview with George Carey
We speak with soon-to-retire Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, about recent comments he made in Hong Kong, during his last address as President of the Anglican Consultative Council. Dr Carey sounded a warning against the dangers of disunity in the World Anglican Communion, and among the divisive issues mentioned were subjects close to the heart of the Sydney Anglican Diocese: same-sex unions and the role of lay administrators.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity resources now available
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated around the world each January. The theme and a focus biblical text are prepared by an international Joint Committee of the World Council of Churches and the Pontifical Commission for the Promotion of Christian Unity.