Joint Anglican-Lutheran Easter video message
The leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) again mark their churches’ full communion relationship by issuing a joint video message for Easter.
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Anglican and Lutheran leaders meet in Toronto
On March 17 and 18, senior management from the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) met at Church House in Toronto, to discuss cooperation between their churches. Since 2001, the two churches have been in a full communion relationship, which means that confirmations are mutually recognized and clergy can serve at a church of the other denomination.
Justice campers may now register
As the spring thaw turns minds to vacation-planning, consider something totally different for this summer: six days in the Maritimes, learning about how to battle poverty.
Resources to act for Zimbabwe and Gaza
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has urged all Anglicans to act for peace in Zimbabwe and Gaza. In his reflection on the recent Primates’ Meeting (held Feb. 1 to 5 in Alexandria, Egypt), he highlighted the primates’ call to observe Feb. 25, Ash Wednesday, as a day of prayer for Zimbabwe. He also highlighted their call for all governments to pursue a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
Bishop visits troops in Afghanistan
From the Anglican Journal Two Anglican chaplains spent Christmas in Afghanistan, in a month when nine Canadian soldiers died. Peter Coffin, Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces, and Rev. Col. John Fletcher made the trip to support other chaplains as well as the Canadian troops. The visit coincided with a particularly hard time for all … Continued
Amazing Grace donations total over $73,000
Canadian Anglicans have donated a whopping $73,000 to the Council of the North through the Amazing Grace Project. The project encouraged all to sing “Amazing Grace” on Nov. 23 and send in their filmed rendition to the national office, where they were included in a ten-minute compilation video. Each “Amazing Grace” singer was also encouraged to donate a toonie to support ministry in Canada’s northernmost dioceses.
Day of prayer for Zimbabwe Jan. 25
On Sunday, Jan. 25, Canadian Anglicans are encouraged to pray for peace in Zimbabwe. Under an increasingly unstable government, the country is suffering from a cholera epidemic, crumbling infrastructure, and rising inflation, which has made it difficult for people to buy basic necessities. An estimated 5 million Zimbabweans are in need of food and 80% are unemployed.
2009 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity inspired by Ezekiel
Korean Christians were inspired by the prophet Ezekiel as they wrote material for the 2009 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme “One in your hand” was drawn from Ezekiel’s prayer that his divided nation be united in God.
Primate calls for end to violence in Gaza
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has issued the following statement on the current situation in Gaza.
Amazing Grace documentary released
The long-awaited Amazing Grace compilation video is released today as a gift to the Anglican Church of Canada. Called Amazing Together, the 10-minute documentary includes video clips from hundreds of congregations that sang “Amazing Grace” on Nov. 23 and submitted their renditions to the national office before Dec. 1.
General Synod treasurer resigns
Peter Blachford, General Synod Treasurer since June 2004, has resigned effective Dec. 31.
Christmas touched by the spirit of full communion
Anglican Primate Fred Hiltz and National Lutheran Bishop Susan Johnson speak of the Prince of Peace and share Christmas memories in a special joint message now available online.
New Anglican-Lutheran prayer cycle
A new Anglican-Lutheran prayer cycle (PDF) lists prayer suggestions for the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) side by side. The suggestions cover the work of bishops, ministries, and staff and are for use in Sunday services between Nov. 2008 and Nov. 2009. The prayer cycle was developed by the Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission, which oversees this relationship in Canada.
New face on Facebook: The Anglican Church of Canada
The Anglican Church of Canada has launched an official page on Facebook, the popular social networking website.
Schedule now available for Ottawa MDGs march
Thursday, Sept. 25, world leaders will gather at the United Nations in New York in an attempt to re-energize the world’s commitment to the Millennium Development Goals.