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Call for Applications: The Anglican Church of Canada / Mennonite Church Canada Ecumenical Dialogue
The Faith, Worship, and Ministry Coordinating Committee of the General Synod (FWM) is seeking applications for appointment as a member of the Anglican Church of Canada/Mennonite Church Canada Ecumenical Dialogue. FWM anticipates selecting 4 members to serve on the Dialogue, discerned through a combination of open application and direct appointment. The Anglican Council of Indigenous … Continued
Primate encourages Anglicans to support the Diocese of Jerusalem’s Christmas appeal
The Anglican Communion around the world has been invited by the Diocese of Jerusalem to share in the celebration and joy of the birth of Jesus through reflection, prayer, and acts of kindness. I commend to you the Daily Meditations booklet written by the clergy of the Diocese and urge you to include in your … Continued
They Also Serve …
Reprinted from the December 2023 issue of The Northland, the newspaper of the Diocese of Moosonee Article by George Cribbs, Editor of the Northland. “Serve the Lord with gladness” (Psalm 100:2) THERE ARE MANY UNSUNG ‘HEROES’ within our parishes. These ‘heroes’ are the people who perform all manner of tasks so that our church services … Continued
Tri-diocesan talks result in two dioceses deciding to look for new bishops
By Rev. Peter Coolen Published in the Saskatchewan Anglican December 2023 SASKATOON — On Oct.16 and 17, members of the diocesan councils of the three Saskatchewan dioceses—Qu’Appelle, Saskatoon, and Saskatchewan—met at Queen’s House of Retreat in Saskatoon for the second of tri-diocesan meetings. The intent of the meetings was to consider ways in which the … Continued
Fairview and Lac La Biche parishes reset following adversity and tragedy; emerge with fresh outlook and host of possibilities
Many people wore orange shirts to the 59th Athabasca Synod, on Saturday, September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. We were gathered in a small banquet room of the Chateau Nova Hotel in Peace River for much of the synod, which helped provide a sense of closeness and family, especially at times of worship. The … Continued
Communiqué from the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue in Canada
The latest round of meetings of the ARC Dialogue were held Oct. 2-5, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The ARC-Bishops Dialogue also convened for both independent and overlapping sessions with ARC from Oct. 1-4.
Conference and Call for Papers to mark 60th anniversary of worldwide Anglican Congress in Toronto
The Canadian Church Historical Society, in collaboration with the History Society of the Episcopal Church, has announced an upcoming conference, “MRI at 60: Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence”. The two-day event is scheduled for April 12-13, 2024, in Toronto, Canada, with Professor Mark Chapman (University of Oxford) as the keynote speaker. The conference commemorates the 60th … Continued
Spiritual Care Awareness Week: October 22-28
With Spiritual Care Awareness Week taking place this year from October 22-28, dioceses and parishes are encouraged to honour and offer prayer for those who exercise ministries of spiritual care. Sometimes called chaplains or pastoral care ministers, these lay people and clergy work to bring the light of Christ, the love of God, and the … Continued
Call to prayer for Artsakh & Armenia
Yesterday I had a visit from members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, who expressed longing that we join them in prayers and build awareness of the terrible genocide occurring in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) right now.
Chancellor David Jones to retire
After nearly thirteen years of service as Chancellor of General Synod, Canon David P. Jones will retire as of September 1, 2023.
Consultation on Common Texts votes to establish working group on Anti-Semitism
The Anglican Church of Canada is a member church in the Consultation of Common Texts (CCT). The CCT produces resources for ecumenical use, and also develops relationships of professional support and mutual prayer.