On June 1, 2014 the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh came into being. The creation of this new diocese marks a major milestone in the journey of establishing of a self-determining, self-sustaining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada.The new encompasses over twenty-five First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Manitoba. On June … Continued
The Turtle Island Consultation on Pastoral Care for Suicide in Indigenous Communities June 19-22, 2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church Six Nations The Office of the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, Anglican Church of Canada and the Indigenous Theological Training Institute of North America are partnering to bring Indigenous experts together to help create a resource for … Continued
In the spirit of Full Communion, for the first time the Companion of the Worship Arts (CWA) Award will be presented to two recipients this year – one each from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC). The CWA is awarded every two years in recognition of significant … Continued
At the seventh and final national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Anglican Church of Canada offered as its expression of reconciliation a full colour timeline, “Indigenous Peoples and the Anglican Church in Canada.” This detailed and beautiful resource is now available for everyone in the church to study and enjoy. The timeline … Continued
In 2013 the General Synod passed the following resolution: That this General Synod direct the Council of General Synod to prepare and present a motion at General Synod 2016 to change Canon XXI on Marriage to allow the marriage of same sex couples in the same way as opposite sex couples, and that this motion should … Continued
Do you want to make your church building a safer and more hospitable space for worship and fellowship? Are drafty windows and leaking taps drawing time and money away from mission and outreach? Does your parish need support in reducing ecological footprints and improving sustainability? If you answered yes to any of the above, then Creation … Continued
The Brothers of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist invite you to a multilingual Pentecost celebration. Starting on June 8, 2014 short daily devotional texts will be available to subscribers. This month-long Pentecost version of Brother, Give Us a Word features messages in English, French, Italian, American Sign Language through video, Spanish, Portuguese, and … Continued
Please click here for a PDF version of Highlights from Council of General Synod – May 5, 2014 Council members gathered at 8:45am for morning prayers and Bible study. The last day of business meetings began at 9:30am. Orders of the Day Planning and Agenda Team co-chair Jane Osler reviewed a revised agenda with Council … Continued
“Not a new initiative but a step in a journey already begun” June 1, 2014 will mark a major milestone in the journey of establishing of a self-determining, self-sustaining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada. That day the Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land, the Most Reverend David Ashdown acting on the resolution of the … Continued
Please click here for a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 4, 2014 Order’s of the Day / Members’ Concerns Council members began their second day of business meetings with a hymn. Jane Osler, co-chair of the Agenda and Planning Team, reviewed the agenda for the day. Cynthia Haines-Turner reported … Continued
Please click here for a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 3, 2014 Council members gathered from 8:45am to 9:15am for morning prayers and Bible study at Queen of the Apostles Retreat Centre in Mississauga. Business meetings began with opening formalities at 9:30am. Opening Formalities Jane Osler, co-chair of the … Continued
In 2013, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada passed a resolution directing the drafting of a motion to change Canon XXI on marriage. This proposed change to church law would “allow the marriage of same-sex couples in the same way as opposite-sex couples, and that this motion should include a conscience clause … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada is preparing for a new annual church observance. Jerusalem Sunday takes place on Sunday, June 1, 2014 and celebrates companionship with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which extends over Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It is home to several thousand Arab Anglicans in thirty parishes. Situated in one of … Continued
A statement on Earth Day, April 22, 2014 from Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. “This fragile Earth, our island home” At your command all things came to be: The vast expanse of interstellar space, Galaxies, suns, the planets in … Continued
In a new online video, National Bishop Susan C. Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC), offer a joint Holy Week and Easter message to the two churches. The two leaders share their reflections as they attend the Truth and Reconciliation … Continued