Archbishop Linda Nicholls
Statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21, 2021
From Churches Beyond Borders: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Anglican Church of Canada, The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America In Advent 2020, Churches Beyond Borders expressed a commitment to dismantling racism, combating white supremacy and actively seeking opportunities to engage more deeply on these important issues. In this season of Lent, we … Continued
One year later: On the anniversary of the pandemic declaration
On the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration, Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls invites us to reflect, to remember and to pray.
Ecumenical Letter on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Philippines
What follows is an ecumenical letter from KAIROS, the United Church of Canada, and the Anglican Church of Canada—signed by Archbishops Linda Nicholls and Mark MacDonald—to the Federal Government concerning the deteriorating human rights situation in the Philippines: This letter in PDF format Dear Minister Garneau, KAIROS unites ten Canadian churches and religious organizations, including … Continued
World Interfaith Harmony Week: February 1-7, 2021
As leaders of Canadian churches in ‘full communion’, we wish to encourage your observance of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) from February 1-7, 2021.
A joint Christmas message from the Primate and National Bishop
Watch the annual joint Christmas message from The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and the Rev. Susan Johnson, National Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
Fifth Anniversary of the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
On this day five years ago the full and final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was released. It was the culmination of seven years of listening to the painful truths about the system of residential schools for Indigenous children
Churches Beyond Borders—Advent Call to Address Racism and White Supremacy
Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and the leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have joined together to offer this Advent message.
On this international Transgender Day of Remembrance
In observing the international Transgender Day of Remembrance, the Primate reminds us that “As a Christian community, our baptismal covenant calls us to respect the dignity of every human being and to seek justice for all persons.”
Primate and National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop call for legislation to implement UNDRIP
The Primate and National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop call on the Federal government to prioritize promised legislation to create a legal framework to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
A message marking National Housing Day
As we mark National Housing Day this year, many of us have been spending more time than is usual in our homes.
Primate’s letter to Minister of Justice regarding Bill C-6
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls writes a letter to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Hon. David Lametti, regarding Bill C-6.
Communiqué from the Primates’ Meeting, November 2020
The Primates or senior representatives of 37 of the 41 Anglican Communion provinces met online in two video conference calls totalling five hours on 5 and 6 November 2020.