A Public Letter on Guaranteed Basic Income
An open letter signed by 41 Anglican and ELCIC bishops to the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance calling for a Guaranteed Basic Income.
Archbishop Linda Nicholls
General Synod receives legacy gift “for work in Northern Canada”
Mary Margaret Newitt was a faithful Anglican and a lifelong employee of Bell Canada, who worshipped in the parishes of St. James Dundas and St. Paul’s Westdale in the Diocese of Niagara where she served on the Altar Guild and as a Warden. When she died in late 2016, she left bequests that honoured her values as a Christian who deeply cared for others.
For the Love of Creation—an ecumenical initiative for climate justice
We are now delighted to partner with other churches and faith-based organizations to mobilize Canada-wide education, reflection, action and advocacy for climate justice, under the banner For the Love of Creation.
Our hearts are with Nova Scotia
Once again communities in Canada have been struck by inexplicable violence. Once again someone has lashed out at the world around them with arson and murder across a swath of Nova Scotia near Halifax. The death toll makes it the worst mass murder event in recent Canadian history. Even as Canadians are coping with the … Continued
Celebrate Easter Sunday with the Primate
Tune in on Facebook or YouTube as the Primate joins the Anglican Diocese of Niagara and Bishop Susan Bell for an Easter Sunday service at Christ’s Church Cathedral.
Primate encourages Alleluias and bells to ring out nationwide this Easter Sunday
In her message for Holy Week and on behalf of the bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, Metropolitan and Archbishop of Algoma and Moosonee Anne Germond writes: The Easter God announces to us, even in the wilderness “I have loved you with an everlasting love; and will continue my faithfulness to you.” Therefore, we … Continued
An Easter message from the Primate and ELCIC National Bishop
Earlier last month, the Primate and Susan Johnson, National Bishop of our full-communion partner the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, recorded a message looking towards the future as we walk side-by-side toward Easter. Watch on YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo.
COVID-19: Praying for our Indigenous communities
Grace and peace to you in Jesus Christ! Everyone is being radically affected by the continuing spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Whether we are in self-isolation, quarantine or working in an essential job for the good of the whole community our lives have been changed in just a few short weeks.
A National Call to Prayer on Lent 5
Archbishop Linda Nicholls invites Anglicans across Canada to join her in a national day of prayer on March 29, 2020.
Primate’s update regarding COVID-19
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls has issued an update regarding COVID-19 and continues to stress the urgent need for everyone to be actively engaged in protecting themselves and those around them.
Lambeth 2020: Wrestling with forgiveness and reconciliation
Forgiveness and reconciliation are issues that every member of the Anglican church needs to wrestle with, according to Archbishop Linda Nicholls. And she believes the Lambeth Conference can play a role in tackling these issues on a global stage.
Statement on Conflict on Wet’suwet’en Unceded Territory
We as Indigenous and non-Indigenous Anglicans once again raise our voices to express our disappointment, distress and ongoing concern regarding events on the unceded (non-treaty) territories of the Wet’suwet’en First Nations.
Primate’s letter to PM Trudeau about President Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity” plan
I write today to urge Canada to maintain a principled policy position in accordance with international law, and to strongly, publicly oppose President Trump’s “Peace for Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine announced January 28th, 2020.
Canadian Ecumenical Response to Attacks on the Lumad Evacuees in Mindanao
Members of the Canadian ecumenical community, including the Anglican Church of Canada condemn, in the strongest terms, the attack of paramilitary group Alamara on the United Church of Christ in the Philippines-Haran (UCCP-Haran) evacuation centre in Davao City, Mindanao, the Philippines on January 25, 2020.
Photos from the 2020 Primates’ Meeting in Jordan
In January 2020, the Primates of the Anglican communion gathered in Amman, Jordan for a meeting grounded in prayer, in the sacrament of the Eucharist and in sharing through Bible study the treasures of God’s word. Photos below include those taken at: a pilgrimage to the site of Jesus’ baptism at the Jordan, including an … Continued