Highlights from the Council of General Synod: June 16, 2021
Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered together online at 7 p.m. ET via Zoom.
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Statement from the Primate
On June 10th Lincoln Mckoen, former Bishop of the Territory of the People, resigned and relinquished the exercise of episcopal ministry.
Mentoring new clergy in the Diocese of Moosonee during a Pandemic
By the Rev. Diane Hilpert Mcilroy Mentor for Clergy and Spiritual guidance, Diocese of Moosonee 2020 was a year that most of us will not soon forget. We were separated from our families, friends, neighbours, schools, jobs, and churches. The global pandemic changed most of what we call “normal.” Many people began to rely … Continued
Bringing summer Bible camp home to families
By Matt Gardner If kids can’t go to Bible camp, the diocese of Caledonia will bring Bible camp to kids—and parents are welcome to join the fun. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, the diocese realized it couldn’t hold its annual summer program at Camp Caledonia, located at Tyhee Lake, B.C. Traditionally, the diocese … Continued
Radio brings Nunavut hamlet together during pandemic
By Matt Gardner On Nov. 13, health authorities confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Arviat, a predominantly Inuit hamlet in Nunavut with an estimated population of 2,850. The following months saw Arviat become by far Nunavut’s worst-hit community, with 339 confirmed cases—more than two-thirds of all cases in the territory as of April 30. … Continued
Every Child Matters
Last week the Chief of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation revealed news of the discovery of the bodies of 215 children at the site of an unmarked burial ground at a former residential school near Kamloops, B.C.
Announcement from the Primate
In 2001 the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada adopted A Call to Human Dignity: A Statement of Principles for the Anglican Church of Canada on Dignity, Inclusion and Fair Treatment.
Mourning the unexpected loss of the national Indigenous Ministries Coordinator
It is with great sadness I write to let you know of the unexpected death of the Rev. Canon Dr. Ginny Doctor yesterday.
Message to the Church: Supporting our partners in Jerusalem
We are deeply distressed by the escalating violence and bloodshed in Gaza and central Israel.
Hanna Goschy, Treasurer, retires this summer
Hanna joined General Synod as Controller in December 2011 and was appointed to the position of Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer by the Council of General Synod in February 2013.
A message from the Primate for Jerusalem Sunday
On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Anglican Church of Canada is invited to intentionally pray for Jerusalem.
Faith organizations, rights advocacy groups urge PM Trudeau to actively support global vaccine equity
Love My Neighbour (LMN) is a Canadian grassroots project founded by Millennium Kids and diverse faith communities to increase the number of COVID-19 vaccines distributed quickly and equitably in lower income countries.
Highlights from Council of General Synod: May 7-9, 2021
Following an opening worship service on Thursday, May 6, the Council of General Synod (CoGS) met Friday, May 7 through Sunday, May 9 via Zoom conference. See below for highlights of each day. Friday May 7 Saturday May 8 Sunday May 9
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 9, 2021
Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered together online at 3:30 p.m. ET via Zoom conference.