Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 8, 2021
Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered together online at 11 a.m. ET via Zoom conference.
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Highlights from the Council of General Synod: May 7, 2021
On May 7, members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered together online at 11 a.m. ET via Zoom conference.
Congratulations extended to Bishop Naoum in advance of installation as Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem
A letter of congratulations has been sent in advance of Bishop Hosam Naoum’s installation as the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Asia Pacific Forum issues Solidarity Statement for National Ecumenical Day of Lament, May 2
Co-chairs of the Asia Pacific Forum, of which the Anglican Church of Canada is a member church, have issued a statement of solidarity for May 2 to be observed as an Ecumenical Day of Lament in the Philippines.
Be Surprised by the Spirit
We recently passed the one-year anniversary of the declaration of a global pandemic. This has been a time of extraordinary upheaval in our lives and the life of our churches. It has also been a time of discovery. We discovered the pain of many losses—personal and communal. We discovered that we are more resilient and more creative than we may have previously thought. We discovered God in our midst—and we have been Surprised by the Spirit.
The gift of a COVID vaccination
Last week, Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls received a first dose of COVID vaccine. Today, she shares her thoughts about vaccine equity, citing Archbishop Thabo Makgoba’s remarks from a recent panel discussion she joined: “Everyone deserves more than the crumbs under the table, when others are eating a full loaf of bread”.
Primate writes message of thanksgiving to Jerusalem Archbishop on the occasion of his retirement
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls writes with sadness and joy in a letter congratulating the Most Rev. Suheil Dawani on the occasion of his retirement as Archbishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
A message from Anglican, Lutheran leaders for Earth Day 2021
Perhaps more than at any time in our modern era, we are recognizing the moral urgency of the spiritual and living relationship between humanity, Creation, and Creator. Earth Day is a time to claim these insights, renew relationships and act on commitments to care for God’s world.
Ecumenical letter opposing evictions and demolitions of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem
We represent Christian denominations, church agencies, ecumenical organizations and networks who work with long-standing Palestinian and Israeli partners towards a just and lasting peace. Our concerns are based on our long-term engagement in the region, our many church-to-church partnerships, and our longstanding relationships with both Palestinians and Israelis working for peace.
A Message of Condolence to Queen Elizabeth II on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
On behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada I extend our deepest condolences on the death of your beloved husband and consort, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Webinar: Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples within the Anglican Church of Canada
On April 7, 2021, the Canadian International Council National Capital Branch hosted a conversation with Archbishop Mark L. MacDonald and Judith Moses, Chair of the Jubilee Commission, moderated by Dr. Jay Koyle, Executive Archdeacon, Diocese of Algoma entitled “Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples Within The Anglican Church Of Canada.”
A message of hope to the people of Myanmar from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion
In response to the ongoing situation that continues to unfold in Myanmar, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion – a family of 41 national and regional churches in more than 165 countries – has issued a message of hope to the people of Myanmar and called on Christians around the world to pray for the country and her people.
An announcement from the Anglican Foundation of Canada
The Board of Directors of the Anglican Foundation of Canada announces that Executive Director, the Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Rois, has indicated she will retire at the end of this year. Judy has served as Executive Director for eleven years after twenty-five years as a parish priest in the Diocese of Toronto and adjunct professor … Continued
