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Complementing the mitre he wears as bishop of the Anglican diocese of Yukon, Bishop Larry Robertson is about to try on an old hat again—that of parish priest. In an experiment designed to make the most of diocesan resources, Bishop Robertson and his wife plan to move this summer into a parish—one yet to be … Continued
The liturgy for Palm Sunday invites us to follow our Lord this week “from the glory of the palms to the glory of the resurrection by way of the dark road of suffering and death”. In making that journey, we pray “united with Him in his suffering on the cross, may we share his resurrection … Continued
What follows is a statement from Archbishop Fred Hiltz, responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action # 48 on behalf to the Anglican Church of Canada. The response was presented at Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, Six Nations of the Grand River on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Let our “yes” be yes … Continued
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 13, 2016. Council members gathered after breakfast at 8:45 a.m. at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga. Faith, Worship, and Ministry Resolutions Dean Peter Wall, co-chair of the Planning and Agenda Team, read out the Orders of the Day before … Continued
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 12, 2016. Following an optional Eucharist, council members gathered after breakfast at 8:45 a.m. at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga. Morning Prayer and Bible Study Sister Elizabeth Rolfe-Thomas, Reverend Mother of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine, led … Continued
The Council of General Synod (CoGS) was mandated by General Synod 2013 to bring forward a motion for consideration at General Synod 2016 to provide for same-sex marriage in the same way that opposite-sex couples are married within our church. As a result, CoGS formed the Commission on the Marriage Canon to fulfill that mandate. … Continued
To the Rt. Rev. Don Phillips, Secretary of the House of Bishops The Council of General Synod acknowledges receipt of the statement from the Special Meeting in February 2016. We appreciate the bishops’ integrity in communicating to the Council. We share their concern that the report, This Holy Estate, has not been more widely engaged … Continued
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 11, 2016. Following an optional Eucharist service and breakfast, council members gathered at 8:45 a.m. at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga. Morning Prayer and Bible Study Sister Elizabeth Rolfe-Thomas, Reverend Mother of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine, … Continued
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 10, 2016. Council members gathered at 8:45 a.m. at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga. Eucharist Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) began the last meeting of the triennium with a Eucharist service and homily. Primate’s Opening Welcome … Continued
A motion passed by the members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) to conduct part of their business on the first day of their meeting in camera. This meeting of CoGS from March 10-13, marks the last CoGS meeting for the current triennium.
Calling all young Anglicans and Lutherans! Registration is now open for the 2016 Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (CLAY) gathering in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Running from August 17-21 at the University of Prince Edward Island, the event promises five days of fun, learning, worship, and spiritual growth. Co-hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and … Continued
Earlier today, the House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada sent a communication to members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS). This communication has also been made public on anglican.ca/news. The communication takes place within the context of a continued engagement of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACoC) in consideration of same-sex … Continued
Section 25b of the Constitution of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada allows for the House of Bishops to communicate with the Council of the General Synod on any matter, the secretary of the House of Bishops shall transmit such communication in the name of the Primate. Earlier today, General Secretary Michael … Continued
When he became bishop of the Anglican diocese of British Columbia almost two years ago, one of the first charges Bishop Logan McMenamie gave to his diocese was to determine how it could work to de-colonize the church by looking at its colonial history and its relationships with Indigenous peoples. At the 2014 diocesan synod, … Continued
New commentaries by a group of bishops from across the worldwide Anglican Communion are offering a valuable supplement to the testimonies produced by the Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue. An informal gathering of bishops from Canada, the United States and African nations, the consultation provides an opportunity for bishops from different national, social and … Continued