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Before the rice mill was built in Trinidad town, located in the Bohol province of the Philippines, the closest mill was seven kilometres away. To get their rice to the mill, farmers would have to make the journey on foot, carrying a 40-kilogram bag of rice themselves, or by hiring a motorcycle if they could … Continued
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, It is with joy that I extend my fraternal greetings as the United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ consummate their new relationship of full communion. As united and uniting churches, both of your denominations have at your very heart a vision of the full visible … Continued
Faced with the growing problem of child poverty in the Anglican diocese of Ottawa, Bishop John Chapman in his 2009 Charge to Synod expressed the desire for a strong diocesan response. A major result of that initiative was the launch of the Daily Bread Project in 2011. Targeting three sites in west Quebec identified by … Continued
When a serious crime is committed, both perpetrator and the victim are profoundly impacted, albeit differently . Though the criminal justice system in Canada often revolves around punishment of the perpetrator, an increasingly prevalent school of thought puts reconciliation and understanding at the centre of the search for justice to address the impact of the … Continued
While teaching at St. George’s College in Jerusalem during the 1990s, the Rev. Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur took up residence with his family on the top floor of a school run for Palestinian children. The school was run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, overlooking the no-man’s land that separated East and West Jerusalem until … Continued
Seven years after the 2008 financial crisis and ensuing global recession, the situation facing young workers remains challenging amidst periodic reports of economic recovery. As precarious jobs with fewer benefits and irregular work hours become ever more prevalent, youth and young adults are increasingly struggling with massive student loan debts, underemployment, reduced social mobility, and … Continued
Reconciliation has been on the hearts and in the minds of our church for decades. In 2015, the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report, the #22Days project, and eighth national Anglican Indigenous Sacred Circle among others further highlighted the issue of reconciliation with Indigenous people, putting it front and centre for and … Continued
In a world wracked by inequality, poverty and hunger, the biblical call to care for the poor and needy—one of the most vital aspects of Christian ministry—has taken on an increasingly global dimension. Canadian Anglicans have strived to fight poverty around the world through their support to the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), … Continued
With the 2015 Canadian federal election underway, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, addresses the leaders of Canada’s five largest political parties, including Stephen Harper (Conservative), Tom Mulcair (New Democratic Party), Justin Trudeau (Liberal), Elizabeth May (Green), and Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois). Outlining some of the major issues facing Canada and … Continued
Located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Québec, the Kahnawà:ke territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) people, faces an issue shared by First Nations communities across the country: the preservation of its language and culture. Out of a population of approximately 8,000 people, less than 200 speak Kanien’kehá:ka as their first language. … Continued
In advance of the annual Sisters in Spirit Vigils, which take place across Canada on Sunday, Oct. 4 to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, the Anglican Church of Canada has provided a resource offering guidelines for prayers and ceremony. Available free online, the resource includes suggested guidelines on creating Sacred … Continued
In March 2015, 17 Anglican bishops from six continents met at a summit in Cape Town, South Africa to discuss how Anglicans could respond to climate change. Their talks eventually led to a written declaration, The World is Our Host: A Call to Urgent Action for Climate Justice. For the Rev. Canon Ken Gray—rector of … Continued
In an open letter, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Bishop Susan C. Johnson, National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald encourage Anglicans and Lutherans to write letters to the federal government expressing solidarity with the northern community of Pikangikum, Ont.
Download a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: September 23, 2015. Council members gathered at 9 a.m. in Cody Hall at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church in Toronto. Bible Study and Worship Sister Elizabeth Rolfe-Thomas led an opening Bible study and worship service to start the day. Members of the Council of … Continued
View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: September 22, 2015. Council members gathered at 1 p.m. in Cody Hall at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church in Toronto. Welcome, Prayer, Remarks Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, thanked assembled members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) … Continued