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Save the date for National Worship Conference, July 18-21
All Anglicans are invited to the National Worship Conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, July 18-21, 2024. With a theme of The Stones Cry Out: Praying with the Land, the conference will feature gifted keynote speakers from Indigenous, settler and newcomer communities—Michelle Nieviadomy, Becca Whitlaw and the Rev. Chung Yan Lam—who will guide us as we think, … Continued
Call for Applications: The Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of Canada
The Faith, Worship, and Ministry Coordinating Committee of the General Synod (FWM) is seeking applications to fill one vacancy on the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of Canada (ARC Canada). Mandate The ARC Dialogue has met regularly since 1971. It works closely with the Anglican-Roman Catholic Bishops’ Dialogue (ARC-B), which was established in 1975. Sponsored and supported … Continued
Halifax students experience life in northern Saskatchewan
Published in the January 2024 issue of The Saskatchewan Anglican, the newspaper for the three Anglican dioceses in Saskatchewan By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT – Many of the clergy in the diocese were students of King’s College in Halifax, such as Anthony Burton, Michael Hawkins, David Harris, Jordan Draper, David Butorac, to name a few. … Continued
Primate’s New Year’s Day Homily
The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada preached the following homily at the New Year’s Day Festal Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. Sometimes, we stand on the cusp of the new year with anticipation and excitement as we look ahead to opportunities and adventures. At other times, we come … Continued
A joint Christmas message from the Primate and National Bishop
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls and National Bishop Susan Johnson wish Canadian Anglicans and Lutherans a peace-filled Christmas.
Call for Applications: The Anglican Church of Canada / Mennonite Church Canada Ecumenical Dialogue
The Faith, Worship, and Ministry Coordinating Committee of the General Synod (FWM) is seeking applications for appointment as a member of the Anglican Church of Canada/Mennonite Church Canada Ecumenical Dialogue. FWM anticipates selecting 4 members to serve on the Dialogue, discerned through a combination of open application and direct appointment. The Anglican Council of Indigenous … Continued
Primate encourages Anglicans to support the Diocese of Jerusalem’s Christmas appeal
The Anglican Communion around the world has been invited by the Diocese of Jerusalem to share in the celebration and joy of the birth of Jesus through reflection, prayer, and acts of kindness. I commend to you the Daily Meditations booklet written by the clergy of the Diocese and urge you to include in your … Continued
They Also Serve …
Reprinted from the December 2023 issue of The Northland, the newspaper of the Diocese of Moosonee Article by George Cribbs, Editor of the Northland. “Serve the Lord with gladness” (Psalm 100:2) THERE ARE MANY UNSUNG ‘HEROES’ within our parishes. These ‘heroes’ are the people who perform all manner of tasks so that our church services … Continued
Tri-diocesan talks result in two dioceses deciding to look for new bishops
By Rev. Peter Coolen Published in the Saskatchewan Anglican December 2023 SASKATOON — On Oct.16 and 17, members of the diocesan councils of the three Saskatchewan dioceses—Qu’Appelle, Saskatoon, and Saskatchewan—met at Queen’s House of Retreat in Saskatoon for the second of tri-diocesan meetings. The intent of the meetings was to consider ways in which the … Continued
Fairview and Lac La Biche parishes reset following adversity and tragedy; emerge with fresh outlook and host of possibilities
Many people wore orange shirts to the 59th Athabasca Synod, on Saturday, September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. We were gathered in a small banquet room of the Chateau Nova Hotel in Peace River for much of the synod, which helped provide a sense of closeness and family, especially at times of worship. The … Continued