Anglican indigenous gathering to focus on youth
The intergenerational impact of residential schools and challenges faced by youth in aboriginal communities will be a major focus at the forthcoming Sacred Circle, a gathering of indigenous Anglicans.
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Message to the Church from the Council of General Synod
The Council of General Synod, at the conclusion of a three-day meeting in Mississauga, Ont., approved the following message to members of the Anglican Church of Canada:
Theological Commission tables report
The Primate’s Theological Commission has released its report on whether the blessing of same-sex unions is or is not a matter of doctrine. It is entitled ‘The St. Michael Report’ in honour of the retreat centre belonging to the Sisters of Church, where it was written. This report was prepared at the request of the General Synod of 2004 and has now been given to the Council of General Synod. It is to be studied by the Anglican Church of Canada in preparation for the next General Synod in 2007.
14th edition of the Handbook of General Synod now available
The 14th edition of the Handbook of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada is now available on line at www.anglican.ca/handbook/index.htm
The Handbook contains the rules of order and procedure, the constitution and canons that govern the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada.
Three new resources on stewardship and the Framework
The new year brings with it the publication of three important new resources that are available as downloads from the Web or by order from General Synod Communications.
Synod members will chart a new course for Anglican Church of Canada
The Anglican Church of Canada is likely to look quite different in the aftermath of a meeting of its chief governing and legislative body which convenes in St. Catharines, Ont., next week. Among other things, the 300 synod members will be electing a new Primate or leader. They must also deal with several contentious issues, … Continued