August readings available for Gospel-based discipleship
The Gospel-based Discipleship readings for August are now available for download.
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Primate calls for action on “obscene violence” in Gaza
The Anglican Church of Canada has through successive Primates since October 7, 2023, written or endorsed many letters to you and the previous Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, urging the Government of Canada to lead boldly toward ending the egregious devastation of Palestinian and Israeli lives and lands through disproportionate armed violence, the imprisonment and killing of civilians, and the blockade of humanitarian aid to Gazans.
Joint letter from Canadian faith leaders on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza – CCI
The Canadian Council of Imams, together with national faith leaders representing over 7,000 clergy from across Canada, has written to the Prime Minister to express our deep and urgent collective concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Faith-based organizations across Canada that wish to endorse this joint letter are invited to contact us by email to have their names added in support.
General Synod overwhelmingly votes for change
General Synod has voted to pursue the six pathways for change recommended by a primatial commission over the next triennium—and to allocate up to $2 million of unrestricted funds from General Synod’s Consolidated Trust Fund (CTF) to do that work. Both resolutions passed with overwhelming majorities.
New members elected for the Council of the General Synod
On June 27, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada elected new members for the Council of the General Synod (CoGS), its executive body.
Tanya Phibbs elected prolocutor of General Synod, Brian Lee deputy prolocutor
The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada has elected Archdeacon Tanya Phibbs, currently its deputy prolocutor, as its new prolocutor and Brian Lee, a lay member of General Synod from the diocese of Brandon, as its deputy prolocutor.
Bishop Shane Parker elected 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, Bishop of Ottawa, was elected the 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada on June 26, 2025, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario, during the 44th session of the General Synod.
Acting primate encourages church to come together for change
Archbishop Anne Germond, acting primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, addressed General Synod, meeting in London June 23-30, with a message of unity and anticipation of major changes. The time ahead will be one in which the Anglican Church of Canada is called to move forward into an uncertain future, she said, comparing the situation to that of the people of historical Israel returning to Jerusalem after exile. In doing so, she said, the church will need to be able to give up its internal divisions and see its way to cooperation.
Bishop Curry delivers homily at opening service of General Synod 2025
General Synod has the power to live into God’s purpose for it by following his path even when the outcome is uncertain, retired U.S. bishop Michael Curry, former presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, said June 23 as delegates in London, Ont. gathered for opening worship at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
July readings available for Gospel-based discipleship
The Gospel-based Discipleship readings for July are now available for download.
A message for the National Indigenous Day of Prayer, June 21
In a greeting for June 21, the National Indigenous Day of Prayer, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper reflects on this sacred truth, showing how the ancient words of the Sarum Primer continue to live today in the Smudging Ceremony practised in many Indigenous communities across this land.
Letter to Prime Minister re: attack on Al Ahli hospital
It is with deep grief and increasing frustration that we write to you, once again, asking you to lead our government in decisive and concrete action toward ending the State of Israel’s genocide against the peoples of Gaza.
Call for applications: Ecumenical and Interfaith Advisory Committee
The Anglican Church of Canada is inviting applications until July 18, 2025, from individuals interested in serving as volunteer members on a new national advisory committee.
Statement from Acting Primate Archbishop Anne Germond
I write to inform you that effective Tuesday, June 3, the General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Ven. Alan Perry, has taken a leave of absence from his duties.
Congratulations on the United Church of Canada’s 100th anniversary
The season of Pentecost is always a fresh opportunity to call to mind and give thanks for the movement and inspiration of the Spirit of God, which is at the source of the community of faith we call the Body of Christ, the Church.