2012
Jan. 1, 2012 2011: Protestor, Survivor, Lover
It is an annual New Year’s Day tradition for the Anglican Primate to preach at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa. This year Archbishop Fred Hiltz considers the significance of names and the nameless—from the protestor celebrated by Time magazine to those who call themselves survivors of the residential schools system. Finally, he considers how each Anglican can be a better Christian lover, both through work in Canada and by strengthening ties around the worldwide Anglican Communion.
2011
Dec. 23, 2011 Primate’s Christmas greeting to Anglican Military Ordinariate
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and Bishop Ordinary Peter Coffin wrote this Christmas message to members of the Canadian Forces and their families.
Dec. 21, 2011 The Primate’s 2011 Christmas message
Archbishop Fred Hiltz shares a memory from his time in Lunenburg, N.S., and offers a special Christmas greeting to the church.
Dec. 14, 2011 Lutheran-Anglican-Episcopal leadership of Canada, US issue report following annual meeting
This report covers highlights of a Dec. 8, 2011 meeting of leaders from the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Episcopal Church, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
December 6, 2011 Primate’s Statement: A call to action for the love of creation
Archbishop Hiltz calls for action at the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa.
June 16, 2011 Primate writes to Bishop Victoria Matthews of Christchurch, New Zealand
Archbishop Hiltz assures Bishop Matthews of his prayers—and Canadian Anglicans’ prayers—following tremors in Christchurch.
June 14, 2011 Primate commends official propers for National Aboriginal Day of Prayer
Archbishop Hiltz encourages Canadian Anglicans to use the National Aboriginal Day of Prayer propers, which were approved at General Synod 2010, on a Sunday close to June 21.
May 18, 2011 Primate expresses concern for those affected by Manitoba floods
Archbishop Hiltz sent this letter to Bishop Jim Njegovan (Brandon) and Bishop Don Phillips (Rupert’s Land) to express his care for those affected by severe flooding in southern Manitoba.
May 18, 2011 Primate expresses concern for those affected by Alberta fires
In this letter to Bishop Fraser Lawton of Athabasca, Archbishop Hiltz expresses his care and offers prayers for those affected by wildfires in northern Alberta.
May 10, 2011 Primate and Bishop Johnson congratulate Stephen Harper
Archbishop Hiltz and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada congratulate Prime Minister Stephen Harper on his re-election as Prime Minister.
May 2, 2011 Primate asks residential school staff to share experiences
Archbishop Hiltz encourages former residential school staff to share their stories with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). He sent initially sent this letter to 20 former staff members, accompanied by another letter from the Hon. Justice Murray Sinclair, TRC chair.
May 1, 2011, Primate’s sermon on 10th anniversary of full communion
Archbishop Hiltz preached this sermon at a special service in Buffalo, N.Y., to mark 10 years of full communion between Anglicans and Lutherans in Canada and the U.S.
April 26, 2011, Pastoral letter marks 10th anniversary of full communion
This pastoral letter marks the 10th anniversary of full communion between Anglicans and Lutherans in both Canada and the United States. It is signed by the leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Episcopal Church, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
April 8, 2011 Primate highlights public witness issues before federal election
In a letter, Archbishop Hiltz encourages Canadian Anglicans to give attention to certain public witness issues—including poverty reduction and climate action—as they prepare for the federal election.
March 15, 2011 Remembering Stephen Reynolds
A reflection by Archbishop Hiltz on the Rev. Dr. Stephen Reynolds, author of For All the Saints, who died March 12, 2011.
March 11, 2011 Archbishop Hiltz writes to Primate of Japan
Archbishop Hiltz assures Archbishop Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu of the Canadian church’s sympahty and prayers following a 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan on March 11.
March 9, 2011 Marking 10 years of full communion between Anglicans and Lutherans
The Primate and ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson encourage Anglicans and Lutherans to celebrate 10 years of full communion between their churches.
Feb. 28, 2011 Primate writes Prime Minister about corrections policy
The Primate expresses concern about “the govermnent’s plan to build new prisons at a time when crime rates continue to decrease and critical social service programs are being cut.”
Feb 23, 2011 A statement on Libya from the Primate
The Primate responds to political unrest in Libya and the Arab world.
Feb 22, 2011 Primate asks for prayers for earthquake victims
The Primate calls for Anglicans to pray for victims of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that impacted Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 22, 2011.
Feb 17, 2011 A statement from the Primate on KAIROS funding
The Primate calls for the federal government to respond to KAIROS funding controversy with “transparency, courtesy and action.”
Jan 25-31, 2011 Primates’ Meeting in Dublin, Ireland
This news hub includes reflections by Archbishop Hiltz as well as briefings from the Anglican Communion News Service.
Jan. 20, 2011 Letter to Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
The Primate and ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson ask the federal government to commit to an action plan to reduce poverty in Canada.
Jan, 1, 2011 New Year’s Day Address
The Primate delivered this sermon on New Year’s Day at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. It is a tradition for the Canadian Anglican Primate to preach in the nation’s capital on the first day of the year.
2010
October, 4, 2010 Sermon on the 35th anniversary of Integrity
The Primate preached this sermon at the Church of the Redeemer in Toronto, Ont. to mark the 35th anniversary of the founding of the first chapter of Integrity.
June 11, 2010 General Synod 2010 closing homily
In this sermon, the Primate links the highlights of the General Synod 2010 meeting to the life of St. Barnabas.
June 6, 2010 Homily at N.S. / P.E.I. celebration
The Primate offered these reflections at a service commemorating 300 years of continuous Anglican worship in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
June 4, 2010 Presidential address to General Synod 2010
In this speech, the Primate welcomes members and guests to the 39th session of General Synod.
Apr. 1, 2010 An Easter message
The Primate encourages Canadian Anglicans to renew their lives in Christ during the Easter season.
2009
Dec. 16, 2009 Christmas reflection and blessing
In this Christmas message to Canadian Anglicans, the Primate meditates on what a Christ-centred life might look like.
Dec. 14, 2009 Joint Anglican-Lutheran Christmas greeting
In this short video, the Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada deliver a joint Christmas message.
June. 11, 2009 Statement on the anniversary of the Prime Minister’s apology for Indian Residential Schools
The Primate calls for the federal government to support truth and reconciliation between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals.
Apr. 2, 2009 Joint Anglican-Lutheran Easter greeting
The Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada deliver joint Easter greetings in this short video.
Feb. 8, 2009 Reflection on the Primates meeting in Alexandria
The Primate shares his thoughts on the document “Deeper Communion; Gracious Restraint: A Letter from Alexandria to the Churches of the Anglican Communion.” This document was produced at the February 2009 Primates meeting.
Jan. 28, 2009 Congratulations to new Patriarch
In this letter, the Primate congratulates Metropolitan Kyrill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad on his election as Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Jan. 26, 2009 Primate speaks out against Gaza City bombing
The Primate issued this joint statement with the Rev. David Giuliano, Moderator of the United Church of Canada. They call for an independent investigation into the Israeli bombing of the Shaja’ih Family Healthcare Centre in Gaza City on Jan. 10, 2009.
Jan. 5, 2009 Primate issues statement on Gaza
The Primate calls for an end to violence in Gaza and offers a prayer for peace.
Jan. 1, 2009 New Year’s Day address
The Primate delivered this sermon on New Year’s Day at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. It is a tradition for the Canadian Anglican Primate to preach in the nation’s capital on the first day of the year.
2008
Nov. 14, 2008 Anglican and Lutheran bishops remind government of election promise on housing
The Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada remind the Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills wwwelopment, to live up to a pre-election promise that a Conservative government would renew three key programs for affordable housing in Canada.
Sept. 25, 2008 Joint Anglican-Lutheran statement at the Walk of Witness
The Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada issued this statement during the Ottawa Walk of Witness in support of the Millennium wwwelopment Goals (MDGs).
Sept. 22, 2008 Primate asks Prime Minister to recommit to MDGs
In this letter, the Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, ask Prime Minister Stephen Harper to restate his support for the Millennium wwwelopment Goals (MDGs).
Sept. 10, 2008 Joint Anglican-Lutheran call to action on Sept. 25
In this joint letter, the Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada ask Canadian Anglicans and Lutherans to participate in the Walk of Witness for Millennium wwwelopment Goals on September 25, 2008.
July 16-Aug.4, 2008 Reflections from Lambeth
The Primate shares his reflections on the Anglican Communion’s Lambeth Conference in a variety of media, including a video and articles.
July 15, 2008 Article on the Lambeth Conference in The Globe and Mail
In this guest column, the Primate writes about how the subject of same-sex unions will be handled at the Lambeth Conference.
July 14, 2008 Anticipating a different Lambeth: the Primate reflects
In this webcast, Archbishop Hiltz describes what a typical day at Lambeth will be like. He also reflects on the blessing of same-sex unions and the drafting of the Anglican Covenant.
July 2, 2008 Response to Global Anglican Future Conference
The Primate responds to the statement issued by the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), which met June 22 to 29, 2008, in Jerusalem.
June 10, 2008 Primate highlights need for Aboriginal justice
In this six-minute webcast, the Primate addresses the “beloved church” from the windy tundra of Iqaluit, NU. He visited Iqaluit from May 31 to June 2, 2008, for the Diocese of the Arctic synod.
May 26, 2008 Primate urges Harper to consult with AFN
In this letter, the Primate and National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald urge the Prime Minister to consult with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) before making an apology for residential schools.
April 21, 2008 Primate asks Archbishop Venables to cancel visit
In this letter, written in consultation with the House of Bishops, the Primate asks Archbishop Gregory Venables, Primate of the Southern Cone, to cancel a planned, unauthorized visit to Canada.
April 18, 2008 Primate describes the House of Bishops
In this webcast, the Primate gives a short tour of the biannual House of Bishops meetings. He describes why the bishops come together and the kinds of issues that they discuss as leaders.
March 20, 2008 Primate supports jailed Aboriginal leaders
In this letter to Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, the Primate expresses his support for northern Ontario Aboriginal leaders who were jailed for their defence of traditional lands.
March 19, 2008 Easter Greetings from the Primate
In this webcast, the Primate calls out to fellow travellers on the journey toward Easter.
March 17, 2008 Joint Anglican-Lutheran greeting for Holy Week
In this joint letter, the Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada share their prayer that Christians would give themselves more fully to Christ.
March 3, 2008 Anglicans and Lutherans act against homelessness
In this joint letter, the Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada urge the Hon. Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social wwwelopment, to introduce a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy.
Feb. 28, 2008 Primate speaks on Church unity
In this video, the Primate speaks about the state of the Canadian church and encourages Anglicans to pray for unity.
Feb. 15, 2008 A letter to the faithful from the Primate
In this letter sent to all Canadian bishops, the Primate expresses his concern about parishes that may be considering withdrawing from the Anglican Church of Canada.
Jan. 30, 2008 Primate writes Prime Minister on capital punishment
The Primate writes to the Prime Minister about the federal government’s stance on Canadians sentenced to death in foreign jurisdictions.
Jan. 20, 2008 Homily on Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Primate preached this sermon at St. Paul’s Basilica, Toronto, on the 100th anniversary of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Jan. 9, 2008 Letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion and the Moderators of the United Churches
The Primate wrote this letter to all Anglican Primates to clarify the status of same-sex blessings within the Anglican Church of Canada.
Jan. 1, 2008 New Year’s Day address
The Primate delivered this sermon on New Year’s Day at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. It is a tradition for the Canadian Anglican Primate to preach in the nation’s capital on the first day of the year.
2007
Dec. 14, 2007 Joint Anglican-Lutheran Christmas greeting
In this joint letter, the Primate and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada celebrate the peace and unity that Christ brings.
Nov. 29, 2007 A Pastoral Statement from the Primate and Metropolitans of the Anglican Church of Canada
This statement addressed boundary crossing by the Province of the Southern Cone in light of the St. Michael’s Report.
Nov. 7, 2007 One of another in Christ
In this short video, the Primate reflects on his first few months in office and offers a vision of the church he is finding as he travels. He mentions several instruments of unity, and also commends a special prayer.
Nov. 7, 2007 Primate’s report on Canterbury trip
In this short video, the Primate reflects on his October 2007 visit with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
Oct. 28, 2007 Light and life: A call to radical love
The Primate preached this sermon at a special service commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Diocese of Huron.
Earlier communications can be found in the archived sections for Archbishops Hutchison and Peers.
