Welcome to Surprised by the Spirit, a cross-Canada conversation for Anglicans to reflect on our days in the pandemic and listen to the Spirit about the path ahead.

Surprised by the spirit: a spark reflection

In this short video, the Primate introduces a selection sparks—sparks of music, poetry, image, and reflection—collected from across the country as a response to these challenging times of Pandemic.

We encourage you to share this video with your congregation, either during service or at another time. You can watch this video on YouTube, Vimeo, or download for local use.

Watch or listen to the Pew & Beyond episode with the Primate to learn more about the genesis of this initiative.

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Pray, discover and discuss

“What surprises do we need to grieve? What surprises do we need to celebrate?”

Praying about and discussing questions like these will help us to: acknowledge the surprises of the past year; and, listen for what the Spirit is telling us about the path ahead. Download a guide below for a walkthrough of what the Primate is calling us to do.

Kids' guide
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Kids' guide
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When you’ve gone through the conversation guide, share your reflections and insights—the Spark—in any format you wish (written, visual, spoken—however the Spirit inspires you). Email us for information on how to submit your Spark.

Featured Sparks

Diocese of Huron Clergy Conference

Diocese of Montreal Diocesan Council

Diocese of Islands and Inlets

Anglican Health Care Chaplains’ online Pandemictime Gatherings

Questions or want more information? Email us at spirit@national.anglican.ca