Forms of Address for Anglican Clergy
Brief notes on the forms of address of clergy, intended as a quick reference for individuals.
Audience Category: Canadian Anglicans
Freedom Sunday
Freedom Sunday 2021 offers Canadian Anglicans an opportunity to learn about human trafficking and slavery in Canada today. In particular, Freedom Sunday 2021 raises awareness of the unequivocal connections between human trafficking, labour exploitation, missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and the persistent, deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses at the roots … Continued
French liturgical material
Liturgies from the Book of Alternative Services and supplements translated into French.
Galilee Report
The Primate’s Theological Commission to consult with the dioceses and parishes and report in advance of General Synod 2010 on the theological question of whether the blessing of same-sex unions is a faithful, Spirit-led development of Christian doctrine; and Scripture’s witness to the integrity of every human person and the question of the sanctity of human relationships.
General Synod 2019
Website of General Synod 2019. Includes an archive news and information, resolutions, and reports.
General Synod Archives collections
Information on the holdings of the General Synod archives, complete with lists of records from different collections. Among the archival material are records from General Synod and related organizations, as well as personal papers. Links are provided to a microfilm list from the General Synod archives and fonds from the Arctic and Keewatin dioceses.
General Synod resolutions related to issues of sexuality 1989 – 2004
Collation of resolutions from General Synod outlining the movement over 15 years in the discussion about human sexuality, particularly homosexuality.
Giving Our Thanks and Praise
Resources for the stewardship program Giving Our Thanks and Praise. Information about the program can be found here, along with news, downloads for the program guide and planning workbook, and an option to sign up for the regular email list.
Global-local mission relationships and resources
Description of work by Global Relations program of the General Synod in helping dioceses and parishes begin new relationships or strengthen existing ones with global church partners for local mission.
Gospel-Based Discipleship
Guidelines for building a community of disciples by putting the Gospels at the centre of worship and ministry. Includes Gathering Prayer, questions to ponder while reading the Gospels, tips for daily discipleship and a list of guiding principles.
History of Statements and Resolutions about Homosexuality
News releases, official resolutions and statements from the Anglican Church related to homosexuality, encompassing the period from 1978 to 2007.
Homelessness and affordable housing
Reiteration of the commitment by Anglicans and Lutherans in Canada, as agreed upon at the 2013 Joint Assembly, to learn more about the issues of poverty, homelessness and substandard housing and support initiatives to achieve safe, affordable housing for all. Description of National Housing Day on November 22, various partnerships, and resources such as the … Continued
Human Sexuality: A Statement by the Anglican Bishops of Canada – 1997
Statement approved in 1997 by Canada’s Anglican bishops updating thier 1979 guidelines for dealing with the ordination of homosexual individuals and pastoral relationship with the gay community. Includes discussion of gay and lesbian people in society and the church, blessing of covenanted relationships and the ordination of gay and lesbian people.
Human Trafficking
Web hub featuring information and resources related to human trafficking, and the church’s ongoing work with local and global partners to defeat this modern slavery.
I Intend…
Details on the discipleship program I Intend…, designed to help individuals, groups, and parishes grow in their capacity to be disciples and followers of Jesus. Links are provided to download I Intend… program handbooks and workbooks.