On giving thanks for Christ-centred community
FEATHER (Prayer): Creator God, we the children of your creation lift the prayer feather of Thanksgiving. In this season that you have so freely gifted, we give thanks for gifts seen and unseen.
Archbishop Chris Harper
A message for Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30
National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper offers a message in advance of September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
A prayer and offering for the Season of Creation
Creator of all, the seasons stand to glorify your name through every passing moment and all creation lifts up thanksgiving for your handiwork. We thank you for this new day and the opportunities that open before us like petals of the flower.
Walking the past into the future: 30 years of the Covenant
Thirty years ago, a small group of Indigenous Anglicans met with a singular purpose. Following the 1993 apology offered by then Primate Michael Peers on behalf of the Anglican Church, twenty-one indigenous peoples from across Canada met in Winnipeg in April of 1994.
A call to lift up the feather of prayer and love: Archbishop Chris Harper
Creator God, we the children of your creation lift our prayer for those whose voices have been silenced, for those lost to the struggles of change and control, for the peoples suppressed for just existing.
A Pentecost prayer for courage and bravery by Archbishop Chris Harper
As we step into May, I lift my prayers for all who walk forward in courage and bravery, beginning new journeys, new ministries and new blessings.
Prayer for Lenten humility from national Indigenous archbishop
Creator God, we, your children of creation, come before you in this prayer with humble and open hearts.
Observing September 30th, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The long journey to rebuild the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada is marked on September 30th, so that we will never forget or cease to work for reconciliation.
Reflecting on the 30th Anniversary of the Apology
On Sunday, August 6, we pause to acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the Apology offered by Archbishop and Primate Michael Geoffrey Peers. This moment is more pronounced, in light of his death only a week ago.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples across the land
On June 21st, the National Indigenous Day of Prayer, we join in recognition and celebration of the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.
Sacred Circle elects new members of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples
New members of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) have been elected at the 2023 meeting of Sacred Circle.
National Indigenous Archbishop installed on first full day of Sacred Circle
Archbishop Christopher A. Harper was installed today as the National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop and Presiding Elder of Sacred Circle, with pastoral oversight over all Indigenous Anglicans. The installation took place at a meeting of Sacred Circle 11, the national gathering and decision-making body for Indigenous Anglicans in Canada.
A message from Anglican, Lutheran leaders for Earth Day 2023
Every year on April 22nd, communities and individuals around the world participate in Earth Day.