History was made at General Synod on July 13, 2019, when Linda Nicholls was elected as the first woman primate in the Anglican Church of Canada. There were cheers and tears of joy as those present heard the announcement. They began to sing the doxology: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow…” During her five-year … Continued
In a new letter, over 200 global Christian bishops and executive leaders urged world powers to end complicity in the ongoing violence and atrocities committed in Gaza as a part of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The letter calls for an immediate permanent ceasefire, work for the release of hostages and prisoners held without due process of law alike, the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to civilians, and halting all weapons and ammunition transfers to Israel to ensure they are being used according to international law.
The Companions of Jerusalem invite Anglicans to join Primate Linda Nicholls in a reading and discussion of The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don’t Want to Know about Each Other, by Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson, on Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
This week, reports have circulated in the media about a meeting between representatives of the Anglican Church of Canada and the survivors of abuse by Ralph Rowe. In October 2023, the court approved a settlement negotiated in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of the survivors of abuse by Ralph Rowe against the Diocese … Continued
A new prayer resource published by the Anglican Church of Canada will be of interest to Anglicans who pray the Daily Office. Pray Without Ceasing invites Anglicans to deepen their faith, join with the wider Church in prayer and maintain formative patterns in the rhythm of spiritual life. Praying the Daily Office stands as a … Continued
Greetings for National Indigenous Day of Prayer National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper offers prayers and a reflection for National Indigenous Day of Prayer and National Indigenous History Month. Download this video for local use: High Resolution (mp4, 720p, 202MB) Low Resolution (mp4, 360p, 63MB) Transcript (PDF) Are you planning worship for your congregation to mark … Continued
The Canadian Church Historical Society (CCHS) has published a special edition of its annual Journal, focusing on the Mohawk Institute, the oldest continuously operated residential school in Canada. Entitled Documents of the Mohawk Institute: The Journals and Reports of Robert Ashton, 1872-1876 and the Diary of Alice Ashton, 1877, the volume consists of primary sources and … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada is joining with KAIROS and other churches and communities of faith in praying and walking for a just peace for all in Palestine and Israel.
The Anglican Church of Canada has signed an agreement to share national office space with The United Church of Canada and The Presbyterian Church in Canada at the redeveloped site of Bloor Street United Church at 300 Bloor St. W. in Toronto. The agreement reflects the churches’ commitment to nurturing ecumenical relationships and cooperation, reducing … Continued
Interested in deeper engagement in God’s mission to love and heal the world? On May 7 at 2 p.m. EDT, join us for a webinar that will equip you with the tools to help your parish prayerfully discern and engage in work on social and ecological justice.
In the continuing spirit of full communion, the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Companion of the Worship Arts (CWA).
Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has announced that she will step down from her role on September 15, 2024. The canons of the Anglican Church of Canada require primates to retire upon reaching their 70th birthday. Archbishop Nicholls will reach mandatory retirement age in October. Archbishop Nicholls was elected as … Continued
On April 2, the Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor wrote a memorandum to the House of Bishops and Council of General Synod outlining the process of succession to the position of Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.
