In gratitude for the Primate’s ministry

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

Global Christian leaders urge end to violence in Gaza

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.

New prayer resource for Daily Office available

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

UPDATED: Resources available for National Indigenous Day of Prayer, June 21

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

New volume of CCHS Journal focuses on the Mohawk Institute in the 1870s

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