Information and application: Rhythms of Renewal Youth Leader Retreat
This November, the Youth Secretariat with the Animator for Youth Ministry are offering a retreat—in the fullest sense of the word—a time to reflect, replenish and renew.
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Ecumenical Partners Call for Justice for Migrant Workers
In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser, the Anglican Church of Canada and three ecumenical partners call for a more just system for migrant workers in Canada. The Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, The Presbyterian Church in Canada, and The United … Continued
September 20: National memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II
A national memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II was held at St. James Cathedral in Toronto, Ontario on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 3pm Eastern Time. A livestream of the service is available on this page. In attendance will be the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, along with archbishops, bishops and clergy, Indigenous and … Continued
Resources for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—Orange Shirt Day
Each year, the Anglican Church of Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—Orange Shirt Day. The following resources are commended for use across the Church for worship and study. A Statement on the Indian Residential Schools from Indigenous Survivors, Elders, and Leaders Prayer for the Children from the Remembering the Children Tour Prayers … Continued
Let us pray: An online gathering with the Primate and Bishops
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls and several bishops will gather in prayer for the James Smith Reserve and surrounding areas online on Thursday, September 8 at 7pm EDT, 5pm Saskatchewan time (CST).
Applications open until June 24 for May 2023 Holy Land pilgrimage
The Canadian Companions of Jerusalem, in partnership with the Anglican Church of Canada and the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, is hosting a program of immersion and learning in the biblical lands in the Easter season of 2023.
Anglicans, Roman Catholics rejoice to gather in-person for ecumenical dialogue
The Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of Canada (ARC Canada) has been meeting regularly for 50 years, with a mandate to serve the cause of visible Christianity unity and common witness between the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Roman Catholic Church in Canada.
Celebration of Hope: Prayer for Ukraine and for peace in the world
In solidarity with the Ukrainian Bishops of Canada we invite you to join with The Canadian Council of Churches on April 24, which is Pascha (Easter Sunday on the Julian calendar), to proclaim together that Christ is Risen, that love overcomes fear, and that life overcomes death and destruction.
A Statement from the Council of the General Synod of the Anglican Church Of Canada
During its March 10-13 meeting, the Council of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada (CoGS) devoted several hours to intensive and extensive discussion of the matters raised in the open letter from #ACCtoo, with its three calls for action.
World Interfaith Harmony Week—February 1-7, 2022
We join our voices together to endorse the annual United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week (February 1–7) and to encourage you to observe this week in ways that are meaningful for your local context. Our churches are committed to pursuing friendship, peace, and common cause with our neighbours of diverse spiritual and religious beliefs.
An update on Assembly 2022 planning
When planning for Assembly 2022 began two years ago, it was with an eager desire to gather in Calgary to celebrate 20 years of full communion, and deepen and grow the relationship between our two churches. Since then, we have been deeply impacted by the COVID pandemic. We have seen restrictions tighten and then loosen, only to be tightened again (and again!). Through all this uncertainty, we remain a people of hope, addressing these challenges with creativity and faithfulness.
Paul Gibson, former General Synod liturgical officer, passes away
As a church, we mourn the passing of a dear colleague and friend, the Rev. Dr. Paul Gibson, who died January 14, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
National service of Lessons & Carols to air Friday, December 17
After a successful online national service of Lessons & Carols in 2020, General Synod is working again with Anglican churches across Canada to offer another national service of Lessons and Carols for this Advent season, to help us prepare for the coming of the Kingdom of God.
General Synod appoints new Treasurer
On the nomination of the Primate, the Council of General Synod has confirmed the appointment of Ms. Amal Attia B.Com., M.B.A., CPA, CISA as the next Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the General Synod.
A Statement on the Indian Residential Schools from Indigenous Survivors, Elders, and Leaders
There are no words to describe what we feel in our hearts, as we face, once again, the fear and pain of all that has happened. We are not surprised by the discovery of the children’s remains, but the strength of our feelings now has become overwhelming. We are reliving childhood feelings of helplessness, made … Continued