Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honouring the gospel call to love
At the heart of the gospel is the truth that we created in the image of God. In every human being, the divine is present.
At the heart of the gospel is the truth that we created in the image of God. In every human being, the divine is present.
Yesterday I had a visit from members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, who expressed longing that we join them in prayers and build awareness of the terrible genocide occurring in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) right now.
The statement below is commended for sharing in parishes and communities on or before September 30th, known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and as Orange Shirt Day. Additional worship and educational materials are also available to help churches prepare for the day. The long journey to rebuild the relationship between Indigenous and … Continued
Join Archbishop Linda online on Sunday, August 27, to gather in prayer for those affected by recent wildfires—evacuees, first responders, caregivers and others—especially those in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia.
After nearly thirteen years of service as Chancellor of General Synod, Canon David P. Jones will retire as of September 1, 2023.
Late last week we learned of the death of Archbishop Michael Peers, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada from 1986 to 2004. Our deepest condolences are extended to his wife, Dorothy, and his extended family. Although +Michael retired as primate nearly twenty years ago, the legacy of his leadership continues in so many aspects … Continued
At the recent Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada both churches affirmed a resolution calling for stronger action to address the deteriorating conditions in Israel and Palestine, in keeping with already stated Canadian government policies for the region.
On February 24th we mark a full year since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia began a protracted war. Bombing of cities, destruction of infrastructure, and daily loss of life continue with no end in sight. We have seen the resilience and courage of the Ukrainian people as they have resisted the unprovoked aggression of the Russian president. We have watched as the rest of the world discerns what actions of support will help and seek the delicate balance that will not escalate this conflict into a worldwide conflagration with a nuclear power.
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls and ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson write Prime Minister Trudeau and other Canadian leaders, after receiving news of an attack which took place at an East Jerusalem synagogue on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day.