Bishop Henry Hill was a man passionate about dialogue between Anglican and Orthodox churches. So passionate, in fact, that the former Diocese of Ontario bishop not only served as the…
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has added his support for Northern Ontario aboriginal leaders jailed for their defence of traditional lands.
On March 31, Ellie Johnson will retire from a job that fits her to a T. "Her title 'Director of Partnerships' is quite appropriate," said Archdeacon Jim Boyles, former General…
Rev. Dr. Isaac Kawuki-Mukasa has been appointed coordinator for dialogue: ethics, congregational development and inter-faith relations in the Faith, Worship, and Ministry Department at General Synod.
The co-chairs of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples and the Anglican National Indigenous Bishop have written Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty in protest against the jailing for contempt of court…
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In a new webcast, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, warmly calls out to "fellow travellers" on this journey towards Easter. See him speak on Holy…
After 10 days, four cities, and lots of tears, the Remembering the Children tour has wrapped up. The Aboriginal and church leaders' tour stopped in Ottawa, Vancouver, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg…
"Remembering the Children" has been a sombre tour: stories of abuse in residential schools, apologies from churches, and a commitment to a long and difficult walk of healing. But when…
This acknowledgement is crafted in light of the Principles of Reconciliation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as we seek to live faithfully in Christ and in right relationship with all.
We give thanks to the Creator for this land, its waters, forests and all living beings, and for the abiding presence of Christ among us. From coast to coast to coast, these have been cared for and nurtured by First Nations, Inuit and Métis through countless generations.
We honour the enduring relationship Indigenous Peoples have cultivated with these lands and waters, and the treaties and agreements that reflect these sacred bonds. We acknowledge the harms caused by colonial expansion, through frameworks like the Doctrine of Discovery and structures like the residential school system. We recognize our past failures as a Church, including disruption of connections to the land and suppression of Indigenous spiritualities.
Guided by the gospel of Jesus Christ, we confess our need for healing. We commit ourselves to seeking truth, pursuing reconciliation and nurturing harmony with all creation. We place our trust in Christ, through whom all things are reconciled to God.
May God strengthen us to live faithfully as stewards of the Earth. Let us walk in love, justice and reconciliation, joining in God’s work to restore all creation.