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Canadian Anglican bishops have selected four from among their own number to be candidates for an election to the office of Primate, which will be held next month in St. Catharines, Ont. The election of a successor to Archbishop Michael Peers, the 11th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, is one of the tasks … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada will formally address the controversial issue of the blessing of same-sex unions when its principal governing body meets in St. Catharines, Ont., next month. In the past two years, same-sex blessings have become the most divisive issue facing the international Anglican Communion. One Canadian Anglican diocese — New Westminster, in … Continued
More than 300 members of the Anglican Church of Canada’s General Synod (the church’s chief governing body) will elect a new Primate, successor to Archbishop Michael Peers who retired in February [2004], when they convene in St. Catharines, Ont., in May. The election of a new Primate is but one of a number of crucial … Continued
A new draft of the framework intended to guide the work and mission of the Anglican Church of Canada to the year 2010 is now ready to go to members of General Synod. The document was considered at the recent meeting of the Council of General Synod. CoGS agreed to send the document to General … Continued
As the 37th General Synod 2004 approaches, the worship committee is putting final touches to a vibrant worship program, designed to cater to all delegates and visitors. “As tradition, each day will begin with an hour of Bible study which will take place in home groups, followed by worship at the start of each morning … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada’s chief governing body will be asked to affirm that the blessing of same-sex unions is within the authority of a diocesan synod and that any Canadian Anglican diocese, if the bishop agrees, has the authority to perform such blessings. At a meeting March 4-7 [2004], the Council of General Synod … Continued
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. The Anglican Church of Canada’s chief governing body will be asked to affirm that the blessing of same-sex unions is within the authority of a diocesan synod and that any Canadian Anglican diocese, if the bishop agrees, has the authority to perform such blessings. At a meeting March 4 – 7, the Council … Continued
A major event on HIV/AIDS featuring one of the world’s most impassioned speakers on the subject is planned for delegates attending the Anglican Church of Canada’s 37th General Synod at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., from May 28 – June 4, 2004. The half-day workshop scheduled for Wednesday June 2, is being organised by … Continued
Veteran Canadian politician Stephen Lewis is one of the guest speakers scheduled to address delegates attending the 37th General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, to be held at Brock University in St. Catherines, Ont. He will speak during the HIV/AIDS workshop planned for Wednesday, June 2. Mr.Lewis was appointed special envoy on HIV/AIDS … Continued
The federal government’s decision to appeal a British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling that found it completely liable for physical and sexual abuse at the Alberni Indian Residential School is disappointing because it will prolong the uncertainty for those seeking compensation, says Archdeacon Jim Boyles, general secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada’s General Synod. … Continued
Speaking to the life and times of the Anglican Church of Canada is no easy feat. What with the diversity of relationships, the differing theological paradigms, and the uncertain interface between society and church, unique challenges emerged as the General Synod Planning Committee wrestled with a theme for the 2004 General Synod. Recognizing that the … Continued
If you think General Synod is just about formal meetings, you will be surprised at the interesting programs the host diocese of Niagara has lined up for delegates and visitors at the 37th General Synod 2004, at Brock University, St. Catherines, Ont. from May 28 to June 4 2004. As host, the diocese of Niagara … Continued
A revised plan to guide the work and mission of the Anglican Church of Canada from 2004 to 2010 has now been sent to church committees. The committees and Anglicans in the pew are invited to comment. The document, entitled Strengthening the Church, Serving God’s World – A framework for the work and mission of … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada’s commitment to raising $25-million for a residential schools settlement fund has not changed, despite a British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling that the government is solely responsible for liability arising from abuse at the schools. In a statement, Archdeacon Jim Boyles, General Secretary of the Anglican Church’s General Synod, said … Continued
In five months, more than 400 delegates and visitors from the 30 dioceses of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) will gather at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., for the 37th General Synod from May 28 to June 4, 2004. The diocese of Niagara and its bishop, Bishop Ralph Spence will be hosting the … Continued