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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
The Council of General Synod has appointed Nancy J. Hurn General Synod Archivist. Council made the appointment at its regular fall meeting in Mississauga, Ont., last week. Ms. Hurn, a member of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Islington, has extensive experience in archives work in Toronto, including several years as an archivist with the city clerk’s … Continued
The Anglican Church of Canada’s chief governing council has received a new “framework” to guide the Church’s work and mission for the next six years. The Council of General Synod (CoGS), which governs the Church in years when General Synod does not meet, considered the framework and made several suggestions for revisions. A revised draft … Continued
Archdeacon Jim Boyles, General Secretary of General Synod, and Arctic diocesan Bishop Andrew Atagotaaluk were honored with honorary degrees at the 137th convocation of St. John’s College in Winnipeg last weekend. Archdeacon Boyles received an honorary Doctorate of Canon Law, while Bishop Atagotaaluk received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity. The degrees were conferred by Anglican … Continued