The diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is searching for a new diocesan bishop now that their "Bishop Fred Hiltz" has been elected "Archbishop Fred Hiltz," primate of…
Since his June 22 election, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, the new primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has been very busy. He and his wife Lynne Samways Hiltz have been…
A new book by the Rev. Canon Dr. Kim Murray is full of "bones." This is his metaphor for the seventeen texts in From a Long Perspective: the Foundational Documents,…
The following is the text of the sermon preached by Archbishop of York John Sentamu at the installation of Bishop Fred Hiltz as Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada…
General Synod agreed Monday that discussions should begin on the possible reorganization of the ecclesiastical provinces of the Anglican Church of Canada.
General Synod Monday approved a statement from the House of Bishop urging the church to show pastoral understanding and sensitivity to all same-sex couples, including those civilly married.
General Synod has refused to ratify proposed changes to the membership of the Anglican Consultative Council that would see all primates of the Communion automatically become members.
"I, Fred, chosen to be Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, commit myself to this new trust and responsibility, and promise, with God's help, to be a faithful shepherd…
Members of the Anglican Church of Canada's General Synod in Winnipeg agreed Sunday that the blessing of same-sex unions is not in conflict with the church's core doctrine, in the…
The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada has narrowly defeated a resolution that would have allowed dioceses to decide for themselves whether or not to bless same-sex unions.
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.