"Open space" day energizes national youth ministry forum
It wasn’t the kind of agenda you usually see at a national church event. In fact, the agenda had been tossed out the window.
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New website for Partners in Mission and Ecojustice
Canadian Anglicans knit “mission” and “justice” a little closer together when they approved the new Partners in Mission and Ecojustice (PMEJ) Committee at the 2007 General Synod. Now a new, redesigned website explains how PMEJ works—and more.
A word to the Canadian church from Generation 2008
Generation 2008 was the Anglican Church of Canada’s first national youth ministry forum, held in London, Ont. from June 10 to 15. The conference aimed to empower, renew, and equip all those working with youth, through workshops, speakers, conversations, and lively worship.
Video captures Anglican responses to Prime Minister's apology
On June 11, representatives of the Anglican Church of Canada travelled to Parliament Hill in Ottawa to watch Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s apology to former residential school students. Anglican Video compiled the highlights of the day into a short online video. A photo slideshow is also available.
Primate’s new webcast highlights Aboriginal justice
In a new six-minute webcast, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, addresses the “beloved church” from the windy tundra of Iqaluit, Nunavut. He visited Iqaluit from May 31 to June 2 for the Diocese of the Arctic synod.
Canadians encouraged to watch residential schools apology
Anglican Church of Canada leaders are encouraging all Canadians to watch the federal government’s apology to former residential school students, to be delivered today, June 11, at 3:00 pm (ET) in the House of Commons, Ottawa. The apology will be broadcast live on CBC radio, CBC Newsworld, and CPAC. It can also be watched online at CPAC, APTN, and CBCNews.ca.
Missionary collections (and more) draw visitors to archives
Saeko Suzuki holds up a black-and-white picture of a woman in a kimono, smiling slightly and leaning against a gate. The circa-1920 image looks like a classic Japanese portrait, except the woman is Caucasian.
Primate calls for prayer June 8
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, asks that on Sunday, June 8, Canadians pray for Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s apology to residential school survivors. The apology is scheduled for June 11 in the House of Commons, and Archbishop Hiltz plans to attend, along with the Ven. Sidney Black and the Rev. Gloria Moses, co-chairs of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples.
Cooperative, practical mission the goal of Anglican-Lutheran conversations
Anglicans and Lutherans are smack dab in the middle of a discussion that aims to improve their work in tangible ways around the globe.
Anglican Journal writer named editor of Episcopal Life Media
Solange De Santis, a staff writer at the Anglican Journal, has been named editor of Episcopal Life Media, an integrated system of web, print, and broadcast communication for the Episcopal Church of the United States. As editor, Ms. De Santis will plan and shape online and in-print content, and will provide editorial leadership for the Episcopal Life monthly newspaper.
Primate urges Harper to consult with AFN
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald have written the Prime Minister urging the government to consult with native people before making an apology for residential schools.
Council of General Synod highlights: May 25, 2008
At 9:00 council met in small groups for Bible study.
At 9:45 council reconvened for the third and final day of their spring 2008 meeting.
Council of General Synod highlights: May 24, 2008
The second day of COGS’s spring 2008 meeting began with the Eucharist, celebrated by the Rev. Larry Beardy. COGS members then spent time in Bible study with their assigned groups.
Council of General Synod highlights: May 23, 2008
The triennium’s second regular meeting of the Council of General Synod (COGS) began with the Eucharist, celebrated by the Right Rev. Tom Morgan, chaplain of COGS.
ACT pledges $5.1 million for Myanmar (Burma) and $1.5 million for central China
ACT International has launched a $5 million appeal to meet the increasing demands for humanitarian relief for 1.3 million people in Myanmar (Burma) and a $1.5 million appeal to assist 8,000 families in central China in the wake of a devastating earthquake.