Primate’s update regarding COVID-19
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls has issued an update regarding COVID-19 and continues to stress the urgent need for everyone to be actively engaged in protecting themselves and those around them.
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Primate writes letter to staff regarding COVID-19
PDF version To all Staff, As you know the world is facing the emergence of a new virus – COVID19. With any new disease we must manage the risks as Information becomes available to us. The uncertainty of the changing situation can be distressing. It is easy to be swept up in the fears about … Continued
Lambeth 2020: Wrestling with forgiveness and reconciliation
Forgiveness and reconciliation are issues that every member of the Anglican church needs to wrestle with, according to Archbishop Linda Nicholls. And she believes the Lambeth Conference can play a role in tackling these issues on a global stage.
Search committee established for General Secretary position
The Primate and Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Canada, The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, would like to announce the constitution of a Search Committee, whose mandate is to fill the soon to be vacated role of General Secretary for the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada. Composed of representatives from across the … Continued
Freedom Sunday — February 23, 2020
Freedom Sunday, held on February 23 this year, is the closest Sunday to this national observance and offers churches a direct opportunity to pray, worship and take action in addressing the crime of human trafficking.
Apply for an Anglican Healing Fund grant
For more than 25 years, the Anglican Healing Fund has financially supported local, community-led healing projects. Apply to the next round of grants today.
Statement on Conflict on Wet’suwet’en Unceded Territory
We as Indigenous and non-Indigenous Anglicans once again raise our voices to express our disappointment, distress and ongoing concern regarding events on the unceded (non-treaty) territories of the Wet’suwet’en First Nations.
Primate’s letter to PM Trudeau about President Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity” plan
I write today to urge Canada to maintain a principled policy position in accordance with international law, and to strongly, publicly oppose President Trump’s “Peace for Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine announced January 28th, 2020.
Canadian Ecumenical Response to Attacks on the Lumad Evacuees in Mindanao
Members of the Canadian ecumenical community, including the Anglican Church of Canada condemn, in the strongest terms, the attack of paramilitary group Alamara on the United Church of Christ in the Philippines-Haran (UCCP-Haran) evacuation centre in Davao City, Mindanao, the Philippines on January 25, 2020.
Photos from the 2020 Primates’ Meeting in Jordan
In January 2020, the Primates of the Anglican communion gathered in Amman, Jordan for a meeting grounded in prayer, in the sacrament of the Eucharist and in sharing through Bible study the treasures of God’s word. Photos below include those taken at: a pilgrimage to the site of Jesus’ baptism at the Jordan, including an … Continued
First bishop elected in the Territory of the People
At the recent Electoral Assembly for the Territory of the People, the Ven. Lincoln Mckoen was elected as the first Bishop of the Territory of the People.
Seeking a Common Word launches joint Canadian–Muslim Dialogue initiative
Join Primate Linda Nicholls, National Bishop for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Susan Johnson and Professor of Islamic Studies and interfaith activist Dr. Ingrid Mattson for an evening of Christian-Muslim friendship and learning.
Norm Casey remembered as gentle friend, shepherd of Indigenous ministry
The Rev. Norman Casey “will be remembered as one of the most kind and winsome of people that one has ever met,” National Indigenous Archbishop Mark MacDonald told the Anglican Journal. “He made every single person he encountered feel important and special.”
Participation encouraged regarding Government consultation on medical assistance in dying
Canadian Anglicans may not all share the same views on medically assisted dying, but we do share concerns to protect the most vulnerable in our midst.
Communiqué of the Primates’ Meeting in Amman, Jordan
The following Communiqué was issued from the January 2020 Primates Meeting, held in Jordan.