Anglican, Lutheran church leaders celebrate gift of music

In their 2010 joint Christmas video, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC), and National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) celebrate and share the gift of Christmas music.

Advent Hope: Helping Pacific partners adapt to climate change

“Preparations for eventual resettlement of South Pacific Island communities must begin now rather than later.” -Pacific Conference of Churches Climate Change and Resettlement Program

With these words and the actions that follow, the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) is emerging as a leader in the ecumenical climate justice movement. As rising sea levels force migration and threaten the livelihoods of South Pacific people, PCC is increasingly sought after by regional and national churches and civil society groups to advocate for the rights of people marginalized by climate change. PCC’s work in this area includes not only human and economic rights advocacy but also disaster risk reduction programs at the community level.

Last chance to sing "Silent Night"; videos due Dec. 14

This Sunday is your last chance to incorporate “Silent Night” into your church service, film it, then upload or mail in your video to General Synod by Dec. 14. The Silent Night Project is designed as a fun and festive unity-building activity, and all videos will be incorporated into a documentary, to be put online by Christmas as a gift to the world.

Advent Hope: Online program equips Sunday schools

Marion Dennis felt a little overwhelmed when she was asked to lead her church’s Sunday school several years ago. The Dryden, Ont. woman had just come back to the church and was already juggling several volunteer gigs. She served as president of the Newfoundland club, sang in a praise group, and on top of this she worked full time at a busy government centre that serviced her northern community.

A Major Role

by the deployed captain-chaplains of TF 1-10 A system of differing roles and responsibilities is nothing new to Anglican’s within the church or the military; but sometimes the question is posed “just what does the chaplain who is a Major do?”  The Afghanistan Roto Task Force 1-10 (TF 1-10) chaplain team leader, Major the Reverend … Continued

Advent Hope: Nova Scotia man takes creative LEAP for faith

Spiritual development can be hard to track, but Gary Cox of Dartmouth, N.S., can show you a stack of journals with 19 years of his daily reflections. Flip through and you will see scripture, prayer requests, and illustrations that show his growing faith. Now the 52-year-old has gathered his insights into a book called LEAP for Faith: Understanding the Process of Faith Development, forthcoming from Bryler Publications in spring 2011, and supported in part by the Anglican Foundation.

Praying for change in Myanmar

“We believe in change and ask that you continue to pray for us.” This was the message an international team of church representatives heard again and again, as they visited people and churches in Myanmar recently.

Anglican Church of Canada launches online gift guide

The Anglican Church of Canada is pleased to announce the online launch of Acts of Faith: A Guide to Supporting the Ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada. The gift guide is a joint initiative of the departments of Philanthropy and Communications and Information Resources, and represents, within its pages, all the partners and charitable entities within the national church.

Memorial service for Ann Robertson will be held Dec. 2

Ann Christine Robertson, wife of General Synod staff Archdeacon John Robertson, died suddenly in Kingston, Ont., on Nov. 17. John Robertson is General Synod’s national gift planning officer. Together, Ann and John were known for their hospitality and generosity in and beyond their home diocese of Ontario.

New Anglican-Lutheran prayer cycle now available

The Anglican-Lutheran Prayer Cycle is designed to help members of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) grow closer in their Full Communion partnership. The 2010-2011 prayer cycle begins Nov. 28 and is available now for download.