Ministry and program leaders
Tools for people who lead, teach or facilitate ministry with groups of all ages. Includes study materials, program resources and supports for building healthy, engaged community life.
A Guide to Intercultural Conversations is a resource for fostering honest and respectful intercultural dialogue. It includes a brief facilitation guide and companion video, to support parishes and dioceses in exploring unity, diversity and reconciliation.
The resource Alternative Collects for Years A, B & C of the Revised Common Lectionary and Seasonal Prayers over the Gifts and after Communion gathers additional liturgical texts that complement the Book of Alternative Services. These prayers offer expanded options for Sundays and seasons throughout the church year.
The Waterloo Declaration (2001) formalized the full communion relationship between the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, enabling shared ministry, worship and sacramental life while respecting each church’s distinctiveness.
The Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering (CLAY) brings together youth (ages 14–19) from across Canada for a shared Anglican–Lutheran multi-day gathering of worship, fellowship, learning and faith formation. Hosted jointly by the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, CLAY offers an opportunity for young people to deepen their faith, build community and explore Christian discipleship in an ecumenical context.
Care in Dying offers theological and ethical reflection on end-of-life decision-making within an Anglican context. It considers questions of dignity, suffering, community and moral responsibility, and supports faithful discernment for those navigating decisions around euthanasia and assisted dying.
Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage Between a Christian and a Person of Another Faith Tradition offers a form of marriage liturgy that honours Christian tradition while making space for readings, prayers and participation from another faith tradition when appropriate. This rite provides pastoral flexibility for clergy and couples, supporting interfaith families as they prepare for Christian marriage and navigate relationships across different religious backgrounds.
This online resource provides a rich collection of videos, essays and practical resources to encourage grassroots Christian–Muslim dialogue. A Common Word Canada supports individuals, congregations and community groups across Canada in building understanding, trust and friendship with their Muslim neighbours.
A Collect for use when praying for the Council of the North.
Common Praise (1998) is the most widely used hymnal in the Anglican Church of Canada, featuring 769 hymns and pieces of service music for worship throughout the church year.
These guidelines provide practical support for planning and leading joint Anglican-Lutheran worship in Canada.