Parish administration
These resources support the administrative functions of church and parish life by providing practical materials that assist with operational tasks, documentation and record management.
A Guide for Writing a Parish History is a practical handbook to help parishes research, organize and write their own histories. It outlines how to gather documents and oral stories, ask good questions and shape a clear narrative that honours the life of the community.
A Charter for Racial Justice in the Anglican Church of Canada sets out the Church’s commitments to racial justice, reconciliation and systemic change. It names racism as a sin and offers theological grounding, structural analysis and practical commitments that dioceses and parishes can use to support anti-racism education, ministry planning and community partnerships. As a working document, the Charter provides shared language to guide racial justice work in Anglican communities across Canada.
The Deconsecration of a Sacred Space is an authorized liturgy of the Anglican Church of Canada that supports communities marking the closure of a church building. Rooted in prayer, thanksgiving and pastoral care, the rite honours the history of a worshipping community, acknowledges grief and transition, and affirms that God’s presence accompanies the congregation beyond the walls of any single place.
The Find a Church website is the official online directory jointly maintained by the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. It allows users across Canada to locate Anglican and Lutheran congregations by city, province or postal code.
This guide outlines the typical forms of address for Anglican clergy in written and spoken communication. It provides clear examples for deacons, priests, canons, deans, archdeacons, bishops and archbishops, including both full and abbreviated honorifics and appropriate salutations.
Investing with a Mission: A Guide to Responsible Investment and Church Funds introduces Anglican communities to responsible investment practices that align financial decision-making with Christian values and ministry priorities. It offers clear guidance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) approaches, practical steps for reviewing policies and accountable ways to steward church assets for long-term sustainability.
Keeping Track: Managing Your Church Assets is a practical guide to help parishes, dioceses and church leaders care for the physical and historical assets entrusted to them. It outlines clear steps for documenting buildings, property and artifacts, and offers guidance for protecting heritage items and making faithful decisions when property changes or ministries end.
Occasional Celebrations is a collection of pastoral and seasonal liturgies that supplement the Book of Alternative Services. These rites support parish worship at significant moments in community life, offering resources for funerals, celebrations of new ministries, home blessings and other pastoral needs.
Fillable certificates support parishes in marking key moments in Christian life and ministry. These certificates are available for baptism (adult and child), confirmation, marriage, Christian service, reception into the Anglican Communion and warden appointments. Formats are offered in both Book of Alternative Services and Book of Common Prayer styles.
The Anglican Church of Canada’s online store, the “eStore”, offers a wide range of publications and worship resources for parishes, dioceses and individuals. The site provides convenient access to prayer books, hymnals and other materials that support Anglican worship, learning and ministry across Canada.