September 2023 Issue
Church to publish MAID essays
The Anglican Church of Canada will publish a set of writings on medical assistance in dying (MAID) this September with …
Bringing justice and peace to a new season
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. —Amos 5:24 The Season of Creation, a …
Reflections on General Synod and Assembly
Writing only days after the conclusion of the Assembly and General Synod 2023 held in Calgary, let me reflect on …
Burnout is the whole church’s problem
In my recent book, Why Gather? and during the talks I’ve given about it across Canada, I’ve spoken openly about …
‘Music will teach you how to feel’
A scholar and composer ponders the role of church music amid a 1,700-year-old culture war As an educator, composer, curator …
Synod votes no to extending primate’s term
Gathered for six-day Assembly, Anglicans, Lutherans vote on justice issues, liturgy, planning and more In the wake of two votes …
Sacred Circle ratifies founding documents of Indigenous church
Chris Harper installed as national Indigenous Anglican archbishop The 11th Indigenous Anglican Sacred Circle saw ratification of the Covenant and …
Former bishop of Central Newfoundland remembered for message of kindness and hope
A former bishop of the diocese of Central Newfoundland has died at age 87. Bishop Edward Marsh led the diocese …
Alice Medcof was pioneer for women in the church
Canon Alice Medcof, an Anglican priest who helped found the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN)—an Anglican Communion group with a …
Cleared in misconduct investigation, William Cliff set to be next bishop of Ontario
An investigation into an allegation against William Cliff, bishop of the diocese of Brandon, has returned a “clear and unambiguous” …
‘He was a gift to us from God’: Former primate Michael Peers dead at 88
Updated with new material Aug. 1 The 11th primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and one of its longest-serving …
Archbishop Claude Miller remembered as friend and mentor
Late metropolitan of Canada was dedicated to camping ministry Claude Miller held many titles throughout his life and ministry: 22nd …
Jack Peck showed deep concern for all under his care
Bishop Jack Peck, retired suffragan bishop of the diocese of Huron, has died at age 92. Peck served in the …
Migrant worker ministry gathers in church’s neighbours
An outreach program for migrant farm workers in the diocese of Huron is drawing in interest both from the migrant …
