There’s no life like it
Diana Swift
October 1, 2011
Want to move to a larger parish-one that encompasses the entire planet? Interested in pastoring a largely youthful flock in dangerous situations? Well, maybe you
Want to move to a larger parish-one that encompasses the entire planet? Interested in pastoring a largely youthful flock in dangerous situations? Well, maybe you
My father, Major Henry Carleton Swift of the Cameron Highlanders, Ottawa, was a big admirer of chaplains. Though raised Anglican (or C of E, as
Read the Anglican Journal’s Special Report on the Military Chaplaincy here In September 1939, 18-year-old Sid Irwin had his bags all packed for divinity school
Pre-Christian era: Ancient Hebrew and pagan priests accompany their respective armies into battle to uplift the troops and to perform auguries and sacrifices. 4th century
The Anglican Church of Canada is making progress toward overcoming a longstanding negative stereotype and becoming an effective partner in preventing suicide. “It’s a challenge
When Brigadier General Karl McLean joined the military chaplaincy in 1987, it was very different from what it is today. At that time, it consisted
The Southern Baptist Convention is thinking of renaming itself to Global Baptist Alliance. Photo: Sean Pavone In an effort to broaden its curb appeal in
A group of Christians is asking Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church to grant them the right to divorce. Photo: Gina Sanders A group of Christians wants
Archbishop Rowan Williams has offered prayers for miners trapped in the fatal flooding of a coalmine in south Wales. Photo: The Archbishop of Canterbury’s website
Archbishop Rowan Williams noted how difficult it must have been for Muslims to watch the recent violence in the U.K. during Ramadan. Illustration: aispl/Shutterstock The
For the 18th straight week, a Christian Facebook page launched in 2009 by a North Carolina doctor has attracted more activity than Justin Bieber’s page,
Theopaschites refers to … 1. People who believe that God the Father suffered along with the incarnate Christ the Son;2. An early Greek Christian theologian
Toronto “We cannot sacrifice the next generation on the altar of our preferences,” said the Rev. Beth Fellinger, senior pastor at Destination Church, a new
Vancouver Parishes that leave the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) but seek to retain their buildings and assets may think twice about going to court
Krylova Ksenia Photo: Shutterstock.comBas Photo Photo: Chris Jenner September 1, 1522Martin Luther publishes a response to King Henry VIII’s Defence of the Seven Sacraments. September
In Dec. 1969, the Rev. Mary Laker Mills of the diocese of Huron became the first woman to be ordained a deacon in the Anglican
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan WilliamsPhoto: Mark William Penny / Shutterstock.com LondonThe Archbishop of Canterbury is appealing to Christians in the West to better support fragile
A team of students at the University of Calgary has designed a solar-powered home that produces as much energy as it consumes. Two years in
Montreal One of the pioneers of women’s ordination in the Anglican Church of Canada was thrice-honoured on June 11 with a eucharist, a panel discussion
All Saints’ Anglican Church in Vernon, B.C, was the venue for the July 31 installation of the Rev. Dr. William Harrison as principal of Kootenay
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