CoGS approved a new proposal for a nationwide diocesan-based fundraising initiative and an additional $200,000 in funding. “This is a new committee that has a
David Jones has been appointed chancellor of General Synod. He replaces Ronald Stevenson. Jones has served as chancellor of the ecclesiastical province of Rupert’s Land
This remains a win-win situation. The sale of this land will give our diocese some urgently needed financial breathing room, while also leaving open the
Is religion a force for good in the world? That was the question that brought former British prime minister Tony Blair to a stage in
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals of a November 2009 Supreme Court of British Columbia decision. The decision had ruled that the
St John’s (Shaughnessy) in Vancouver is one of the properties in question. Photo: Courtesy of the diocese of New Westminster In November, the British Columbia
The congregation of St. John’s the Evangelist in Calgary voted in late November to enter into serious discussions with the Roman Catholic Church about becoming
Former British PM Tony Blair debates author and atheist Christopher Hitchens. Photo: Tom Sandler It was one of the hottest tickets of the pre-Christmas season
Henriette Thompson Photo: SFR Restructuring at the Anglican Church of Canada head offices in Toronto has resulted in the closure of the Partnerships department as
Video: Meet some of the new members of the Council of General Synod David Jones has been appointed chancellor of General Synod. He replaces Ronald
Suzanne Lawson Photo:Leigh Anne Williams The Council of General Synod (CoGS), which met in Mississauga, Ont. this past weekend, approved several resolutions for a nationwide
Members of Council of General Synod discuss a resolution. Photo: Leigh Anne Williams Council of General Synod (CoGs) unanimously approved a balanced budget for the
Responding to the B.C. Court of Appeal’s decision on Monday-that the Anglican diocese of New Westminster should retain ownership of four church properties under dispute-the
The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled the diocese of New Westminster will retain possession of four church properties in the Vancouver area. Photo: Kelly
Cynthia Patterson: Canada is the only G8 country without a suicide prevention strategy. Photo: Synod on Demand, www.anglican.ca Cynthia Patterson is encouraging Canadian Anglicans to
First, Canadian Anglicans sang the hymn, “Amazing Grace,” raising $95,000 for a suicide prevention project created by the Council of the North. Now, Canadian Anglicans
Support from the Anglican Church of Canada has been tremendous, says McLean. Brigadier-General Karl McLean is a man with a plan. An Anglican priest appointed
Bishop Ordinary Peter Coffin As head of the Anglican Military Ordinariate of Canada, Bishop Ordinary Peter Coffin is often asked what our chaplains do in
The gift that keeps on giving. Photo: Mark Hauser An Advent version of the “Acts of Faith” gift catalogue is being readied for online shoppers
Restructuring and layoffs were announced at the national office of the Anglican Church of Canada on Oct. 5. Fourteen staff positions were affected. Although the