Matthew Puddister

  • Matthew Puddister is an editor and staff writer for the Anglican Journal. Most recently, Puddister worked as corporate communicator for the Anglican Church of Canada, a position he has held since Dec. 1, 2014. He previously served as a city reporter for the Prince Albert Daily Herald. A former resident of Kingston, Ont., Puddister has a bachelor's degree in English literature from Queen’s University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Western Ontario.

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Inside the House of Bishops

The national House of Bishops, which held its latest meeting from Oct. 5-9 in Niagara Falls, Ont., is a biannual gathering for bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada to meet as colleagues and offer mutual support for episcopal ministry.

Recognizing Indigenous military veterans

The Rev. Catherine Askew, a military chaplain and co-chair of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, says the Anglican Church of Canada should observe National Indigenous Veterans Day as part of its commitment to reconciliation.

Clergy opinions run gamut on AI use in sermons

As some clergy pledge never to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) in writing sermons, and others view AI as just another tool for preaching, Anglicans debate where to draw the line.

Faith rooted in the wild

Core ideas of Forest Church—which involves communities gathering outdoors for worship, emphasizing connection with God through the natural world—are reflected in a variety of similar movements with names and practices as diverse as nature itself.

New Yukon bishop prioritizes spiritual renewal

Bishop Vincent Fenga hopes to encourage prayer, Bible study, faithful worship and discipleship in the Anglican diocese of the Yukon with the goal of strengthening people’s relationship to Jesus Christ.

ACC-19 receives Nairobi-Cairo Proposals, calls for further dialogue

The 19th Anglican Consultative Council received proposed reforms to Anglican Communion structures as “resources for continuing discernment” at their Belfast meeting, which also saw the election of a Canadian lay Anglican to the ACC Standing Committee.

CoGS approves Emancipation Sunday resources

New liturgical and educational resources are available to help parishes celebrate Emancipation Sunday, which commemorates liberation struggles and recognizes the contributions of Black Anglicans.

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