York A more outward-looking, confident and united Church of England was promised by the newly formed Archbishops’ Council, a cabinet for the church, but General
NOTICING THAT something isn?t working or is worn out doesn’t require a great deal of ingenuity, only a degree of attentiveness. Genius is figuring out
Belgrade The bishops of Yugoslavia’s biggest church, the Serbian Orthodox Church, have called on Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to hand over power to a transitional
100 years ago: September 1899 Canadian Churchman asked, “Whose fault is it that in so many parishes there is no co-operation between the clergy and
Cologne Organizers of the Jubilee 2000 movement – which is calling for the cancellation of debts owed by the world’s poorest countries – have criticized
Ontario Premier Mike Harris has called on churches to support his controversial work-for-welfare program. He accused some church groups of wanting to keep welfare recipients
Macmaster Janet Macmaster, the Anglican Journal’s editorial assistant for the last 20 years, will be leaving Aug. 20 to pursue new career directions. Callers to
The Anglican Journal has been cleared by its General Synod sub-committee of an allegation of “unethical journalism” levelled by Bishop Michael Ingham and the communications
At the news conference announcing Adrienne Clarkson as the country’s next governor-general, media reported her as coy about her recent marriage to her long-time partner
Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria’s church leaders, concerned over the alarming levels of corruption in their country, have called on the nation’s new civilian government to take
‘le chateau, Opa!’ EMMA AND I were walking in the park by Holy Rosary Cathedral in Regina, and she pointed to the towers of the
Archbishop Michael Peers has presented the 1999 Anglican Award of Merit to Garth Walker, a member of St. Mary’s, Kerrisdale. Mr. Walker was honoured for
Nairobi An Anglican Church initiative is likely to revolutionize funerals across Kenya, a country in which elaborate and expensive customs are traditionally linked to burials.
Matthews The Diocese of Edmonton has had some rough sailing over the past few years, but with determination and a dose of optimism, its 59
LIKE MANY OF YOU, I have given a lot of thought to the question of congregational vitality. What does it take for a congregation to
London The international development agency Christian Aid has warned that genetically modified foods are a threat to farmers in the developing world and, contrary to
Ketchum IN THE EARLY ’90s, it seemed that Hal Ketchum had it all. He had translated his ruggedly handsome appearance, rich voice, and knack for