Magdeburg, GermanyEleven German denominations – including Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Anglican churches – have formally recognized each other’s baptism, at an ecumenical
Archbishop Fred Hiltz blesses the congregation at his installation as 13th primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. The former diocesan bishop of Nova Scotia
In other business:? General Synod asked for a task force to examine the role of the primate during the current triennium, including such issues as
New YorkMembers of the religious community in the United States are reviving the “sanctuary movement” of the 1980s by launching a national drive to protect
The Arctic community of Salluit, in northern Quebec (pictured here from a hill above the town), has grown to a population of 1,200 from 250
Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, arrived on the last day of General Synod to bring greetings from the U.S. church.
“This is not a one-agenda church!” declared National Bishop Raymond Schultz in his opening remarks to the 394 delegates and 168 visitors registered for the
Designate a ‘bike-to-church’ Sunday; Repair leaks promptly. A leak of one drip per second wastes about 10,000 litres per year; Post signs encouraging people to
There was a distinct feeling (and some evidence) midway through the June meeting of General Synod that most members wanted to decide, finally, the all-consuming
Andy Seal and Lorraine VanSchaik, both of Augsburg Fortress, are managing the transfer of the Anglican Book Centre to Augsburg. Lutheran bookseller Augsburg Fortress officially
Martyn Minns (top) was installed in May as a misssionary bishop for North America by Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan
(Left) Outgoing primate, Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, presents Bishop Fred Hiltz to General Synod delegates as the newy-elected primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. WinnipegIn
Archbishop Bruce Stavert The diocese of Quebec will elect a co-adjutor bishop this fall to succeed Archbishop Bruce Stavert, diocesan bishop, when he retires in
Retired bishop Paul Idlout (right) turns the sod at the groundbreaking service June 3 for St. Jude’s Cathedral, while Andrew Atagotaaluk (left), diocesan bishop of
Three members of the Community of the Sisters of the Church – an Anglican religious order – who were involved in a car collision in
Archdeacon Hone Kaa of New Zealand, one of the delegates at a recent Anglican Indigenous Network meeting in Vancouver, speaks at a gathering in Christ
Martyn Minns (top) was installed in May as a misssionary bishop for North America by Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan
Canadian Charles Taylor (right) is congratulated by John Templeton after winning the $1.8 million Templeton Prize. New York Charles Taylor, a Canadian philosopher whose work
Augsburg Fortress director Andy Seal is overseeing the takeover of Toronto’s Anglican Book Centre. Negotiations between the Anglican Church of Canada and Augsburg Fortress Canada
A child suffering from HIV/AIDS rests with her mother during a recent protest against a drug manufacturer in New Delhi. The Indian government and United