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Out of the mouths of babes (and teens)

We thought reviewing children’s books would be appropriate for the Easter issue, since children often receive gifts at Easter. Who better to review such books

Anglicans to attend AIDS events

The Anglican Church of Canada, through the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) and other agencies, is gearing up for its participation in events

Old ‘Church House’ torn down

The building at 600 Jarvis St. in Toronto that once held the national office of the Canadian Anglican church was torn down in mid-February. [photo

Bishop seeks treatment

New YorkGene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States, has returned to work after spending time at an

Ottawa parish withholds contributions

A parish in the diocese of Ottawa has withheld its contribution to the diocesan budget for the second year in a row, saying it can’t

Group opposes gambling

The Christian-Jewish Dialogue of Montreal, a 35-year-old ecumenical group, said on Feb. 23 that it is opposed to the relocation of the Montreal Casino and

One voice’ needed on climate change

Porto Alegre, BrazilThe top official of the World Council of Churches says climate change represents one of humanity’s most dire threats and he has appealed

Taking up the cross in walk to Easter’

Jim Robertson pauses at “Burnt Offerings,” one of nine stations in his Altarwalk sculpture, a self-guided devotional featured in the foyer of Edmonton’s St. Paul’s

VIM puts out call to volunteers

The Anglican church’s volunteer program is appealing for candidates to serve the church in different capacities overseas, as it once again goes through a bleak

Carving out a future

Members of the Vancouver School of Theology community carry in a 680-kilogram totem pole carved by Coast Salish artist Jackie Timothy. The pole was a

Churches agree to joint assemblies

Porto Alegre, BrazilLeaders of two world Christian groupings have reacted positively to a proposal by Rev. Samuel Kobia, World Council of Churches general secretary, that

U.S. church leaders slam Iraq war

Porto Alegre, BrazilA group of religious leaders from the United States has issued a public letter criticizing the war in Iraq and acknowledging their churches’

Record numbers

The diocese of Toronto reported that its annual Faithworks appeal raised $1,433,000 in 2005, the highest single-year amount in its history. “This is an incredible

Church efforts key to migration

Porto Alegre, BrazilAs issues around migration, both voluntary and forced, become more complex, the efforts of churches are becoming increasingly critical to the survival of

How should we say ‘thank you’?

Both the Anglican Journal and the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund had record years in their fundraising in 2005 (see Record year for Journal

A bit of clowning around is allowed

Clowns Surely Goodness and Saffron kneel in front while Lemmie (top left) and Papa Jack (far right) perform the Red Nose Ceremony on willing participants

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