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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

Religious leaders shed colonial legacy

Porto Alegre, BrazilFrom Asia and Africa to the United States and Latin America, church leaders are doing away with what has been called the “colonial

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

WCC deplores Muhammad cartoons

Porto Alegre, BrazilThe World Council of Churches has deplored the publication of cartoons caricaturing the Prophet Muhammad, and urged its members to join in non-violent

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

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

Assembly debates divestment

Porto Alegre, BrazilThe victory by Hamas in recent Palestinian legislature elections makes the churches’ engagement in the Holy Land even more crucial, a Palestinian Christian

Rabbis’ group wins Japanese peace prize

Rabbi Arik Ascherman (far right) has faced the wrath of Israeli authorities by working with Palestinians to protect their property. Geneva Rabbis for Human Rights

Sexuality disputes hinder unity

Porto Alegre, Brazil Disputes in churches about homosexuality are hampering the search for Christian unity, Vatican officials said during the global meeting of the World

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

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

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

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

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

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