Group opposes gambling
Anglican Journal
April 1, 2006
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
A controversy over Bishop Peter Coffin’s decision to grant a temporary licence in the diocese of Ottawa to an American lesbian priest who is in
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
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
Terry Waite, who successfully negotiated the release of hostages in Iran and Libya and himself became a hostage in 1987 while negotiating the release of
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
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
The Winnipeg-based Centre for Christian Studies said it is officially developing a climate “where it is increasingly possible for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual
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
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
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
After 28 years of singing to the Lord from the Lutheran Book of Worship and in response to the mission needs of a changing church,