Anglican Journal

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Poetic, encyclopaedic and edgy

I hold Michael Peers in high regard – not on a pedestal but in high regard. He is a poet in his way of thinking

Anglicans reflect on the value of food

Ethel Ahenakew, of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, at a market in downtown Winnipeg. Winnipeg A handful of earth and a sprinkle of water

Kairos urges inquiry

Kairos, the Canadian ecumenical justice organization, has asked the federal government to urge the Democratic Republic of the Congo to investigate the murder of a

Three Anglicans receive 2005 Order of Canada

Three Anglicans – an environmental activist, a politician, and a priest – are among the recipients of the Order of Canada, the nation’s highest civilian

In Katrina’s aftermath, hope

"You are St. Mark’s Church," Dean James Bo Roberts tells his congregation during a service, surrounded by scenes of devastation at the ruins of the

Calgary resolves impasse

The diocese of Calgary and its bishop, Barry Hollowell, reached agreement on a separation package in July and, at press time, Bishop Hollowell announced that

New Beginning

Rising from the ashes Firefighters carry the altar into St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg, N.S., during a rededication ceremony in June. The church, which

Bishop Andrews hits the road

Bishop Rodney Andrews of the diocese of Saskatoon spent 14 days in June driving an antique tractor across his diocese to celebrate Saskatchewan’s 100th birthday

Council agrees to put pressure on Israel

The Anglican Consultative Council has adopted a recommendation that churches put pressure on firms that contribute to Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories, including the

Order of Manitoba

Gladys Cook, a native Anglican from the Sioux Valley Reserve, was among 12 recipients of the Order of Manitoba, conferred by Lt. Gov. John Harvard

Hardworker for 30 years

Sheila Craig, General Synod assistant treasurer, retired in July after nearly 30 years of service. Ms. Craig began working for General Synod as a secretary

Mother’s Joy

Warm hello A mother and child from the Miao tribe in Kunming, Yunnan province, were among those who greeted an ecumenical delegation from the Canadian

Royal Worship

A first Bishop Victoria Matthews of Edmonton, left, and Queen Elizabeth II greet well-wishers after a service on May 22 at St. Mary and St.

Big move

The College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, an Anglican seminary in Saskatoon, on August 8 moved to share quarters with Lutheran Theological Seminary. Both institutions

Churches condemn London blasts

Church leaders around the world condemned the bombings that killed 56 people in London last July 7, and called for peace and sobriety. “The appalling

Moving moment

American Kathy Sullivan Vandenberg weeps as she kneels for the laying of hands at an ordination ceremony for her and eight other women to the

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