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Light shines most brightly in darkness

We were still in the glow of the Christmas celebrations. Hearts had been opened and turned outward, especially towards those who have little to celebrate

Montreal’s Bishopscourt on the market

Montreal’s Bishopscourt, the residence of the diocesan bishop, is on the market for $1.6 million. The diocese of Montreal is selling its bishop’s residence. Known

Teaching Cree

Rev. James Settee, who at 85 became the oldest man ever to be ordained priest, and who is best known for having written the Cree

Heritage sites

Anglican, Evangelical Lutheran, Roman Catholic and United churches in Ontario have asked the standing committee on justice policy of Ontario’s Legislative Assembly not to approve

Windows evoke water themes

Noah releases a dove from the ark in one of seven water-themed windows at the Mission to Seafarers chapel in Hamilton, Ont. The move of

Strife in Recife

Members of the Anglican diocese of Recife in north-eastern Brazil have appealed to the Archbishop of Canterbury for support in a row linked to a

Kootenay to elect in May

The diocese of Kootenay, in the interior of British Columbia, will hold an episcopal election on May 28 to find a successor for Archbishop David

Week for unity celebrates church growth

“Our Foundation is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:1-23) is the theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is scheduled for Jan.

Education program aimed at newcomers

Via Media, a fast-growing eight-week Christian education program for adults developed by the Episcopal Church in the United States of America (ECUSA) and aimed at

Last chance for 2004 appeal

There is still a chance to donate to the 2004 Anglican Journal Appeal. While donations are appreciated any time during the year, donors giving on

Court rules on marriage

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Ottawa can redefine marriage to include same-sex marriages but that it cannot compel religious officials to perform

Moosonee program will train leaders

The diocese of Moosonee has developed a theological program aimed at training church leaders, both lay and ordained, in First Nations communities in the James

How we cope when it is time for a change

In some of my rare, quiet moments, I enjoy watching home decorating television programs. I can usually turn to Home & Garden Television and find

Clergy shortage looms for ELCIC

My class of ’74 at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon was a portrait of homogeneity: young, male, married and invincible. Many of us were PKs

Spiritual centre

The diocese of New Westminster will participate in creating an “inter-spiritual centre” with a shared house of worship in a new “sustainable urban neighbourhood” planned

Hollywood be Thy name

Hollywood, Calif. In the middle of America’s movie capital, a place defined by flamboyance, film stars and opulence, St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church and

How does mission-based investing work?

Screening out companies that contravene an institution’s mission (e.g. companies that pollute, manufacture weapons, engage in child labour) in preference for companies that do good

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