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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

How many red stoles does one person need?

PA new gift registry at Torontoa?’s Anglican Book Centre (ABC) is intended to cut down on duplicate gifts for newly-ordained priests. Above, ABC staff Brenda

Why single out African bishops who intervened?

Dear editor, I write to correct a mistaken impression left by an article concerning the Windsor Report (Africans will not apologize for interfering December 2004).

Indigenous funds

The synod of Rupert’s Land has voted to set aside $190,000 to strengthen aboriginal ministries in the diocese. The money was to have been added

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

Dedication delayed again

The Vancouver School of Theology has again postponed the dedication of its new residence hall named after Archbishop David Somerville. Construction delays originally pushed the

Up in smoke

St. John the Evangelist church in Thorold, Ont., near Niagara Falls, suffered severe damage to its offices and parish hall due to a fire on

Calgary church closures will stand

A motion to rescind the decision by the diocese of Calgary’s executive council to disestablish three of its parishes was defeated during a recent synod.

A fresh look at a ‘dark topic’

In 1993, Andrew Wheatcroft started to research what he calls “this dark topic.” Ten years later he finished Infidels. Along the way he uncovered some

Seventh parish to bless same-sex couples

St. Hilda’s, Sechelt, became the seventh parish in the diocese of New Westminster to allow the blessing of same-sex unions. The parish voted 122 to

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

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