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.
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
The diocese of Fredericton’s sexual offences committee will conduct its own investigation after Canon Ed Coleman, rector of the parish of Hampton, was convicted by
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
“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.
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
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
Vancouver Calls by United States President George W. Bush for Canada to join in a U.S.-led system intended to shoot down missiles from so-called “rogue”
In some of my rare, quiet moments, I enjoy watching home decorating television programs. I can usually turn to Home & Garden Television and find
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
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
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
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, 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
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
New Delhi Churches in India have taken the lead in initiating an interfaith response to the scourge of HIV/AIDS, which is reaching massive proportions. “We
There are varying accounts of how many books Pierre Berton wrote – some said 50, others 70. There is unanimity, however, in the fact that
Dear editor, Re: “Churches have much to learn from Golden Arches” (October Journal). Much to learn, is right. Years ago, while I was going through
The “Very Special Christmas” album series is some 15 years old now. Six albums later, the projects have raised more than $60 million for the
Mordechai Vanunu was released from custody but placed under house arrest after 30 armed Israeli police stormed St. George’s (Anglican) Cathedral in Jerusalem, and arrested