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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

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

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

India responds to AIDS

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

Pierre Berton

There are varying accounts of how many books Pierre Berton wrote – some said 50, others 70. There is unanimity, however, in the fact that

Changes made to long-term disability plan

Canon Mwita Akiri of the Church of Tanzania attended Council of General Synod as a church partner. In other business, the Council of General Synod:

Holy roller

“The Lord bless you and this bike you ride and all who ride on it with you,” says Rev. Pamela Bakal, rector of Grace Church,

Unravelling mysteries of the faith

How refreshing to read an Anglican Journal article that is neither contentious nor controversial (Christianity is ‘one big murder mystery,’ December). Like many others who

Australians report less faith in churches

Sydney The findings of a church-backed research poll suggest that the church’s reputation in Australia is sinking faster than that of the government, legal system,

Black Anglicans gather

Afro-Anglican scholars will deliver addresses and facilitate workshops during the third International Conference on Afro-Anglicanism scheduled for July 20-27 in Toronto. The conference aims to

Sisters in spirit

Beating a different drum Brenda MacIntyre, a member of the women’s music group Spirit Wind, performed aboriginal chanting and drumming at a panel discussion in

Christmas carols go unplugged

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

Police storm cathedral to arrest whistleblower

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

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