“I think we’re all called to do something for others,” says Thie Convery of St. James Church in Dundas, Ont., who will swim Lake Ontario
‘I BELIEVE the Spirit of God has presided at this synod.’ -Archbishop Fred Hiltz Photo: Art Babych General Synod 2010 did not approve the so-called
With his soft-spoken ways and easy smile, it is hardly surprising that Canon Laverne Jacobs’ quiet, pastoral presence is what strikes those who meet him
Beaming Bishop Mark MacDonald Photo: Art Babych In what was described as an “historic moment,” the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada has
Winnipeg Steven Fletcher, Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Democratic Reform, has promised to deliver a statement issued by world religious leaders to
Winnipeg World religious leaders today grappled with how best to compel governments and citizens to address the issue of climate change. During the second day
Winnipeg Inter-faith youth delegates to the 2010 World Religions Summit today urged religious leaders to promote “multi-faith religious education” to equip young people with “tools
Flora Packo moved from one table to another getting as many brochures, posters, photocopies of photographs and other materials about Indian residential schools as she could.
The first national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) concluded Saturday night with Justice Murray Sinclair, TRC chair, expressing satisfaction that it had been a “special, excellent start.”
Winnipeg National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald has called the first national meeting here of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) “a movement that can’t
The Anglican Church of Canada yesterday offered symbols of its commitment to support the healing journey of Indian residential school survivors and their descendants in a special ceremony held here at the first national Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) event.
They were known by their numbers at residential schools and to this day, Evelyn Omand, now in her 60s, still remembers hers: 38, 39, 43, and 45. She had gone to four different residential schools.
“I’m no longer ashamed of who I am. I’m a strong Anishnabe woman and I’m a minister of the Christian faith.”
On the eve of the first national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada they started coming. By this I mean dandelion seeds that were being carried away by the gentle wind like tiny white parachutes. It was as if a group of children together closed their eyes, and made a wish as they blew on dandelions, sending their seeds flying into the air.
There is an air of anticipation, of history waiting to happen here, as Indian residential school survivors and their families, and representatives of churches and government began arriving in Winnipeg June 15 for the first national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada.
Bishop George BrucePhoto: Art Babych The 2010 General Synod has approved a resolution receiving the final text of the proposed Covenant for the Anglican Communion.
National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald The Anglican Church of Canada’s governing body has approved a landmark resolution today repudiating and renouncing the Doctrine of
U.S. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori Photo: Art Babych U.S. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori told members of General Synod that The Episcopal Church is
Canon Robert Falby Photo: Art Babych See video interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reA-NCBcoTI There’s a “strong sense of fatigue and weariness” when it comes to discussion about same-sex
Bishop Dennis Drainville Photo: Art Babych After a long and heated debate on Monday evening (Jun. 7), members of General Synod approved a resolution to
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