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Calgary church reaches out to Muslims

André Forget November 7, 2014

“When we speak out for religious freedom, we are not engaging in theological debate; we are talking about human rights,” says Canada’s ambassador for the Office of Religious Freedom. Photo: André Forget

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Ambassador discusses Office of Religious Freedom

André Forget November 6, 2014

Canon (lay) Robert Falby, chair of the Commission on the Marriage Canon: “I am pleased that so many people, both lay and cleric, made the effort to make a submission.” Photo: Art Babych

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Commission reviews opinions on same-sex marriage

Leigh Anne Williams November 6, 2014

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, thinks this Remembrance Day in particular should not be “business as usual” and encourages Canadians to take some time to remember and pray. Photo: Leigh Anne Williams

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A day to remember

Leigh Anne Williams November 5, 2014

Noah Njegovan was executive archdeacon for the diocese of Brandon from 2009 to 2012. His responsibilities included payroll and preparation of budgets and financial statements.

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Former archdeacon’s assets frozen

Leigh Anne Williams November 5, 2014

Bishop Terry Brown talks to the Canadian Church Historical Society about the famous “Red Dean of Canterbury.” Photo: André Forget

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Conference highlights ‘rich heritage’ of church archives

André Forget November 5, 2014

“You need to be able to have a voice that will articulate the voice of the church, particularly on behalf of those who don’t have a voice themselves with people who have power,” says the Rev. Laurette Glasgow, the Anglican Church of Canada’s special advisor for government relations. Photo: Art Babych

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The Interview: Ambassador for Christ

Leigh Anne Williams November 4, 2014

The hymnal of the Anglican Church of Canada, created 1905 to 1908, "became the first concrete expression of the new national spirit of the church," says historical musicologist Kenneth Hull. Photo: Diana Swift

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How the Canadian hymnal evolved

Diana Swift November 3, 2014

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Yukon priest has heart for Swaziland

Diana Swift November 3, 2014

End-of-life debates are ongoing in Canada. Photo: Jeff Wasserman.

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New task force formed to revisit end-of-life issues

André Forget October 31, 2014

Squeezing ISIS’ source of funds is a better solution than airstrikes, the Rev. Nadim Nassar tells a gathering at St. John’s (Stone) Church. He also says”religious reconciliation” is necessary to rebuild trust in Syria and Iraq. Photo: Beatrice Paez

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Iraq airstrikes not a solution, says Syrian priest

Beatrice Paez October 30, 2014

Members of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s regiment, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, carry his flag-draped casket after the funeral service at Christ’s Church Anglican Cathedral in Hamilton, Ont. Photo: Nathan Denette/Canadian Press

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Funeral for fallen soldier Nathan Cirillo held at Anglican cathedral

André Forget October 28, 2014

Criticism of Christian Zionism is not an attack on the country of Israel, explains Gary Burge, a professor of New Testament studies at Wheaton College. Photo: Neale Adams

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Vancouver event tackles Christian Zionism

Neale Adams October 28, 2014

A visitor to the lawn of Christ Church Cathedral protects himself from the autumn chill. Photo: Harvey Shepherd

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Clarify ‘church activity’ with insurers, motion urges

Harvey Shepherd October 27, 2014

(L to R) Rabbi Barry Schlesinger of the Agudath Israel Congregation, Imam Samy Metwally from the Ottawa Main Mosque and Padre John Fletcher, Chaplain General to the Canadian Forces take part in the interfaith service in Ottawa. Photo: Art Babych

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‘Stand strong against violence or hatred’

Art Babych October 27, 2014

An interfaith service will be held Oct. 26 to, organizers say, offer prayers and hope following the recent attacks on Parliament Hill. Photo: Elena Itsenko/Shutterstock

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Interfaith service to be held for Ottawa

Anglican Journal Staff October 24, 2014

Archbishop Fred Hiltz stresses the importance of a thoughtful response to the attacks in Ottawa and Montreal. "What's going on inside the souls of young people that is drawing them to such extremes?" File Photo: General Synod Communications

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Anglican leaders reflect on Ottawa shooting

André Forget October 23, 2014

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, walk among other bishops on their way to Lambeth Palace at the start of the 2008 Lambeth Conference. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Primate says 2018 Lambeth unlikely

Leigh Anne Williams October 23, 2014

Instagram user Kaila Miller posted this image depicting some of the drama that unfolded in Ottawa following the fatal shooting of a soldier on Parliament Hill this morning.

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Bishop calls for prayers following Parliament Hill shooting

André Forget October 22, 2014

Antonio Tejamo prepares corn for planting. PWRDF’s Simon Chambers, who recently visited the Philippines, says he was impressed by the resilience, generosity and good humour of Filipinos in areas devastated by typhoon Haiyan. Photo: Simon Chambers

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Church’s Philippine partners offer inspirational resilience

Diana Swift October 22, 2014

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