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Finding our way to the truth

Mark MacDonald November 26, 2013

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‘A time to be born, and a time to die’ (Eccl. 3:2)

A. Paul Feheley November 26, 2013

Melissa Green briefs CoGS members about the recent WorldCouncil of Churches meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea, which sheattended as a youth representative of the Anglican Church of Canada.Photo: Marites N. Sison

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WCC an important voice, CoGS told

Leigh Anne Williams November 25, 2013

Monica Patten, chair of the Resources for Mission committee. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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On stewardship & other CoGS news

Anglican Journal Staff November 25, 2013

To people of faith entering politics, Hazel McCallion issues a warning: don’t sacrifice your faith, but use it to raise the bar in public service. Photo: Contributed

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‘Hurricane Hazel’ still setting a blistering pace

Diana Swift November 25, 2013

Bishop Ron Cutler will be the new coadjutor bishop for the diocese ofNova Scotia and Prince Edward Island on April 1, 2014. Photo: Courtesyof Ron Cutler

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Cutler elected in diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI

Leigh Anne Williams November 22, 2013

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Housing crisis: ‘a vicious cycle’

Leigh Anne Williams November 22, 2013

The Rev. Canon Judy Rois briefs Council of General Synod members about the new initiatives of the Anglican Foundation of Canada, where she sits as executive director. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Anglican Foundation: ‘Vibrant and hopeful’

Marites N. Sison November 21, 2013

Bishop Jane Alexander shares her diocese’s “painful” experience when it got involved in Housing First and the City of Edmonton’s 10-year plan to end homelessness in the city. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Petitions not enough to end homelessness

Marites N. Sison November 21, 2013

Council of General Synod members watch a video explaining PWRDF's food security campaign, Fred Says. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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PWRDF introduces ‘Fred Says’ food security campaign to CoGS

Marites N. Sison November 20, 2013

Bishop Lydia Mamakwa explains the meaning behind the name of the new diocese in northern Ontario, Mishamikweesh at the Council of General Synod’s first meeting of the triennium. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Mishamikoweesh: making history

Anglican Journal Staff November 19, 2013

Archbishop Claude Miller, metropolitan of the ecclesiastic province of Canada, (left) congratulates bishop-elect Geoffrey Peddle following his election as diocesan bishop of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador on Nov. 16. Photo: Sam Rose

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Peddle elected as bishop of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador

Leigh Anne Williams November 18, 2013

CoGS and General Synod co-ordinating committee members enter into “Cogs Cafe” conversations in preparation for their work in the triennium. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Group exercise generates guidance for CoGS

Marites N. Sison November 18, 2013

Council of General Synod members share how the proposedchange to the marriage canon has been received in their dioceses andwhat message they want to give to the new commission that will conductconsultations across the church. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Commission to consult on same-sex marriage

Marites N. Sison November 18, 2013

Former indigenous ministries co-ordinators Donna Bomberry and The Rev. Canon Laverne Jacobs wrap “The Evening Star” Pendleton blanket over Archbishop Michael Peers as Bishops Adam Halkett and Lydia Mamakwa look on. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Anglicans pay tribute to Peers for landmark apology

Marites N. Sison November 17, 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and his wife, Caroline, greetlocal Anglicans after a service in Hong Kong, which he visited lastOctober.Photo: Francis Wong KC/Lambeth Palace

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Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Canada

Anglican Journal Staff November 16, 2013

Canon Neil Elliott, a priest in the diocese of Kootenay and a member ofthe communications and information resources committee, led the reviewof General Synod’s communication platforms. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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CoGS receives communications review report

Marites N. Sison November 16, 2013

Murray McCarthy of Ministry and Money International, a fundraising and consulting firm based in Toronto, presents the results of the operational review conducted on the Resources for Mission department. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Top priority: A strategic fundraising plan

Marites N. Sison November 16, 2013

Rob Dickson, chair of the financial management committee at General Synod, explains the 2014 budget to CoGS members. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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CoGS approves balanced budget for 2014

Marites N. Sison November 15, 2013

Visitors at the Oct. 24 opening of the Sacred Stitches exhibit, including Archbishop Michael Peers, former primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, survey the intricate needlework in the Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Buddhist articles on display. Photo: Michael Hudson

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Multi-faith exhibit brings people together

Leigh Anne Williams November 15, 2013

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