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The Rev. Chris Harper, who has served as rector of St. Michael and All Angels in Thunder Bay, Ont., for the past four years, has been serving as Indigenous native priest for the diocese of Toronto since September 1. Photo: Contributed

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New Indigenous native priest named in diocese of Toronto

Tali Folkins September 20, 2016

The Rev. Kevin Robertson was among three priests elected suffragan bishops at a synod of the diocese of Toronto, Saturday, September 17. Photo: Diocese of Toronto

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Diocese of Toronto elects first openly gay bishop

Tali Folkins September 20, 2016

Speakers at the 3rd Global Conference on World’s Religions After September 11, held in Montreal, September 15. Front row: Karen Armstrong, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Back row: Arvind Sharma, Amir Hussain, Manjit Singh, Gregory Baum, Susannah Heschel, Deepak Chopra, Patrice Brodeur, Harvey Cox. Photo: Harvey Shepherd

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Religion scholars release declaration of rights

Harvey Shepherd September 16, 2016

Arts and Culture

Atheists can be spiritual beings, book argues

Michael McAteer September 16, 2016

Bishop William Anderson, of the diocese of Caledonia, has cancelled a diocesan synod, slated for October 14, that would have seen the election of a coadjutor bishop to succeed him. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Caledonia electoral synod cancelled after parishioner complaint

Tali Folkins September 15, 2016

Larry Dyck, lead farmer for Grow Hope Niagara, explains how drought has affected this year’s corn crop. Photo: Simon Chambers

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Canadian Foodgrains tries new model of charity crop-growing

Tali Folkins September 15, 2016

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‘In love’

Fred Hiltz September 14, 2016

The Rev. Jeffrey Metcalfe (right) leads a workshop on the theology of money at the 2016 Resources for Mission stewardship gathering. Photo: André Forget

National News

How is a church different from a mall? How is it similar?

André Forget September 13, 2016

At the end of their visit, Anglican teenagers from Ottawa and Iqaluit, shown here at Iqaluit Airport, promised to stay in touch over the winter. Photo: Eileen Mortimer

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Anglicans celebrate ‘lasting friendships’ made in Iqaluit

Art Babych September 13, 2016

Stewardship gathering participants discuss the impact of new expressions of Christianity on the church's fundraising efforts. Photo: André Forget

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Stop putting new wine into old wineskins, says missioner

André Forget September 12, 2016

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The mystery of the child

Wayne Holst September 12, 2016

International News

Welby issues call to prayer for evangelism

Gavin Drake/ACNS September 12, 2016

Members of the Archbishop of Canterbury's task group gather at the Anglican Communion Office in London for their first meeting. Photo: ACNS

International News

Anglican Communion Task Group holds first meeting to ‘maintain conversation’

Adrian Butcher/ACNS September 9, 2016

Fundraising “isn’t about asking [for money]-it is about inviting people to participate in your visions and plans for the future,” says Martha Asselin of M&M International, a fundraising consulting firm that specializes in services for faith-based groups and churches. Photo: André Forget

National News

Primate: Fundraising and evangelism go together

André Forget September 8, 2016

The new Women’s Mission Centre in the Shinyoungdong district of Seoul will be blessed on Sunday – the fruition of a two-decade-long vision. Photo: Anglican Church of Korea

International News

Two-decade wait finally over for Korean women’s ministry centre

Gavin Drake/ACNS September 8, 2016

"Every month, when you turn the page of the new calendar, you'll see a new engagement in activity that serves the common good or advocates for justice for the poor, and I hope that is inspiring for people," says Archdeacon Michael Thompson. Image: The General Synod, Anglican Church of Canada

National News

2017 calendar to highlight Anglican, Lutheran mission work

Anglican Journal Staff September 7, 2016

A number of events are scheduled at St. Paul’s Churchyard, which was used as a relief centre for recovery workers for almost a year after the 9/11 attacks. Photo: Trinity Church, Wall Street.

International News

Services mark 15th anniversary of 9/11

Gavin Drake/ACNS September 7, 2016

International News

I was hungry and you gave me food’

Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service September 7, 2016

Bishop Barry Hollowell, retired bishop of Calgary, specialized in conflict mediation. Photo: General Synod Archives

International News

Former bishop of Calgary Barry Hollowell dies at 68

André Forget September 2, 2016

International News

Christians unite in World Day of Prayer for Creation

Gavin Drake/ACNS September 2, 2016

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