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“I’m arguing for our survival as a society, and as a people,” Inuit leader Natan Obed tells General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

National News

General Synod hears ‘drastic’ effects of climate change in the Arctic

Tali Folkins July 11, 2016

The Rev. Riscylla Walsh Shaw, member of the Primate's Commission on the Doctrine of Discovery, Reconciliation and Justice, addresses members of General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Commission on doctrine of discovery asks for more time

André Forget July 11, 2016

"This kind of behaviour is not appropriate," says Archbishop Fred Hiltz when informed that some members are feeling "unsafe" in their group discussions. Photo: Art Babych

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Primate decries ‘bullying,’ pleads for ‘holy manners’ in same-sex marriage talks

Tali Folkins July 11, 2016

The big challenge for the Anglican Church of Brazil is bearing witness “to the gospel of Jesus Christ in a society that is living a serious crisis,” says Archbishop Francisco de Assis da Silva. Photo: Tali Folkins

International News

Witnessing the gospel in a time of crisis

Tali Folkins July 11, 2016

U.S. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says the recent violence in America has left him with a "deep sadness." But, he adds, "we've got work to do." Photo: Art Babych

International News

‘Jesus doesn’t allow us the option of self-righteousness’

André Forget July 11, 2016

National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald and members of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) discuss the features of a self-determining Indigenous Spiritual Ministry. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Indigenous Anglicans outline features of ‘confederacy’

André Forget July 10, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz introduces the members of the Primate's Council of Elders and Youth during a ceremony at General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Primate names Council of Elders and Youth members

Tali Folkins July 10, 2016

Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh booth at General Synod 2016. Photo: Simon Chambers

National News

Display booths a big hit at General Synod 2016

Ben Graves July 10, 2016

"We should have love and compassion for someone who was victimized...that is still a victim, just like the Samaritan did," says Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh Bishop Lydia Mamakwa in her sermon. Photo: Art Babych

National News

General Synod celebrates Indigenous Eucharist

André Forget July 10, 2016

National News

New CoGS members elected

Anglican Journal Staff July 10, 2016

Saskatchewan Bishop and Council of the North chair Michael Hawkins highlights one challenge facing the council: 134 of its 295 clergy are unpaid. Photo: Art Babych

International News

Northern dioceses enjoying upsurge in partnerships with South

Tali Folkins July 10, 2016

Suzanne Lawson and Edmonton Bishop Jane Alexander share their experiences at the April 2016 meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo: Art Babych

International News

Get involved in networks of the Anglican Communion, GS 2016 urged

Ben Graves July 10, 2016

Canon Richard LeSueur, a former lecturer at St. George's College in Jerusalem and a member of the advisory council of the Canadian Companions of the Diocese of Jerusalem.

International News

Anglicans in Middle East need your support, General Synod told

Tali Folkins July 9, 2016

The new chapel onsite the venue for General Synod 2016 is the base of operations for synod's first volunteer pastoral care team. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Pastoral care team at GS 2016 offers ‘ministry of presence’

Ben Graves July 9, 2016

Only one road led south out of Fort McMurray-right past the wildfire-andit was a miracle that everyone made it out safely, says Jeremy Munn of thediocese of Athabasca.

National News

Fort Mac evacuee describes ‘outpouring of the Holy Spirit’

Tali Folkins July 9, 2016

Archbishop Josiah Atkins Idowu-Fearon, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, addresses members of General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Sexuality not just an issue in the West, says Idowu-Fearon

André Forget July 9, 2016

United Church of Canada (UCC) moderator the Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell addresses members of General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

National News

We stand with you’ regardless of marriage vote outcome, says UCC moderator

Tali Folkins July 9, 2016

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National News

What do you do during tough times?

ajadmin July 9, 2016

Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio addresses synod while Canon Stuart Pike, diocese of Niagara, prepares to translate. Photo: Art Babych

International News

Cuban church continues to grow, says bishop

André Forget July 9, 2016

By a vote of 159-54, General Synod members vote to suspend, for the duration of their meeting, a rule requiring a vote for or against a motion unless they have a material conflict of interest. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Synod votes to allow abstentions

André Forget July 8, 2016

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