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National News

Holy Communion: First and lasting impressions

Michelle Hauser November 12, 2015

The exhibit will display crèches from around the world, including this colourful nativity scene from Uzbekistan. Photo: Michael Hudson

International News

Annual creche show returns to Toronto’s St. James Cathedral

Anglican Journal Staff November 12, 2015

"God's love for us is like the love of children for parents, which persists through a thousand disillusionments," says Marilynne Robinson, shown here with (L-R) writers Josiah Neufeld and Kurt Armstrong. Photo: Julienne Isaacs

National News

Marilynne Robinson reflects on grace, the value of life

Julienne Isaacs November 10, 2015

Abie Anongos, secretary general of the Cordillera People's Alliance, says the biggest challenge to her group's work is "the intense militarization in our communities." Photo: Tali Folkins

International News

Workers for PWRDF partner in the Philippines risk death

Tali Folkins November 10, 2015

Swedish actress Alicia Vikander as Ava, a robot with artificial intelligence. Photo: Mongrel Media/Universal Pictures

Arts and Culture

Ex Machina: What makes us human?

John Arkelian November 10, 2015

Carbon emissions from an oil refinery in Alberta. Photo: Bruce Raynor

National News

Ottawa, Montreal dioceses vote to divest from fossil fuels

André Forget November 6, 2015

National News

Our agenda, as we wake up

Mark MacDonald November 6, 2015

Former prime minister Joe Clark urged the new Liberal government to set up a nationalcouncil of reconciliation at an event hosted by Cathedral Arts, a program ofthe diocese of Ottawa. Photo: Art Babych

National News

True reconciliation must reflect shared values, says former PM

Art Babych November 5, 2015

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sworn in as Canada's prime minister Nov. 4, has promised a "renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples that respects rights and honours treaties." He is seen here embracing Evelyn Commanda Dewache, an Algonquin elder and former residential school student during the closing ceremony of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Ottawa June 3. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Glasgow sees ‘synergy’ between priorities of church and Trudeau

André Forget November 5, 2015

National News

Out of the shadows and into the light

Tali Folkins November 4, 2015

Bishop-elect Canon William Cliff has served as rector of the Collegiate Chapel of St. John the Evangelist at Huron University College since 2002. Photo: Katie Nightingale-Taylor

National News

Brandon chooses Huron College rector as new bishop

André Forget November 2, 2015

Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry makes a point during his Nov. 1 sermon at Washington National Cathedral just after he was installed as The Episcopal Church's 27th presiding bishop and its primate. Photo: Mary Frances Schjonberg/Episcopal News Service

International News

Curry installed as 27th Presiding Bishop and Episcopal Church primate

Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service November 2, 2015

Archbishop John Privett, a member of the Commission on the Marriage Canon, presents a section of the report to Council of General Synod. Photo: André Forget

National News

Bishops plan February meeting to discuss marriage canon

André Forget October 30, 2015

National News

Priest remembered for twin passions for ministry, journalism

Tali Folkins October 30, 2015

Anglicans joined the Walk for Reconciliation in Ottawa, which took place before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on residential schools in June. Photo: André Forget

National News

Bishops pledge support for TRC Calls to Action

Tali Folkins October 29, 2015

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada's decision to allow authorized lay people to preside over the Eucharist in some circumstances has caused concern in some Anglican circles. Photo: Tatjana Splichal

National News

Bishops respond to authorized lay ministry

André Forget October 29, 2015

National News

His view

Fred Hiltz October 28, 2015

(L-R) Sr. Sue Elwyn and Canon Sr. Constance Joanna Gefvert say the Companions on the Way program will be inspired by a less formal approach to spiritual community. Photo: Tali Folkins

National News

Convent targets young ‘seekers’ with new monastic program

Tali Folkins October 26, 2015

Dean Peter Wall, of the diocese of Niagara, says plans are well underway for General Synod 2016. Photo: Anglican Journal

National News

Preparations underway for General Synod 2016

André Forget October 23, 2015

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, welcomed the full communion agreement between the United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ. Photo: Michael Hudson for General Synod Communications

International News

Hiltz looks to more ecumenical co-operation in wake of full communion agreement

Tali Folkins October 21, 2015

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