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“What we aspire to as Anglicans is not to be a federation of loosely connected and rather distant relatives who sometimes send Christmas cards to each other, but a true family,” Archbishop Rowan Williams wrote. Photo: hraska

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Archbishop of Canterbury writes Advent letter to Primates

Anglican Communion News Service December 3, 2012

“In reacting to the condition, the sufferings, and the hopes and aspirations of those who live with HIV, we need to remember that we are working together,” says the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, in his message. Photo: OtnaYdur

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AIDS challenge is about ‘women’s empowerment’

Anglican Communion News Service November 30, 2012

Newly arrived Syrian children register for school in the Za'atari refugee camp, northern Jordan. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT Alliance

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We want to go home and rebuild our lives’

ajadmin November 29, 2012

Archdeacon Kim Van Allen of All Saints’ Anglican Church and Remy Boulbol, executive director of the Rose City Islamic Centre, in Windsor, Ont. are working together to build bridges among youth of different faiths. Photo: Contributed

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Getting to know the neighbours

Leigh Anne Williams November 28, 2012

The Rev. Gary Paterson and former moderator Mardi Tindal lead worship for the United Church of Canada’s General Council following Paterson’s election. Photo: Courtesy of the United Church of Canada

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Church renewal means regaining ‘sense of hope’

Leigh Anne Williams November 27, 2012

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall offered his praise for women bishops in Australia, which is celebrating the 20th year of the ordination of female priests. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Women bishops praised by Anglican Primate

Anglican Communion News Service November 26, 2012

(L to R) Bishop K. H. Ting and Bishop David Lai of Taiwan during a meeting in November 2006. Photo: Matthew Davies/Episcopal News Service

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China’s ‘great visionary’ Bishop K. H. Ting dies at 97

Episcopal News Service November 26, 2012

One of the most helpless situations we might face is when we are in the hospital. Photo: Tossapol

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When life seems beyond control

The Rev. Dr. Gary Nicolosi November 23, 2012

Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) members brief CoGS about the Sacred Circle held last August in Pinawa, Man. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Two-term CoGS membership needs review

Marites N. Sison November 22, 2012

Archbishop David Ashdown, bishop of Keewatin and metropolitan of Rupert's Land, says the hope for an indigenous diocese has been "in the hearts of people for over half a century." Photo: Marites N.Sison

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Will General Synod say ‘yes’ to a new indigenous diocese?

ajadmin November 22, 2012

The diocese of Uruguay, based in Montevideo, is made up of seven parishes and five missions. Photo: jorisvo

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Uruguay thwarted in attempt to switch provinces

ajadmin November 22, 2012

(l to r) Archdeacon Michael Thompson, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Council of General Synod prolocutor Robert Falby and Chancellor David Jones test the voting device. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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One-click voting at General Synod 2013

Marites N. Sison November 22, 2012

(L to R) Dean Peter Elliott and Suzanne Lawson brief Council of General Synod members about the 15th Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Auckland. Photo: Marites Sison

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We’re ‘back on track’ after ACC-15 meeting

Marites N. Sison November 21, 2012

The Canadian Companions to the Diocese of Jerusalem provides resource for pilgrims to the Holy Land, said Archbishop Fred Hiltz. Photo: Boris Diakovsky

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Companions program growth slower than anticipated

Marites N. Sison November 21, 2012

The vote in the House of Laity fell short of approval by six votes. Photo: oriontrail

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Church of England rejects draft legislation on women bishops

Anglican Communion News Service November 21, 2012

Mission is the church’s raison d’etre, says The Rev. Dr. Christopher Duraisingh, an eminent South Indian theologian. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Get ready to be ‘turned inside out,’ says noted theologian

Marites N. Sison November 21, 2012

Archdeacon Michael Thompson reflected on his first year as general secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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‘God is putting something new in the church’

Marites N. Sison November 20, 2012

CoGS members agreed that proceeds from the lease of mineral rights in southern Alberta will be devoted to indigenous ministries. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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CoGS consents to lease mineral rights in southern Alberta

Marites N. Sison November 20, 2012

(L to R) Dr. Lela Zimmer, The Rev. Canon Dr. Todd Townshend, and The Rev. Canon Dr. Eric Beresford brief members of the Council of General Synod about competencies for ordination to the priesthood. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Priesthood competency guidelines ‘a roadmap for growth’

ajadmin November 19, 2012

Dean Peter Wall, chair of the 2013 General Synod planning committee, shares updates. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Longer sessions, shorter breaks at General Synod 2013

Marites N. Sison November 18, 2012

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