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Some members of General Synod, including the bishops of the diocese of the Arctic Darren McCartney (middle) and David Parsons (right), walk out of the plenary hall after it was declared that the same-sex marriage motion had passed first reading. Photo: Art Babych

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Seven bishops ‘publicly dissent’ from same-sex marriage vote

Tali Folkins July 15, 2016

Empty tables and chairs as some General Synod members choose not to participate at the closing worship of General Synod following the provisional approval of the same-sex marriage motion. Photo: Art Babych

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In wake of same-sex marriage vote, some bishops fret for unity of church

Tali Folkins July 15, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hitz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, at the closing worship of General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

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Primate calls for humility, ‘patience’ after marriage vote

Tali Folkins July 14, 2016

Archdeacon Michael Thompson, general secretary (middle), apologizes to General Synod "for the confusion" caused by the voting error?. Photo: Art Babych

National News

The vote on same-sex marriage: What went wrong?

André Forget July 14, 2016

The Anglican Church of Canada “punches above its weight” when it comes to refugee work, William Postma, recently appointed director of The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), tells General Synod. Photo: Art Babych

International News

Canadian Anglicans sponsor 1,750 refugees since September

Tali Folkins July 13, 2016

It was an act of General Synod that created the Anglican Foundation in 1957, executive director Canon Judy Rois reminds members of the 2016 meeting. Photo: Art Babych

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Rois: ‘Everyone benefits’ by donating to Anglican Foundation

Tali Folkins July 13, 2016

Archdeacon Pierre Voyer, the Rev. Danny Whitehead and Ruth Sheeran tell General Synod that their votes to change the marriage canon were not recorded by the clickers. Photo: Art Babych

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Voting error reveals Anglican same-sex marriage motion passed after all

André Forget July 12, 2016

Some members take a breather as the officers of General Synod confer about what to do with the discovery of voting error. Photo: Art Babych

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Emotions run high as error reverses vote rejecting same-sex marriage

ajadmin July 12, 2016

The primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, confers with Chancellor David Jones about rules and procedures for voting, as Archdeacon Michael Thompson, general secretary, listens. Photo: Art Babych

National News

General Synod re-affirms ‘integrity and sanctity of same-sex relationships’

André Forget July 12, 2016

National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald moves the resolution creating the task force that will review the church’s investment policies, among other things. Photo: Art Babych

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Church to form social and ecological investment task force

Tali Folkins July 12, 2016

Some members bow their head in prayer before the vote is called. Photo: Art Babych

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Canadian Anglicans reject same-sex marriage by one vote

André Forget July 12, 2016

Niagara Bishop Michael Bird says Anglican conventions allow a diocesan bishop to “exercise episcopal authority” to permit liturgies that “respond to pastoral needs within their dioceses.” Photo: Art Babych

International News

Niagara, Ottawa to offer same-sex marriages; Toronto to consider

Tali Folkins July 12, 2016

Pain and hurt in the aftermath of the vote to change the marriage canon that would have allowed same-sex marriages in church. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Relief, despair as same-sex marriage motion fails

Tali Folkins July 12, 2016

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

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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

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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

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Indigenous Anglicans outline features of ‘confederacy’

André Forget July 10, 2016

General Synod members share their thoughts about a document outlining Indigenous self-determination in the church. Photo: Art Babych

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General Synod ponders shape of future Indigenous church

Tali Folkins July 10, 2016

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