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Archbishop David Chillingworth, primate of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Photo: Scottish Episcopal Church

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Scottish Episcopal Church takes first step towards same sex marriage

Anglican Communion News Service June 11, 2016

"We're no longer in a debate about whether or not society isgoing to legalize physician-assisted dying-that's happening, that train is outof the station," says Canon Eric Beresford, chair of the church's task force onphysician-assisted death, which produced the report. Photo:TylerOlson/Shutterstock

National News

Church report accepts physician-assisted dying as new reality

Tali Folkins June 10, 2016

Illustration by Didou/Shutterstock

National News

Green Churches Network turns 10

Harvey Shepherd June 9, 2016

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Honouring God’s love for the Earth

Karri Munn-Venn June 8, 2016

Arts and Culture

Not in God’s Name examines ‘altruistic evil’

John Arkelian June 8, 2016

"I was very excited...to build relationships with Anglicans and encourage their generosity," said Monica Patten of her time as interim director of Resources for Mission. Photo: Marites Sison

National News

Interim RfM director steps down

Tali Folkins June 7, 2016

St. James the Apostle, now known as St. James Montréal, is located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Photo: Eastmain/Wikimedia Commons

National News

Drop-in conflict spurs debate about church’s responsibility to homeless

André Forget June 7, 2016

National News

Statement from the diocese of Montreal

Diocese of Montreal June 7, 2016

Bishop Don Phillips of the diocese of Rupert's Land says he would work toward allowing same-sex marriage in his diocese "as soon as responsibly possible." Photo: Diocese of Rupert's Land

National News

Rupert’s Land bishop says it’s time for same-sex marriage ‘to become reality’

André Forget June 6, 2016

First Nations Professor Claudette Commanda holds an eagle feather as she speaks to CPJ gathering. Photo: Art Babych

National News

‘It is time to stand together in friendship’

Art Babych June 3, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) closing event in Ottawa. At General Synod, Hiltz is expected to commission a Council of Elders and Youth that will hold the church accountable to the TRC's Calls to Action. Photo: Andre Forget

National News

Primate hopes for prayerful spirit at General Synod, despite tensions

Tali Folkins June 2, 2016

Parliament Hill was the site of one of several KAIROS blanket exercises held in Canada from May 28 to June 5 to mark the first anniversary of the TRC's Call to Action. Photo: Art Babych

National News

KAIROS ‘blankets’ Parliament Hill

Art Babych June 2, 2016

The Rev. Chris McMullen (L) and Bishop David Edwards hike along the Bay of Fundy coast during the 2015 pilgrimage. Photo: Contributed

National News

Bishop’s pilgrimage about ‘getting outside our walls’

André Forget June 1, 2016

Threshold members and staff pray over Bonnie Hunt (centre left, blue sweater), new dean of community. Photo: Threshold Ministries

National News

Threshold Ministries opens new avenues to membership

André Forget May 31, 2016

General Synod members who wish to take some moments to rest or meet up with other people will have a variety of options. Here, Heidi Wilker, General Synod event planner, takes a breather in a space with natural light, near the entrance of the venue. Photo: Saskia Rowley

National News

Advice for newbies: Pray, work, play

André Forget May 31, 2016

Tent city residents protest Victoria's affordable housing shortage. Photo: Super InTent City Facebook page

National News

Dismantle tent city, house residents: Victoria cathedral

André Forget May 30, 2016

Bishop-elect Nigel Shaw is smudged by Major the Rev. Catherine Askew before he is presented. Photo: Art Babych

National News

New bishop consecrated for military ordinariate

Art Babych May 30, 2016

The compass rose symbolizes the presence of the Anglican Communion around the world. Photo: anglicancommunion.org

International News

No Anglican Covenant decision in 2016

Tali Folkins May 30, 2016

Photo: www.photosearch.com

National News

Checking privilege at the border

Jeffrey Metcalfe May 27, 2016

Mariam Begum holds eggplants from her garden. Photo: Paul Plett

International News

Farmers are saving Bangladesh’s endangered soil

Josiah Neufeld May 26, 2016

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