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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

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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

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Synod votes to allow abstentions

André Forget July 8, 2016

General Synod members discuss three questions at their tables, including what marriage means to them. Photo: Art Babych

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General Synod begins same-sex marriage talks

Tali Folkins July 8, 2016

Cynthia Haines-Turner, of the diocese of Western Newfoundland, has served as deputy prolocutor since 2013. Photo: Art Babych

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Haines-Turner, McNaughton new prolocutor and deputy prolocutor

Tali Folkins July 8, 2016

"We in the United States are struggling now, with how we can learn and grow to become a country and a culture where human life is sacred," says U.S. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in his address before members of the Anglican Church of Canada's General Synod. Photo: Art Babych

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Enough is enough,’ says U.S. bishop after police shootings

Tali Folkins July 8, 2016

General Synod members listen to the address by Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. Photo: Art Babych

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What stood out for you in the primate’s address?

Ben Graves July 8, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz appeals to General Synod members to “exercise Holy manners” when deliberating on contentious issues like the marriage canon. Photo: Art Babych

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Primate’s address to synod emphasizes church’s role in the world

André Forget July 8, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz sprinkles the gathering with holy water in a rite of blessing known as asperges, at the opening Eucharist of the 41st General Synod. Photo: Art Babych

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General Synod opening worship confronts difficult questions

André Forget July 7, 2016

Archdeacon Pierre Voyer, of the diocese of Quebec, encourages General Synod neophytes to keep an open mind. Photo: Tali Folkins

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General Synod a ‘journey,’ says meeting veteran

Tali Folkins July 7, 2016

“It is important that the General Synod hears your voice-your heart, your mind, your passions, your vision for our church,” says Archbishop Fred Hiltz to youth delegates. Photo: Art Babych

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Youth delegates quiz primate before synod

André Forget July 7, 2016

The Rev. Jenny Sharp, of the diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, says she comes to her first General Synod with a desire to learn more about the church and a lot of life experience to contribute. Photo: Tali Folkins

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General Synod ‘newbie’ long resisted call to priesthood

Tali Folkins July 7, 2016

Diocese of Toronto volunteers prepare to greet delegates to General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

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GS 2016 members share hopes, concerns, ‘exciety’

Tali Folkins July 7, 2016

Two of the 35 paintings that will cover delegate tables at General Synod. Photo: Contributed

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Guelph artist to transform secular space to sacred at synod

André Forget July 7, 2016

Youth delegates take part in a blanket exercise during a pre-General Synod orientation and ice-breaker. Photo: Art Babych

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Youth delegates get special synod introduction

André Forget July 6, 2016

The Rev. Ellen Bruce, of Old Crow, Yukon, a widely respected spiritual leader among the Gwich'in people, will be recognized-along with other Indigenous trailblazers in the church-at a display booth at General Synod. Photo: Mike Thomas/Yukon News

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Bruce confirmed as first Indigenous Anglican woman priest

Tali Folkins July 6, 2016

Michelle Bull introduces Resolution C003 to amend the marriage canon. Photo: Art Babych

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Resolution C003: The inside story

André Forget July 6, 2016

Bishop of Saskatchewan Michael Hawkins and Bishop of Missinipi Adam Halkett at Sacred Circle in 2015. Photo: André Forget

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We need each other’

André Forget July 6, 2016

A representative from the Inter-Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) booth at Joint Assembly 2013 explains the rag doll project, which highlights the issue of human trafficking. The IAWN will have a booth at General Synod 2016. Photo: Marites Sison

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General Synod display booths sell out

Tali Folkins July 5, 2016

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The church at its worst, or best?

ajadmin July 4, 2016

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