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The resumption of US-Cuban relations "abounds in hope for a movement from hostility to hospitality, embargo to engagement, alienation to accompaniment," says the Metropolitan Council of Cuba. File photo: Ali Symons/General Synod Communications

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Council praises ‘courageous leadership’ of Obama, Castro

André Forget December 23, 2014

The idyllic manger tableau doesn't reflect the first Christmas in Bethlehem, argues the author. Photo of artist Gerard van Honthorst's The Adoration of the Shepherds: The Yorck Project/Wikimedia Commons

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The stark reality of Jesus’ birth

William Portman December 23, 2014

At his annual meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace, Archbishop Fred Hiltz spoke about the Commission on the Marriage Canon and about reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Anglicans. Photo: Tony Hisgett/Wikimedia.

International News

Hiltz and Welby discuss marriage canon, reconciliation

André Forget December 22, 2014

John Mihevc, manager of the Sustainability Team at KAIROS Canada, passed away on December 21. Photo: Contributed.

National News

Ecumenical advocate & activist dies

Sara Tatelman December 22, 2014

National News

An activist church

Rhonda Waters December 22, 2014

National News

A powerful lesson in Christmas

Diana Swift December 22, 2014

General Synod will decide whether to approve a motion to change the marriage canon when it meets in 2016.

International News

Anglican Communion body urges church not to change marriage policy

André Forget December 19, 2014

Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio, Episcopal Church of Cuba. Photo: General Synod Communications

International News

Bishop of Cuba thankful for ‘bridges of hope’

André Forget December 18, 2014

Jessica Sault, co-ordinator of Healing Hearts, a group that will lead an Anglican-funded healing workshop this weekend for children of residential school survivors. Photo: Contributed

National News

The gift of traditional healing

Sara Tatelman December 18, 2014

The Episcopal Church of Cuba traces its origins to the early 20th century and has around 3,500 members. Photo: General Synod Communications.

International News

US-Cuba thaw opens up possibilities for churches

André Forget December 17, 2014

A typical classroom scene at a primary school in Pakistan. Photo: UNESCO/Akhtar Soomro/UN News Service

International News

Primate prays for victims of Peshawar attack

Anglican Journal Staff December 17, 2014

National News

Take courage

Marites N. Sison December 17, 2014

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. Photo: General Synod Communications

National News

Hiltz reminds Anglicans not to take peace for granted

André Forget December 16, 2014

The Rev. Canon Judy Rois, Anglican Foundation executive director, and (seated) Emily Wall, project manager. Photo: André Forget

National News

Foundation backs five youth projects

Sara Tatelman December 15, 2014

Living Reconciliation places reconciliation at the heart of Christian ministry. Photo: contributed.

International News

New book on reconciliation a ‘timely’ resource

André Forget December 10, 2014

An ecumenical choir sang at both the opening and closing services as Sherwood Park Christians celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ecumenical mission in mid-October. Photo: Courtesy of Ecumenical Mission of Strathcona County

National News

A thriving ecumenical spirit

Leigh Anne Williams December 9, 2014

Christmas traditionally is a time for sharing and giving. Photo: Focal Point

National News

A meaningful Christmas

Anglican Journal Staff December 8, 2014

International News

Brazil leads 2015 Week of Prayer

Leigh Anne Williams December 8, 2014

Archdeacon Fenton, of the diocese of New Westminster, received an honorary doctorate from St. John’s College, University of Manitoba. Photo: contributed.

National News

Archdeacon receives honorary doctorate

Wayne Chose December 4, 2014

"Out of the frying pan-into the fire," by Karen Burns.

National News

Turning a new leaf

Anglican Journal Staff December 4, 2014

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