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Homeless Jesus: a sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz. Photo: André Forget

National News

Primate receives Homeless Jesus replica

André Forget November 21, 2014

The Rev. Andrew Wesley offered CoGS members some insights into aboriginal spirituality. He and Archbishop Terence Finlay (right) gave a briefing about the work of the Primate’s Commission on the Doctrine of Discovery, Reconciliation and Healing. Photo: Leigh Anne Williams

National News

Primate’s commission sees long road ahead

Leigh Anne Williams November 20, 2014

Church leaders and diocesan representatives gather to establish connections and learn about how to carry out anti-racism work in their churches. Photo: Contributed

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Diocesan reps gather for anti-racism consultation

Anglican Journal Staff November 20, 2014

Diocesan representatives from across the country met in Peterborough, Ont. last fall to learn more about PWRDF’s work. While visiting a farm to learn about local food security issues, they also got a more global view while talking with a migrant worker from Mexico. Photo: PWRDF

National News

PWRDF strengthens volunteer network

Leigh Anne Williams November 19, 2014

Pat Lovell, lay delegate from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and Bishop Jane Alexander of the Diocese of Edmonton, consider how the church can faithfully engage with problematic Canadian mining practices. Photo: André Forget.

International News

Canadian mining practices have ‘imperial footprint’

André Forget November 19, 2014

Patriarchs and church leaders in Jerusalem recently underlined the importance of maintaining reasonable access to Holy sites in the “delicate political climate.” Photo:Wikimedia Commons/Andrew Shiva

International News

WCC condemns attack in synagogue

Anglican Journal Staff November 19, 2014

Anglican Church of Canada Global Relations Director Andrea Mann talks about how Jerusalem Sunday is helping build a a closer relationship between the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and Canadian Anglicans. Photo: André Forget.

International News

First Jerusalem Sunday ‘significant’

André Forget November 19, 2014

The Ven. Sidney Black, the Rev. Canon Ginny Doctor, Bishop Lydia Mamakwa, National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald, and Judith Moses from the Public Witness for Social and Ecological Justice Coordinating Committee at Council of General Synod. Photo: André Forget.

National News

ACIP calls for change in church structure

André Forget November 18, 2014

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An emerging new sense of Canadian identity

Wayne Holst November 18, 2014

Council of General Synod chaplain Sister Elizabeth Rolfe-Thomas records the thoughts of those sitting at her table about what has been achieved and what challenges remain in relation to the aspirations outlined in Vision 2019. Photo: Jesse Dymond/General Synod Communications

National News

Hiltz offers view of church midway to 2019

Leigh Anne Williams November 18, 2014

Dean Peter Wall, chair of the General Synod Planning Committee, updated CoGS plans for General Synod 2016, which will be held at the Sheraton Parkway North hotel in Richmond Hill, Ont. from July 7 to 12.

National News

CoGS approves General Synod seating plan

Leigh Anne Williams November 17, 2014

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National News

Canadian Council of Churches, still vital at 70?

Diana Swift November 17, 2014

(L to R): Vice chancellor Ann Bourke, General Secretary Michael Thompson and global relations director Andrea Mann assess General Synod's new structures during a group discussion. Photo: André Forget

National News

CoGS reviews new ways of working

André Forget November 17, 2014

CoGS members discuss what their role might as the Anglican Church of Canada prepares for some difficult discussions about proposed changes to the marriage canon. Photo: Leigh Anne Willliams

National News

CoGS focuses on constructive role in marriage canon debate

Leigh Anne Williams November 16, 2014

“I feel that the birth of Mishamikoweesh has opened the doors for our fellow indigenous brothers and sisters in Christ,” says Bishop Lydia Mamakwa of the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh. Photo: André Forget

National News

Mishamikoweesh ‘revolutionary’ for Anglican Church of Canada

André Forget November 16, 2014

Commission clerk Bruce Myers and member Bishop Linda Nicholls at the Council of General Synod meeting in Mississauga on Nov. 15. Photo: Leigh Anne Williams

National News

Commission considers impact of proposed canon change

Leigh Anne Williams November 15, 2014

The Rev. Laurette Glasgow, the Anglican Church of Canada’s special advisor for government relations, says “more engagement” is needed. Photo: André Forget

International News

Church has responsibility to engage the state, says advisor

André Forget November 15, 2014

The Rev. Canon Judy Rois tells Council of General Synod that the Anglican Foundation awarded over $500,000 in grants in 2013. Behind Rois is Emily Wall, Foundation project manager. Photo: André Forget

National News

Foundation’s work widespread, but unknown to many Anglicans

André Forget November 15, 2014

General Synod Treasurer Hanna Goschy presents the 2015 budget, which projects a surplus of $59,000. Photo: André Forget

National News

CoGS approves balanced budget for 2015

Leigh Anne Williams November 14, 2014

General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada the Ven. Michael Thompson explains how revising the statistical return is vital for the life of the church. Photo: André Forget

National News

Anglican church to gather data on congregational life, mission impact

André Forget November 14, 2014

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