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Choosing life over consumption in a time of crisis

Mark MacDonald — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:33 +0000

“Multitudes [upon] multitudes in the valley of decision, for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.” (Joel 3:14) Whatever the original context of Joel’s prophecy, our time fits these words like no other.

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‘The climate conversation will define us’

Alecia Greenfield — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:28 +0000

I've been involved in the Anglican church’s response to the climate crisis for a few years now. At one point, early on, I proudly told my teenage daughter Hannah that I had said no to an invitation to sit on my diocese’s climate response committee. It is so important to role model not over-committing!

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B.C. floods prompt Anglican vigil, support

Matthew Puddister — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:26 +0000

As November floods brought death and devastation to parts of southern British Columbia, Canadian Anglican offered prayers and help to residents.

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‘Ten months away from the next flood’: deluges now a fact of life, Ottawa-area priests say

Tali Folkins — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:42:27 +0000

As record-breaking floodwaters begin to recede along the Ottawa River, priests in two of the hardest-hit areas are wondering when the next deluge will sweep the area—and how faith organizations can be better engaged when it does.

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