General Synod 2016

Suzanne Lawson and Edmonton Bishop Jane Alexander share their experiences at the April 2016 meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo: Art Babych

International News

Get involved in networks of the Anglican Communion, GS 2016 urged

Ben Graves July 10, 2016

Canon Richard LeSueur, a former lecturer at St. George's College in Jerusalem and a member of the advisory council of the Canadian Companions of the Diocese of Jerusalem.

International News

Anglicans in Middle East need your support, General Synod told

Tali Folkins July 9, 2016

The new chapel onsite the venue for General Synod 2016 is the base of operations for synod's first volunteer pastoral care team. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Pastoral care team at GS 2016 offers ‘ministry of presence’

Ben Graves July 9, 2016

Only one road led south out of Fort McMurray-right past the wildfire-andit was a miracle that everyone made it out safely, says Jeremy Munn of thediocese of Athabasca.

National News

Fort Mac evacuee describes ‘outpouring of the Holy Spirit’

Tali Folkins July 9, 2016

Archbishop Josiah Atkins Idowu-Fearon, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, addresses members of General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

National News

Sexuality not just an issue in the West, says Idowu-Fearon

André Forget July 9, 2016

United Church of Canada (UCC) moderator the Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell addresses members of General Synod 2016. Photo: Art Babych

National News

We stand with you’ regardless of marriage vote outcome, says UCC moderator

Tali Folkins July 9, 2016

José Bringas, director of the Episcopal Church of Cuba's office of development and mission, and bishop of Cuba, Griselda Delgado del Carpio. Photo: Andre Forget

News

We are going to keep moving forward’

André Forget July 9, 2016

(L to R) Chris Ambidge, Bishop Linda Nicholls, Stephen Martin and Dean Iain Luke discuss the proposed change to the marriage canon during a media briefing July 8. Photo: Art Babych

News

Don’t prejudge same-sex marriage vote, says commission chair

André Forget July 9, 2016

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National News

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

International News

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

National News

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

National News

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

International News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

International News

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

News

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

News

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

National News

General Synod ‘newbie’ long resisted call to priesthood

Tali Folkins July 7, 2016

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