General Synod 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

International News

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

International News

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

International News

The church at its worst, or best?

ajadmin July 4, 2016

Photo: Denisgo/Shutterstock

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Praying for patience

Jeffrey Metcalfe June 27, 2016

Members pray before the start of a session at General Synod 2010 in Halifax. File Photo: Art Babych/Anglican Journal

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A General Synod explainer

André Forget June 27, 2016

Staff lit 49 candles for victims of the Orlando shootings at a requiem service held at the Anglican Church of Canada's national office June 23. Photo: André Forget

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National office staff remember Orlando victims

Tali Folkins June 24, 2016

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General Synod to receive report on diaconate

André Forget June 24, 2016

Archbishop Josiah Atkins Idowu-Fearon, secretary general of the Anglican Communion. Photo: Anglican Communion Archives

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Curry, Idowu-Fearon to speak at General Synod

Tali Folkins June 21, 2016

Bishop Mary Irwin-Gibson reads her "charge," or opening address, at the annual synod of the diocese of Montreal. Photo: Janet Best

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Montreal bishop to vote in favour of same-sex marriage

Harvey Shepherd June 20, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz says he is "deeply moved" that parishes have organized prayer vigils for General Synod. Photo: Tali Folkins

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Primate ‘encouraged’ by Anglican interest in General Synod

Tali Folkins June 16, 2016

The app can be loaded not only onto tablets but smartphones and computers as well, so that members can already start using it to prepare for General Synod. Image: Saskia Rowley

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New app will save paper, connect members, say General Synod planners

Tali Folkins June 13, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) closing event in Ottawa. At General Synod, Hiltz is expected to commission a Council of Elders and Youth that will hold the church accountable to the TRC's Calls to Action. Photo: Andre Forget

National News

Primate hopes for prayerful spirit at General Synod, despite tensions

Tali Folkins June 2, 2016

General Synod members who wish to take some moments to rest or meet up with other people will have a variety of options. Here, Heidi Wilker, General Synod event planner, takes a breather in a space with natural light, near the entrance of the venue. Photo: Saskia Rowley

National News

Advice for newbies: Pray, work, play

André Forget May 31, 2016

The General Synod closing banquet will feature a jazz ensemble led by Juno Award-winning clarinetist Bob DeAngelis. Photo: Contributed

National News

Hospitality events to highlight diversity

Tali Folkins May 17, 2016

"My hope had been that deacons themselves will feel supported and affirmed and know that they are not alone," says The Rev. Eileen Scully when asked how she hopes the Iona Report will be received. Photo: Anglican Journal files

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General Synod to receive report on diaconate

André Forget May 9, 2016

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