General Synod 2016

Worship at General Synod 2016 will encourage members to reflect on "how we are hearing God speak to us through Scripture," says the Rev. Martha Tatarnic, chair of the worship committee. Photo: André Forget

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General Synod worship will aim for ‘newness in the familiar’

André Forget April 15, 2016

"We're mindful of our need to reach out to those who are going to be hurt or offended by a decision of General Synod," says Archbishop Fred Hiltz. Photo: Tali Folkins

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Civil disobedience’ may arise if gay marriage rejected

Tali Folkins April 12, 2016

Archdeacon Bruce Myers, the Anglican Church of Canada's co-ordinator for ecumenical and interfaith relations, thinks Anglicans and Mennonites have much to teach each other. Photo: Contributed

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General Synod to consider bilateral dialogue with Mennonites

André Forget April 4, 2016

This July, General Synod will vote on a draft motion changing the church’s law to allow same-sex marriage. Photo: Tashatuvango/Shutterstock

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Same-sex marriage advocates form Facebook group

Tali Folkins April 1, 2016

Andrea Mann, the Anglican Church of Canada's director of global relations, gives a presentation to Council of General Synod (CoGS) on the church's global partnerships March 11. Photo: André Forget

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Brazil and Cuba to be represented at General Synod 2016

Tali Folkins March 29, 2016

Meghan Kilty, the Anglican Church of Canada’s director of communication, says giving media access to church leadership is a key part of the General Synod communications plan. Photo: André Forget

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General Synod communications plan unveiled

André Forget March 18, 2016

Council of General Synod members vote by consensus to send the marriage canon resolution drafted by the Commission on the Marriage Canon to General Synod 2016. Photo André Forget

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Offer options to same-sex marriage vote, CoGS asks bishops

André Forget March 13, 2016

Brian Bukowski, General Synod web manager, gives a presentation to Council of General Synod (CoGS) on an app to be loaded on tablets at General Synod 2016 this summer.

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CoGS approves use of tablets at General Synod 2016

Tali Folkins March 11, 2016

Dean Peter Wall, General Synod planning committee chair, says a "significant" amount of time in the agenda of General Synod 2016 has been set aside to talk about the marriage canon. Photo: André Forget

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Registration for General Synod now open

André Forget March 11, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz (third from left) opens the spring meeting of Council of General Synod. Photo: André Forget

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Bishops explain same-sex marriage statement to CoGS

André Forget March 10, 2016

Canon (lay) David Jones discusses the report of the Commission on the Marriage Canon at a special meeting of Council of General Synod in September 2015. Photo: André Forget

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CoGS ‘required’ to send marriage canon motion to General Synod, says chancellor

André Forget March 2, 2016

A draft resolution to change the church's marriage canon to allow same-sex marriage will be brought to a vote at the General Synod 2016 meeting in July. Photo: Shutterstock

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Bishops’ statement ‘an attempt to be forthright and honest’

Tali Folkins March 2, 2016

If CoGS approves the proposal to lease tablets, users would interact with General Synod material via an app specifically designed for the meeting. ?Photo: Eugenio Marongiu/Shutterstock

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Committee recommends use of tablets at General Synod 2016

André Forget February 22, 2016

Dean Peter Wall, of the diocese of Niagara, says plans are well underway for General Synod 2016. Photo: Anglican Journal

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Preparations underway for General Synod 2016

André Forget October 23, 2015

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.

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CoGS approves General Synod seating plan

Leigh Anne Williams November 17, 2014

Michael Thompson, general secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada, told CoGS that support will be available for dioceses that find the costs of General Synod 2016 prohibitive. Photo: Leigh Anne Williams

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General Synod 2016: Location, location, location

Leigh Anne Williams May 4, 2014

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Chronology of the same-sex debate

Marites N. Sison March 26, 2008

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