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Bishop Don Phillips of the diocese of Rupert's Land says he would work toward allowing same-sex marriage in his diocese "as soon as responsibly possible." Photo: Diocese of Rupert's Land

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Rupert’s Land bishop says it’s time for same-sex marriage ‘to become reality’

André Forget June 6, 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

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

The Rev. Karen Egan says the marriage canon working group has allocated more time for discussion of This Holy Estate, the report released in 2015 by the Commission on the Marriage Canon. Photo: André Forget

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Ample discussion needed before same-sex marriage vote, says group

André Forget March 13, 2016

Bishops have a responsibility to something more than their personal conscience, says Archbishop Fred Hiltz. "We are all charged, notwithstanding our own personal view on anything...we all make a vow to guard the faith and unity of the church." Photo: André Forget

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Bishops split three ways over same-sex issue: Hiltz

Tali Folkins March 3, 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

Archbishop Fred Hiltz responds to a question from Canon Douglas Graydon during a question and answer session at St. John's West Toronto. Photo: André Forget

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Primate listens to concerns of LGBTQ Anglicans

André Forget February 18, 2016

The Rev. Samantha Caravan, assisted by Canon Douglas Graydon, presides at a “queer Eucharist” in the church of St. John’s West Toronto. Photo: Tali Folkins

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Toronto church reaches out with ‘queer Eucharist,’ LGBTQ youth minister

Tali Folkins February 11, 2016

The Rev. Ephraim Radner, Archdeacon Alan T. Perry and Professor Michelle Rebidoux weigh in on the Commission on the Marriage Canon's report. Photos: Contributed

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Marriage canon report gets mixed reviews from theologians

André Forget November 25, 2015

Archbishop John Privett, a member of the Commission on the Marriage Canon, presents a section of the report to Council of General Synod. Photo: André Forget

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Bishops plan February meeting to discuss marriage canon

André Forget October 30, 2015

Council of General Synod members and observers during a special session at Cody Hall, St. Paul's Bloor, Toronto. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Members express views on marriage canon report

Anglican Journal Staff September 24, 2015

Archbishop Fred Hiltz with (left) Archdeacon Michael Thompson, general secretary, and Archdeacon Harry Huskins, General Synod prolocutor, during the special session of CoGS. Photo: André Forget

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Hiltz on same-sex marriage: ‘I do not want the church to divide over this’

Anglican Journal Staff September 24, 2015

Archbishop Percy Coffin, of the ecclesiastical province of Canada, asks Council of General Synod about the commission on the marriage canon's conscience clause. Photo: André Forget

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CoGS drafts resolution to change the marriage canon

André Forget September 23, 2015

Donald Wilson, of the ecclesiastical province of British Columbia and Yukon, addresses a question to the commission on the marriage canon. Photo: André Forget

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Read report in its entirety, marriage commission urges Anglicans

Tali Folkins September 23, 2015

Marriage canon commission member Bishop Linda Nicholls of the Trent-Durham area, in the diocese of Toronto. File photo: Anglican Journal

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Marriage canon report in final stages

Diana Swift August 21, 2015

Bishop Lydia Mamakwa of the Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh and National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald at Council of General Synod in 2014. Photo: André Forget

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Indigenous bishops opt for third way in marriage canon issue

André Forget August 11, 2015

Diocese of New Westminster Bishop Melissa Skelton snapped this photograph of Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces Peter Coffin (left) and diocese of Ottawa Bishop John Chapman at a farewell dinner for retiring bishops during the House of Bishops meeting in April.

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Bishops discuss changes to church structures, marriage canon

Leigh Anne Williams April 22, 2015

Don’t compromise on promise

Letters to the Editor March 31, 2015

At his annual meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace, Archbishop Fred Hiltz spoke about the Commission on the Marriage Canon and about reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Anglicans. Photo: Tony Hisgett/Wikimedia.

International News

Hiltz and Welby discuss marriage canon, reconciliation

André Forget December 22, 2014

Canon (lay) Robert Falby, chair of the Commission on the Marriage Canon: “I am pleased that so many people, both lay and cleric, made the effort to make a submission.” Photo: Art Babych

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Commission reviews opinions on same-sex marriage

Leigh Anne Williams November 6, 2014

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