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Episcopal diocese asks bishop in biker-death case to step down

Episcopal officials in Maryland have asked a bishop charged with killing a bicyclist to resign, but her lawyer Wednesday said she had no immediate comment.

29 January 2015

The Anglican Communion’s Bible initiative report available for e-reader, tablet

“We hope that these electronic versions will enable easy access at a very low cost.” - Stephen Lyon

26 January 2015

Marcus Borg, theologian and historical Jesus expert, dies at 72

“Marcus Borg was a gifted teacher and profoundly significant voice of reasoned faith for many, both in and outside the church,” Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said

23 January 2015

Gold Medal awarded to Bible Women book

Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter, has been voted one of the year’s best books for Bible study.

23 January 2015

Venezuela: Iglesias Historicas piden por los cristianos que sufren violencia

Los mensajes de solidaridad y hermandad han reinado durante la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos en Caracas

22 January 2015

New book to help churches challenge gun violence epidemic

"The Church should address gun violence because it is primarily a religious issue" - The Revd Canon Gary R. Hall

22 January 2015

Anglican religious community elects new reverend mother

In early May, the Toronto-based Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (SSJD) will have a new reverend mother.

21 January 2015

Journal launches special TRC web page

General Synod Communications and the Anglican Journal, the church’s editorially independent newspaper, have entered into a partnership to distribute stories of national significance

15 January 2015

Tribute to Peers published

Prominent figures, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, are among the 70 contributors to this book about Archbishop Michael Peers, who was primate of the Anglican Church of Canada from 1986 to 2004. 

14 January 2015

Presiding Bishop, Episcopal bishops offer support to President's Immigration Executive Action

All persons equally deserve the ability to pursue their dreams and contribute to their communities and families with liberty, dignity, and freedom.

14 January 2015