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PWRDF accepting donations for Alberta floods

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is sending a $15,000 grant to the Anglican Diocese of Calgary to help those affected by the severe floods that recently hit Calgary and southern Alberta.

28 June 2013

Anglicans and Lutherans in first Joint Assembly

Close to 1,000 Anglicans and Lutherans from across Canada will be gathering in Ottawa in July for what the Anglican Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, says is an “historic and exciting moment” in church history.

28 June 2013

"Reach out to flood victims," urges Calgary bishop

Calgary Bishop Greg Kerr-Wilson has urged members of his diocese to reach out to individuals and congregations affected by the severe flooding in southern Alberta.

25 June 2013

Celiacs now getting gluten-free wafers in Toronto churces

The Revd Judith Alltree severe wheat allergy means she carries gluten-free communion wafers

05 June 2013

Anglicans, Catholics find one voice to express faith

A communiqué from the May 2013 meeting of the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of Canada

03 June 2013

Global survey to equip Anglicans for Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

The Anglican Communion's Anglican Peace and Justice Network (APJN) has launched a worldwide survey to gather the experience of Anglicans and Episcopalians who have taken part in national or local truth and reconciliation commissions.

15 May 2013

More funds for Syrian refugees

[By Marites N. Sison Anglicanjournal] The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has contributed $20,000 to assist about 5,000 Syrian families in the Qalamoun area who have been displaced by the ongoing violence in their country.

06 February 2013

Canada: National Indigenous Bishop to receive Queen's Jubilee Medal

Canada: National Indigenous Bishop to receive Queen's Jubilee Medal

The Anglican Church of Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop, Mark MacDonald, is to receive the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his spiritual leadership while serving Aboriginal communities and his contributions to environmental awareness of Canadians

04 February 2013

Botched oil theft expected to cost church more than $100,000

Botched oil theft expected to cost church more than $100,000

Martins River - It was a $300 suspected attempted theft that turned into a $100,000-plus bill for the victims.

17 October 2012

Sustainable farming program bearing fruit in Nicaragua

Sustainable farming program bearing fruit in Nicaragua

[Anglican Journal] An ecumenical organization teaching sustainable farming techniques is helping Nicaraguan farmers feed their families and generate income, Church World Service (CWS) reports.

14 August 2012