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Michael Thompson appointed General Secretary

Michael Thompson appointed General Secretary

The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson will serve as the Anglican Church of Canada's next General Secretary, beginning Nov. 1, 2011.

06 September 2011

British Columbia artist creates logo for Partnering for Prevention conference

British Columbia artist creates logo for Partnering for Prevention conference

Under the Surface, a brilliantly symbolic painting by Sophia Beaton, a young aboriginal artist in British Columbia, provided the logo for the second meeting of Partnering for Prevention: Addressing Abuse in Our Communion & Our Communities.

15 July 2011

Anglicans respond to wildfires in Northern Alberta

Anglicans respond to wildfires in Northern Alberta

As soon as word got out that evacuees fleeing the wildfires of Northern Alberta needed a safe haven and support for basic needs, Anglicans along with members of host communities immediately rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

20 May 2011

Anglicans aim for abuse-free churches

Anglicans aim for abuse-free churches

From June 23 to 26, an international Anglican conference will convene in Victoria, B.C., to explore how churches can be safer environments for vulnerable youth and adults.

12 May 2011

Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran leaders issue pastoral letter for 10th anniversary of full communion

Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran leaders issue pastoral letter for 10th anniversary of full communion

Episcopal and Lutheran leaders in the United States and Canada have issued a joint pastoral letter to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the churches' full-communion relationships saying that they "look forward to the development of fuller relationships that will lead to a common mission, ministry, and witness in the world."

28 April 2011

Anglican priest achieves doctorate in snowboarding

Anglican priest achieves doctorate in snowboarding

A snowboarding priest from British Columbia has earned what could well be the first-ever doctorate in the sport for his exploration of spirituality on the slopes.

 

04 March 2011

Canada Youth program equips with experience, not 'how-to's

Canada Youth program equips with experience, not 'how-to's

From 'Ask & Imagine', the Anglican-Lutheran leadership program that has equipped hundreds of youth with hands-on experiences since 1999

 

17 June 2010

Canada: Canon 22 establishes self-determining national indigenous ministry

Canada: Canon 22 establishes self-determining national indigenous ministry

In what was described as an “historic moment” the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada on June 9 approved the introduction of a new canon law that firmly establishes a self-determining national indigenous ministry within the church.

15 June 2010

Canadian Anglicans meet for national meeting in Halifax, June 3-11

Canadian Anglicans meet for national meeting in Halifax, June 3-11

The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada is meeting in Halifax, June 3-11 under the theme Feeling the Winds of God - Charting a New Course.

18 May 2010

Canada: Elizabeth Loweth receives the Award of Merit

Canada: Elizabeth Loweth receives the Award of Merit

Elizabeth Loweth, Canadian Provincial Link for the International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN) is one of five laity who have been honoured with the Anglican Award of Merit, the highest award of the Anglican Church of Canada for contributions to the life and work of the church at the national and international level.

12 April 2010