A multi-coloured stylized soaring eagle will grace the logo of General Synod 2025, along with a quote from Isaiah 40:31: “They will soar on wings like eagles.” The logo encapsulates General Synod’s theme of hope, strength and renewal. “The quote from Isaiah inspired the General Synod Planning Committee with its focus on resilience and on … The post Theme of General Synod 2025 focuses on hope, strength and renewal appeared first on The Anglican Church of Canada ..read more

As she prepares to retire on Sept. 15, Primate Linda Nicholls is saying good-bye to Anglicans in a video message. I The post Primate Linda Nicholls says farewell appeared first on The Anglican Church of Canada ..read more

Creator of all, the seasons stand to glorify your name through every passing moment and all creation lifts up thanksgiving for your handiwork. We thank you for this new day and the opportunities that open before us like petals of the flower. In this Season of Creation, we, the children of your hand, acknowledge that … The post A prayer and offering for the Season of Creation appeared first on The Anglican Church of Canada ..read more

As we rapidly approach the twelfth month of the present devastating war, We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, feel compelled to once again express our grave concerns over its dire direction. For despite repeated calls for the de-escalation of violence from ourselves and the international community, the situation in our beloved … The post Jerusalem churches urge end to war in Gaza appeared first on The Anglican Church of Canada ..read more

With Spiritual Care Awareness Week taking place this year from October 20-26, dioceses and parishes are encouraged to honour and offer prayer for those who exercise ministries of spiritual care. Sometimes called chaplains or pastoral care ministers, these lay people and clergy work to bring the light of Christ, the love of God, and the … The post Spiritual Care Awareness Week: October 20-26 appeared first on The Anglican Church of Canada ..read more

Deacons in the Anglican Church of Canada are seeking to redefine their role in a changing world as they look toward next year’s General Synod—where diaconal ministry is set to be a major topic of discussion. The post Deacons see new potential as emissaries for church in ‘fractured world’ appeared first on The Anglican Church of Canada ..read more

The Mennonite-Anglican Dialogue in Canada was created in 2017 with a mandate to build up understanding and to encourage greater partnership between these two distinct Christian communities. The post Communique from Mennonite-Anglican Ecumenical Dialogue in Canada appeared first on The Anglican Church of Canada ..read more

History was made at General Synod on July 13, 2019, when Linda Nicholls was elected as the first woman primate in the Anglican Church of Canada. There were cheers and tears of joy as those present heard the announcement. They began to sing the doxology: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow…” During her five-year … The post In gratitude for the Primate’s ministry appeared first on The Anglican Church of Canada ..read more

In a new letter, over 200 global Christian bishops and executive leaders urged world powers to end complicity in the ongoing violence and atrocities committed in Gaza as a part of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The letter calls for an immediate permanent ceasefire, work for the release of hostages and prisoners held without due process of law alike, the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to civilians, and halting all weapons and ammunition transfers to Israel to ensure they are being used according to international law. The post Global Christian leaders urge end to violence in Gaza ..read more

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