May 1, 2008 United Church Observer backs ‘controversial’ evolution exhibit

An exhibit at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) celebrating Charles Darwin almost failed to open until an unlikely donor came through: the United Church Observer, the independent magazine of the United Church of Canada. Before...

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April 1, 2008 What is a Bible worth?

In recognition of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, our municipality gave them a Bible. The gift was befitting because they were known in their close-knit farming community as regular churchgoers. They were touched by the...

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November 15, 2007 Artist shines footlights on spiritual theatre scene in UK

Some people return from overseas trips with chocolates in their luggage; one Toronto dramatist brought back an entire musical about a chocolate magnate.

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November 7, 2007 Art installation provides a window on energy conservation

The first photovoltaic art glass – which combines the ancient art of stained glass with the latest solar technology – was recently installed at Regent College, a graduate school of Christian studies affiliated with the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

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October 26, 2007 Top architecture award goes to newly-restored Toronto church

Toronto’s St. Paul’s church, Bloor Street, which completed a four-year, $23-million restoration and expansion project in 2006, recently received the Award of Excellence for the William Greer Architectural Conservation and Craftsmanship Award at the 33rd Annual Heritage Toronto Awards.

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September 4, 2007 Native artifacts on the move

The Dundas Collection, featuring First Nations objects from the 18th and 19th centuries, is on display at Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario until Oct. 7. Much of the collection was given up as part of the conversion by native...

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September 4, 2007 We want your photos

The Anglican Journal wants to showcase the best of its readers’ photographs through its Web site, www.anglicanjournal.com. Each month, the Journal will invite submissions based on a particular theme. The goal is to tell stories...

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August 2, 2007 Church music institute offers new concert program

Canada’s venerable Summer Institute of Church Music is branching out into the rest of the year with a new program aimed at developing an individual congregation’s musical life – an engaging, humourous evening that’s both seminar and concert.

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June 14, 2007 General Synod to showcase Anglican artists

Art will have a dramatically expanded presence at this General Synod, compared to previous gatherings – in plenary, at worship and at the display hall. The lucky high bidders at a silent auction that benefits various Anglican initiatives will be able to take home a piece of sculpture, a painting or a drawing.

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April 1, 2007 Celebrating fibre arts

The Sorrento Centre, located about 75 km east of Kamloops, in southern British Columbia, has published its 2007 program of courses, starting on April 15 with Fibre Arts Weeks for knitters and quilters, continuing through a summer...

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