December 1, 2004 Still time to donate to Journal Appeal

Time is running out to donate to the 2004 Anglican Journal Appeal. Larry Gee, business manager for the Journal, says readers have been generous, but donations are down by about eight per cent from this time last year. He notes...

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December 1, 2004 Bishops agree on "shared" ministry

Saskatoon Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada, at their regular fall meeting, cited a new spirit of reconciliation and co-operation among themselves and approved a plan that allows bishops to cross diocesan boundaries when...

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December 1, 2004 A child is born

Behold! The 'Wise Men' are represented by Indian chiefs in the creche on the lawn of St. Luke's church in Creemore, Ont. The creche features typically Canadian characters, including a moose, fox, farmer and a rabbit....

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December 1, 2004 Christianity is 'one big murder mystery'

Murder mysteries start at the end of the story -- with a murder. And so, says Wilfrid Laurier University professor Peter Erb, does Christianity. He believes it is no accident that so many Christians enjoy mystery novels or that...

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December 1, 2004 Breaking bannock on city streets

On a warmish Saturday morning in October, Rev. Andrew Wesley walks along one of Toronto 's major thoroughfares, Bloor Street, carrying a plastic container of blueberries and a bag of flatbread. While most city dwellers are just...

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December 1, 2004 Bishop apologizes after flap over ban of gay choirs

Saskatoon As the house of bishops met here in early November, their host bishop came under fire for barring a gay choir from the city's cathedral. Rodney Andrews, bishop of Saskatoon, cancelled a concert by a gay choir in...

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December 1, 2004 Lawrence elected archbishop of Ontario

Caleb Lawrence, bishop of Moosonee is the new metropolitan of the ecclesiastical (church) province of Ontario. He was chosen as the province's senior bishop on the second ballot at an election held Nov. 9 during Ontario 's...

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December 1, 2004 Look up, way up

Seeing stars Decorative artist J.J. Coolen gilds ceiling stars with patent gold leaf during the restoration of St. John's church, Lunenburg, N.S. David Turner, professor of astronomy at Saint Mary's University, recently...

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December 1, 2004 10 ways to brighten a caregiver’s Christmas

The Christmas season is a hectic time for many, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying sane, not to mention enjoying this special time of year, is even more of a challenge for those providing...

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December 1, 2004 Gift ideas for caregivers

book of IOUs for one or more of the following: home-cooked meals, baked goods, respite care, household chores or repairs, yard work, chauffeuring, running errands; answering machine or cordless phone; decorative...

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