May 1, 2004 Canadian Council of Churches marks 60 years of ecumenism

The Canadian Council of Churches – the nation's largest ecumenical grouping of Christian denominations – marks the 60th anniversary of its founding this year with a commemorative service in Toronto and a discussion...

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May 1, 2004 A new shepherd

Susan Moxley, suffragan bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, acknowledges the congregation following her consecration in March. She is the third woman bishop in the Canadian church. Photo by Paul Sherwood...

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May 1, 2004 A bit of clowning around

Dick Hardel, who founded Christ Clown College in the United States and has been active in clown ministry since 1973, will be the keynote speaker of a Lutheran youth gathering August 12-15, in Hamilton, Ont. Trained by Ringling...

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May 1, 2004 Stewardship 'needs leadership'

Clergy must provide leadership and encouragement to ongoing Christian stewardship or nothing will happen, Archbishop Douglas Hambidge (retired metropolitan of British Columbia and Yukon) told a recent stewardship conference for...

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May 1, 2004 Young to step down

Citing the need for "new, fresh and strong leadership," Bishop Donald Young, 59, said he will retire as bishop of Central Newfoundland, effective Dec. 31. In a letter dated March 17 to the diocesan executive committee,...

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May 1, 2004 Snapshots of history

Husband-and-wife volunteers Art and Marjorie Keates are working to preserve and make more accessible the priceless documents of the diocese of Ontario's history. Knowing that old church registers would crumble and be...

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May 1, 2004 What face will General Synod show the world?

As the meeting of General Synod inches closer, plans are afoot to cope with the anticipated media interest. If the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States (ECUSA) is any indication, a denominational...

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May 1, 2004 Heart-warming stories of what faith is all about

Dear editor, I would like to express my appreciation for your two excellent, heart-warming articles, Babies' first garments give comfort and Shawls encircle owners in prayer (April). What wonderful examples are...

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May 1, 2004 Letters to the Editor

General Synod urged to act decisively on blessings Dear editor, I would like to echo the opinion expressed by John Coleman (Usually silent, March letters) that Anglicans send a clear message to General Synod that the time...

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May 1, 2004 Navigational troubles on good ship ELCIC

Last month, Anglican Journal welcomed a new column entitled Concerning Lutherans, modelled after a similar feature in Canada Lutheran magazine, Concerning Anglicans. The column is written by a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran...

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