December 1, 2005 ACIP refines idea of indigenous bishop

The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP), at its regular fall meeting, took several steps toward developing and supporting an office for a national indigenous bishop. Meeting in Toronto from Oct. 26-29, the group began...

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January 1, 2005 Budget ‘leaves little room for contingency’

Mississauga, Ont. The national church's governing body has approved a balanced 2005 budget but one that the treasurer said "leaves little room for contingency," and where significant threats remain that could reduce anticipated...

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January 1, 2005 Primates’ response to report will be key

The meeting of 38 primates in Northern Ireland next month could be a turning point for the Anglican Communion, currently threatened by schism over the ordination of a gay bishop in the United States and the blessing of same-sex...

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January 1, 2005 Sisters in spirit

Beating a different drum Brenda MacIntyre, a member of the women's music group Spirit Wind, performed aboriginal chanting and drumming at a panel discussion in Toronto, Nov. 29, sponsored by Kairos, an ecumenical...

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January 1, 2005 Sanctuary still on agenda for churches and minister

Church leaders were scheduled to meet anew with embattled Immigration Minister Judy Sgro on Dec. 10 to clarify their position on a "confidential offer" for refugees that she made during their first dialogue last Sept. 29, and to...

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January 1, 2005 Flock is returning to church

Canadians are coming back to church, but a lot of churches cannot figure out how to respond.This apparent paradox is at the heart of Restless Churches: How Canada's Churches Can Contribute to the Emerging Religious Renaissance by...

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January 1, 2005 Last chance for 2004 appeal

There is still a chance to donate to the 2004 Anglican Journal Appeal. While donations are appreciated any time during the year, donors giving on or before Dec. 31 will receive a tax receipt for 2004. Donations may be sent to...

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January 1, 2005 Altering the altar

When Canon Michael McKinley arrived as rector of St. Thomas' church in St. Catharines, Ont., the first thing that struck him was how this downtown Richardson Romanesque church built in 1875 was "just crying out for improvement." ...

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January 1, 2005 Holy roller

"The Lord bless you and this bike you ride and all who ride on it with you," says Rev. Pamela Bakal, rector of Grace Church, Nutley N.J., in the Episcopal Church diocese of Newark, as she makes the sign of the cross in front...

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January 1, 2005 Education program aimed at newcomers

Via Media, a fast-growing eight-week Christian education program for adults developed by the Episcopal Church in the United States of America (ECUSA) and aimed at providing "an open forum where people can discuss the basics of...

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