April 1, 2008 ‘A journey of great promise’

In a soaring glass hall at the Museum of Anthropology, under the watchful eyes of a dozen huge totem poles, church, native and government leaders on March 5 pledged that the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Commission will lead to healing as it hears the painful stories of Indian residential schools in Canada.

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April 1, 2008 Ten churches vote to leave

In February, 10 churches in five dioceses voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and affiliate with a South American Anglican church, in an ongoing dispute over Christian fundamentals, including Canada’s more-liberal stance on homosexuality.

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April 1, 2008 Keewatin paves way for native diocese

The diocese of Keewatin, at its synod on March 1, passed resolutions paving the way for the creation of an area ministry in the predominantly aboriginal parishes of northern Manitoba and a self-determining native diocese in northern Ontario.

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April 1, 2008 Two New West churches ask to offer same-sex blessings

As four churches voted in February to leave the Vancouver-based diocese of New Westminster and the Anglican Church of Canada over changing attitudes toward homosexuality, two churches asked to be able to join eight other parishes...

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April 1, 2008 Judge rules against diocese in dispute with local churches

An Ontario Superior Court judge ruled on Feb. 29 that the diocese of Niagara could not send clergy into two area churches for two weeks to hold Sunday services for members of the congregations that remain loyal after most of their fellow parishioners voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada.

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April 1, 2008 Chronology of the same-sex debate

View an expanded Chronology here.

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April 1, 2008 Diocese of Edmonton elects dean as bishop

Jane Alexander, rector of All Saints Cathedral and dean of Edmonton, was elected on March 8 bishop of the diocese. She was chosen on the third ballot.

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April 1, 2008 Seeking ‘Reverence’ in photographs

Photo contributions for “Rebirth,” the March theme for Picture Your Faith, are now available for viewing at www.anglicanjournal.com/picture-your-faith. Picture Your Faith is a monthly feature on the Anglican Journal Web site; its...

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April 1, 2008 PWRDF head raises no objection to union

Vote will not affect partners, says director

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April 1, 2008 Calgary-area doctor honoured for his work with children

Dr. Robert Haslam, a pediatric neurologist and an Anglican from the diocese of Calgary has been named a member of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour. He joined 36 other recipients at an investiture...

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