January 1, 2008 World AIDS Day

A large red ribbon, the internationally-recognized symbol of AIDS awareness, is placed in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado mountain during World AIDS Day in Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 1. Anglicans in Canada and abroad marked the day with song, drama and even kite flying.

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January 2, 2008 Foreign province makes bid for Canadian churches

An Anglican province in South America said on Nov. 22 that it will accept as members conservative Canadian Anglican churches that are in “serious theological dispute” with their dioceses or with the national church. Such disputes have become more acute recently over differing views on homosexuality.

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January 2, 2008 Proposed structure of the Anglican Network in Canada

Headquarters office: Toronto areaBudget:$130,000 for start-up (to be collected Dec. 2007 to March 2008)$750,000 annual operating budgetRevenue plan:10 per cent tithe of parishioner to parish10 per cent tithe of parish to...

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January 2, 2008 The Anglican Church of the Southern Cone of America

History: British immigrants brought Anglicanism to South America in the 19th century. The South American Missionary Society continues to work among indigenous peoples there. In 1974, the Archbishop of Canterbury gave over his...

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January 2, 2008 Bequest expected to buoy national budget

The Council of General Synod (CoGS) on Nov. 18 approved a budget for 2008 that anticipates revenues of $8.9 million and expenditures of $10.2 million.

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January 2, 2008 Church prepares for truth commission

An ecumenical “leaders’ tour” is being planned this spring in five Canadian cities to generate support and awareness for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which the federal government is forming as part of the revised...

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January 2, 2008 Niagara says yes to blessings

The southern Ontario diocese of Niagara, meeting at its annual synod, on Nov. 17 voted to allow civilly-married gay couples, “where at least one party is baptized,” to receive a church blessing.

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January 2, 2008 Canada calls on Canterbury to intervene

Canadian church leaders have appealed to the Archbishop of Canterbury to address moves by dissidents to join a South American church and minister illegitimately in Canada.In a pastoral statement dated Nov. 29, a week after the...

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January 2, 2008 Journal seeking images ‘from the heart’

A retiring priest whose joy “radiated out” to his congregation as he is surrounded with balloons, a child happily jumping in a water park showing “the blessings of physical health and well-being” are just two photographs that you...

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January 2, 2008 Unceasing prayer is centenary theme

“Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) is the scriptural theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which Canadian churches will celebrate on Jan. 20-27. This year marks 100 years of official, ecumenical...

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