March 28, 2008 Primate and national native bishop visit remote Oji-Cree chapel

Two Anglican church leaders ended a cross-country tour about native issues on March 12 by visiting one of the most unusual chapels in Canada – a wooden structure on the shore of a northern Ontario lake hand-built by an Oji-Cree elder, flying the Anglican Church of Canada flag.

---

March 27, 2008 Migrant workers to form international alliance

Representatives of migrant workers’ groups around the world, some of them church-backed, are scheduled to gather in Hong Kong from June 14-17 for the founding assembly of the International Migrants Alliance, which aims to advance the rights and interests of all migrants, refugees and displaced people.

---

March 25, 2008 What is a Bible worth?

In recognition of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, our municipality gave them the Bible. The gift was befitting because they were known in this close-knit farming community as regular churchgoers. They were touched by the tribute and placed the Bible prominently in their home.

---

March 25, 2008 Bible facts

The oldest copy of the Bible at General Synod Archives, Toronto: published 1679 in London and bound with the Church of England’s Book of Common Prayer.

---

March 22, 2008 Seeking 'Reverence' in photographs

Photo contributions for "Inspiration," the theme in April for Picture Your Faith, are now available for viewing at http://www.anglicanjournal.com. Picture Your Faith is a monthly feature on the Anglican Journal Web site.

---

March 20, 2008 Judge reserves decision in dispute over Niagara parishes

Hamilton, Ont. The diocese of Niagara returned to Ontario Superior Court on March 20, seeking access to three parishes that voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada; however, after a full day of arguments, the judge reserved a decision until a later, unspecified date.

---

March 19, 2008 Faith, worship and ministry department names new co-ordinator

Rev. Isaac Kawuki-Mukasa, who serves as a consultant in congregational development for the diocese of Toronto, has been named co-ordinator for dialogue: ethics, congregational development and inter-faith relations, for the...

---

March 19, 2008 Staff investigates delay in Journal appeal receipts

The Anglican Journal is investigating a delay in the mailing of receipts to readers who responded in December to the annual Journalfundraising appeal, said business manager Larry Gee.

---

March 18, 2008 Bishop Matthews confirmed in New Zealand election

The Anglican diocese of Christchurch in New Zealand confirmed on March 16 that Canadian bishop Victoria Matthews has been elected diocesan bishop and will be installed on Aug. 30.

---

March 14, 2008 Women's issues key to peace in Sri Lanka:partner

Churches have played an important part in supporting human rights in Sri Lanka, where a drawn-out civil war has recently gained new energy, according to a former member of the board of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.

---