October 1, 2004 Good parenting means sharing our rituals

Dear editor, I don't know how many times I have met parents who plan to hold off on a religious education for their children until they are old enough to choose for themselves. Their reluctance to embrace any religious...

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October 1, 2004 Hopes that Essentials emerges from the dark

Dear editor, As I read the September issue of Anglican Journal and our diocesan paper, Topic, the first hymn I learned in Sunday School, Jesus Bids us Shine, sprang to mind. Both papers displayed pure, clear lights glowing in...

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September 1, 2004 Having a say in songs we sing

Dear editor,Do those elected to General Synod always represent the overall opinion of the average church member? Apart from five years, I've spent my whole ministry service as a chaplain with the Missions to Seaman, now...

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September 1, 2004 Bishops were right to delay decision on oversight

Dear editor, The bishops' disagreement about alternative episcopal oversight ( Bishops delay oversight decision , May) is essentially a question of donatism. The donatist heresy claimed that sacraments were impaired...

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June 1, 2004 Gingko tree story brings back flood of memories

Dear editor, The reference to Bishop William Charles White in the April article (Oddly, nobody recalls gingkos' origins) brought back a flood of memories. Bishop White spent some of his retirement years (late 1940s and...

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June 1, 2004 Let’s leave the big questions in God’s hands

Dear editor, It embarrasses me to read about the dissent and division in the church. We who profess to believe in a God of infinite mercy stand about and point our fingers in condemnation. We who profess to follow in Christ's...

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June 1, 2004 Mover of controversial ‘sanctity’ motion explains rationale

Dear Editor, As the presenter of a controversial motion at General Synod I want to explain the reasons for it. The motion, seconded by Rev. Dennis Drainville of Quebec states, "that this General Synod affirm the integrity and...

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June 1, 2004 Resist linguistic traps that label any side in debate

The letters below refer to stories featured on the Anglican Journal Web site during General Synod. Dear editor, "...the Canada General Synod portal," is produced by orthodox Anglican laypeople and clergy opposed to same-sex...

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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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