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Mental illness is now the domain of science. Is there still a role for faith? Image: Mouki K. Butt/moukikbutt.com

Solace for the soul

Religion, say some mental health experts, has at times been a mixed blessing for people of faith struggling with mental illness-but the picture is changing, bringing new hope for the afflicted.

Bishop-elect Bruce Myers, shown here at the 2013 Joint Assembly in Ottawa, is expected to assume his new role in the spring. Photo: Art Babych

Myers elected co-adjutor bishop of Quebec

Archdeacon Bruce Myers, the Anglican Church of Canada’s co-ordinator for ecumenical and interfaith relations, is now in line to be the 13th bishop of Quebec after being elected the diocese’s co-adjutor bishop Friday, November 27.

Are priests today so busy they can't find the time to pray? Image: Shutterstock.

Changing times mean new stresses for clergy

Being a cleric, no doubt, has always posed unique stresses, but the challenges now being placed on the church by the turbulence and uncertainty of modern life, some spiritual and mental health leaders say, are adding considerably to the strain.

The Advent wreath traditionally holds four candles?onefor each Sunday of Advent?with purple symbolizing penance, and pink, joy.Photo: Rossario/Shutterstock

Advent a growing tradition

In an era when, many say, the increasing commercialization of Christmas threatens its spiritual significance, at least one holiday seems to be taking on new meaning for some Christians.

Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) listen to a presentation at the council's fall meeting Nov. 13-15. Photo: André Forget

$24M church fund to hold more foreign stocks, fewer bonds

The investment guidelines around a $24-million fund held by the Anglican Church of Canada have been changed to allow for a higher proportion of foreign stocks and “market neutral” investments, and a lower proportion of bonds.

Bruce Cook, lay representative for ELCIC National Church Council's eastern region, talks about fossil fuel divestment before a joint ACC-ELCIC session at CoGS November 18. Photo: Tali Folkins

CoGS, NCC discuss fossil fuel divestment

What kinds of things ought the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) take into account in any decision to divest from fossil fuel companies?

Adele Finney, who has served as executive director of The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund since 2010, will be retiring in May. Photo: Jesse Dymond

PWRDF director to retire in May

After serving at its helm for over six years, the executive director of The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) will be retiring next spring, Primate Fred Hiltz announced this week.

The fine stems from an incident last February, when a contractor was brought in to work in the basement of one of Sorrento Centre's older buildings. Photo: Robert Paul Van Beets/Shutterstock

B.C. retreat centre issued $14k fine for asbestos

The Sorrento Centre, an Anglican-operated retreat and conference centre in south-central British Columbia, has been issued a fine of $14,384 by the provincial government for allegedly allowing workers to work in the presence of exposed asbestos.

Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission co-chairs Brita Chell, left, and Dean Peter Wall, right, share a laugh during a presentation before Council of General Synod on Novenber 13. Photo: Tali Folkins

Canadian ecumenism the envy of Americans: JALC co-chair

Moving forward as they are on a number of ecumenical fronts-including, now, working toward a worldwide “communion of communions,”-the Canadian Lutheran and Anglican churches have become the envy of their American cousins, the co-chair of the Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission said Friday evening, November 13.

"I'm not wearing red today, but I think there is in this country a hopefulness that we've not seen for some time," Archbishop Fred Hiltz tells members of CoGS. Photo: André Forget

Hiltz: It’s a time of hope for church, country

From its relationships with Indigenous peoples to its approach to coming talks on gay marriage to its possible “synergies” with the new federal government, and more, the Anglican Church of Canada has many reasons to be hopeful for the future, Archbishop Fred Hiltz told members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) at their fall meeting.

Out of the shadows and into the light

Soon after The Rev. Claire Miller arrived at her new parish of St. Thomas Anglican Church in Owen Sound, Ont., she complained to a parishioner about feeling drained. Now, years later, she still remembers his response.

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