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Final form of MAID essay collection in works - Leaders ponder what’s next in church’s ‘deep, deep wrestling’ with issue as eligibility expected to widen A collection of 25 writings by clergy, caregivers, academics and others from across Canada, an earlier version of which was made available online in fall 2023, is expected to be published in its final form both in print and digitally early this year,

Primate yet to fix final day - Will retire sometime before next October, Nicholls says in wide-ranging talk to CoGS that also touches on Gaza war, division within Anglican Communion.

Fewer members, abundant wealth - As property values remain high, are Canadian churches uniquely poised to benefit society? Memberships in Anglican and other churches in Canada are shrinking, but real estate prices —despite recent market fluctuation—remain relatively high. Some say the churches’ wealth in property puts them in a unique position in Canadian society—one they might use to further goals such as affordable housing and supporting Indigenous communities.

Rachael Parker elected bishop of Brandon - Archdeacon Rachael Parker, a self-described “cradle Anglican” with experience priesting in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta, was elected bishop of the diocese of Brandon in November