News from General Synod
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Register for the ELCIC/ACC National Worship Conference
Join Anglicans and Lutherans at Stones Cry Out: Praying with the Land, the ELCIC/ACC National Worship Conference, to explore ways we can transform worship from the language and image of empire to honour the experiences of racialized and Indigenous people. The event takes place July 18-21 in Regina, Sask. Register today.
Leaders praise government’s decision to reinstate funding to UNRWA
The Anglican Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the United Church have written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to express appreciation of the government's decision to reinstate funding to UNRWA and to continue to urge that Canada act wherever possible to facilitate an end to the large-scale violence in Gaza.
Gospel-based discipleship readings for March
As a reminder, daily readings for Gospel-based discipleship are updated monthly at anglican.ca.
March issue of Anglican Journal available online
The issue includes an interview with the director of an Anglican-owned hospital in northern Gaza, the continuation of a two-part series about church encampments, a Lenten prayer by National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper, news about a PWRDF-supported charity working toward a more accessible Ukraine, and more.
Next up: a female Archbishop of Canterbury?
via Anglican Journal
The question arose during an online conference honouring Bishop Victoria Matthews on the 30th anniversary of her ordination as the Anglican Church of Canada's first female bishop.
Study examines transformation of religions during pandemic
Interested in contributing to research about the experiences of religious communities during the COVID-19 pandemic? Complete a questionnaire distributed by academics from the University of Montreal who are part of the international team conducting the study.
New editor of the Canadian Church Historical Society announced
The Canadian Church Historical Society welcomed Dr. Thomas Power as editor of the Journal of the Canadian Church Historical Society this month.
Conference to explore ’63 Congress
via The Anglican (Toronto)
The MRI at 60 conference will explore the lead-up to the 1963 worldwide Anglican Congress, the gathering itself, the personalities involved, its manifesto and its impact on the Anglican Communion. It might also help pave the way for a future Anglican Congress.
Niagara Communion Forest initiative receives funding
via Niagara Anglican
To ensure long-term sustainability of the trees planted, parish volunteers will be engaged in learning to care for, maintaining and protecting trees on church properties and in their neighbourhoods.
Inner City Youth Ministry expands again, requires more cloth lunch bags
Saint John’s Inner City Youth Ministry (Diocese of Fredericton) is undergoing a great deal of change these days, with its two employees switching roles, the addition of a breakfast program and an expansion to serve more schools.
Historic artifacts stolen from church during break-in
via CTV News Barrie
A collection of priceless and irreplaceable artifacts, including silverware from the church's opening in 1876, was stolen from Trinity Anglican United Church in Parry Sound (Diocese of Algoma) last week. Church staff say it is the first break-in in 156 years.
150-year-old Cape Breton church to be demolished after Fiona damage
via CTV Atlantic
Post-tropical storm Fiona's winds are believed to have blown into St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church in Louisbourg, N.S., by coming straight through an upper window.
Faith leaders renew push for ‘accurate’ Black history education in Florida
via Religion News Service
The developments come after state social studies authorities suggested that lessons about slavery in America could include "how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit."
The Church of England aims to raise more than £1 billion to address its past links to slavery
via Associated Press
An independent oversight group established by the Church of England said a 100-million-pound fund announced last year was insufficient compared to the wealth of the church and “the moral sin and crime of African chattel enslavement.”
Anglican Communion Office runs Companion Links meeting for bishops
via Anglican Communion News Service
Around the world, many Anglican churches and dioceses are partnering in mission and prayer through Companion Links. Companion Links have started from friendship between bishops, developing into relationships between dioceses, mutually organized by participating diocesan teams.
Opportunities
Communications and Marketing Officer
via the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)
The Communications and Marketing Officer supports the implementation of PWRDF’s communications and marketing strategy.
Regional Director (part-time, remote), Mission to Seafarers Canada
Working closely with the Chair and the Board of Directors, the Regional Director has overall responsibility for the leadership and guidance of the local Missions to Seafarers in Canada and the Associate Member Missions in the USA.
Upcoming
Saturday, March 9, 1pm ET (online): World Day of Prayer Service 2024, national service led by board members of the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada
Thursday, March 14, 1pm ET (online): Praying with PWRDF, with guest reflector Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls
Sunday, March 17, 10am ET (Toronto, Ont. and online): The Very Rev. Dr. Robert Willis (retired dean of Canterbury Cathedral) to preach at St. Michael and All Angels’, Diocese of Toronto
Sunday, March 17, 4:30pm ET (Toronto, Ont. and online): The Very Rev. Dr. Robert Willis to preach at Evensong, followed by a vigil for peace and justice in the world, St. James Cathedral in the Diocese of Toronto
Monday, March 18, 1pm ET (online): Lenten Reflection with the Very Rev. Dr. Robert Willis, hosted by the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer
Monday, March 18, 7pm CT (Brandon, Man.): Consecration of The Venerable Rachael Parker as Bishop of Brandon
Monday, April 1 (Canada-wide): Quarterly deadline to apply for AFC grant
April 12-13 (Toronto, Ont. and online): MRI at 60: Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence, with Professor Mark Chapman (University of Oxford) as keynote
Tuesday, April 16, 2pm ET (online): Seeking a Common Word, webinar to inform and inspire Christian-Muslim dialogue
April 21-28 (nationally): Earth Week 2024 – Together for the Love of Creation
July 18-21 (Regina, Sask.): Stones Cry Out: Praying with the Land, Anglican Lutheran National Worship Conference
View / Listen
Celebrating women in episcopal leadership
A recording is available for on-demand viewing of the recent panel discussion and webinar which celebrated Bishop Victoria Matthews' 30 years of episcopal ministry. Panelists discussed the joys and challenges of their ministry, and their dreams for women in episcopal leadership. The video is ideal viewing for International Women's Day today.
Resources
Alternative Old Testament Readings for Eastertide (PDF)
The Revised Common Lectionary of 1992 provided readings from Acts for Paschaltide, while Old Testament readings were provided only for Easter Day and Pentecost. Commended by the English Language Liturgical Consultation in 2011 and authorized for use by General Synod in 2023, Alternative Old Testament Readings for Eastertide offers Old Testament readings related to the accompanying gospel reading, providing the most appropriate selection for the season, while avoiding any fragmentation of passages.
via Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC)
The next AFC grant application deadline is April 1. In an effort to make their granting program more accessible to applicants, AFC have posted a Model Grant Application on their website.
Thoughts / Reflections
Anglican Church of Canada – the state of the church
via NumbersMatters
Statistics officer for the General Synod, the Rev. Dr. Neil Elliot, provides some "up to date metrics on the [Anglican Church of Canada]," as at the end of 2022. He also provides interesting insight into what the data may be saying.
Who are the other Naullaqs out there?
via Rupert's Land News
Chris Trott examines populations which have "largely been left out of traditional historical narratives." In this article, he writes of the impact of catechists in eastern Nunavut during the early twentieth century, while pondering how many other impactful individuals of the time are not yet a part of our historical record.
via Anglican Life
Melanie Clark writes about the human experience of faith being tested, while also reflecting about Jesus' 40 days in the desert and his temptation by the devil.
Taylor Swift: Mirrorball & Priest
via Medium
The Rev. Canon Martha Tatarnic (Diocese of Niagara) shares about the Taylor Swift music night at a recent St. George's Anglican Church Advent Café service in St. Catharines, Ont.
Prayer
Anglican-Lutheran Cycle of Prayer
Week of Sunday, March 10
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ACC – The Rt. Rev. Bruce Myers, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Quebec
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ELCIC – Bishop Jason Zinko, the people and rostered ministers of the Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod
Week of Sunday, March 17
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ACC – The Rt. Rev. Mary Irwin-Gibson, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Montreal
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ELCIC – The Assistant to the Bishop and the staff of the Manitoba – Northwestern Ontario Synod
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Together – The elimination of racial discrimination
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