News
Primates of the Americans issue joint statement
Last week, Primate Shane Parker and General Secretary Andrea Mann participated in a meeting in São Paulo, Brazil, with Primates and Secretaries General from other Anglican provinces across the Americas. Meetings like this convene Anglican leaders for shared prayer, counsel and fellowship, a rhythm that connects churches across the Communion.
Primate reflects on a year of change
via Anglican Journal
One year into a triennium of significant change for the national church, the Anglican Journal sat down with Primate Shane Parker to discuss progress so far and his experience leading it.
Late Quebec bishop Dennis Drainville held strong convictions in faith and politics
via Anglican Journal
Dennis Drainville, who served as the 12th diocesan bishop of Quebec, died on August 3 at the age of 72.
Canadian Council of Churches organizes Encyclical Reading Group for Magnifica Humanitas
via Canadian Council of Churches
What does it mean to safeguard the human person in the age of AI? The Canadian Council of Churches is convening reading groups across Canada this fall to explore Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. No prior knowledge required—just a willingness to reflect and learn together.
Anglican Communion Science Commission funding to support young science-and-faith leaders
via Anglican Communion News Service
Young Anglicans aged 18-35 are invited to apply for grants from the Anglican Communion Science Commission supporting local projects at the intersection of science and faith. The opportunity is connected to the Fellowship of Young Anglican Science Enthusiasts, which meets regularly with Archbishop Linda Nicholls, former Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.
Communion Forest marks fourth birthday
via the Communion Forest
From mangroves and meadows to prayer gardens and prairies, what began at the Lambeth Conference in 2022 has grown into a diverse global movement of Anglicans caring for creation. A new resource offers a glimpse of what that looks like in practice, including a project in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
See resource, “An A to Z of the Communion Forest” (PDF)…
Opportunities
Archivist, General Synod Archives
The General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada is seeking applicants for a full-time Archivist position in downtown Toronto. Applications close September 8.
Upcoming
Tuesday, September 1 (across Canada): Feast of the Creator, optionally transferable to a Sunday within the Season of Creation
September 1-October 4 (worldwide): Season of Creation 2026: Living Waters, an annual celebration of prayer and action to protect creation
October 23-26 (online): Preaching from the Margins, a virtual weekend conference for deacons presented by Anglican Deacons Canada and the Episcopal Preaching Foundation; register by October 15
Saturday, October 24, 9am PT (online): Formed By Silence, a virtual retreat for seminarians and faith leaders aged 40-and-under presented by the Contemplative Society and Trinity College’s Faculty of Divinity
November 24-25 (Victoria, B.C.): Celebrating 50 Years of the Priesting of Women in the Anglican Church of Canada, hosted by the Diocese of British Columbia; bursary application deadline extended to September 15
View / Listen
Peter Levenstrong on why the future of preaching is collaborative
via Future Christian Podcast
Could the church be an “analogue haven” in an increasingly digital world? The Rev. Canon Martha Tatarnic (Diocese of Niagara) speaks with the Rev. Peter Levenstrong, an Episcopal priest and author, about collaborative preaching as a response to isolation, institutional distrust and the hunger for embodied community.
Resources
2026 Municipal Election Resourcevia Diocese of TorontoVoter turnout in Ontario municipal elections has dropped to less than one in three eligible voters. The Diocese of Toronto's election resource helps voters engage with upcoming local elections on social and environmental justice. While rooted in an Ontario context, parts of the resource will resonate with voters in other provinces and territories heading to the polls this fall.
Thoughts / Reflections
Hard as it is to say, God loves Donald Trumpvia the WalrusPriest and author the Rev. Canon Maggie Helwig (Diocese of Toronto) explores what it might mean to preach about standing against hate without being drawn into hatred ourselves.
Prayer
Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer
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