Joint Easter message from the Primate and ELCIC National Bishop

Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls and ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson share a message of courage, hope and joy as the church prepares to celebrate the risen Christ.

We are the inheritors of the gifts of the resurrection of Jesus Christ

In her Easter letter, Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls reminds us of the gift of faith and of our commission to live out that faith every day. Donations to the Easter appeal will support ministry initiatives arising from the transformational commitments affirmed at General Synod 2023.

“Stand against antisemitism,” leaders call ahead of Holy Week

“We must stand against antisemitism whenever we hear or see it,” write Primate Linda Nicholls and ELCIC Bishop Susan Johnson in a recent statement.

Gospel-based discipleship readings

As a reminder, daily readings for Gospel-based discipleship are updated monthly at anglican.ca.

CoGS expresses concerns on medical assistance in dying, moves forward with discipleship and evangelism task force

via the Anglican Journal
Council of General Synod (CoGS) has passed resolutions on the need for further discussion and education around medical assistance in dying, the formation of a discipleship and evangelism task force, and a review of the process by which ecclesiastical provinces elect CoGS representatives.

Religion can play key role in creating a ‘listening society’: sociologist

via the Anglican Journal
Hartmut Rosa has gained attention among fellow scholars for his interpretation of social phenomena through what he describes as a human drive toward “resonant” relationships—a major part of which is the need to be able to listen and answer.

Call to prayer for victims and family members of the collision in Chapais, Quebec

via the Diocese of Moosonee
Following the tragic deaths of five members of the Cree community of Waswanapi, Quebec, in a head-on vehicle collision last week, a call to prayer has been issued by the dioceses of Moosonee and Algoma.

Notice of Electoral Synod, Diocese of Saskatchewan

via the Diocese of Saskatchewan Facebook page
In a Facebook post last month, the diocese announced it will be holding an electoral synod on May 11. The submission deadline for nominations is April 12.

Church camp on Okanagan Lake hoping to reopen this summer but needs archaeological assessment

via Kelowna News
Camp OAC has been ordered to conduct an archaeological assessment of its site on Okanagan Lake, B.C., before it can put up buildings.

'They still need help': Hamilton drop-in aims to keep serving homeless past winter

via the Hamilton Spectator 
The Rev. Tim Dobbin of Christ’s Church Cathedral (Diocese of Niagara) and Liz Cronk of St. Matthew's House would like to see their efforts to operate a James Street North drop-in space continue past March 31, when city funding runs out.

100 years of radio: Meet the people keeping VOWR on the air

via CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador
Listeners can still hear church services every Sunday on the Voice of Wesley Radio, or VOWR—a church-run, non-profit station known for its local charm and eclectic choices in easy listening music. In July, the station will mark 100 years on the air.

Multiple honorary doctorates to be conferred upon bishops at upcoming Queen’s Convocation

via Queen's College, Faculty of Theology Facebook page
On May 9 at its convocation, the Faculty of Theology at Queen's College will be recognizing the important role of bishops in the life and history of the College.

The art of the vestment: textile artist’s work can touch the Body of Christ

via the B.C. Catholic
"The Craft of Spirit: B.C. Liturgical Textiles", an exhibit taking place in Il Centro (Vancouver, B.C.), traces the creation of liturgical textile in BC from 1924 to 2024. The exhibit’s spiritual textile consultant, Thomas Roach, contributed vestments and art pieces he commissioned for Vancouver’s Anglican Christ Church Cathedral.

Slate of The Episcopal Church's presiding bishop nominees to be released April 2, starting petition process

via Episcopal News Service
After the nominating committee formally presents the nominees on June 25 at the 81st General Convention (for The Episcopal Church, U.S.A.), the House of Bishops will gather in a closed session June 26 to elect one of them. The House of Deputies then will vote to confirm or not confirm the result of that presiding bishop election.

The work of the Safe Church Commission will be the focus of next Lambeth Call discussions

via Anglican Communion News Service
The Lambeth Call on Safe Church will be the next theme in the “Add Your Voice to the Call” discussion series delivered by the Anglican Communion Office. A webinar will be held on April 17 and 18, hosted by the Anglican Communion Office and featuring members of the Safe Church Commission.

Monday, April 1 (Canada-wide): Quarterly deadline to apply for AFC grant 

April 8-11 (Baltimore, Md., U.S.A.): African Descent Ministries International Black Clergy Conference 

Thursday, April 11, 1pm ET (online): Praying with PWRDF, with guest reflector Joel Kelling, Anglican Alliance Facilitator for the Middle East and Provincial Administrator (Jerusalem & the Middle East)

April 12-13 (Toronto, Ont. and online): MRI at 60: Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence, with Professor Mark Chapman (University of Oxford) as keynote

April 15-19 (Beausejour, Man.): Engage Difference! Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry, five days focused on faith, heart, mind, and skills for the art of intercultural ministry

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

April 22-26 (Paris, Ont.): Engage Difference! Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry, five days focused on faith, heart, mind, and skills for the art of intercultural ministry

July 18-21 (Regina, Sask.): Stones Cry Out: Praying with the Land, Anglican Lutheran National Worship Conference

Alternative Old Testament Readings for Eastertide (PDF)

Authorized for use by General Synod in 2023, this resource offers Old Testament readings related to the accompanying gospel reading, providing the most appropriate selection for the season, while avoiding any fragmentation of passages.

“We are the living stones….Do not forget us”

via Perspective (Diocese of Ottawa)
From Bishop Shane Parker's March column, "… The most cherished part of my time in the troubled land of the Holy One… are the friendships with our siblings who live there. They are the ones who carry forward the faith of the very first Christians, and they are a visible sign of the presence of Jesus Christ in the land where he was born, lived, died, and rose from the dead."

Thousands of churches will likely close down. What happens to all that real estate?

via Religion News Service
A new book called 'Gone for Good' looks at the ways that churches could be reused for the public good in the future.

Anglican-Lutheran Cycle of Prayer

Week of Sunday, March 31 

• ACC – The Most Rev. Anne Germond, Metropolitan, and the people and clergy of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario
• ELCIC – The congregations of the Eastern area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod

Week of Sunday, April 7

• ACC – The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario
• ELCIC –The congregations of the Central Manitoba area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer

• Monday, March 25: The Diocese of Cyangugu (Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda)

• Tuesday, March 26: The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf (The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East)

• Wednesday, March 27: The Diocese of Daejeon (The Anglican Church of Korea)

• Thursday, March 28: The Diocese of North Dakota (The Episcopal Church)

• Friday, March 29: The Diocese of South Dakota (The Episcopal Church)

• Saturday, March 30: The Diocese of Dallas (The Episcopal Church)

• Sunday, March 31: The Church in the Province of the West Indies

• Monday, April 1: The Diocese of Damaturu (The Church of Nigeria)

• Tuesday, April 2: The Diocese of Dar-es-Salaam (The Anglican Church of Tanzania)

• Wednesday, April 3: The Diocese of Davao (The Episcopal Church in the Philippines)

• Thursday, April 4: The Diocese of Saint Davids (The Church in Wales)

• Friday, April 5: The Diocese of Delaware (The Episcopal Church)

• Saturday, April 6: The Diocese of Delhi (The Church of North India (United))

• Sunday, April 7:  The Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria

• Monday, April 8: The Diocese of Derby (The Church of England)

• Tuesday, April 9: The Diocese of Derry and Raphoe (The Church of Ireland)

• Wednesday, April 10: The Diocese of Dhaka (The Church of Bangladesh)

• Thursday, April 11: The Diocese of San Diego (The Episcopal Church)

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer

• March 24-30: Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia

• March 31-April 6: The Balkans - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia

• April 7-13: Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania

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