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New book to help churches challenge gun violence epidemic

"The Church should address gun violence because it is primarily a religious issue" - The Revd Canon Gary R. Hall

22 January 2015

Anglican religious community elects new reverend mother

In early May, the Toronto-based Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (SSJD) will have a new reverend mother.

21 January 2015

Journal launches special TRC web page

General Synod Communications and the Anglican Journal, the church’s editorially independent newspaper, have entered into a partnership to distribute stories of national significance

15 January 2015

Tribute to Peers published

Prominent figures, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, are among the 70 contributors to this book about Archbishop Michael Peers, who was primate of the Anglican Church of Canada from 1986 to 2004. 

14 January 2015

Presiding Bishop, Episcopal bishops offer support to President's Immigration Executive Action

All persons equally deserve the ability to pursue their dreams and contribute to their communities and families with liberty, dignity, and freedom.

14 January 2015

Videos seek to prevent teen suicide

Three student actors line up in a YouTube video as an ominous piano tune plays.

14 January 2015

Maryland Diocese "affirms legal system, prays for a just outcome"

Diocesan statement following the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Press Conference

12 January 2015

Majority of South America dioceses may soon have women priests

New Canons have allowed for a local option regarding ordaining women to the priesthood in South America.  

09 January 2015

Disciplinary process begins for Maryland suffragan in fatal accident

[ENS] The Episcopal Church’s disciplinary processes have been put in motion after Maryland Diocese's Bishop Suffragan was involved in a fatal accident.

09 January 2015

Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas sermon

At Christmas 1914 soldiers took the risk, crossed a battle-line and kindled an evening of friendship and football. It is the moment all have picked on this year, whether in adverts or sermons.

26 December 2014