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Resolutions from the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Resolutions from the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada has narrowly defeated a resolution that would have allowed dioceses to decide for themselves whether or not to bless same-sex unions.

25 June 2007

Canadian churches to formally renew covenant of solidarity with Indigenous people

Canadian churches to formally renew covenant of solidarity with Indigenous people

Representatives of about 10 Canadian churches and church-affiliated organizations will gather in Winnipeg on June 21 - National Aboriginal Day - to renew a landmark covenant with Indigenous peoples that pledges the churches to continue working on human rights and justice issues for native peoples.

20 June 2007

Groundbreaking service for 'igloo church' draws hundreds

Groundbreaking service for 'igloo church' draws hundreds

A groundbreaking service for St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit took place June 3, Trinity Sunday, to mark the rebuilding of the igloo-shaped church, which was damaged by arson in November 2005. It was later demolished in June 2006.

12 June 2007

More native priests needed, says international gathering

More native priests needed, says international gathering

The Anglican Indigenous Network has put itself on a new and firm bureaucratic footing in order to push forward on its number one concern – the faster ordination of more native priests.

30 May 2007

Arctic to begin rebuilding 'igloo church

A groundbreaking service for St. Jude's Cathedral in Iqaluit has been scheduled for June 3, Trinity Sunday, to mark the rebuilding of the igloo-shaped church, which was damaged by arson in November 2005 and demolished in June 2006. Paul Okalik, the premier of Nunavut, has been invited to turn the sod at the service

17 May 2007

Anglican bishops nominate four candidates for primatial election

Anglican bishops nominate four candidates for primatial election

Canadian Anglican bishops have nominated four from among their number to be candidates in the election of a successor to Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.

08 May 2007

Canadian House of Bishops' pastoral statement to go to General Synod

Canadian House of Bishops' pastoral statement to go to General Synod

At its meeting last month, the House of Bishops considered a draft pastoral statement on same-sex blessings that could be sent to all delegates to General Synod as part of the Convening Circular.

04 May 2007

Anglican bishops nominate four candidates for primatial election

Anglican bishops nominate four candidates for primatial election

Canadian Anglican bishops have nominated four from among their number to be candidates in the election of a successor to Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.

25 April 2007

Powerful earthquake triggers a tsunami in the Solomon Islands

Powerful earthquake triggers a tsunami in the Solomon Islands

An earthquake measuring 8.1 struck 345km northwest of the Solomon Islands' capital Honiara at 07:40 local time Monday (20:40 GMT Sunday). The powerful earthquake caused a tsunami and there have been reports of damage and death in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

03 April 2007

Canadian Anglican Theological Commission clarifies provenance of same-sex blessings resolutions

Canadian Anglican Theological Commission clarifies provenance of same-sex blessings resolutions

The Primate's Theological Commission, a group appointed by the Anglican Primate to consult on theological matters, has released a clarification concerning resolutions on the blessing of same-sex unions approved earlier this month by the church's governing council.

29 March 2007