By Mark Michael Five prominent conservative priests of the Diocese of Toronto have issued a plea to the Anglican Church of Canada’s House of Bishops for a “20-year ceasefire” in intra-church conflict about human sexuality. In an open letter published in response to their Diocesan Synod, they propose establishing a church-wide system of divided episcopal oversight. Clergy … [Read more...] about News Analysis: Toronto Priests Urge ‘Ceasefire’ From Churchwide Division
Diocese of the Arctic
Canadian Conservatives Issue Post-Synod Call to Humility, Faithfulness
By Mark Michael A coalition of conservative Canadian Anglicans have issued a statement praising the Anglican Church of Canada’s recent narrow decision to retain its traditional definition of marriage, while pointedly criticizing an opinion by the church’s chancellor that is being used to permit “local option” for same-sex marriage. The Communion Partners and the Anglican … [Read more...] about Canadian Conservatives Issue Post-Synod Call to Humility, Faithfulness
Arctic Diocese in Canada Declares Impaired Communion
By Kirk Petersen Declaring “a state of impaired communion” over the issue of same-sex marriage, the bishops of the Diocese of the Arctic have moved to distance themselves from the actions of other dioceses in the Anglican Church of Canada. “We are grateful that the vote to change the marriage canon failed but saving the marriage canon did not save the biblical … [Read more...] about Arctic Diocese in Canada Declares Impaired Communion
Arctic School’s First New Graduates
Matt Gardner reports for the Anglican Church of Canada: The first new graduating class of the Arthur Turner Training School (ATTS) is ready to begin its ministry. Since the Iqaluit-based school—located in the Diocese of the Arctic—reopened its doors in 2016, this class of ministers has been highly anticipated by both the diocese and their communities. This is partly because … [Read more...] about Arctic School’s First New Graduates
New Life in the Arctic
Matt Gardner writes for the Anglican Church of Canada: After nearly a decade interval, the Arthur Turner Training School (ATTS) will open its doors again this fall, spearheading diocesan education across the Arctic from its new location at St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit. Re-opening the school has long been a priority for the Anglican diocese of the Arctic, with the Rt. … [Read more...] about New Life in the Arctic
TSM to help in Arctic
Aidan Smith, Trinity School for Ministry’s interim director, writes for the seminary’s website:In late September 2014, I traveled to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada in my role as Manager of Extension Partnerships to meet with the Education Committee of the Diocese of the Arctic (Anglican Church of Canada). Having recognized our mutual commitment to the call of Christ … [Read more...] about TSM to help in Arctic
John Sperry, Pioneer Bishop
By Ron CsillagLike many Christian missionaries who ventured into Canada’s far North, John Sperry packed his Bible, a prayer book, warm clothes, and basic dental tools. Saving souls was one thing; pulling teeth required pliers. Sperry came North in 1950, became intoxicated by the Arctic, and never left. A beloved Anglican cleric, he grew to love and respect the Inuit people … [Read more...] about John Sperry, Pioneer Bishop