News Analysis: Toronto Priests Urge ‘Ceasefire’ From Churchwide Division November 27, 2019 News An open letter proposes a church-wide system of differentiation through shared episcopal oversight as a remedy for crippling conflict over same-sex marriage.
Canadian Conservatives Issue Post-Synod Call to Humility, Faithfulness July 29, 2019 News The Anglican Communion Alliance and the Communion Partners' Vancouver Statement criticizes canonical judgment permitting same-sex marriages, commits to remaining within Anglican Church of Canada.
Same-Sex Marriage Canon Narrowly Fails in Canada July 13, 2019 News The Anglican Church of Canada fell two votes short of approving a canon that would have authorized ACoC priests to perform same-sex marriages.
Priests Appeal to Bishops in Canada April 18, 2019 Clips, News “[T]he church is still rolling like a freight train toward a formal and canonical change and the declaration of a novel and single doctrine of marriage.”
Synod Relaxes Rule on Service Frequency February 26, 2019 News An adjustment in church canons will help clergy who serve up to 20 churches.
‘The Synod for Evangelism’ February 25, 2019 News Evangelism “changes everything,” Abp. Justin Welby said during the first debate.
Synod Takes Up Poverty February 22, 2019 News Bishop Stephen Conway: “If anything were to happen to me, then my cat stands a better chance [of receiving care] than the average homeless person.”
Synod Discusses Transgender Guidance February 21, 2019 News The Bishop of Hereford, Richard Frith, said that it was “not intended at all” that baptismal vows should be used to mark gender transition.
Consternation on Transgender Guidance February 12, 2019 News A debate has stirred about pastoral guidance related to welcoming transgender people in Church of England parishes.
General Synod to Discuss (Cough) Evangelism February 5, 2019 News “Small behavioral changes” are needed among the million or so people who regularly attend Church of England parishes, says a new report.
