Archbishop Clarke to retire in April
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Mar. 31, 2009
Archbishop John ClarkeAfter 45 years of church ministry, 17 of them as bishop in the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop John Clarke, 70, says in jest that he is now "being put out to pasture," effective April 30, the date he has set for his retirement. Read the story.
Revamped website for youth is prettier, packed with resources
by Ali Symons
General Synod News
Mar. 30, 2009
After some spring tidying, the new Canadian Anglican youth website is making its debut. The site is thoroughly freshened up, with new content and a sleeker, cleaner design. "It's much easier to navigate," said Judy Steers, coordinator of youth initiatives, "and we know what people want. Most of the readers on the site are young adults from 18 to 25 and youth leaders of all ages looking for ideas and resources, so we are tailoring the content to meet the needs of those folks." Read the story.
Anglicans pause to reflect during Earth Hour
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Mar. 29, 2009
The bells rang softly at exactly 8:30 p.m. on March 28 and, inside Toronto’s St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, illuminated only by the glow of candles, about 100 people gathered to observe Earth Hour, a global event to turn out the lights for an hour to seek action to combat climate change. Read the story.
Huron diocese elects new suffragan bishop
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Mar. 28, 2009
Dean Terrance “Terry” A. Dance has been elected the new suffragan (assistant) bishop of the London, Ont.-based Anglican diocese of Huron. Bishop-elect Dance, who has been dean of the diocese and rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ont., was elected on the fourth ballot. He received 198 votes from lay delegates and 75 from clergy during an election that drew 400 delegates March 28 at St. Paul’s Cathedral. He was chosen out of 10 candidates. Read the story.
Lambeth Conference review recommends better fundraising, communication, risk management
by Matthew Davies
Episcopal News Servivce
Mar. 27, 2009
An independent review of the Lambeth Conference’s fiscal activities suggests that future conferences should engage better fundraising practices and tighter risk management measures to avoid the half-million-dollar deficit experienced by the 2008 gathering. Read the story.
The Increasingly Desperate Situation of the People Trapped in Vanni
Anglican Communion News Service
Mar. 27, 2009
Submitted by the Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo
As religious leaders, we are extremely concerned about the deteriorating plight of the civilians who are still trapped in the Vanni. Endless debates about the actual numbers trapped or who is primarily to be blamed for their plight are not the most urgent needs at this stage. The immediate and absolutely urgent need is to recognize that this is a very critical humanitarian crisis faced by fellow Sri Lankans. The needs of food, water, health, sanitation, shelter and, above all, physical security of these our sisters and brothers and children need to be addressed without delay. From all independent reports available, the plight of these trapped civilians has become absolutely desperate. These are people who over the past several years have lived under severe deprivations and restrictions and have in recent months been displaced several times over. We urge that all sides recognize the helplessness and powerlessness of these desperate Sri Lankans to change their circumstances or voice their fears and concerns. We earnestly appeal to all concerned to set aside debates on secondary issues and take immediate steps to alleviate their suffering. Read the story.
Church of England clergy wanted for war-torn Sri Lanka
Anglican Communion News Service
Mar. 27, 2009
Clergy from the Church of England are being invited to provide respite for Sri Lankan priests in the war-torn country. CoE clergy will be asked to take over from Sri Lankan clergy in safe regions, so that those clergy can provide respite for their countrymen in conflict zones. Read the story.
What would Jesus do about the oil sands?
Church leaders prepare for May visit
by Ali Symons
General Synod News
Mar. 26, 2009
A delegation of church leaders is preparing to explore the theological significance of the oil sands in a trip to northern Alberta from May 21 to 27. The 17-member delegation, including Aboriginal and Global South partners, will visit excavation sites and communities to listen to those connected to the industry. The event is coordinated by KAIROS, the social justice coalition of 11 Canadian churches, including the Anglican Church of Canada. Read the story.
Anglican women unite at the U.N. to call for equality
by Leigh Anne Williams
Anglican Journal
Mar 25, 2009
Seventeen women from Anglican parishes across Canada have returned from the 53rd annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), which took place from March 2 to 13 in New York City. Read the story.
Afghanistan faces food shortages, church agencies warn
Ecumenical News International
Mar. 24, 2009
The most severe drought in a decade is fuelling a food crisis in Afghanistan that now threatens millions of people with possible starvation, church-linked humanitarian agencies have warned. Read the story.
Christians defiant in India's troubled Kandhamal
by Anto Akkara
Ecumenical News International
Mar 23, 2009
Tiangia, India
Christians in India's troubled Kandhamal district of eastern Orissa say they remain firm in their faith despite being battered by waves of violence in 2008 that displaced 50 000 of them and left 75 dead. Read the story.
Through the valley: Enrique Espinosa Bentancor's long journey
by Henriette Thompson
General Synod NEws
Mar. 23, 2009
Henriette Thompson is director of General Synod's Partnerships Department and attended the recent Americas Conference on Mutual Responsibility and Mission. There she had an opportunity to hear and record the story of a fellow delegate, Enrique Espinosa Bentancor. Read the story.
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