March 2026

March 2026 Issue

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A ray of light appeared in this photograph taken by the author, who says that signs like these are simply moments of grace. Photo: Shane Parker


Pray with deep trust, then listen to the spirit


Written by
Archbishop Shane Parker
In scripture, the wilderness is a place of silence, a hollow or valley wherein the sound of the world is hushed, where one might fi nd a place of refuge and comfort, a place where truth and peace abound, emanating from our Creator God, writes the author. Photo: Darya Ponomaryova


Find God’s truth and peace in silence

The Lenten season has an important aspect of listening, of prayerful opening of our ears to seek what the Almighty is saying to us. Listening …

Written by
Archbishop Chris Harper
Transformation Task Force co-chair Canon (lay) Andrew Stephens-Rennie, flanked on the left by fellow co-chair Canon (lay) Janet Marshall, says the groups affected by the church’s transformation must be consulted as decisions are made. Photo: Matthew Puddister


National church could support diocesan networks, primate says

General Synod will likely shift toward supporting programming developed and delivered across diocesan networks rather than delivering that programming itself, says Archbishop Shane Parker, primate …

Written by
Sean Frankling


Mixed-ecology church model growing in Anglican parishes

The Church of England declared in its vision and strategy for the 2020s that one of its three priorities was to “be a church where …

Written by
Matthew Puddister
George Cadman received the Anglican Award of Merit (medal pictured) in 2023 for his work as chancellor of the diocese of New Westminster. Photo: Courtesy of the diocese of New Westminster


Meet General Synod’s new chancellor, George Cadman

Cadman, who spoke with the Anglican Journal in January, became the national church’s chancellor—a volunteer officer of General Synod who provides advice on both secular …

Written by
Sean Frankling


Atlantic School of Theology receives US$2.5 million grant for ecumenical shared ministry training program

The Atlantic School of Theology (AST) will establish a pioneering ecumenical shared ministries training program after receiving a US$2.5-million grant from the Lilly Endowment foundation.

Written by
Matthew Puddister
The controversy around what constituted legitimate criticism or antisemitic speech at protests like the 2024 pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Toronto shows how hate speech allegations can silence dissent, says Independent Jewish Voices Canada. Photo: Sean Frankling


Primate criticizes hate speech law amendment

Archbishop Shane Parker, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has written an open letter asking the Canadian government to reconsider an amendment to an …

Written by
Sean Frankling

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