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With the Cathedral's tax bill paid off, Pryor says work is in progress to more efficiently heat and insure its one-of-a-kind, high-ceilinged structure--and ways to deepen its relationships with parishioners. Photo and 3D tour: Majid Khodabnandehloo/Red Maple Film Studio

Arctic cathedral’s tax bill paid, exemption restored

St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit has paid a tax bill, which had previously threatened the cathedral’s financial stability, with the…

Beng Wee, treasurer of General Synod, met with the Anglican Journal at a pub near the national church’s office, Church House, in Toronto. Photo: Sean Frankling

General Synod’s new treasurer places accountability to God at core of role

“The fear of the Lord is the root of all wisdom.” That quotation, from Proverbs 9:10, marked the beginning of…

Western Arctic church replanting project seeks to rebuild congregations, strengthen local leaders

The Rev. Whitney DeWare’s first mission trip to Ulukhaktok, N.W.T., drove home for her the sense felt by many Christians…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…