After a series of ballots at an electing synod, the Diocese of Toronto in the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario of the Anglican Church of Canada has today elected three new bishops suffragan to serve in the diocese.
Day: September 17, 2016
Bishop of Caledonia in ACoC cancels electing synod for a bishop coadjutor
Earlier this year the bishop called a special diocesan synod with a two-fold purpose, to pass a canon law which would allow the diocese to elect a bishop coadjutor and to then have the election. However, an anonymous member of one of the parishes in the diocese objected, stating that the election would violate diocesan canon law. Subsequently, the bishop has canceled the announced electing synod.
Tattoos of faith
Tattoos are often used as a form of self-expression. For people of faith, tattoos can serve as an outward sign of their inner spirituality, a constant reminder of their belief in something greater than themselves.
The Archbishop of Canterbury calls for a world-wide prayer initiative for 2017
After what was heralded as a successful prayer initiative during this past Season of Easter, the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby has called for a prayer initiative during the Season of Easter in 2017. It will be called Thy Kingdom Come, as it was this year. It will span the time from 25 May to 4 June, from Ascension to Pentecost 2017.
Presiding Bishop Curry offers a video on the Jesus Movement: Loving, liberating, and life-giving
Thursday, 15 SEP, the TEC Office of Public Affairs made available a new video from the Presiding Bishop, the Most Revd Michael Curry.
Speaking to the Soul: Hildegard of Bingen, Woman of Strength and Wisdom
Is there a little Hildegard in any of us? Time to look inside and see if a tiny bit of her spirit and her dedication are present in me. I don’t want to be a saint, but I wouldn’t mind being strong, open, and wise.
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