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Anglican Journal

The Anglican Journal is a Canadian national Anglican newspaper. The Anglican Journal includes local, national, and international news coverage, editorials, arts coverage, and stories of particular interest to the Anglican community.

Articles from Vol. 119, No. 5, May

Church Courts: A Dusty Dinosaur
When Jesus commissioned his church to go out into the world, it is reported in Matthew 28 that he mentioned three specifics.The first we still remember - "to make disciples of all nations."The second is also near the top of the church's consciousness:...
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(Cohen, Leonard. the Future)
Twenty - five years ago, novelist and poet Leonard Cohen moved into the music realm. His poignant tales of romantic despair transcended trends in the years that followed.Eleven albums later, the 58 - year - old Montreal native is a more potent force...
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Colleges Form World Association (Colleges & Universities of the Anglican Communion)
Heads of Anglican universities and colleges from around the world met here recently to inaugurate a worldwide association called Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion (CUAC).Among the 137 participants from 12 countries and 45 institutions...
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Ecumenical Journal Folds
Christianity & Crisis, an influential ecumenical journal dealing with issues of church and society, ceased publication last month.The decision followed an unsuccessful search for a sponsor or group of sponsors willing to commit $250,000 a year for...
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"Entre Marteau et Enclume" (Jeux De Hasard Dans Les Reserves Autochtones)
La question des jeux de hasard dans les reserves autochtones a engendre une reaction variee de la part de l'Eglise anglicane.Certains dioceses se sont empresses d'intervenir pour exprimer leur opposition tandis que d'autres hesitent a le faire.Certains...
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Native Gambling Evokes Divided Church Response
The issue of gambling on native reserves has resulted in a scattered response by the Anglican church, with some dioceses eager to step in to voice their opposition and others reluctant to do so.Dioceses such as Huron and Fredericton which have taken...
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Posse Rocks for Good Causes (Spiritual Posse)
It was the last place this self - confessed "rock 'n' roller" ever expected to be: at a couple's 40th anniversary party, kicking off the set with Anne Murray's "Could I Have This Dance," the lyrics taped to his microphone stand.It's the closest I've...
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Report Supports Lubicon Request (Lubicon Settlement Commission of Review)
An independent commission has recommended that all oil and gas royalties from operations on the Lubicon Indians' land be held in trust for the band until a land dispute is settled.This is to develop an incentive to conclude negotiations quickly," said...
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Sex Abuse Called "Crisis" (Anglican Symposium)
Participants at a symposium on sexual abuse and the churches last month have been warned to expect an increase in the number of complaints for decades to come.And the churches must formulate a plan to deal with such allegations, or face "a crumbling...
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Unhappy Clergy May Find New Home (Patriarchial Anglicans Wooed by Pope)
Anglican clergy opposed to the ordination of women have been given hope that they will be welcomed into the Roman Catholic Church.In a statement issued just before Easter, the Vatican "answered positively" requests for talks from Anglicans who are "deeply...
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What Should the Churches Actually Do?
Any organization that hopes to succeed must regularly reflect on what it is trying to accomplish, or it risks not accomplishing very much.Members of an organization that is aimless are likely to be frustrated as they try to figure out what they are supposed...
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