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Housing continues to be a joint priority for Anglicans and Lutherans as they support Bill C-400, a private member's bill calling on the government to develop a national housing strategy. Anglican and Lutheran staff leaders engaged in this issue invite local church members to connect with MPs about the bill before it goes before Parliament, Feb. 13. 

On Saturday, Feb. 2, the Anglican Church of Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop, Mark MacDonald, will receive the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal at Queen's Park, Toronto.

The Waterloo Ministries Directory aims to connect Anglican and Lutheran communities that are in some way living out the Waterloo Declaration, the 2001 full communion agreement between the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC).

Canadian Anglicans are invited to submit their photos to the Marks of Mission photo contest before it wraps up tomorrow, Jan. 31.

What are you doing for Lent? As this reflective season approaches, the General Synod web team has culled some of its favourite online Lent resources from church partners. Browse below to see what might work for your personal or parish meditations.

A group of 40 Canadian Anglicans, many under 35, have taken steps to review church structures through a consultation held in Mississauga, Jan. 8 to 10. 

A melodic pop song, winner of the Anglican Church of Canada's Marks of Mission contest, is being released today as a music video and multimedia website. "Hope" by Jaylene Johnson and Jim Kimball topped more than 70 entries ranging in style from rock to choral.

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald are calling for a prayer vigil in support of the meeting of national Indigenous leaders with Prime Minister Stephen Harper Jan. 11. 

Canadian Anglicans will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18 to 25, in many ways: joining other Christians for special ecumenical services, cooperative mission or evangelism work, and pulpit swaps.

Got a camera for Christmas? Inspired over the holidays? Your new photos are eligible for General Synod's Marks of Mission photo contest as the deadline has now been extended until Jan. 31.