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Let General Synod's Advent podcasts be your companion this season. Take them for a morning walk. Listen while you do the dishes. They are designed as devotional anchors during a time often stuffed with tinsel and parties.

You've probably got a collection of them already: beautiful photos that remind you of God's presence in the world. You may think of them as just nice shots, but you know there's something of the divine there: a striking cityscape at dusk, an unguarded grin on the face of your beloved, or an abstract image that keeps the eye guessing.

Council began the last day of its fall meetings with Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. The Primate presided and preached about how our baptism should be a reminder of our new life in Christ.

Council gathered from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. for Bible study in the Gospel-Based Discipleship format, often practiced in Indigenous communities. Members used A Disciple's Prayer Book and read the gospel of the day (Luke 18:1-8) through three times for deeper reflection.

On the evening of Nov. 15, the council gathered at its usual location: the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont.

A new series of Epiphany devotions showcases the growing cooperation between Anglicans and Lutherans on both sides of the 49^th parallel.

The Rt. Rev. Justin Welby, the Bishop of Durham, brings to the office of Archbishop of Canterbury a deep spirituality, a deep resolve in nurturing relationships throughout the Anglican Communion, and a deep commitment to God's mission in the world.  Known as a gifted communicator he is also respected for his passion for ecumenical relations and inter faith dialogue both of which are key to religious leadership in these times.

The Queen has nominated the Right Reverend Justin Welby, MA, Hon FCT, the Lord Bishop of Durham, for election by the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury in the place of the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Rowan Douglas Williams, MA DPhil DD FBA, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan.

In this solemn hour of remembrance, we honour all those who have endured the horrors of war and given their lives in the cause of regaining and securing peace in the world.

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams said today that his successor was going to have to map the Biblical vision of humanity and community onto the worst situations in society.