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Anglican leaders from across the continent of Africa have made an emotional appeal to Muslim faith leaders to stand with them in opposition to "tragic violence that is destroying our communities".

On his annual trip to the Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba, Feb. 1 to 13, the Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, brings several new and tangible examples of Canadian Anglicans' commitment to their Cuban partners.

As results tally up from the 2011 annual appeals that support national ministries, two things are clear: General Synod has many loyal donors, and the church needs to keep sharing with them its stories of vibrant ministry-from environmental advocacy to training young leaders.  

The Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, Canon Kenneth Kearon, preaching earlier this month in Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral on the topic of the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer, described it as an "iconic" Prayer Book that had shaped Anglican worship and teaching since 1662.

In most parts of Canada, January isn't the greatest time to hang out by open water. It's cold, it's windy, and if you stand still too long, your face will freeze.

Anglican Video has dug into its archives and digitized another batch of classic long and short features, each covering a different aspect of life in the Anglican Church of Canada. The videos—on baptism, Indigenous Peoples, sexual misconduct, and a former Primate—are available for free viewing through the Anglican Church of Canada's website. Several can also be downloaded and used as resources for local communities.

The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson, General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada, shared a comprehensive vision of stewardship within the context of the Baptismal Covenant at a recent synod of the Diocese of British Columbia. The text of his address follows.

Mid-sized and close to the country, Peterborough was the obvious host for the Anglican Church of Canada's Justice Camp on the theme "Shalom: Uniting Us All—Urban and Rural." An expected 100 campers will visit the east-central Ontario city from Aug. 19 to 24 to learn Christian approaches to justice through workshops, worship, and hands-on learning.

The ecumenical climate may have cooled off since its initial flowering 50 years ago, but the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18 to 25, is still an important way for Christians to stay active, said Archdeacon Bruce Myers, the Anglican Church of Canada's new coordinator for ecumenical relations.

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