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As of today, with a couple of clicks, you can support the mission of the church through the new, online Gifts for Mission gift guide. Dozens of different gifts are available. You can support a national youth ministry forum, fund the work of northern clergy, give hot lunches in Haiti, and much more. 

PWRDF is a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), an organization comprised of 15 Canadian Churches and agencies working together to end hunger through food aid, food security, education, and action.  PWRDF is part of the $8.8 million response that CFGB is implementing in East Africa.  PWRDF is helping to provide food and cooking supplies to 8400 households affected by the drought in Kenya through CFGB.

Anglicans will attend and support the third national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on Indian residential schools in Halifax, N.S., Oct. 26 to 29.

The Bishop of Harare the Rt Revd Dr Nicholas Chad Gandiya said he is suspicious of a robbery at his house in which only money and communications equipment were taken. 

In towns and cities across Canada, churches are crossing denominational lines to set up shared ministries. A new handbook—jointly produced by Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and United church national offices-offers help to these communities, which must negotiate their own unique future together.

The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson, rector of St. Jude's Anglican Church in Oakville, Ont., will serve as the Anglican Church of Canada's next General Secretary, starting Nov. 1. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, announced Mr. Thompson's appointment to Church House staff on Sept. 6.

On Sept. 22, Archbishop Fred Hiltz and Bishop Michael Pryse (ELCIC) will visit the Brampton, Ont. train station—wearing copes and mitres—and invite commuters to Back to Church Sunday (B2CS). They will join thousands of Canadian Anglicans who are inviting friends to check out church Sept. 25. 

Beatings and evictions of Anglican priests in Zimbabwe have caused the Church there to appeal a legal decision to give custody of its property to excommunicated bishop Dr Nolbert Kunonga.

Canadians from coast to coast to coast unite in mourning the death of the Hon. Jack Layton, Leader of the Official Opposition and of the New Democratic Party.  Jack was a dynamic leader and politician known for his integrity, energy, and enthusiasm.  He was passionate about issues of justice.  He walked with the poor and the marginalized.  He cared about the impact of the economy on health care, housing, and education.  He held family life to be of immense value in building a wholesome society. 

The Honourable Jack Layton, leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada (NDP), had a " great compassion" for people in need. He was a doer who was deeply engaged in society and had a great vision of what Canada could be.