With thanksgiving, we announce the election of the Rt. Rev. Shane Parker as the 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. We give thanks for the laity, clergy and bishops of the General Synod who discerned in prayer and faith…

“But I have prayed for you… strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32) As General Synod 2025 continues in prayer, dialogue and decision-making, tune in to today’s livestream and follow updates and recaps at gs2025.anglican.ca.

Unexpectedly entering the race partway through the process, Bishop Shane Parker was elected 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. He called on the Church to remove “insulation” and face change with honesty and courage. #GS2025 anglicanjournal.com/bishop-of-otta…

Hello friends. The internet and email for the Synod Office have not been working since Thursday afternoon. Should you need to reach us, please phone the office.

As the newly elected prolocutor and deputy prolocutor, Archdeacon Tanya Phibbs and Brian Lee will help guide the work of General Synod and support leadership across the Church. We welcome them with gratitude and stand with them in prayer and encouragement. 🙏🏾🙏🏼

Calling for bold action, Anglican Church of Canada—ACC approved a resolution to implement six national pathways for church renewal. The vote affirms a commitment to reform governance, support diversity and address urgent financial challenges. #GS2025 anglicanjournal.com/general-synod-…

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Primate Shane Parker has written to the Prime Minister, urging action to help end the ongoing devastation in Gaza. anglican.ca/news/primate-c…

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Read more below: elcic.ca/2025/07/30/jul…

Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese:edmonton.anglican.ca/newsletters/57… #BuyeConfirmations #CompanionDiocese #TraditionalApproachesToHealing #CrowdFunding #HeartOfCall #SpiritualExercises TransformationalChange

With a sociologist’s insight and a pastor’s care, Archbishop Shane Parker steps into the primatial office focused on strengthening relationships, deepening collaboration and helping the Church navigate change with purpose. anglicanjournal.com/i-intend-to-le…

On Sacred Circle 2025’s first full day: Arbp Chris Harper urged humility and community—“You have a ministry that no one else can do”—and members were updated about a Blackfoot Bible translation project. anglicanjournal.com/we-are-here-to…

Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese: edmonton.anglican.ca/newsletters/57… #SpiritualFormation #PurposefulDiscipleship #GardenConcerts #ChristChurch #2025FringeLineup #HTAC #CourageousJustice #

Sunlight on stained glass, green lawns, open doors—summer is a beautiful time to capture your church in its surroundings. Submit your photos for the 2027 Canadian Church Calendar by Nov. 30, 2025. Find guidelines, tips and more at: anglican.ca/calendar/

"It’s about finding profound relationship within our diversity": At Sacred Circle, the Ven. Travis Enright outlines how Indigenous-Cree concepts like “covalent family” offer a new model for governance rooted in kinship and consensus. anglicanjournal.com/sacred-circle-…

At Sacred Circle last week, members drew strength from one another when a mapping exercise and a presentation on the Doctrine of Discovery served as difficult reminders of displacement and violence against Indigenous people. anglicanjournal.com/confronting-le…

Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese:edmonton.anglican.ca/newsletters/57… #CelebrationSunday #BuyeDiocese #GardenConcerts # ChristChurchEdmonton #SacredCircle #HTACFringe

Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese: edmonton.anglican.ca/newsletters/57… #ProudAnglicans #PrideParade #GardenCncerts #ChristChurch #EcumenicalSharedMinistry #AnglicanLutheranWestlock #EdmontonFringeFestival #HTAC