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1 day ago | anglican.ink | Jonathan Baker

Few can imagine the pain and trauma which must be experienced by an expectant mother who terminates her pregnancy by means of abortion. Nevertheless, our concern and compassion for women who have or who might experience this trauma cannot allow us to set aside our very grave concern about the recent amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, passed in the House of Commons, which effectively decriminalises abortion even at full term.

1 day ago | anglican.ink | Matthew Puddister

The national office of the Anglican Church of Canada has hired an accounting firm to investigate the way in which a $9-million lease for its new Toronto location at 300 Bloor Street West—space to be shared with the national offices of the United Church of Canada and the Presbyterian Church of Canada—was approved.

1 week ago | anglican.ink | Andrea Williams |Andréa Williams

Kim Leadbeater’s bill passes by 23 votesThis afternoon, the assisted suicide bill has passed through the House of Commons with a final vote of 314 in favour, 291 against. It’s a devastating day for life in our nation. But it’s far from over. The bill will now continue to the House of Lords who will have the opportunity to amend the bill. But many MPs are still voting based on a misplaced hope that this bill can be improved and made safe. That cannot happen.

1 week ago | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has launched a new resource to help faith leaders navigate the current political climate. Inspired by the sermon preached by VTS graduate the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde at the Service of Prayer for the Nation, “Have Mercy” is a series of essays and accompanying discussion questions that examine how foundational Christian commitments take on political significance.

3 weeks ago | anglican.ink | Andrew Alonzo

With Sunday, June 1 marking the start of Pride Month, the Rev. Jessie Turnier, rector of Claremont’s St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, called on an old friend, John Brett, to help deliver a unique 9 a.m. service dubbed “drag Eucharist.”Brett, a chaplain and vicar with the San Francisco Night Ministry, introduced himself to St. Ambrose parishioners in his drag persona, Bene Diction.