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A letter from Bishop Dan regarding Bill C-9 under review in Parliament. Dear clergy, Many of you know that Bill C-9 which is currently under review in Parliament is being widely discussed amongst religious communities. The bill is also known as the Combating Hate Act and was introduced in September 2025 as a response to … Read more
Here we are hoping to assemble various resources, links and materials that could be of help to some of our congregations as you seek to prepare your worship services. Morning Prayer Slides • PowerPoint File • PDF File Simple slides for Daily Morning Prayer services. Details such as hymns, Psalms, lessons, and collects which change … Read more
« Resources Site > Sanctity of Life Resources Sanctity of Life Resources Welcome to our page for resources related to upholding, affirming and teaching on the sanctity of human life. They will include resources regarding beginning-of-life issues like abortion, as well as end-of-life issues such as medical termination. This page is intended for the use … Read more
Clergy Spouse Connect Clergy Spouse Prayer Partners Find someone to pray with and for you. Confidential prayer for clergy spouses Would you like someone to pray for you? As clergy spouses we may sometimes feel that it is difficult to find someone to pray for and with us. Our Clergy Spouse Connect prayer team is … Read more
Clergy Spouse Connect Supporting and encouraging ministry spouses Join Welcome to Clergy Spouse Connect, a supportive and encouraging meeting place for spouses married to clergy. Clergy Spouse Connect exists to support and encourage ministry spouses, while helping to nurture and build friendships between spouses. The ministry life can be challenging as well as joyful, frustrating … Read more
Here’s a step-by-step guide for uploading your photo or video file from your iPhone via Dropbox. 1) Tap on the provided upload link On your iPhone tap the link you’ve been given for uploading your photo or video. It will take you to the Dropbox page where you can choose the file you want to upload. … Read more
Equitable Life of Canada Benefits Our employee benefits program is through Equitable Life of Canada. It includes a variety of health benefits for our employees and their families. Clergy and staff who are not registered for ANiC Benefits should contact the ANiC office for information on enrolment: 1-866-351-2642 ext 4015 Submitting a Claim Most used claim … Read more
Postulants & the Ordination Process For information about our ordination process or how to join our diocese visit our Membership page here. ACNA Approved Seminaries See a list of ACNA approved seminaries
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025 the Rev. Canon Howard Edwards, our Executive Director, presented to our clergy on Creating and Communicating a Missional Budget. You can watch his presentation below and find his slides and script.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Rev. Chad Graham from Christ the King in Edmonton presented to our clergy on ‘Strategic Fundraising for Churches: Business, Giving, and Wisdom for Kingdom Impact.’ Watch Chad’s presentation and Q&A below:
At Synod 2023 Richard Borgonon, founder of The Word One to One evangelism resource, presented to us over the course of the Wednesday in two sessions. In Part 1 Richard focuses on the history and rationale for The Word One to One and its approach to equipping people for evangelism. In Part 2 Richard looks … Read more
On November 14, 2023 in Vancouver, BC, Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh presented at our Synod 2023 Clergy Day. Bruce is professor of Spiritual Theology at James M. Houston and professor of the History of Christianity at Regent College and the author of multiple books. He presented on enriching one’s devotional life through the prayer book and … Read more
May 28-30, 2024 | Sumas, Washington | Join speakers Julie-Lane Gay (Author of “The Riches of His Grace–Living in the Book of Common Prayer”), Bishop Mike Stewart, and Bishop Dan Gifford at Cedar Springs retreat center for a time of refreshment and enrichment.
On September 26, 2023 the Rev. Dr. Glen Taylor, interim rector at Christ the King Toronto and long-time professor at Wycliffe College, joined our clergy on Zoom to teach on “Preaching Christ in All the Psalms”. You can watch his presentation below. This was a follow up to his earlier teaching on “Seeing Christ in … Read more
This Lay Reader Training Course is designed to be used in congregations to train interested lay people in Anglican history, theology, the various pastoral offices and liturgies and structure of the Book of Common Prayer, and in the ministry of the Word, for the sake of service in the Parish and in the Diocese. Lay … Read more
January 24-26, 2023 | St. Chad’s | Toronto, ON | INCREASE is a conference for anyone who is newly ordained(in the past 3 years), or those who sense a call to ordination in the future. The purpose of the conference is: networking, training, mentoring, equipping, friendship, and ANIC orientation INCREASE is designed to assist churches … Read more
At our Bishops’ Zoom Gatherings for clergy on April 5, 2022 the Rev. Dr. Glen Taylor presented on “Seeing Christ in All the Psalms.” Watch Glen’s presentation and some discussion below. We’ve also included some of the notes and resources Glen references. Documents and Diagrams
December 6 | ON ZOOM | Registration Required | Dear ANiC clergy, Many of you would be familiar with the Matthew 25 Initiative (M25), an initiative of the ACNA, working to equip and sustain Anglicans serving alongside the vulnerable. Some of our clergy have travelled to attend M25 gatherings in the US and shared their … Read more
May 3-5, 2022 | Church of the Good Shepherd | Vancouver, BC INCREASE is a conference for anyone who is newly ordained(in the past 3 years), or those who sense a call to ordination in the future. The purpose of the conference is: networking, training, mentoring, equipping, friendship, and ANIC orientation INCREASE is designed to … Read more