Letters to clergy from the bishop. Clergy care matters.
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 Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Canon David Short, rector at St. John’s Vancouver, spoke with our clergy over Zoom about growing in preaching. You can watch his talk below:
We know that vestments can be a daunting expense for clergy. And that sometimes we have clergy who have some vestments which they no longer use or need. And so we’ve had an excellent suggestion that we create a space where clergy could share vestments they don’t need anymore with those who could use them. … Read more
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
Do you know everything you and your family have access to in your employee benefits plan and your Assistance Program? If you’re an ANiC employee we highly recommend you review them regularly to ensure you are utilizing all the benefits that can support you and your family. Employee Benefits Our employee benefits program is through … Read more
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 the Reverend Gavin Dunbar, rector of St. John’s Church in Savannah, Georgia, shared with our clergy a presentation titled ‘What Was Cranmer Thinking: Praying the Gospel Through the Liturgy’. His presentation is based around the 1662 Book of Common Prayer Service of Holy Communion. You can watch the full presentation … Read more
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at our Special Clergy Zoom gathering the Rev. Ben Roberts spoke on the great importance and relevance today of catechesis, as our churches seek to reach our culture with the Gospel of grace. You can watch the video below. Bishop Dan has appointed Ben to direct our ANiC catechesis ministry, … Read more
On Clergy Day at Synod 2022 Canon David Short led us through teaching and discussion times. You can listen to his four teaching sessions below.
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
On November 1, 2022 during Clergy Day at Synod 2022, Bishop Charlie addressed the clergy for the final time as diocesan bishop. You can listen to his address below:
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
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at our Bishops Zoom Gatherings with clergy Bishop Ron facilitated presentations from Rev. Grady Buhler and Rev. Rick Bergh about bi-vocational ministry. You can watch both presentations below beginning with Grady’s. Rick’s part begins at about 21:00.
At our Bishops Zoom Meetings with clergy on March 8, 2022 Ven. Darrell Critch, Deacon Jane Manary-Parent, Rev. Colton Carrick (at the first meeting), and Rev. Ken Deeks (at the second meeting) reported about the developments thus far in establishing Packer College in St. John’s, NL. You can watch the video from the second meeting … Read more
At our Bishops Zoom meeting with clergy on February 22, 2022 Dr. Valerie Yiu and Rev. Angel Tong shared about their plans to launch a new AMMiC church plant. You can watch their presentation below:
At our Bishops Zoom meeting with clergy on February 15, 2022 Rev. Jeremy Graham and Rev. Joel Strecker shared about their plans to launch a new church plant. You can watch their presentation below: