Archbishop Duncan Addresses the 5th Provincial Council of the Anglican Church in North America

On June 18, 2013 Archbishop Duncan delivered his State of the Church address to the Provincial Council of the Anglican Church in North America at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Nashotah, WI.  The Provincial Council is the governing body of the ACNA comprised of delegates from member dioceses and ministry partners

Relief and Prayer for the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornadoes

The Anglican Relief and Development Fund and the International Diocese of the Anglican Church in North America are working together to direct relief to the victims of the tornadoes in Oklahoma.

Surprising Merrily: A Play in One Act

This delightful one-act play about a crisis in the career of a television host answers the question “What is Anglicanism?” The night before a “must” performance she dreams about placating the Network’s tyrannical owner and saving the show from cancellation by dominating the guest appearance of “some religious guys.” The dream unfolds as a prickly interview of historical Anglicans Thomas Cranmer, Richard Hooker, and C.S. Lewis.

The Very. Rev. Clark WP Lowenfield Ordained as Bishop of the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast

Noted for his ecumenical partnership with pastors throughout The Woodlands, TX, Clark Lowenfield was consecrated as first bishop of the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast.

A Call to Prayer for Victims of the Boston Marathon bombing

Please join us in praying for the victims and those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing.

An Easter Message from Archbishop Duncan

Anglican 1000 Summit 2013: Responding to the Challenge

The Anglican 1000 Summit 2013 was held at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, IL from March 4 – 6, 2013.

Archbishop Duncan’s Message on the Resignation of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI

News reached us this morning of the decision of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI to resign from the responsibilities and exercise of the ministry which he has undertaken so nobly and ably these last eight years as Bishop of Rome.  The Church throughout the world has been blessed by the theological acuity and pastoral wisdom of this great man of God.

Anglican Laity, Clergy and Bishops March for Life

On January 25, the 40th observance of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, an estimated 400,000 individuals converged on Washington, DC, for the March for Life.  Fifteen bishops of the Anglican Church in North America joined a significant number of other Anglicans for the event which emphasizes the sanctity of life. The bishops participated in an ecumenical worship service, a rally on the Mall and the March itself, walking up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court.

Leadership Spotlight: A Church for the City - Partnering to Break Cultural Barriers

The “faces” of St. Paul’s City Church in Murrieta, CA, reflect the congregation’s strong commitment to reaching their multi-ethnic city, breaking down cultural barriers that too often separate a community.  This value is reflected in the church’s mission statement, which describes St. Paul’s as a “diverse Christian community that seeks the good of the city by exalting the Triune God and joining Him in mission to a beautiful and broken world.”

Theological Task Force on Holy Orders begins Phase 2

The College of Bishops approved the Task Force’s Method of Procedure earlier this January during their meetings in Orlando, FL.

Communique from the College of Bishops

Multicultural Ministry Takes Root in Canada

The Anglican Network in Canada (ANiC), a diocese of the ACNA has launched a new multicultural ministry in Canada.

Church of the Resurrection Celebrates New Home: Dedication and Consecration Service of New Church

Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, IL, held a service of dedication and consecration of their new church building on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Founded in 1954, the congregation has been portable for 20 years before finding a permanent home. 

Archbishop Duncan Preaches at Ugandan Enthronement

UPDATED 12/19/12 with text of Archbishop Duncan’s sermon. On Sunday, December 16, 2012 the Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali became the eighth Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church of Uganda.

A Call to Prayer

Please join us in praying for the victims of and families affected by Friday’s shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

Archbishop Duncan attends Papal Audience in Rome

Archbishop Robert Duncan and Bishop Ray Sutton bring greetings to His Holiness.

Entering Into Advent

“Proclaim His Good News as we wait for Him to come again.”

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT - Redeemer Church on Mission: Unique Partnership Bears Fruit in Santa Cruz

The Canterbury Trail is drawing young leaders from coast to coast in North America.  Rob Patterson and Shawn McCain independently began journeys toward Anglicanism and church planting in Santa Cruz, California, a few years ago, but God intersected their paths and merged their efforts in a way that left both men surprised, yet certain of the Spirit’s intervention.

Week of Prayer for Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Archbishop Duncan encourages us “to join with our brothers and sisters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this season of prayer.”