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[Anglican Church of Canada] As she prepares to retire on Sept. 15, Primate Linda Nicholls is saying good-bye to Anglicans in a video message. In it she said that after 39 years of active ordained ministry, “I am looking forward to moving back into the pew.” She also said,  “The greatest gift of the primacy…

The Airport Fire burns on a ridge near Trabuco Canyon. Photo: Paul Hinson/The Episcopal News [The Episcopal News — Diocese of Los Angeles] St. John’s church and school community swiftly mobilized as the Airport Fire escalated Sept. 10 in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County, offering aid and housing evacuees. For Sheryll Grogan, acting head of…

[Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of Chicago has begun holding listening sessions intended to advance its yearslong examination of the legacy of slavery in the diocese. Its Antiracism Commission is leading the sessions as part of a project that will produce an updated report on that legacy and recommend actions to help repair the harm…

[Anglican Taonga] New Zealand Anglican Archbishop Don Tamihere and other Anglican leaders joined with Māori church leaders to offer prayers, readings and blessings as Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po was raised up as the new Māori queen in a Sept. 5 ceremony. After she was crowned by having a Bible held…

[The Melbourne Anglican] Members of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne have been urged to share their thoughts on what they need in a new archbishop as the diocese’s board to nominate candidates prepares to report on its initial findings to synod. Anglicans can also submit the names of potential candidates to the board for consideration. Board…

[The Church of England] The Church of England has been awarded more than $6.5 million to fund a “much needed” expansion in work to conserve cultural and historical heritage in parish churches in a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  The Fund has announced $6.1 million to support the Church of England’s Conservation Grants…

[World Council of Churches] The European Christian Internet Conference opened on Sept. 9 under the theme “What is truth? Ethical and Practical Issues in the use of Artificial Intelligence,” drawing an array of speakers with diverse insights on a rapidly-changing world. This is the second time ECIC has been hosted by the World Council of…

[Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of Atlanta in Georgia is recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month by hosting a three-week, online faith-based suicide prevention training program on Sept. 12, 19 and 26. “When we as a diocese started looking around, we didn’t see very much by way of teachings and support for families who’ve…

Academy students and teachers gather at the beginning and end of each day to share their experiences. Photo: Megumi Calver [The Episcopal News — Diocese of Los Angeles] “Positive masculinity” was just one of many lessons Brad Flores, 16, learned over the summer as a counselor at the Reach Academy for Young Men, a four-week summer…

The 2023 South Asian Convocation occurred Aug. 20-22, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo: Fred Bagao Vergara/Facebook [Episcopal News Service] Episcopalians of South Asian descent are gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, to network and discuss how they can increase their presence and acceptance in The Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church’s Asiamerica Ministries and the Diocese of Missouri…