Bishop's Messages 2015
Bishop Charlie Masters' Christmas letter14 December 2015 – In this season of Advent, as we wait longingly for God’s promised Messiah, I send you love and blessings on behalf of my fellow bishops and our wives – Bishop Stephen and Nona, Bishop Trevor and Dede, Bishop Don and Trudy, Bishop Malcolm and Mary Lou, Bishop Ron and Jan, as well as Judy and myself. ... Please read his full letter.
Archbishop Foley Beach congratulates Queen Elizabeth10 September 2015 – Archbishop Foley Beach wrote Queen Elizabeth congratulating her on becoming the longest reigning monarch of Britain (and Canada). You can read our Primate's letter and our Queen's response.
Bishop Charlie writes about the Syrian refugee crisis17 September 2015 – Bishop Charlie writes about the Syrian refugee crisis, discusses what ANiC and ARDFC are doing, and makes a request. He writes: "I am asking ANiC churches to set aside September 27 as a day of special prayer for refugees and to take up a collection for the ARDFC Syrian refugee appeal." Please read his full letter.
Bp Charlie expressed our love and prayerful concern to those ministering in Nepal29 April 2015 – Like so many, I was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake in Nepal last Saturday – a disaster compounded by the onset of monsoon season. … Read the full letter
Bp Charlie calls for thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth 9 September 2015 – We give thanks to God for our Queen Elizabeth II who today becomes the longest reigning monarch … Read the full letter
Bp Charlie expressed our love and prayerful concern to those ministering in Nepal29 April 2015 – Like so many, I was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake in Nepal last Saturday – a disaster compounded by the onset of monsoon season. … Read the full letter
Bp Charlie wrote Bp LeMarquand (Horn of Africa) re. the Ethiopian Christians martyred in Libya20 April 2015 – I was shocked and deeply saddened by the news in your letter today of 28 Ethiopians Christians brutally murdered in Libya at the hands of Islamic State-affiliated terrorists … Read the full letter
Approval given for trial use of new 1552 rite within ANiC13 April 2015 – On behalf of the House of Bishops, I have great joy in announcing the completion of a new rite and commending it to you. The 1552 Order of Holy Communion in Modern English is now approved… Read the full letter
Bishop Charlie Masters' Easter letter31 March 2015 – It is my great joy and honour to greet you this Easter on behalf of Bishop Stephen and his wife Nona, Bishop Trevor and his wife Dede, Bishop Don and his wife Trudy, Bishop Ron and his wife Jan, Bishop Malcolm and his wife Mary Lou and on behalf of myself and my dear wife Judy. ... more
Bishop Masters' letter to Minister of Justice Peter MacKay 20 March 2015 – "I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the implications of the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Carter v Canada…" Read more here.
Archbishop’s Ash Wednesday MessageAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent in the Christian Church year. Read more ...
Bishop Charlie writes Presiding Bishop Anis (Egypt) on martyrdom of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya17 February 2015 – Bishop Charlie wrote Presiding Bishop Mouneer Anis to express our grief and assure him of our prayers. Read the letter here.
Bishop Charlie responds to the Supreme Court of Canada decision legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide7 February 2015 – Bishop Charlie wrote all ANiC members discussing the decision and calling us to pray and to become involved. You can read the letter here.