Council of the North Newsletter and Prayer Cycle 2010

The Council of the North began when the National Executive Council (in 1970) of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada appointed a taskforce to consider the challenges and opportunities for ministry in the northern parts of Canada. The following year this taskforce was replaced with the Primate’s Taskforce on the Church in the North. In 1973 this taskforce become the Primate’s Council on the North. By 1976 this body evolved into the present Council of the North.

The Council of the North is made up of: 9 dioceses, 1 regional grouping of parishes and 1 Archdeaconry.

Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior Diocese of the Arctic Diocese of Athabasca Diocese of Brandon Diocese of Caledonia

Archdeaconry of Labrador Diocese of Keewatin Diocese of Moosonee Diocese of Quebec Diocese of Saskatchewan Diocese of Yukon

The Council of the North meets twice a year to consider how to provide sacramental and pastoral ministry to isolated communities and ehance the mission of the Church in the north. It reports to both the Council of General Synod and to the meetings of General Synod.

The Bishops and other members of the Council would like everyone to pray for the all the people and clergy in the area of the Council of the North. Remember our challenges of travel, language, isolation, and training. Pray that God will be with each of us as we share the Good News of Jesus Christ in our communities.

Council of the North Newsletter and Prayer Cycle 2010

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