Category Archives: Reflections

Thoughts for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation 2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Church of the Ascension

As we mark September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day, we are called to remember the evils of residential schools and their connection to our institutional structures. While this is a painful time for … Continue reading →

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God loves and welcomes all

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Church of the Ascension

A Message from Bishop Todd Townshend September 19, 2023 God Loves and Welcomes All On Wednesday, September 20th there will be protests across Canada against what the organisers claim is “LGBT indoctrination in Canadian schools.” In many locations, counter-protests are … Continue reading →

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Bishop Todd Townshend on racism and Doctrine of Discovery – June 14, 2020

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Church of the Ascension
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“Our own house is not in order”: Bishops issue statement on confronting racism

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Church of the Ascension

Click to access Statement-on-Racism-R2.pdf

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