Diocese of Ontario parishes donate to Cyclone Idai relief In the spring of 2019 PWRDF responded to two ACT Alliance emergency appeals for Cyclone Idai relief with an initial pledge of $30,000 for Mozambique and $20,000 for Zimbabwe. Cyclone Idai caused loss of life, destruction of property and displacement in the two countries as well [...]

Pastoral Guidelines for Same-Sex Marriages In The Anglican Diocese of Ontario Preamble The following guidelines are presented in order to offer a generous pastoral response to those within committed same-sex relationships who are seeking marriage in the Church.The document “This Holy Estate”, The Report of the Commission on the Marriage Canon of the Anglican Church [...]

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund About Our Work & Impact Get Involved News World of Gifts PWRDF among 100 best Canadian charities: Maclean’s October 28, 2019 By Janice Biehn PWRDF has been chosen by Maclean’s magazine as one of the 100 best Canadian charities for 2020. To be considered for the Maclean’s list, [...]

Dear Friends, I am writing further to my letter to the diocese sent during General Synod following the vote on changes to the Marriage Canon that would allow for the marriage of same sex couples. Since the motion to change the marriage canon passed first reading at General Synod in 2016, we have been engaged [...]