From Rupert’s Land to Northern Lights: A New Name for Canadian Anglicans

The Diocese of Calgary hosted the 2024 Provincial Synod from May 23 to 26.

Of the many resolutions that were discussed and voted on at this gathering, one stood out.

The name of our Province – The Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land - a colonial title which we and our Indigenous brothers and sisters found to be a negative reminder of the past - was changed.  After discussion, listening and prayerful consideration, a new name has been decided upon.  Although the new name was not everyone’s first choice, the final resolution passed unanimously.  The new name will be used effective June 1st, 2024, but will require a second vote in 2027 to make it official and legal.

Going forward, our Province will now be The Ecclesiastical Province of The Northern Lights.

Peace,
Alan+

The Ven. Alan Getty
Incumbent Priest - The Meota Parish
Chaplain - RCL Br. #78
Archdeacon of Macleod