As the Canada Post strike continues to impact charitable appeals across Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada philanthropic partners—the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC), Giving with Grace, and The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (Alongside Hope)—have teamed up on a downloadable church bulletin that parishes can use in their weekly communications. 

In addition to awarding the 4th quarter grants and bursaries that included people and projects from 24 dioceses, the board of directors approved the proposed budget for 2025 and discussed plans for the year ahead, including AFC’s presence at General Synod in June, approval of a proposed sabbatical project for AFC’s Executive Director, and the launch of a new strategic planning process in fall 2025 for the next stage of AFC’s growth.

“I remember being so nervous our first Monday night, not knowing if anyone would show up,” recalls the Rev. Canon Jeffrey Metcalfe, “but sure enough, we had three kids and one adult. Then the next Monday, we had four kids and two adults, and now we are up to seven kids and two adults. Suffice to say, our cup hath overfloweth!”