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Over the next year, under the guidance of the Rev. Mark Whittall, Incumbent, these students will commit to living together as part of their faith journey. As members of this intentional community, they also commit to supporting one another in their spiritual, work, and academic life.

“As the Anglican Church of Canada continues to walk together with Indigenous Anglicans across Canada this initiative is a tangible sign of that commitment. Building connections between young people will be essential to the future of our churches and the country. Thank you to the AFC donors who have made this possible!”

Since 2010 AFC has provided more than $450,000 in support of Indigenous Ministries. Grants have included funding for healing and reconciliation initiatives, support for the language revitalization movement, and numerous urban Indigenous ministry projects.

“Jack Howell was the voice of history, and his perspective of the past became the voice of wisdom and grace on the Catholic Apostolic Universal Church Trust Fund Advisory Committee. And it was his perspective of the past that helped to keep us focused on the mission of the church for the future.”

“Our shows offer church communities a way to keep the discussions alive at home and at church. We encourage follow up activities that allow everyone to continue exploring the topic we present in a play. In some cases, we can…provide resources for adults and parents who want to keep learning.”

Through grants and bursaries, the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) is committed to alleviating the financial burden of students. Thanks to the generosity of Canadian Anglicans, in 2021 AFC awarded $36,500 in bursaries for theological education to students enrolled in a variety of programs. Here are some of our 2021 bursary recipients:

“I have long been a believer in the old adage that many hands make light work,” says the Rev. Canon Brad Smith. “What I find exciting about the work of the Anglican Foundation is how it leverages the contributions of many into transformative gifts for ministries that make a difference in their communities.”

“Like many people who work in the not-for-profit sector,” says Jay Pak, AFC’s new Grants & Office Coordinator, “I have a passion for helping others and was looking for a position that aligned with my values. Giving money out is exciting. It feels good. Plus, I appreciate the supportive culture of the AFC team.”

“This was an entirely new model of resourcing churches for ministry, so we didn’t know exactly what to expect. But we are very pleased to see this peer-to-peer initiative grow as much as it has this year. It has shown us what can be achieved when we work together to grow a brighter future for young people.”