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“Once again, AFC donors have responded generously to the annual fundraising effort, expected to total more than $205,000—$178,000 in annual membership donations, plus over $27,000 in donations to AFC’s core granting funds, including the new Community Ministries Fund. It is always a joy to read your affirming comments, entrusting AFC with your gifts, and celebrating the ways that we supported transformative ministry.”

The genesis of the Sacred Arts Trust was many years in the making and was rooted in the late Graham Cotter’s years as a parish priest (1965 to 1983) in the Diocese of Toronto. During those years, Graham promoted the making of liturgical vestments and the use of drama in worship. Since its inception, the trust has funded innovative faith-based projects in the performing and visual arts in more than thirteen dioceses.

The submission deadline for the 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) “Ecumenical Embrace” has been extended to April 1, 2025! AFC will continue to consider project applications from Anglicans across Canada who wish to share an ecumenical embrace with our fellow Christians from the Oriental Orthodox Churches. Potential applicants are encouraged to reach out to the AFC team to discuss eligibility and project ideas.

“Seventy-five percent of SYTK survey respondents told us they use the campaign to create a sustainable revenue stream for an ongoing ministry and that it’s an important source of funding for them,” says Dr. Scott Brubacher. “We also heard how influential the AFC Angel Donor matching gift program has been. We are all very grateful to the lead donors who, over the past 4 years, have championed this cause with donations totaling more than $100,000.”

Due to the Canada Post strike, the Anglican Foundation of Canada will be sending tax receipts by email (in PDF format) on an as-requested basis. Printed receipts will be held until the Canada Post strike ends. If you would like to renew your individual or parish membership, or donate to any of our funds, you may: donate online at www.anglicanfoundation.org/donate; give by phone toll-free to 1-877-354-6387; e-transfer via [email protected]. Please include your mailing address in the message line.

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!”

“Your grant for the Youth Voices album project was meant to help us nurture and grow this new ministry and test the possibility of a developing a youth-led Young People’s Recording Studio…I have devoted my professional life to at-risk youth. I know better than most the positive impact that this grant has had in helping our church community to support, nurture, and develop the talents of young people. Thank you AFC!”