The Anglican Foundation works in partnership with dioceses across the country to raise funds, increase awareness of the work of the Foundation, and provide grants and loans for ministry initiatives. Diocesan Councils and Bishops are responsible for reviewing and approving applications for funding and identifying where the greatest need exists.
Dioceses also encourage parishes to become donors in order to have access to grants. Many dioceses finance the annual contribution of each parish within their diocese for this purpose, and to ensure that the Anglican Foundation receives a steady flow of support.
As part of its partnership with the Foundation, each diocese is invited to select a Diocesan Representative to promote and support the work of the Foundation. The roles of the Diocesan Representative are to:
- Share the stories of the Foundation within the diocese to increase awareness and financial support.
- Act as a liaison with Foundation staff when needed concerning grant applications from within the diocese.
- Represent the diocese as a voting member at the Foundation’s AGM where possible.
The Diocesan Representative is appointed by the Bishop, with the approval of Diocesan Council, and renewed annually. Candidates for the position should be familiar with and committed to the work of the Foundation, and they should be an annual donor to the Foundation.
Those interested in contributing to the work of the Foundation as a Diocesan Representative are encouraged to contact their Bishop.
Current Diocesan Representatives
Algoma — Anne Wilson
Arctic — The Rev. Francis Delaplain
Athabasca
Brandon — The Rev. Cheryl Kukurudz
British Columbia — Diane Hutchison
Caledonia — Elizabeth Hunt email
Calgary — The Rev. Jacqui Durand email, The Rev. Jennifer Ingram
Central Newfoundland — The Ven. Terry Caines email
Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador — The Rev. Canon Amanda Taylor email
Edmonton — The Ven. Sue Oliver
Fredericton — Clyde Spinney email
Huron — Diane Dance email
Kootenay
Mishamikoweesh, Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of
Montreal — The Rev. Gwenda Wells
Moosonee — The Rev. Patricia Dorland email
New Westminster — Jane Hope email
Niagara
Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island — Cynthia Pilichos email
Ontario — The Rev. Canon Dr. Bob Wright email
Ottawa
Qu’Appelle — The Rev. Ed Dunfield email
Quebec — Canon Stephen Kohner email
Rupert’s Land — Canon Gary Russell email
Saskatchewan — Kathryn Hawkins email
Saskatoon
Territory of the People — David Durksen email
Toronto
Western Newfoundland
Yukon — The Rev. Glen Gough email
