Anglican News Service on rebuilding Nunavut cathedral
From Anglican Communion News Service:
Arctic to begin rebuilding ‘igloo church’
... Bishop Atagotaaluk also noted the “unique” characteristics of the diocese, which makes the rebuilding of the cathedral a challenging endeavour. “We are in a very isolated place compared to the southern churches, which have a connection with roads and getting supplies from one place to another is a lot cheaper. We have vast areas covered only by air,” he said.
In the absence of a cathedral, services are being held at a nearby parish hall, which used to be a gathering place for outreach and other ministries. “The parish is now limited in terms of activities because it’s now being used for worship,” he said.
The diocese of the Arctic is the largest of 30 dioceses in the Anglican Church of Canada, covering an area of about four million square kilometers, or about one third the area of the country. It includes not just the Arctic region of Canada, but also the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Nunavik region of northern Quebec.
Next entry: Listening to Sermons in the 17th Century
Previous entry: Uganda Trip '07 Update 2