April 2024
News
Spanish mass starts in Barrie
A new congregation taking root in Barrie has joined a growing number of ministries that are connecting with Spanish-speaking people across the diocese. Fueled by ...
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Fundraiser to feature music, murder
In January 2023, the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine launched a major capital campaign called “Home for the Heart” to raise money for the ...
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Bishop’s life a work in progress
Bishop Victoria Matthews gave a candid and moving account of her faith journey at an event marking the 30th anniversary of her ordination to the ...
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Finding Easter hope for creation
When I lived in New York City, one of the churches I worked with had a music director from Australia. One Easter season, he shared ...
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Is spiritual renewal for everyone?
The bible is chock-full of stories of people whose lives were profoundly changed when they were encountered by God. A young boy asleep in the ...
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Daily prayers for spiritual renewal
(1) Grant to me, O Lord, to know what is worth knowing, To love what is worth loving, To praise what delights you most, To ...
Parish News
Cold night, warm hearts
For the third year in a row, St. Michael and All Angels on St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto took part in the Coldest Night ...
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Five financial stewardship quick fixes
With vestry meetings in the rear-view mirror now in most parishes across the diocese, it’s time to make good on your parish’s stewardship objectives. If ...
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Is there a future priest in your parish?
The Church needs priests. This statement is not only an historic truth, but also describes our current situation. One of the great privileges of my ...
Parish News
Good times
Organist and choirmaster Elizabeth Anderson, seen above, serves up pancakes, sausages and fruit at St. Thomas, Huron Street’s pancake supper on Feb. 10. Afterwards, the ...
Parish News
Teamwork
The small but mighty team from Trinity, Bradford takes part in Newmarket’s Coldest Night of the Year, an annual walk that supports local charities. The ...
Parish News
New ministry
Parishioners of St. James, Caledon East, area clergy and guests come together for a Celebration of New Ministry on Feb. 11, marking the appointment of ...
Practicing resurrection