December 2019 Issue

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Eleven children gather around an Advent wreath and light one of the candles.

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Time to give thanks

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Bishop Peter Fenty

15 young people gather and smile for a group photo.

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Youth leaders gather to share ideas

Youth leaders from around York-Credit Valley gathered at St. John, Dixie on Oct. 5 for the second annual youth leaders summit. About 35 people turned ...

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The Anglican

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Black Anglicans form new group

A new organization, Black Anglicans of Canada (Bl.A.C.), has been formed following two years of contemplation, collaboration and prayer to encourage a focus on the ...

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William McCullough

A group of adults sits around a large wooden table in a classroom.

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Justice is church work: speaker

The “radical, revolutionary” message of Jesus can sustain us when the signs of the times can cause us to lose hope, said Thea Prescod, the ...

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Murray MacAdam

Bishop Andrew Asbil holds a long stick with fire burning at the end.

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Dinner raises funds

Guests at the 58th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner enjoyed food, friendship, speeches – and an impressive display of fire eating by Bishop Andrew Asbil. The ...

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Stuart Mann

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Who’s on your Christmas card list?

Everyone loves to receive a letter. Even at a time when fewer people send letters and e-mail and text are the preferred vehicles of communication, ...

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Peter Misiaszek

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Church to provide emergency shelter in York Region

Holy Trinity, Thornhill is taking seriously its commitment to stand in solidarity with those living in poverty. In a special meeting on Oct. 20, its ...

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The Anglican