December 2024 Issue
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Anglicans invited to evenings with bishops
The bishops of the diocese are inviting Anglicans to join them online this Advent for four evenings of prayer and reflection. The four-part series, called ...
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Renewed towers provide housing for seniors
As she sat in the audience, listening to the speeches, Canon Alice Jean Finlay thought of her husband, the late Archbishop Terence Finlay. “He would ...
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Conference builds links of resilience, resistance
More than 100 Anglicans from across the diocese gathered online on Oct. 26 to learn more effective ways to work for justice alongside disadvantaged people. ...
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Theology, liturgy must change, says speaker
Weaving together scripture, theological analysis, discussion and prayer, a workshop at the outreach conference asked a bold question: what if the Church took the climate ...
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Science, faith have chemistry, dinner hears
With a new venue, a dynamic young speaker and a lot of guests who were there for the first time, it felt like the Bishop’s ...
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Youth worship, learn and have fun in Muskoka
ReCharge, the annual diocesan youth retreat, was held on Sept. 27-29 at Muskoka Woods. Bishop Andrew and Mary Asbil, along with members of the Bishop’s ...
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PWRDF membership approves new name
On Oct. 15, the membership of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund approved a new name for the 65-year-old organization. As of March 1, ...
Parish News
Restorer finds hidden mural
When he started crawling around on scaffolds high up inside the sanctuary of St. Peter and St. Simon the Apostle on Bloor Street, Maurice Kwiecinski ...
Comment
When joy and hope are in short supply
It’s easy to become distracted by the conventional elements that mark the Christmas season, such as family gatherings, preparing meals and buying and receiving presents. ...
Parish News
Blessed
Twenty-two dogs, five cats and 55 humans attend the Blessing of the Animals service at St. Mark, Midland in early October. Outside the church, several ...
Parish News
St. Bede’s light shines at vibrant service
St. Bede, Toronto culminated its centenary year (2023-24) with a celebratory service in October, while committing to the next century with faith and hope. The ...
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Archbishop finishes cross-Canada tour
The Most Rev. Stephen Cotrell, Archbishop of York, visited several dioceses across Canada earlier in the fall. He was invited to teach and preach on ...
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Parish celebrates baptisms in Farsi
VANCOUVER – In late June, the parish of St. Christopher celebrated the baptism of five adult members. Their journey to baptism led to the translation ...
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Prayers sought for bishop
WINNIPEG – Bishop Geoffrey Woodcroft of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land was admitted to hospital in late October and diagnosed with terminal cancer. The news ...
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Students love the meal at Friel
OTTAWA – A church’s effort to invite University of Ottawa students to a meal served at the Friel Street student residence every two weeks is ...
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Partnership expands clergy education
HAMILTON & LONDON, ONT. – The Diocese of Niagara has partnered with Huron University College to create new opportunities for clergy education and leadership development. ...
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Lecture explores musician’s work
St. James Cathedral will host its next Snell Lecture on Dec. 8, an engaging session that promises to inspire and challenge perspectives. The speaker will ...
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Workshop resources posted
The Season of Spiritual Renewal, which seeks to refresh the spiritual lives of Anglicans in the diocese, has been holding a number of online workshops ...
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Unity week’s resources in seven languages
Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 are now available, and they’re in seven languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and ...
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