February 2024 Issue
News
Conference to explore ’63 Congress
In August 1963, Anglican leaders from around the world came to Toronto for an Anglican Congress. The event, which included a service at Maple Leaf ...
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Sign honours ‘light of my life’
A friendship that spanned half a century has led to the creation of a new electric sign for St. James Cathedral. The sign, at the ...
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A place to stop and rest
“Come away by yourselves and rest a while.” That image is inspiring one parish to open its doors to Anglicans from across the diocese looking ...
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Website helps Anglicans write wills, leave gifts
The Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation is making it easier for people to do their wills – and to leave a planned gift to their ...
Comment
Moving beyond fear to community
It had been an inspiring morning, pitching in with other volunteers to do odd jobs completing a community centre at a new housing project for ...
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Considering the lilies
I was asked recently if I had been on another pilgrimage, having done one a few years ago. My answer was no in terms of ...
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Laity receive Order of the Diocese of Toronto
Cheryl Atkins, ODT St. John, West Toronto Mrs. Atkins has been nominated by the bishop for decades of exemplary service to God in the Church. ...
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New church rises on scenic hillside
The new St. James, Roseneath has risen from the ashes of the devastating fire of “suspicious origin” that destroyed the pioneer church on April 9, ...
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Two dinners make mark in Lent
The scripture passages of Ash Wednesday get us pondering various aspects of our faith, as does the liturgical invitation to observe a holy Lent. I ...
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Gambling ads, vocations part of province’s discussions
The Diocese of Toronto held its Synod in November and elected its delegates to the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario’s Synod, which will be held in ...
Parish News
Animals delight young and old at service
When I heard that our church would be having a live nativity on Christmas Eve, I just assumed – incorrectly, as it turned out – ...
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Workshops scheduled for parish leaders
Diocesan staff will hold Zoom workshops in March for parish leaders, especially those new to their roles. If you are a leader in your parish ...
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Primate to attend film screening
St. John the Baptist, Norway and the diocese are presenting a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven, a documentary about the group of women and their ...
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Booklet lists transgender-related services
A booklet of resources for ministry with transgender people has been compiled and is available on the Prayer Resources page of the diocese’s website. It ...
In winter, creation teaches us to rest