November 2021 Issue
Diocese introduces vaccination policy
The diocese has introduced a policy that requires clergy, diocesan employees and volunteers and parish employees and volunteers, to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. …
Online ministry keeps kids engaged
In the midst of pandemic, kids from parishes in York-Simcoe and beyond got a taste of normal church life every Sunday as part of an …
New endowment supports church’s outreach work
In late August, the incumbent and churchwardens of St. Thomas, Huron St. were pleased to announce a $250,000 gift from a family in the parish …
Saints: the stars of our faith
On a recent walk through the Entertainment District in Toronto with my family, my eyes were drawn to a maple leaf-like star embedded in the …
Confessions of a reluctant steward
I have a confession to make. There was a time when I wasn’t quite sure what to do when the collection plate came around. I knew …
All creatures great and small
People are invited to bring their pets for a blessing each year on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Author The Anglican View …
Spiritual growth of children explored
The Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference, a gathering of parents, church volunteers, ministry leaders and anyone who has a passion for ministering to children, will take …
How might we welcome the stranger?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, home has been the safest place to be for most of us. But the pandemic hasn’t meant an end to the …
Order seeks nominations
Nominations are invited for the Order of the Diocese of Toronto. The Order recognizes members of the laity who have given outstanding service over a …
Synod coming up
The diocese’s Synod will convene virtually from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27. The theme of the 160th Regular Session of Synod will be Love Thy …
Seeing youth ministry grow is exciting
Ian Physick is the area youth ministry coordinator for the York-Scarborough episcopal area. He also serves on the Bishop’s Youth Ministry Committee (BYMC). My duties …
War of 1812 soldiers honoured
Cemeteries are generally quiet places, but not during musket fire. Yet, what more fitting way to honour the memory of three militia men who served …
Synod office installs charging station
VANCOUVER – Bishop John Stephens blessed the new charging station in the parking lot of the Diocese of New Westminster’s Synod office on Sept. 23. …
Blessing of motorcycles held in person
FREDERICTON – Although delayed, the 19th annual Blessing of the Bikes and Breakfast took place, in person, on Aug. 14 at the Church of the …
Bishop-elect gets pleasant surprise
EDMONTON – On the morning of Sept. 18, only a few hours before his consecration as the 11th Bishop of Edmonton, Bishop-elect Steve London was …
Pamphlet, book new this fall
The St. Thomas Poetry Series has been publishing books of Christian poetry over the past 25 years. Its “home” is St. Thomas, Huron Street in …
An important gathering of the Church
In October of 1851 the Anglican bishops of North America convened a meeting in Quebec to develop some common policies on a number of issues. …