September 2022 Issue
News
Conversations provide food for thought
The ideas shared in a series of conversations among ministry leaders in the diocese are still sparking the imaginations of participants weeks later. Tending the ...
News
Program helps clergy rest
To help the clergy rest after the stresses and strains of the COVID-19 pandemic, the diocese has established the Mini Sabbatical Program. Bishop Andrew Asbil ...
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Spirited Donation
The Parish of Penetanguishene and Waubaushene donates $10,500 to the Spirit Garden, a monument planned for Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto to honour the survivors ...
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Outreach conference points toward right relationship
The diocese’s Social Justice and Advocacy Committee will host its annual Outreach & Advocacy Conference on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ...
Comment
Seeing God amidst the bleakness
Are we entering an age of discouragement? The evidence is compelling. A Statcan poll showed that the percentage of Canadians who viewed the future optimistically ...
News
Bishop was administrator, pastor
In 1985, the Anglican Church of Canada published the Book of Alternative Services. Bound in a distinctive green cover, the book became the primary worship ...
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We are challenged to listen, act
Running Sept. 1 to Oct. 4, the Season of Creation is a global ecumenical movement that invites Christians “to renew our relationship with our Creator ...
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Church hosts events on climate crisis
What if we dared to imagine that, individually and collectively, we could tackle the climate crisis? And what if we truly believed that our efforts ...
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Hear the voice of creation
At first it was song of the yellowthroat, rising out of the marsh. Then the notes of the swamp sparrow rose on the evening air, ...
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Proud Anglicans
Anglicans walk and ride in Toronto’s Pride Parade on June 26 after a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus. Tens of thousands of people lined the parade route ...
Feature
I was a stranger and you welcomed me
In March 2020, when businesses were shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamie Richards went into his greenhouse to pray. Mr. Richards, who runs ...
News
Get ready for Synod
Synod will be held online on Nov. 17-19, 2022. In our Synod Preview, you’ll find what has been happening since our last Synod, including work ...
News
Pair evaluates governance changes
Two laypeople who have served the Anglican Church with distinction are evaluating the diocese’s new governance pilot project. Joy Packham, ODT, a member of the ...
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Committee makes progress on environmental motions
In 2019, Synod approved two motions relating to creation care: Motion #10 encouraged parishes and individual Anglicans to curtail their use of single-use plastic products, ...
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New episcopal leadership model in works
The Diocese of Toronto is on the cusp of ushering in a new model of episcopal leadership, thanks in no small part to the efforts ...
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Synod will be asked to approve deficit budget
As the diocese looks to a post-pandemic future, some difficult conversations about its financial outlook are already underway. In November, Synod will be asked to ...
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Committee eyes housing template
The diocese’s Property Committee is exploring ways to help parishes that want to redevelop their property to include both market-level and affordable housing. “Homelessness is ...
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Members should continue in roles: survey
A survey of Synod members shows strong support for keeping the diocese’s General Synod members and Synod Council members in their roles for the remainder ...
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Marion Singers to headline cabaret
Viewers of the Bishop’s Company Cabaret are in for a special treat. In addition to a stellar lineup of guest artists, the show will feature ...
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New bench, music honour Queen’s reign
As many parishes marked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with services and teas at Pentecost on June 5, St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto added a more ...
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Celebration
Bishop Andrew Asbil processes into St. James Cathedral for a choral evensong to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on June 5.
Parish News
Community Spirit
All Saints, Sherbourne St. in downtown Toronto celebrates its 150th anniversary in June with a worship service and community barbecue. The church’s programs serve some ...
Parish News
Anniversary
Bishop Kevin Robertson and the Rev. Jeanette Lewis are joined by Toronto city councillor Paula Fletcher (far left) and MP Julie Dabrushin at St. Barnabas, ...
Parish News
Helping Hand
St. Augustine of Canterbury, along with St. Cuthbert, Leaside, support Flemingdon Park Community Food Bank by delivering food collected at their local grocery story. During ...
Parish News
Confirmed
Twelve people are confirmed by Bishop Andrew Asbil at St. Olave, Swansea in Toronto on May 29.
Parish News
Church celebrates century in community
St. George on Yonge in Toronto celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special service on April 23. Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church ...
Parish News
All cricket
Above, cricket teams and supporters from five churches have their picture taken at the start of the Anglican Church Community Festival in Brampton on June ...
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Tutu Remembered
A service commemorating the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died last December at the age of 90, is held at St. James Cathedral in ...
Parish News
Special Day
Ten young people from four churches in Trent-Durham are confirmed at Christ Church, Oshawa on May 26, with Bishop Riscylla Shaw presiding. The confirmands came ...
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