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Cabaret brings ray of hope

At the end of a gloomy week in October due to COVID-19, the Bishop’s Company provided a ray of warmth and hope. Instead of its

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Bishop Andison going to St. Paul’s

Bishop Jenny Andison, the area bishop of York-Credit Valley, will be the next rector of St. Paul, Bloor Street, effective Feb. 28, 2021. In a

Bishop Andrew Asbil uses a small shovel to turn a piece of sod.

Churches open again after long shutdown

The Rev. Ian LaFleur wasn’t sure what to expect when St. Cuthbert, Leaside opened for worship on Sept. 13 after being closed for almost six

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New window lets light in

Amidst the gloom of COVID-19, Grace Church on-the-Hill in Toronto has found a beautiful way to let the light in. On Sept. 27, the church

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Cottager swims laps for church

Anglicans in the diocese raised money in lots of different ways this past summer despite COVID-19, but Grace Olds’s efforts were probably the most unusual.

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Archives seeks stories, photos

Even though there were 300,000 recorded cases of the Spanish flu in Ontario in 1918-19, resulting in nearly 9,000 deaths, there is very little mention

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Volunteers help with reopening

Joy Marshall has some simple advice for churches that are planning to reopen. “Don’t panic,” she says. “Do the best you can. Be as kind

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Bishop chosen for global gathering

Bishop Riscylla Shaw, the area bishop of Trent-Durham, is one of two people chosen to represent the Anglican Church of Canada at the World Council

Church plans to take Jesus outside

Light On The Hill, Oak Ridges (also known as St. John the Baptist, Oak Ridges) plans to make Jesus known to the surrounding community during

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Youth leaders learn faith, skills

About 50 youth ministry leaders from the dioceses of Toronto and Niagara gathered at Trinity and Wycliffe colleges in Toronto on Dec. 1 for a

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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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Workshop teaches hymn writing

For centuries, Christians have been encouraged to “sing to the Lord a new song” (Psalm 96:1). Now a new workshop allows them to do just

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New dean installed in joyful service

Long after the service had ended and most of the congregation had headed next door to the reception, the Very Rev. Stephen Vail remained in

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Anglicans ensure bishop’s ministry

Anglicans in the diocese have made a significant investment in the future. Due to a successful campaign that raised $1.5 million for The John Strachan

National church honours local Anglican

Bob Boeckner decided to stay in Toronto in his retirement so he could continue to help the various organizations he was involved in. “I wasn’t

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Director teaches compassion

Angie Hocking does a lot of things at Redeemer, Bloor St., but her latest task may be her most unusual yet. Ms. Hocking, who is

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