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Lent book study focuses on homelessness

The Rev. Canon Claudette Taylor and a group of clergy and laypeople from across the diocese, together with the Social Justice & Advocacy Committee, are

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Churches celebrate unity week

Two events in the diocese are planned to celebrate the Week of Christian Unity, held Jan. 18-25. Bishop Andrew Asbil and other Christian leaders from

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Remembered

Photos of relatives who were in the First World War and the Second World War are on display at St. Peter, Churchill while a helmet,

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Distinguished organist served in diocese

Canon Dr. Giles Bryant, an organist and choral director of international renown, died on Nov. 29, 2025. Canon Bryant served in several places in the

A group of people in festive Christmas wear, sitting and standing for a photo in front of a Christmassy backdrop.

Winter wonderland

Volunteers from St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Trinity United Church in Uxbridge, shown above, transform St. Paul’s lower hall into a winter wonderland for a

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Library grows from humble beginnings

In 2025, Christ Church St. James in Toronto celebrated 41 years of its church library. While most parishes have small shelves with a few books

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On display

Display tables at Synod provide everything from books and calendars to spiritual retreats and insurance. The display tables are always a popular spot for Synod

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Synod 2025

The Diocese of Toronto’s 163rd Regular Session of Synod was held Nov. 7-8 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North hotel in Richmond Hill. The theme

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With love

John Joukema, Phyllis Moffatt and Archdeacon Theadore Hunt of Christ Church, Brampton stand in front of a display of poppies that adorns the entrance to

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Program mixes food, learning

Flemingdon Park Ministry (FPM) has launched new initiative called Farm to Table, a culturally inclusive cooking and food literacy program designed to bring people together

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Priest wins prize, then encampment torn down

The Rev. Canon Maggie Helwig, incumbent of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, Toronto won this year’s Toronto Book Award for Encampment, a nonfiction work about the encampment

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Diocese hires DEI advisor

The diocese has hired Dilesha Stelmach as its new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisor. Ms. Stelmach has over seven years’ experience in the DEI

Wonderful day

St. Martin, Bay Ridges (Pickering) celebrated its 60th anniversary on Oct. 4 with a community barbecue that featured delicious food, lively music and vibrant activities

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Outings provide company and food

KINGSTON – A small group at St. Mary Magdalene, Picton in the Diocese of Ontario thought it would be fun to create some social events

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Church helps cyclists on epic ride

SASKATOON – Every year since 2012, a group of about 20 cyclists from Texas 4000 pass through Saskatoon and are hosted by Christ Church Anglican.

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Anglicans walk in parade for first time

EDMONTON – In a vibrant show of love and solidarity, more than 20 Anglicans marched in the Edmonton Pride Parade in August. Organized by Queerly

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Cathedral holds confirmation prep

St. James Cathedral invites individuals from all parishes to join Living Our Vows, a learning series designed to prepare participants for confirmation. The program is

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Home run

Eight teams play in the 64th annual SAYM (Scarborough Anglican Youth Movement) baseball tournament at the Audley Sportsplex in Ajax on Sept. 13. Wesley Chapel

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Special day

St. Margaret Tamil Congregation in Toronto celebrated its 35th anniversary with a joyful and Spirit-filled service on Sept. 28. Archdeacon Theadore Hunt preached and celebrated

Congregation gathered outdoors.

Fresh air

Members of St. Aidan, Toronto take part in an outdoor service on the west lawn of the church on Sept. 21 to mark the Season

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Stories of reconciliation compiled

In marking the 10th anniversary of the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the diocese is reflecting on its journey

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Blessed

The Rev. Canon Beth Benson, honorary assistant at St. James Cathedral (above), blesses a cat held by its owner at the cathedral’s Blessing of Animals

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Summer camp helps kids to care

FREDERICTON – How do you form children into caring adults? You expose them to the needs in their community and give them a chance to