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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

Dean Stephen Hance blesses a police horse.

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

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Outreach conference coming up

The annual diocesan Outreach & Advocacy Conference, “Seeking Signs of Resurrection,” will take place online on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The

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Conference explores children’s ministry

The Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference will take place on Nov. 1 at Bayview Glen Alliance Church, 300 Steeles Ave. E., Thornhill, celebrating its 15th anniversary.

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Fall events consider legacy giving

This fall, the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation will host Wine, Wisdom & Generosity, a series of relaxed and inspiring gatherings where attendees can enjoy

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Bishop’s Company Dinner coming up

The 64th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner will be held on Oct. 17 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites. Funds raised by the

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Archives to close for October

The diocesan Archives will close to visitors and research inquiries from Oct. 1-31 so staff can focus on much‐needed projects. Urgent inquiries, including requests for

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Guest preachers to focus on renewed Church

Last year, during the Season of Creation, St. James Cathedral sponsored an Evensong sermon series focused on “God, Creation and Climate Change.” This year, as

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Season offers online workshops

The diocese’s Season of Spiritual Renewal is holding online workshops throughout the fall. Here are some that are held on Wednesdays at noon. To register

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Food for all

Neighbours and friends join members of the congregation at St. James Cathedral’s annual Canada Day barbecue on July 1. In addition to food, fellowship and

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Conference seeks signs of resurrection

From hotter and more frequent wildfires to wars and conflicts, from the erosion of democracy to deepening inequality, the world is full of signs of

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Beach Eucharist

Members of St. John the Baptist, Norway gather for a Eucharist on the beach beside Lake Ontario in Toronto on Aug. 13. The beach service,

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Secretary assisted diocesan bishops

Margaret Banks, an administrative assistant at the Synod Office for more than 35 years, died in April at the age of 91 in Port Hope.

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Group makes fidget mats

ST. JOHN’S – Many people in the Parish of Bay Roberts/Coley’s Point in Newfoundland know somebody who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and

A map of Canada showing the Anglican dioceses.

Archdeacon sworn in as police chaplain

THUNDER BAY – Archdeacon Deborah Kraft of the Diocese of Algoma was sworn in as chaplain to the Thunder Bay Police Service in July. “The