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Bishop Patrick Yu and a group of children with Michelle Mercer.

Sunday School teacher celebrates 50 years

St. John the Divine, Scarborough held a surprise celebration in October for Michelle Mercer, who has been teaching at the church’s Sunday School for 50

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Canon Stackhouse renewed college

The Rev. Canon Dr. Reginald Stackhouse, former principal of Wycliffe College, theologian, author and parliamentarian, died in Toronto on Dec. 14 at the age of

Bishop Riscylla Shaw holds a baby while a family looks on.

Archbishop’s Levee rings in new year

The annual Archbishop’s Levee was held at St. James Cathedral on Jan. 1. The event included the ringing of the cathedral bells and the traditional

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Parish news roundup

Silversmith’s work honours former dean On her 88th birthday, distinguished Canadian silversmith Lois Betteridge completed a chalice titled “Tree of Life” for St. James Cathedral

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Inmates’ artwork challenges assumptions

A provocative collection of art on display in Brampton during November challenged viewers to rethink their assumptions about crime and justice. “Art From the Inside

Bishop Linda Nicholls and Archbishop Colin Johnson wearing copes and mitres outside on a sidewalk.

Bishop installed in Huron

Bishop Linda Nicholls, the former area bishop of Trent-Durham in the Diocese of Toronto, was officially seated as the 13th bishop of the Diocese of

A man sleeping over a grate on the sidewalk in downtown Toronto.

Balancing priorities

On Nov. 21, Archbishop Colin Johnson and the diocese’s Poverty Reduction Committee submitted the following brief to the Government of Ontario’s pre-budget consultations.   About

A young girl and an elderly woman cut a large green ribbon while many others look on.

Church, hall reopen after renovations

After being closed for renovations for seven months, the church and parish hall of St. Philip, Etobicoke reopened on Dec. 4 with a service of

Joy Kogawa sits at a table and signs a book.

Memoir, opera explore trauma, healing

Joy Kogawa, acclaimed author and lifelong Anglican, joined Bishop Patrick Yu and politician Olivia Chow on Oct. 28 in a public conversation about reconciling the

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Concert benefits young musicians

Canadian soprano Meredith Hall was joined by a stellar lineup of singers and musicians at a benefit concert at St. Simon the Apostle, Bloor Street

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I notice God in the mundane

Sarah Moesker is in the Companions on an Ancient Path program, run by the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine. The SSJD’s convent is in

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FaithWorks celebrates special anniversary

FaithWorks, the diocese’s annual outreach appeal, marked its 20th anniversary with a gala celebration in Snell Hall at St. James Cathedral on Oct. 30. “It

Author reflects on liturgy in life

Sally Armour Wotton, professor of storytelling and sacred writing at Trinity College, Toronto, launched her second book at Crux Books at Wycliffe College on Oct.

Oldest parish church turns 200

The clergy and laity of St. John, York Mills welcomed Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and other dignitaries to their 200th anniversary service on Sept. 18.

Thrift shop proceeds help Ugandan school

The Parish of Minden-Kinmount continues to share the proceeds from its thrift shop with worthy causes around the world. This past July, Marjorie Robertson presented

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The two places I feel most fully alive

Michael Burgess is the artistic director of Stage Centre Productions in Toronto and is a priest of the diocese. I am responsible for choosing the

Ecuador bound

The Rev. Hernan Astudillo (centre in blue shirt), community members, local police and parishioners of San Lorenzo, Dufferin Street, Toronto, stand in front of five

Girl travels to West Africa

On July 15, Elizabeth Stacey, an 11-year-old from St. Paul, Brighton, travelled with five other team members to The Gambia, a small country in West

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The church has been called out

The Rev. Leigh Kern is the assistant curate at St. James Cathedral, Toronto. My work is dynamic and fluid. One moment I might be listening

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Church celebrates 200th anniversary

St. John, York Mills will celebrate its 200th anniversary with two special services of thanksgiving on Sept. 18. At 9 a.m., there will be “19th

Church’s efforts add up

High school math is an important foundation for so many future jobs and education opportunities. Imagine being a bright and ambitious student and not having

Grafton church renovates hall

St. George, Grafton reopened the Canon Nind Hall on June 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the congregation and local community. The

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Organist steps down after 33 years

On June 19, one of the longest-serving organists and choirmasters in the diocese, Murray Baer, played his last Sunday at St. Mary, Richmond Hill, leaving

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