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Five new deacons in dalmatics stand at the front of St. James Cathedral.

Ordained

The diocese’s newly ordained deacons are presented to the congregation at St. James Cathedral on April 30. From left are the Rev. Chiung (Carol) Shih,

Group photo of several dozen young people, adults and clergy at the front of St. James Cathedral.

Joyful day

Thirty people are confirmed and one is received into the Anglican Church at the diocesan confirmation service at St. James Cathedral on May 7. The

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Teams invited to scavenger hunt

Anglican churches in York-Scarborough are hosting their second Scarborough Steeplechase scavenger hunt on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and inviting members of

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The story of two Moseses

The Diocese of Toronto has declared June 4 as Refugee Sunday, a time for everyone to reflect on refugee issues and learn about getting involved.

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Tasty tradition

Churches across the diocese held pancake suppers before the start of Lent. At left, a young member of Christ Church, Scarborough Village gets a lift

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We want to care for what we love

Roberto Chiotti is a member of the Bishop’s Committee on Creation Care and is an advisor to Net Zero Churches, an Anglican-led organization in Canada

Three Hispanic men look through clothing and smile for the camera.

First arrivals

Some of the first migrant workers arriving in Durham Region in March shop for warm clothing, food and hygiene products at the Hub at St.

Two oil bottles, a ciborium and a cruet with wine sit on a table in the cathedral.

Clergy honoured for service

Bishop Andrew Asbil presents stoles to clergy in honour of their 25th and 50th years of ordination to the priesthood at the diocese’s annual Blessing

A group of people outdoors dressed in winter clothing.

Warm hearts

Anglican churches take part in the Coldest Night of the Year, a national fundraising walk for local charities held on Feb. 25.

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PWRDF gives to ’quake relief

A day after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Türkiye on the Syrian border on Feb. 6, the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund allocated $35,000

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Book launch continues poetry readings

On April 22 at 7:30 p.m., a book launch will mark the 35th anniversary of poetry readings at St. Thomas, Huron Street in Toronto. Church

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Good Friday walk marks opioid epidemic

All Saints Church-Community Centre in downtown Toronto will be holding a walk on Good Friday, April 7, that memorializes those who have suffered and died

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Our garden provides fresh produce

Jacky Bramma is a member of All Saints, Whitby. I wear quite a few hats at All Saints. In worship, I am an intercessor and

Five people, including Bishop Riscylla Shaw, stand at the front of a church and smile.

Happy birthday

St. Mark, Port Hope hosts a celebration on Jan. 15 to mark the Rev. Dr. Graham Cotter’s 98th birthday. Dr. Cotter is an honorary assistant

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Church gives bursaries, scholarships

For the past 15 years, St. Paul on-the-Hill, Pickering has donated bursaries to groups or individuals in financial need around the world. In 2022, the

Five women stand with a colourful quilt.

Quilters in Wasaga Beach have faith

During the early months of the pandemic, five women at Prince of Peace, Wasaga Beach decided to use fabric left over from their new altar

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All together

Christian leaders from across the Greater Toronto Area gather for a photo after a service celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St.

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Series explores use of technology

Did your parish receive a technology Reach Grant in the last three years? Do you wonder how you might do ministry better with your online

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PWRDF compiles Lenten resource

When the pandemic forced churches to close to public worship, PWRDF began to gather its volunteers and supporters on Zoom. This Lent, PWRDF is presenting

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ACW annual general meeting April 22

The diocesan Anglican Church Women will be holding its annual general meeting on April 22 at 10 a.m. on Zoom. The theme is “Having Faith”

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AURA seeks board members

The Anglican United Refugee Alliance (AURA) is the diocese’s ministry partner in refugee sponsorship. It is currently seeking dynamic individuals to serve as members of

Bishop Andrew speaking into a microphone.

Visit to India

Bishop Andrew Asbil and his wife Mary travelled to the Diocese of Madhya Kerala in India in January. The Diocese of Madhya Kerala is part

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Our faith calls us to do what we can

As a diocese, our key social justice priorities include reducing poverty, working to end homelessness by creating affordable housing, and safeguarding the integrity of God’s

Someone in winter gear holds a sign saying "I was cold, you invited me in. Keep shelters open."

Praying together

An interfaith prayer vigil is held outside Toronto City Hall on Jan. 31. Participants were seeking increased aid for homeless people in the city’s next

The group of archdeacons, canon administrator, bishops and others.

New start

The diocese’s new archdeacons and canon administrator stand with Bishop Andrew Asbil, suffragan bishops, clergy and laity after their collation service at St. James Cathedral

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