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More funds approved for grants program

Synod Council has allocated another $300,000 to the diocese’s Cast and Learn grants program to help parishes find new ways of being church. The program ...
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All invited to vigil for peace in world

St. James Cathedral and the Bishop’s Committee on Interfaith Ministry are hosting a vigil for peace and justice in the world. The vigil and an ...
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Distinguished priest to visit diocese

An English priest whose YouTube videos brought hope and joy to thousands of people around the world during the pandemic is visiting the diocese in ...
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Unity

Bishop Peter Fenty (front, centre), the Rev. Canon Philip Hobson (the diocese’s ecumenical officer) and the Rev. Canon Susan Climo join representatives from a wide ...
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Cricket festival set for July

As readers of The Anglican may remember from earlier issues featuring the Anglican Church Cricket Festival, cricket boasts a rich history that is intertwined with ...
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Bishop installs new canons

Bishop Andrew Asbil installed 12 new honorary canons of St. James Cathedral before a full congregation of friends, family and supporters on Jan. 21. The ...
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Church hires digital pastor for online community

Four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the parish of St. Clement, Eglinton is taking a next step in its exploration of online ...
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FaithWorks campaign keeps ministries funded

FaithWorks raised $1,482,700 last year, ensuring that thousands of people will be cared for in the diocese, across Canada and around the world. Although the ...
Dean Stephen Hance and Jacqui Hance stand on the chancel steps. Jacqui holds a bouquet of flowers.

New Dean gets warm welcome

The Very Rev. Dr. Stephen Hance and his wife Jacqui didn’t have to wait long to get a taste of a Canadian winter. As the ...
FaithWorks

FaithWorks campaign keeps ministries funded

FaithWorks raised $1,482,700 last year, ensuring that thousands of people will be cared for in the diocese, across Canada and around the world. Although the ...
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Booklet lists transgender-related services

A booklet of resources for ministry with transgender people has been compiled and is available on the Prayer Resources page of the diocese’s website. It ...
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Primate to attend film screening

St. John the Baptist, Norway and the diocese are presenting a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven, a documentary about the group of women and their ...
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Workshops scheduled for parish leaders

Diocesan staff will hold Zoom workshops in March for parish leaders, especially those new to their roles. If you are a leader in your parish ...
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New church rises on scenic hillside

The new St. James, Roseneath has risen from the ashes of the devastating fire of “suspicious origin” that destroyed the pioneer church on April 9, ...
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Laity receive Order of the Diocese of Toronto

Cheryl Atkins, ODT St. John, West Toronto Mrs. Atkins has been nominated by the bishop for decades of exemplary service to God in the Church. ...
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Website helps Anglicans write wills, leave gifts

The Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation is making it easier for people to do their wills – and to leave a planned gift to their ...
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A place to stop and rest

“Come away by yourselves and rest a while.” That image is inspiring one parish to open its doors to Anglicans from across the diocese looking ...
St. James Cathedral lit at night with its new sign.

Sign honours ‘light of my life’

A friendship that spanned half a century has led to the creation of a new electric sign for St. James Cathedral. The sign, at the ...
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Conference to explore ’63 Congress

In August 1963, Anglican leaders from around the world came to Toronto for an Anglican Congress. The event, which included a service at Maple Leaf ...
Bishop Andrew and Mary Asbil greet Andre Lyn and his family.

Greetings

The bishops and their spouses, along with the diocese’s archdeacons and canon administrator, exchange greetings with well-wishers at the annual Bishop’s Levee at St. James ...
Dean Stephen Hance and Jacqui Hance stand on the chancel steps. Jacqui holds a bouquet of flowers.

New Dean installed at warm, friendly service

The Very Rev. Dr. Stephen Hance and his wife Jacqui didn’t have to wait long to get a taste of a Canadian winter. As the ...
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Service celebrates Christian unity

A special service marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held on Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. celebrating the theme “You shall ...
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Breaking down barriers to Bach

A recent poll of 174 living composers called J.S. Bach the “greatest composer of all time.” That would make Bach the Shakespeare of music. But ...
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Diocese considers capital campaign

In his Charge to Synod, Bishop Andrew Asbil spoke about the diocese holding a capital campaign, the first since Our Faith-Our Hope nearly 15 years ...
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Synod endorses vision, calls

Synod endorsed Cast the Net’s vision and 20 calls to all parts of the diocese. The vision and calls will help guide the diocese as ...
Bishop Andrade hands a plaque to Bishop Andrew Asbil.

Let’s dream together: Brasilia bishop

The Diocese of Toronto recently welcomed a special guest, with the hope of soon establishing a companion relationship with Anglicans 7,300 km away. The Rt. ...
The procession enters the ballroom at the start of the Eucharist.

All Together

Worship, display tables, food, singing, music, presentations, friendship and more are all part of Synod 2023, held at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North hotel in ...
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