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Youth recharge at retreat

On the weekend of Sept. 13-15, 111 people gathered at Muskoka Woods campground to enjoy worship, talks, fellowship and friendly competition. We were grateful to ...
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Workshop teaches hymn writing

For centuries, Christians have been encouraged to “sing to the Lord a new song” (Psalm 96:1). Now a new workshop allows them to do just ...
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Diocese considers changes to governance structure

The diocese is considering changes to its governance structure so that it better serves the diocese’s mission. The recommended changes are contained in a report ...
The Anglican

Cathedral releases new CD

“Lord, I cry to thee, give ear to my voice when I pray thee.” So begins – in Finnish – Gate of Heaven, the recently ...
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Anglicans turn out for climate action

Anglicans took part in a week of global climate action that was held Sept. 20-27 to correspond with the UN Climate Action Summit in New ...
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New dean installed in joyful service

Long after the service had ended and most of the congregation had headed next door to the reception, the Very Rev. Stephen Vail remained in ...
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Twenty-eight confirmed at outdoor service

Twenty-eight people were confirmed by Bishop Jenny Andison at a large outdoor service at Christ the King, Toronto on June 9. The confirmands came from ...
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Anglicans ensure bishop’s ministry

Anglicans in the diocese have made a significant investment in the future. Due to a successful campaign that raised $1.5 million for The John Strachan ...

National church honours local Anglican

Bob Boeckner decided to stay in Toronto in his retirement so he could continue to help the various organizations he was involved in. “I wasn’t ...
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Deacon honoured by peers

The Rev. Claudette Taylor, a deacon at Epiphany and St. Mark, Parkdale, has been honoured by her peers in Canada and the United States. Ms. ...
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New archivist loves searching for answers

After four years in the Finance department, Claire Wilton is back in the diocesan Archives, this time as the new Archivist and Privacy Officer. Having ...
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Director teaches compassion

Angie Hocking does a lot of things at Redeemer, Bloor St., but her latest task may be her most unusual yet. Ms. Hocking, who is ...
The Anglican

Conference helps men know Jesus

Greg Goldsworthy loves his parish of All Saints, Collingwood, but his year just wouldn’t be complete without attending the annual FLAME (Fellowship & Learning for ...
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It’s time to look for deeper results

We had a Ring of Peace in Toronto following the shooting at a mosque in Quebec City in 2017, and another following the shooting at ...
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Anglicans explore diocese on two wheels

For the past two summers, a group of Anglicans have been going on cycling trips around the diocese, enjoying the great outdoors and raising money ...
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Let us pray

Rosemary Beattie describes herself as a “serious introvert” who often has difficulty stating her opinions at meetings. But she has a simple solution for that: ...
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Area supports local students with bursaries

The first year of university or college can be a financial nightmare for anyone. In 2011, York-Scarborough’s area council began a program to support local ...
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Exhibit turns tears to healing

“Hi, Dad, I’m doing really great here,” reads an exuberant letter home from young Sonya Nadine Mae Cywink, a member of Whitefish Nation, Manitoulin Island ...
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Churches open ovens for festival

BRANDON – In a place where the winters can seem unending, the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival brings the communities of The Pas and Opaskwayak Cree ...
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Anglicans visit northern Philippines

VANCOUVER – On Feb. 17, after more than 13 hours of flight, a team of travellers from the Diocese of New Westminster arrived in Manila ...
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Students to walk Camino

VICTORIA – A group of University of Victoria students has been preparing for a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Co-led by the ...
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Fire destroys St. James, Roseneath

TORONTO – The 156-year-old church of St. James, Roseneath was destroyed in a fire during the evening of April 9. No one was injured. The ...
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Mongolians energize Toronto church

Somewhere in Ulan Bator, children and senior citizens will be breathing a little easier, thanks to the generosity of Christ Church St. James in Toronto. ...
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Rwandan speaker to visit

Clergy and their parishioners are invited to “lunch and learns” during the week of June 10 to hear about work in Rwanda that is supported ...
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Government urged to keep sites open

The diocese’s College of Bishops and four clergy have written to Minister of Health Christine Elliott, expressing their concern over the provincial government’s decision to ...
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From grass to garden

IN 2017, the Rev. Beverley Williams and her staff at Flemingdon Park Ministry had a conversation about the need for good, healthy produce for local ...
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Briefly

Workshops help parish leaders The diocese is holding half-day workshops for parish leaders, especially those new to their positions. The workshops are for churchwardens, deputy ...
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