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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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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. ...
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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 ...
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Thank you

Thanks to the generosity of readers in the Diocese of Toronto, The Anglican received $37,353 from last year’s Anglican Journal fundraising campaign. The diocesan and ...
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Anglicans want spiritual renewal

Anglicans in the diocese are hungry for spiritual renewal. That’s the top finding coming out of Cast the Net’s extensive consultations with clergy and laity. ...
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Church helps young people explore call to ministry

Young adults considering a call to ordained ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada will soon have the chance to explore that possibility with the ...
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Urban farm hums with activity

“Hello, farmers!” We look up from weeding in the kale beds. A young girl’s voice calls to us from the other side of the fence, ...
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Mission to Seafarers seeks volunteers

Volunteering in Canada took a serious hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world opens up again, and it is safe to volunteer again, the ...
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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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Churches invited to join in Earth Week

As part of our commitment to creation care and the fifth Mark of Mission, our diocese has been celebrating Earth Sunday (on the nearest Sunday ...
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Consider the stories we tell, says speaker

Irene Moore Davis, the interim chair of Black Anglicans of Canada, preached at St. James Cathedral on Feb. 26, the last Sunday of Black History ...
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Two Anglicans named to Order of Canada

Hamlin Grange of St. Thomas, Brooklin and Heather McGregor of St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto have been appointed Members of the Order of Canada, an ...
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Cherished guest house to be renovated

The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine is embarking on an ambitious project to renovate its Guest House, a popular spot in Toronto among Anglicans ...
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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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People of different faiths share views

The Bishop’s Committee on Interfaith Ministry hosted an educational event online on Jan. 30. The gathering, Exploring Interfaith Ministry, included small group discussions and a ...
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Diocese speaks out to protect Greenbelt

The Diocese of Toronto extends far beyond the urban metropolis, encompassing 26,000 sq. km. of south-central Ontario. Nearly half of Ontario’s Greenbelt falls within the ...
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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 ...
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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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FaithWorks achieves strong results in 2022

Despite challenges created by the pandemic, FaithWorks raised $1,434,100 last year or 95.6 per cent of its campaign goal. The money will support 17 Anglican ...
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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 ...

Team seeks input on governance pilot project

The team that is evaluating the diocese’s governance pilot project is seeking more input as the project enters its final year. Joy Packham, ODT, and ...
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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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Food bank steps up efforts as need soars

Churches have long provided support to people facing food insecurity, with food banks, food pantries and deacon’s cupboards springing up across the diocese. Now, with ...
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