Parish News

Two young children stand amidst wooden nativity figures in a garden.

All set

Two young parishioners of St. Barnabas, Chester help set up the church’s beloved outdoor nativity figures. The nativity display is enjoyed every year by local ...
Logo for Aware.

AWARE’s annual retreat refreshes the soul

From May 3-5 last year, I attended a retreat with AWARE Peterborough for women of all denominations and ages. This annual retreat is a weekend ...
Two women holding small satchels. stand in front of a Christmas tree.

Church group brings joy, one satchel at a time

Christmas is the time of year for magic and kindness, and that’s clear during St. George, Haliburton’s annual St. Nick’s Satchel Campaign. For the past ...
The Rev. Andrew MacDonald wears a Santa hat as he holds letters and stands in front of a mailbox decorated for Christmas.

Special delivery

The Rev. Andrew MacDonald, incumbent of St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff, holds kids’ letters to Santa Claus before heading out on his bike to deliver replies ...
People at the front of a church wave flags and ribbons.

St. Bede’s light shines at vibrant service

St. Bede, Toronto culminated its centenary year (2023-24) with a celebratory service in October, while committing to the next century with faith and hope. The ...
People and dogs gathered outside the front doors of a church.

Blessed

Twenty-two dogs, five cats and 55 humans attend the Blessing of the Animals service at St. Mark, Midland in early October. Outside the church, several ...
A stained glass window depicting Jesus, with ornate murals surrounding. An angel kneels on either side of hte window.

Restorer finds hidden mural

When he started crawling around on scaffolds high up inside the sanctuary of St. Peter and St. Simon the Apostle on Bloor Street, Maurice Kwiecinski ...
Group of a few dozen people with ping pong paddles.

Playing & singing for FaithWorks

Members of St. Christopher, Richmond Hill take part in a ping pong and karaoke fundraiser at the church on Sept. 14, raising a record $42,845 ...
People posing for photos in St. George Memorial, Oshawa

Parish celebrates centennial year

This has been a year of spiritual renewal and centennial celebrations at St. George Memorial, Oshawa. The motto for the year is posted on the ...
Group of people sitting around a table.

70 years strong

St. Paul, Rexdale celebrates its 70th anniversary with a service and reception on Sept. 22
Vicar Stephen Fields blesses a small dog in a woman's arms.

The Lord God made them all

The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, Dean Stephen Hance and the Rev. Lynn Braye bless pets at the annual Blessing of Animals service on the ...
Stained glass windows in St. Thomas, Huron Street

Parish unveils new book

On Nov. 24, a new parish history of St. Thomas, Huron Street will be launched: Household of God Volume 2, 1994-2024. Its predecessor was published ...
Group of people gathered outside St. Timothy Agincourt with a sign that says "community prayer walk."

‘Pilgrimage of prayer’ starts with walk

On Aug. 24, about 40 people from churches in north Scarborough joined together in a community prayer walk, organized by leaders from St. Timothy, Agincourt ...
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Poetry series launches book

On Oct. 26, the 36th book in the St. Thomas Poetry Series will be launched at St. Thomas, Huron Street: O is for Christmas: A ...
Men taking food from a buffet

Farm workers welcomed

During this 2024 season, our thoughts and prayers are with the workers and farm owners for a safe and successful year. This year, we are ...
A man and two women.

Grant helps Lindsay church update archives

St. Paul, Lindsay has been a part of the diocesan and local community since 1836. Our archival collection is a treasure trove of parish and ...
Group photo of people in the thrift shop.

Thrift shop carries on parish’s outreach to Oshawa

A celebration took place at Christ Memorial Church, Oshawa on May 22 to mark the closing of the Christ Church Community Nursery School. The school ...
Three women in a church hall.

Cobourg church nurtures minds, bodies, spirits

St. Peter, Cobourg embarked on a transformative journey in May with an innovative program, “Everyday in May,” spearheaded by the church’s health and wellness committee. ...
People gathered around the garden.

Pollinator garden blessed

On June 23, Christ Church, Deer Park celebrated National Indigenous Day of Prayer, followed by the blessing of its new pollinator garden. The garden was ...
Group photo of people.

Walking for refugees

The St. James and Community Refugee Committee (shown last year) will be walking for refugees on Sept. 28 in Edward Gardens in Toronto. The walk ...
Two women holding lamb cakes on platters.

Lamb cake, anyone?

Grace Church, Markham celebrates Good Shepherd Sunday on April 21 with a Lamb Cake Extravaganza. Church members from ages 5 to 75 baked cakes for ...
Jesse Parker and Shane Watson modelling outfits.

Looking good

The Rev. Canon Jesse Parker (left) and the Rev. Shane Watson of St. John the Evangelist, Port Hope take part in a fundraising fashion show ...
Group of walkers on Danforth Avenue

Together again

Members of four churches on Danforth Avenue in Toronto take part in a Good Friday walk. The walkers began at East End United Church, then ...
A family wearing eclipse glasses sits on the lawn.

Watch party

St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff hosts a neighbourhood eclipse watch party on the front lawn of the church on April 8. The church handed out free ...
Group photo inside St. Augustine of Canterbury

Swedish, Anglican congregations ‘best friends’

When the Rev. Megan Jull was ordained an Anglican priest, she never thought she’d be given informal permission to preach and preside at Swedish Lutheran ...
Group photo from St. James Caledon East

New ministry

Parishioners of St. James, Caledon East, area clergy and guests come together for a Celebration of New Ministry on Feb. 11, marking the appointment of ...
Group from Holy Trinity, Bradford participating in The Coldest Night

Teamwork

The small but mighty team from Trinity, Bradford takes part in Newmarket’s Coldest Night of the Year, an annual walk that supports local charities. The ...
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