Churches celebrate unity week

Two events in the diocese are planned to celebrate the Week of Christian Unity, held Jan. 18-25.

Bishop Andrew Asbil and other Christian leaders from across the GTA will gather to celebrate the week in an ecumenical prayer service on Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. at Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd., Toronto. Sponsored by the Greater Toronto Area Christian Council of Churches, the service will feature music by the Salvation Army band and choirs from across the region. Bishop Asbil will be the preacher. The service will conclude with a reception, and all are invited.

On Jan. 22, the Fellowship of St. Alban & St. Sergius and the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine will host a gathering on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Convent, 233 Cummer Ave., Toronto. The evening will begin with Orthodox Vespers sung by members of the choir of Holy Myrrbearers Orthodox Mission, followed by a light supper. The evening’s program will focus on the theme “Ancient Faith, Modern Journeys: Christianity in Iran and Iraq and its Diaspora Legacy.” All are invited. Register through the Convent Guest House at [email protected] or 416-226-2201, ext. 305.