Briefly Archives - The Toronto Anglican https://theanglican.ca/topics/briefly/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:24:50 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/theanglican.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/aflv.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Briefly Archives - The Toronto Anglican https://theanglican.ca/topics/briefly/ 32 32 208154589 Sisterhood invites women to discern God’s call https://theanglican.ca/sisterhood-invites-women-to-discern-gods-call/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:19:43 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180577 Are you a woman at a crossroads in your life? Searching for something more? Longing for a change in career, thirsting for God, hungry for prayer or desiring a life of service? The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine is hosting “Women at a Crossroads” from July 3-26, a program to help women discern their […]

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]]> Are you a woman at a crossroads in your life? Searching for something more? Longing for a change in career, thirsting for God, hungry for prayer or desiring a life of service? The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine is hosting “Women at a Crossroads” from July 3-26, a program to help women discern their options. For more information and an application form, contact Sister Dorothy, SSJD at convent@ssjd.ca or 416-226-2201, ext. 301. The deadline is April 1.

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]]> 180577 Event explores neurodiversity in kids’ ministry https://theanglican.ca/event-explores-neurodiversity-in-kids-ministry/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:17:15 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180573 St. Paul, Bloor Street is hosting a seminar on understanding neurodiversity (autism, ADD, ADHD, learning disability, etc.) in children’s ministry. The seminar will be held at the church on March 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Through real-life case studies, participants will examine foundational principles in creating a neuro-inclusive children’s ministry. The workshop will […]

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]]> St. Paul, Bloor Street is hosting a seminar on understanding neurodiversity (autism, ADD, ADHD, learning disability, etc.) in children’s ministry. The seminar will be held at the church on March 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Through real-life case studies, participants will examine foundational principles in creating a neuro-inclusive children’s ministry. The workshop will provide an introduction on how to teach the bible faithfully to neurodiverse children while accounting for diverse (and possibly unknown) cognitive capacities and learning styles. For more details, see the Events section of the diocese’s website, www.toronto.anglican.ca.

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]]> 180573 Lent book study focuses on homelessness https://theanglican.ca/lent-book-study-focuses-on-homelessness/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:18:50 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180368 The Rev. Canon Claudette Taylor and a group of clergy and laypeople from across the diocese, together with the Social Justice & Advocacy Committee, are planning an online Lent book study on Encampment: Resistance, Grace, and an Unhoused Community by the Rev. Canon Maggie Helwig, incumbent of St. Stephen in-the-Fields. The study series aims to […]

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The Rev. Canon Claudette Taylor and a group of clergy and laypeople from across the diocese, together with the Social Justice & Advocacy Committee, are planning an online Lent book study on Encampment: Resistance, Grace, and an Unhoused Community by the Rev. Canon Maggie Helwig, incumbent of St. Stephen in-the-Fields. The study series aims to deepen participants’ understandings of the complex issue of homelessness and inspire them, in the light of the gospel, to seek justice for and solidarity with those who are unhoused. It will be held on five Wednesday evenings in Lent from Feb. 25-March 25. All are invited to participate.

Canon Helwig won the 2025 Toronto Book Award for Encampment, a nonfiction work about the encampment of unhoused people that existed outside St. Stephen’s from 2022-2024 and the efforts of Canon Helwig and the ministry team to defend and minster to it. The book was reviewed in the May issue of The Anglican.

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]]> 180368 Bob Marley Mass starts Black History Month https://theanglican.ca/bob-marley-mass-starts-black-history-month/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:17:07 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180366 Black History Month will begin in a special way with a Eucharist at St. James Cathedral on Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m. The service will be The Bob Marley (Emancipation) Mass, written by the Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, vicar of the cathedral. The theme will be “One Love, One Heart” and the preacher will […]

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]]> Black History Month will begin in a special way with a Eucharist at St. James Cathedral on Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m. The service will be The Bob Marley (Emancipation) Mass, written by the Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, vicar of the cathedral. The theme will be “One Love, One Heart” and the preacher will be the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, bishop of the Diocese of Missouri. Bishop Andrew Asbil will preside. The music will be led by MOKA, a Caribbean fusion band. All are invited.

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]]> 180366 Churches celebrate unity week https://theanglican.ca/churches-celebrate-unity-week/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:16:12 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180364 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 […]

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]]> 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 guesthouse@ssjd.ca or 416-226-2201, ext. 305.

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]]> 180364 Priest wins prize, then encampment torn down https://theanglican.ca/priest-wins-prize-then-encampment-torn-down/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:12:15 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180261 The Rev. Canon Maggie Helwig, incumbent of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, Toronto won this year’s Toronto Book Award for Encampment, a nonfiction work about the encampment of unhoused people that existed outside the church from 2022-2024 and the efforts of Canon Helwig and the ministry team to defend and minster to it. Established by Toronto City […]

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]]> The Rev. Canon Maggie Helwig, incumbent of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, Toronto won this year’s Toronto Book Award for Encampment, a nonfiction work about the encampment of unhoused people that existed outside the church from 2022-2024 and the efforts of Canon Helwig and the ministry team to defend and minster to it. Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the Toronto Book Awards honour books that are inspired by the city. This year prize was $20,000. In her acceptance speech, Canon Helwig said that Encampment reflects her lifelong activism and a sense of urgency in responding to a rise of unhoused people in the Kensington Market neighbourhood, where the church is located. Less than 24 hours after Canon Helwig accepted the award, another encampment outside the church was torn down by city workers, citing it as a fire harzard.

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]]> 180261 Diocese hires DEI advisor https://theanglican.ca/diocese-hires-dei-advisor/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:11:43 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180259 The diocese has hired Dilesha Stelmach as its new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisor. Ms. Stelmach has over seven years’ experience in the DEI field. In her role, she will be responsible for leading the diocese’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and reconciliation. She started in early November.

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]]> The diocese has hired Dilesha Stelmach as its new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisor. Ms. Stelmach has over seven years’ experience in the DEI field. In her role, she will be responsible for leading the diocese’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and reconciliation. She started in early November.

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]]> 180259 Cathedral holds confirmation prep https://theanglican.ca/cathedral-holds-confirmation-prep/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:15:55 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180173 St. James Cathedral invites individuals from all parishes to join Living Our Vows, a learning series designed to prepare participants for confirmation. The program is open to all in the diocese seeking confirmation, but it may be particularly supportive for those from parishes with fewer candidates. This year’s program will consist of eight sessions at […]

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]]> St. James Cathedral invites individuals from all parishes to join Living Our Vows, a learning series designed to prepare participants for confirmation. The program is open to all in the diocese seeking confirmation, but it may be particularly supportive for those from parishes with fewer candidates. This year’s program will consist of eight sessions at the cathedral from 1:30-4 p.m. on the following Sunday afternoons: Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Feb. 22, March 8 and March 22. For more information, contact the Rev. Canon Kristen Pitts, the cathedral’s Canon Missioner, at kpitts@stjamescathedral.ca.

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]]> 180173 Fall events consider legacy giving https://theanglican.ca/fall-events-consider-legacy-giving/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:22:09 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180048 This fall, the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation will host Wine, Wisdom & Generosity, a series of relaxed and inspiring gatherings where attendees can enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments while exploring how their generosity can make a lasting impact through planned giving. Attendees will hear practical advice on planning their legacy for […]

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]]> This fall, the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation will host Wine, Wisdom & Generosity, a series of relaxed and inspiring gatherings where attendees can enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments while exploring how their generosity can make a lasting impact through planned giving. Attendees will hear practical advice on planning their legacy for their parish, learn about the foundation’s free online will-writing program, and have the chance to connect with bishops and fellow Anglicans in meaningful conversation. These free events are open to all. The dates are:

  • Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m. at St. Cuthbert, Leaside
  • Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m. at St. Paul, Bloor Street
  • Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. at Redeemer, Bloor St.
  • Nov. 13, 5-7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Norway

To learn more, contact Mary Lynne Stewart at adtf@toronto.anglican.ca.

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]]> 180048 Bishop’s Company Dinner coming up https://theanglican.ca/bishops-company-dinner-coming-up/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:21:12 +0000 https://theanglican.ca/?p=180046 The 64th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner will be held on Oct. 17 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites. Funds raised by the Bishop’s Company support the Bishop of Toronto’s ministries, provide emergency care for clergy in need and give bursaries for religious education. This year’s speaker will be Dan Carter, Mayor of […]

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]]> The 64th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner will be held on Oct. 17 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites. Funds raised by the Bishop’s Company support the Bishop of Toronto’s ministries, provide emergency care for clergy in need and give bursaries for religious education. This year’s speaker will be Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa. For tickets and details, visit www.bishopscompanytoronto.ca.

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