December 2019

hands hold a candle next to a flyr that reads "talking about social justice"

Church to provide emergency shelter in York Region

The Anglican December 1, 2019

Holy Trinity, Thornhill is taking seriously its commitment to stand in solidarity with those living in poverty. In a special meeting on Oct. 20, its ...

Progressively bigger stacks of coins grow plant shoots.

Who’s on your Christmas card list?

Peter Misiaszek December 1, 2019

Everyone loves to receive a letter. Even at a time when fewer people send letters and e-mail and text are the preferred vehicles of communication, ...

Bishop Andrew Asbil holds a long stick with fire burning at the end.

Dinner raises funds

Stuart Mann December 1, 2019

Guests at the 58th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner enjoyed food, friendship, speeches – and an impressive display of fire eating by Bishop Andrew Asbil. The ...

A group of adults sits around a large wooden table in a classroom.

Justice is church work: speaker

Murray MacAdam December 1, 2019

The “radical, revolutionary” message of Jesus can sustain us when the signs of the times can cause us to lose hope, said Thea Prescod, the ...

Black Anglicans form new group

William McCullough December 1, 2019

A new organization, Black Anglicans of Canada (Bl.A.C.), has been formed following two years of contemplation, collaboration and prayer to encourage a focus on the ...

15 young people gather and smile for a group photo.

Youth leaders gather to share ideas

The Anglican December 1, 2019

Youth leaders from around York-Credit Valley gathered at St. John, Dixie on Oct. 5 for the second annual youth leaders summit. About 35 people turned ...

Eleven children gather around an Advent wreath and light one of the candles.

Time to give thanks

Bishop Peter Fenty December 1, 2019

I begin this article with a word of profound thanks to Almighty God for the healing I have been experiencing since my surgery in June. ...