February 2016

Epistle contains great love sonnet

The Rev. Canon Don Beatty February 1, 2016

Paul’s epistles to the Corinthians were probably written after his letter to the Galatians. There are two letters in the New Testament addressed to the ...

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Church welcomes Syrian refugees

Stuart Mann February 1, 2016

The Rev. Canon Stephen Peake and his wife Sarah were taking one of their sons back to university in Ottawa when they got a phone ...

Laity receive Order of the Diocese of Toronto

The Anglican February 1, 2016

The Order of the Diocese of Toronto, an award created in 2013, honours members of the laity in the Diocese who have given outstanding service ...

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God calls us by name

Cormac Culkeen February 1, 2016

“Queer” language can certainly seem a bit strange to those who are unfamiliar with it. The lengthy acronym “LGBTQQ2SIA”, often used to describe these communities, ...

I jumped at the chance

The Anglican February 1, 2016

Enloe Wilson is the manager of Faith and Community Development for Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area. I am the relationship manager of our organization’s ...

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Can I be buried from my church?

Bishop Philip Poole February 1, 2016

“Can I be buried from my church?” It’s a sensitive question and one that is difficult to raise in the emotional turmoil following the death ...

We are interconnected

Archbishop Colin Johnson February 1, 2016

My wife and I recently took a mid-winter break and travelled to the Galapagos Islands. It was fascinating to see the islands and their unique ...

New degree helps Orthodox Church

Stuart Mann February 1, 2016

A new Master of Divinity program at Trinity College is helping to prepare students for ordained or lay ministry in the Orthodox Church. The post-graduate ...

Vestry motion responds to TRC’s findings

Ryan Weston February 1, 2016

As many parishes across the diocese prepare for their 2016 vestry meetings, they are being asked once again to endorse the diocese’s annual social justice ...

Sponsorship creates community

Stuart Mann February 1, 2016

When Stan Squires spoke to his parish priest about the possibility of sponsoring a refugee family, he had no idea the number of people who ...