January 2021

A young man in hiking gear stands near a sign that says "Don't forget, you were always on the way."

Called to journey in the way of faith

The Rev. Benjamin Gillard January 1, 2021

The normal point of departure for an article about pilgrimage would be the beginning. But it’s 2020, so let’s shake things up and start at ...

‘Elves’ spread Christmas cheer

Cathy Pearson January 1, 2021

COVID-shmovid! It would take a whole lot more than a pandemic to dampen the 2020 Christmas spirit at the St. Stephen’s church plant in Maple, ...

‘Peter, we are grateful beyond words for you.’

The Anglican January 1, 2021

On Nov. 20, about 200 people gathered online to thank Bishop Peter Fenty and his spouse Annie as he headed into retirement after 45 years ...

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Resolve to make 2021 a truly Happy New Year

Murray MacAdam January 1, 2021

New Year’s resolutions. Mention the topic and the responses will likely be an enthusiastic, “I don’t make resolutions anymore because I always break them… Life ...

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God’s richest blessings for the year ahead

Bishop Jenny Andison January 1, 2021

Happy New Year! 2020 was certainly a year for the history books, if not for the dustbin, and by time you are reading this article, ...

Progressively bigger stacks of coins grow plant shoots.

Take the New Year’s stewardship quiz

Peter Misiaszek January 1, 2021

I’m a maker of lists, a setter of schedules, a taker of tests. I love online quizzes – IQ scores, Myers-Briggs, history, geography, the bible ...

I pray we will not lose our 2020 vision

The Anglican January 1, 2021

At 6:31 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2020, 90-year-old Margaret Keenan received the first of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at University Hospital in Coventry, ...

Bishop Asbil sits a table with microphones, with tents visible behind him

Bishop Asbil speaks out on housing crisis

Elin Goulden January 1, 2021

On Nov. 18, in anticipation of National Housing Day, Bishop Andrew Asbil spoke to members of the media and others outside Holy Trinity, Trinity Square ...

A woman stands near a field, holding pieces of paper

Petition aims to protect farmland

Allan McKee January 1, 2021

Early in 2020, in a pastoral letter to vestries, Bishop Andrew Asbil challenged the diocese to take climate action. “We are asking you to consider ...

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Diocese to address racism, bias

Stuart Mann January 1, 2021

The Diocese of Toronto is embarking on a comprehensive plan to address racism and bias in the Church. The plan, which will be launched in ...