June 2017

Volunteering is a way of giving back

The Anglican June 1, 2017

Wendy Thornton has volunteered for the diocese and in her home parish of Nativity, Malvern for many years. She was born and raised in Barbados. ...

Diocese welcomes social justice consultant

The Anglican June 1, 2017

Elin Goulden started as the diocese’s new social justice and advocacy consultant at the beginning of April. Before taking on this position, she had been ...

Kathy Mansfield and Tim Stephenson sit on their couch with their dog.

Videos create emotional connection

Martha Holmen June 1, 2017

If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words is a video worth? Well, a video on Facebook receives, on average, 135 per cent ...

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Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege

Bishop Peter Fenty June 1, 2017

A broad inviting smile, firm handshake and the word “welcome” are the memories we have when Angela and I first met Terence Finlay, Bishop of ...

Our Faith-Our Hope is changing lives

Archbishop Colin Johnson June 1, 2017

I came across a pastoral letter from the Bishop of Toronto to the clergy and laity proposing a significant fundraising effort. In it he proposed ...

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Café invites neighbours in

Martha Holmen June 1, 2017

Church of the Messiah has found a new way to entice its neighbours to step inside: coffee. The Bell Tower Café has been selling fair ...