March 2019

Church leads clothing drive for Pikangikum

The Anglican March 19, 2019

On Nov. 28, Dave Gordon, a parishioner with a long history of advocating for Indigenous issues, received an email from Jennifer Manitowabi, the vice-principal at ...

Anglican, United churches have close ties

The Anglican March 1, 2019

In a world of division and unrest, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity might seem like a waste of time. However, for two of ...

New director brings passion for customer service

The Anglican March 1, 2019

Lilian Qian brings more than 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, and a passion for customer service, to her new ...

I am tempted to more doing than praying

The Anglican March 1, 2019

The Ven. Kyn Barker is the Archdeacon of Toronto and coordinator of the diocese’s Community of Deacons. He is a deacon at St. Matthew the ...

Progressively bigger stacks of coins grow plant shoots.

Before you ask, thank

Peter Misiaszek March 1, 2019

Like many others, I’ve made my fair share of donations over the years. One gift stands out from all the others. The amount was rather ...

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

A budget for the people

The Anglican March 1, 2019

This is the executive summary of “A Budget for the People,” a brief submitted to the Provincial Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs by ...

Christian unity

The Anglican March 1, 2019

An ecumenical service is held at St. James Cathedral during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January. This year’s theme for the week ...

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Does it spark joy?

Bishop Riscylla Shaw March 1, 2019

God is good. Very often we think “stuff” is good, too. Sometimes we like our stuff better than people and relationships. People can be difficult; ...

Travelling together towards Easter

Bishop Andrew Asbil March 1, 2019

We are en route now. For almost 30 years, I have had the joy of holding the keys and serving as the incumbent of a ...

Priest appointed to Indigenous ministry

Stuart Mann March 1, 2019

The Rev. Leigh Kern, an associate priest at St. James Cathedral, is the diocese’s new Coordinator of Indigenous Ministries and Reconciliation Animator, effective March 1. ...

Campaign that provided millions is winding down

Stuart Mann March 1, 2019

The diocese’s Our Faith-Our Hope campaign, which has provided millions of dollars to parishes, individuals and organizations, is winding down this year. No more applications ...

Grant, parishes push FaithWorks over top

Stuart Mann March 1, 2019

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor and the response of Anglicans in the parishes, the diocese’s annual FaithWorks campaign surpassed its goal for ...

Diocesan Council starts new year

The Anglican March 1, 2019

Diocesan Council members and Diocesan Centre staff have their picture taken at the first Diocesan Council meeting of the year, held Jan. 26 at St. ...