May 2016

Letter outlines Paul’s theology

The Rev. Canon Don Beatty May 1, 2016

Let us begin our discussion about Paul’s theology. The place to start would be with his Epistle to the Romans. This is Paul’s most theological ...

Laity awarded highest honour

Stuart Mann May 1, 2016

Suzanne Lawson of St. Peter, Cobourg and David Stovel of St. John, York Mills have been chosen to receive the Anglican Award of Merit, the ...

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You give and you receive

The Anglican May 1, 2016

The Rev. Liska Stefko serves as pastoral minister to the L’Arche Daybreak community in Richmond Hill and associate priest at St. Timothy, North Toronto. L’Arche ...

Grants given for sponsorships

Ryan Weston May 1, 2016

As much as $392,000 in grants will be distributed to parishes across all four episcopal areas to support refugee sponsorship in the diocese. The grants, ...

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A Christian legacy can enable new ministry

Peter Misiaszek May 1, 2016

In the weeks following the birth of our first child, my wife and I had our wills drawn up. Being in our early 30s, we ...

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None of us think we are racist

Archbishop Linda Nicholls May 1, 2016

There is great delight in the church when we come to celebrate Pentecost, as we look for creative ways to honour the power of the ...

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Listen with an ear to change

Bishop Riscylla Shaw May 1, 2016

“Inspiring reconciliation requires going far beyond our reach.” For this teaching, I am grateful to Commissioner Marie Wilson of our national Truth and Reconciliation Commission ...

A pastoral letter to clergy and people of the Diocese of Toronto

Archbishop Colin Johnson, Bishop Patrick Yu, Bishop Philip Poole, Bishop Peter Fenty, Archbishop Linda Nicholls May 1, 2016

Easter Week, 2016 To the Clergy and People of the Diocese of Toronto, We are in the midst of the Easter season, when the death ...

Episcopal elections coming up

Stuart Mann May 1, 2016

The diocese’s Synod will convene on Sept. 17 at St. Paul, Bloor Street to elect two new suffragan bishops. Archbishop Colin Johnson has called for ...

Bishop Yu announces retirement

Stuart Mann May 1, 2016

Bishop Patrick Yu, suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Toronto and area bishop of York-Scarborough, has announced his retirement. In a letter to the clergy ...

Diocese hosts General Synod

Stuart Mann May 1, 2016

In early July, about 300 people from across Canada and farther afield will be descending on a hotel in Richmond Hill for the 41st gathering ...