November 2016

Author reflects on liturgy in life

The Anglican November 1, 2016

Sally Armour Wotton, professor of storytelling and sacred writing at Trinity College, Toronto, launched her second book at Crux Books at Wycliffe College on Oct. ...

Epistle unaffected by Paul’s theology

The Rev. Canon Don Beatty November 1, 2016

About the only book in the New Testament not affected by Paul’s theology is the Epistle of James. There are several reasons this epistle has ...

Oldest parish church turns 200

The Anglican November 1, 2016

The clergy and laity of St. John, York Mills welcomed Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and other dignitaries to their 200th anniversary service on Sept. 18. ...

Thrift shop proceeds help Ugandan school

The Anglican November 1, 2016

The Parish of Minden-Kinmount continues to share the proceeds from its thrift shop with worthy causes around the world. This past July, Marjorie Robertson presented ...

Church marks milestone on missional journey

The Anglican November 1, 2016

St. Christopher, Richmond Hill held a celebration on Oct. 1 as part of its 25th anniversary. For the past three years, under the leadership of ...

Church changes for new generations

Stuart Mann November 1, 2016

In late September and early October, the clergy and laity of St. John, Willowdale, had three town hall meetings to discuss the future of the ...

Diocese appoints new manager of annual giving

The Anglican November 1, 2016

Paige Souter is the new manager of annual giving for the Diocese of Toronto and the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation. “This new position expands ...

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The two places I feel most fully alive

The Anglican November 1, 2016

Michael Burgess is the artistic director of Stage Centre Productions in Toronto and is a priest of the diocese. I am responsible for choosing the ...

FaithWorks at 20: a brief look back

Susan McCulloch November 1, 2016

Archbishop Colin Johnson has often remarked that “FaithWorks is one of the best things we do together as a diocese.” Since 1997, FaithWorks has raised ...

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Pray for and support our new bishops

Bishop Peter Fenty November 1, 2016

I look forward to welcoming to the College of Bishops of the Diocese of Toronto our bishops-elect, the Rev. Riscylla Walsh Shaw, Canon Kevin Robertson ...

A success that almost didn’t happen

Archbishop Colin Johnson November 1, 2016

It almost didn’t happen. And when it did, it was truly providential. Back in the early days of my ministry, almost 40 years ago, the ...

Bishop resting after heart attack

Stuart Mann November 1, 2016

Bishop Philip Poole, the retired area bishop of York-Credit Valley, is resting comfortably at home after suffering a heart attack in Halifax in early September. ...

Churches share faith on social media

Martha Holmen November 1, 2016

“No cell phones in church” may seem like an obvious rule, but on Sept. 25 thousands of Christians turned to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to ...

Thousands follow elections online

Martha Holmen November 1, 2016

As diocesan Synod members gathered to elect three suffragan bishops on Sept. 17, onlookers from across the diocese and beyond were glued to their screens, ...

Bishops appointed to areas

Stuart Mann November 1, 2016

The guessing is over. Archbishop Colin Johnson announced at Diocesan Council on Sept. 29 where the diocese’s three new suffragan bishops will serve. Bishop-elect Riscylla ...