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November 2019

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Grafton church wraps up anniversary year

November 1, 2019
St. George, Grafton ended its year-long 175th anniversary celebrations with a service attended by Bishop Riscylla Shaw, the area bishop of Trent-Durham. It has been ...
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Those who helped Japanese Canadians thanked at event

, November 1, 2019
A group gathered at Holy Trinity, Trinity Square on Oct. 5 to celebrate and give thanks to a community for its incredible support for seeking ...
A group of adults and one child outdoors in front of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline.

Church brings third refugee family to Canada

November 1, 2019
Shortly after arriving in Toronto, a refugee family from Iraq had a picnic on Toronto Islands. As they were waiting to take the ferry back ...
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Community garden takes root

November 1, 2019
This summer and fall saw the first harvest of vegetables from St. Luke’s Community Gardens in Peterborough. The crop included tomatoes, cabbages, peppers, potatoes, carrots, ...
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Youth recharge at retreat

November 1, 2019
On the weekend of Sept. 13-15, 111 people gathered at Muskoka Woods campground to enjoy worship, talks, fellowship and friendly competition. We were grateful to ...
Bishop Andrew Asbil grasping the hand of one man in a row of several men.

Members admitted to brotherhood

November 1, 2019
Sept. 15 was a day of celebration for San Lorenzo Ruiz Anglican Church in Toronto. In addition to celebrating the church’s 28th anniversary, a chapter ...
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Legacy giving can be transformative

November 1, 2019
Here’s the amazing story of how one man’s generosity and another’s insight and perseverance resulted in a gift to my parish, the Church of St. ...
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Canada is facing a reckoning

November 1, 2019
I have heard many Elders say, “Children are the center of our bundle.” In Anishnawbe culture, the bundle holds ceremonial items and is greatly revered. ...
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Replace consumption with compassion

November 1, 2019
“I don’t think we’ll understand Advent correctly until we see it as a preparation for a revolution.” The Rt. Rev. Robert Barron Advent and Christmas ...
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Workshop teaches hymn writing

November 1, 2019
For centuries, Christians have been encouraged to “sing to the Lord a new song” (Psalm 96:1). Now a new workshop allows them to do just ...
A group of adults and one child holding a trophy smile for a group photo with Bishop Kevin Robertson.

Deanery’s race is a winner

November 1, 2019
Ten teams took part in the first Scarborough Steeplechase on Sept. 21. The Amazing Race-type event brought 28 Anglicans together in Scarborough Deanery to meet ...
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Diocese considers changes to governance structure

November 1, 2019
The diocese is considering changes to its governance structure so that it better serves the diocese’s mission. The recommended changes are contained in a report ...
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Cathedral releases new CD

November 1, 2019
“Lord, I cry to thee, give ear to my voice when I pray thee.” So begins – in Finnish – Gate of Heaven, the recently ...
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Anglicans turn out for climate action

November 1, 2019
Anglicans took part in a week of global climate action that was held Sept. 20-27 to correspond with the UN Climate Action Summit in New ...