November 2025

A map of Canada showing the Anglican dioceses.

Support circle grows for suicide loss survivors

ANTIGONISH – A new support group for suicide loss survivors is creating a safe, lasting space to grieve, heal and connect. Founded by the Rev. ...
A map of Canada showing the Anglican dioceses.

Church shares building, learns from others

OTTAWA – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” These words from Psalm 133 found joyful expression at St. ...
A map of Canada showing the Anglican dioceses.

Outings provide company and food

KINGSTON – A small group at St. Mary Magdalene, Picton in the Diocese of Ontario thought it would be fun to create some social events ...
A map of Canada showing the Anglican dioceses.

Church helps cyclists on epic ride

SASKATOON – Every year since 2012, a group of about 20 cyclists from Texas 4000 pass through Saskatoon and are hosted by Christ Church Anglican. ...
A map of Canada showing the Anglican dioceses.

Anglicans walk in parade for first time

EDMONTON – In a vibrant show of love and solidarity, more than 20 Anglicans marched in the Edmonton Pride Parade in August. Organized by Queerly ...
The spire of St. James Cathedral

Cathedral holds confirmation prep

St. James Cathedral invites individuals from all parishes to join Living Our Vows, a learning series designed to prepare participants for confirmation. The program is ...
A player slides into first base.

Home run

Eight teams play in the 64th annual SAYM (Scarborough Anglican Youth Movement) baseball tournament at the Audley Sportsplex in Ajax on Sept. 13. Wesley Chapel ...
Group of people stand with a banner that says "Celebrating 200 years together. St. Peter's Anglican Erindale"

Parish marks 200 years with gala

This year marks a milestone few communities can claim – the 200th anniversary of our parish. To honour this extraordinary achievement, the people of St. ...
Logo for the companionship between the Diocese of Toronto and the Diocese of Brasilia

Relationship between dioceses deepens

As “Partners in Christ, united in mission,” the companion relationship of the Diocese of Toronto and the Diocese of Brasilia is now well into its ...
Group photo of congregation at the front of a church.

Special day

St. Margaret Tamil Congregation in Toronto celebrated its 35th anniversary with a joyful and Spirit-filled service on Sept. 28. Archdeacon Theadore Hunt preached and celebrated ...
Congregation gathered outdoors.

Fresh air

Members of St. Aidan, Toronto take part in an outdoor service on the west lawn of the church on Sept. 21 to mark the Season ...
Two people look at a tablet where a church service is playing.

Live, interactive services connect with viewers

All Saints, Whitby started its hybrid journey during the COVID-19 pandemic with a small but generous grant from the diocese. It began simply, with just ...
Group photo of youth and leaders at Muskoka Woods

Youth gather for fun and praise

“Limitless” was the theme for this year’s diocesan youth retreat, ReCharge, held Sept. 26-28 at Muskoka Woods, located on the shores of Lake Rosseau in ...
Sanctuary Ring with the face of a lion hangs in a museum display case.

Safeguarding the sanctuary of our Church

This past May I visited Durham Cathedral as a pilgrim. I had just finished walking St. Cuthbert’s Way from Melrose Abbey to the Holy Island ...
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‘Love your neighbour’ stretches our souls

Love your neighbour. It’s such an ingrained element of our faith, of our Christian DNA, that it’s all too easy to let it slide over ...
A pair of hands hoving over the keyboard of a laptop

A Copernican moment for theology

In the first article of this series, we looked at the anthropoterminal impulse, our habit of imagining that the story of the universe ends when ...
Large numbers of people wearing orange in Nathan Phillips Square

Stories of reconciliation compiled

In marking the 10th anniversary of the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the diocese is reflecting on its journey ...
The Rev. Dr Rob Hurkmans preaches.

Anglicans hear stirring words at service

The pews were full at St. James, Orillia on Sept. 27 as Anglicans came together to worship, sing and pray for renewal at the fourth ...
Two people stand in front of a fishnet strewn with leaves and plant clippings.

Midhurst church hosts creation care service

Dozens of Anglicans from across the diocese converged at St. Paul, Midhurst on Sept. 20 for the diocese’s second annual Season of Creation service. While ...
Couple smiles for a photo

New church plant draws young people

From his office window, Jack Taylor could see the old bell tower with its leafy vines and weathered bricks. Located behind the Art Gallery of ...
Dean Stephen Hance blesses a police horse.

Blessed

The Rev. Canon Beth Benson, honorary assistant at St. James Cathedral (above), blesses a cat held by its owner at the cathedral’s Blessing of Animals ...