October 2017

A pair of hands hoving over the keyboard of a laptop

Abuses not so far away or long ago

Elizabeth Cummings October 1, 2017

One and a half years on from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s release of its 94 recommendations, the term “reconciliation” often feels like ...

Group shot of women in St. Clement, Eglinton.

Church celebrates women’s ministry

The Anglican October 1, 2017

Past presidents of the Anglican Church Women at St. Clement, Eglinton gathered on May 28 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ministry, service and ...

Three young people smile and hold plaques.

Church gives scholarships, bursaries

The Anglican October 1, 2017

For the past 10 years, Grade 12 students in Pickering and Ajax, and adult students in foreign countries, have been awarded scholarships and bursaries by ...

A family smiles for a photo in the airport.

Durham group welcomes refugees

The Anglican October 1, 2017

After more than a year of fundraising and preparation, ROAD (Refugee Outreach Anglicans of Durham) welcomed a refugee family in May at Pearson airport. ROAD ...

Floral clock honours Canada’s sesquicentennial

Martha Holmen October 1, 2017

St. John’s stands on beautiful grounds in the picturesque village of Craighurst in the township of Oro-Medonte, located on the northwestern shores of Lake Simcoe. ...

Anglicans support migrant field workers

Diana Swift October 1, 2017

You may have seen them as you drive east, west or north of Toronto: Old Testament-like scenes with hundreds of foreign workers labouring in fields ...

I had a sort of conversion experience

The Anglican October 1, 2017

Sister Deborah Stewart is a member of The Worker Sisters and Brothers of the Holy Spirit. My position is that of Canadian director, president of ...

The Rev. Canon Susan Bell preaches at St. James Cathedral.

Canon missioner becomes full time role

Stuart Mann October 1, 2017

For the past 10 years, the Rev. Canon Susan Bell has been speaking to a school community of 650 students, staff and faculty three times ...

Bi-vocational life is my normal

The Rev. Susan Haig October 1, 2017

I have never thought of myself as a pioneer, but, apparently, I am. The novelty of my bi-vocationality was brought home to me in a ...

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

Vestry motion informs and advocates

Elin Goulden October 1, 2017

Most Christians would agree that we are called to care for the vulnerable in our midst. Whether directly through food banks, Out of the Cold, ...

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In our music, God is glorified

Bishop Kevin Robertson October 1, 2017

As a boy growing up in the parish of Holy Trinity, Thornhill, there was a rule that you had to be 10 years old before ...

The Reformation, five hundred years on

Archbishop Colin Johnson October 1, 2017

I stood on a street corner in London, Ontario after the morning service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Mass had just ended at St. Peter’s Basilica ...

Canon Dave Robinson at the helm of his boat.

Director sets sail for retirement

Stuart Mann October 1, 2017

As he nears the end of his long career with the diocese, Canon Dave Robinson is planning another sort of journey. Next summer, he will ...

Conference seeks to break down barriers

Elin Goulden October 1, 2017

The diocese’s annual Outreach and Advocacy Conference will take place on Nov. 4 at St. John, York Mills, 19 Don Ridge Dr., Toronto. St. John’s ...

The front doors of the Diocesan Centre at 135 Adelaide St. E.

Diocesan Centre undergoes changes

Martha Holmen October 1, 2017

Over the past several months, changes have been emerging around the Diocesan Centre to help staff, clergy and volunteers with their work. These changes – ...