September 2016

Clergy enjoy time away at conference

The Rev. Daniel Graves September 1, 2016

The clergy of the diocese gather every two years for a much anticipated clergy conference at Brock University in St. Catharines. It is a time ...

Grants enable refugee sponsorships

Ryan Weston September 1, 2016

Grants totalling more than $80,000 to support refugee sponsorship in seven parishes across the diocese were approved by Diocesan Council in May. The grants were ...

Did Paul visit Spain?

The Rev. Canon Don Beatty September 1, 2016

As we look at Paul’s life, it is difficult to determine what happened in the three- to five-year period between his two imprisonments. We usually ...

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Church celebrates 200th anniversary

The Anglican September 1, 2016

St. John, York Mills will celebrate its 200th anniversary with two special services of thanksgiving on Sept. 18. At 9 a.m., there will be “19th ...

Church’s efforts add up

The Anglican September 1, 2016

High school math is an important foundation for so many future jobs and education opportunities. Imagine being a bright and ambitious student and not having ...

Grafton church renovates hall

The Anglican September 1, 2016

St. George, Grafton reopened the Canon Nind Hall on June 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the congregation and local community. The ...

More space

The Anglican September 1, 2016

Anglicans in pictures

The Anglican September 1, 2016

Church creates liturgy for gender transition

The Anglican September 1, 2016

The church has always gathered as a community to mark the most important life passages of its members, so when Beck Schaefer, a member of ...

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Outreach conference looks at displacement and hospitality

The Anglican September 1, 2016

The diocese’s annual Outreach & Advocacy Conference will take place on Oct. 15 at Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill. The theme of this year’s ...

Inspired by the Yukon

The Rev. Megan Jull September 1, 2016

“Your beadwork is coming along” she said, looking over my shoulder. “Though of course, my grandmother would have made me rip it all out and ...

Youth make art in response to TRC

The Anglican September 1, 2016

In the first half of this year, the youth of Grace Church on-the-Hill, Toronto embarked on some first steps in response to the Truth and ...

Café attracts seniors for lunch, entertainment

The Anglican September 1, 2016

“Café 65 – A Gathering Place for Seniors” is an outreach initiative of the Church of the Ascension, Don Mills. With the help of a ...

Kids engage in reconciliation at Bible camp

Martha Holmen September 1, 2016

Children in the Fenelon Falls area got a hands-on experience of reconciliation this summer at the Good Neighbour Bible Camp, organized by St. James, Fenelon ...

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God nudges us into new territory

Helen Robinson September 1, 2016

I immigrated to Canada when I was just 20. I am no longer the girl I was when I left my family nearly 55 years ...

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Stewardship program achieves results

Peter Misiaszek September 1, 2016

For many parishes in our diocese, autumn is the time of year when activity flourishes as congregants return after their summer vacation. It is also ...

Halo effect changes lives

Paige Souter September 1, 2016

The results of a recent study by the Halo Project, “Valuing Toronto’s Faith Congregations,” concluded that 10 local religious congregations contributed more than $45 million ...

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Memories – and the next chapter

Bishop Philip Poole September 1, 2016

It’s fascinating how packing up and moving house compels you to visit places in your home you haven’t visited in years. The packing process has ...

We are a big-tent diocese

Archbishop Colin Johnson September 1, 2016

When I was growing up in small-town Ontario, September was a time of fall fairs – parades, displays of prized local produce, the best of ...

Priest’s journey takes new turn

Stuart Mann September 1, 2016

As a Plains Cree and an Anglican priest, the Rev. Chris Harper says he walks in two worlds. His journey is about to take a ...

Volunteers help out at General Synod

Stuart Mann, Martha Holmen September 1, 2016

Eunice Der admits that she was reluctant about volunteering at General Synod. The 13-year-old from St. Christopher, Richmond Hill, didn’t know if she would have ...