September 2019

Bishop places her hands on the shoulders of a young teen wearing white

Twenty-eight confirmed at outdoor service

The Anglican September 1, 2019

Twenty-eight people were confirmed by Bishop Jenny Andison at a large outdoor service at Christ the King, Toronto on June 9. The confirmands came from ...

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Here’s why some churches are growing

Peter Misiaszek September 1, 2019

First, the good news: 28 per cent of the parishes in the diocese are experiencing growth in attendance, number of givers or both. That means ...

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Conference to provide ray of hope

Elin Goulden September 1, 2019

“There are many who say, ‘O that we might see some good!’” – Psalm 4:6 Climate change, worsening inequality, the rise of hate groups, racist ...

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We have failed the Church again

Bishop Riscylla Shaw September 1, 2019

God is good. People make mistakes. In Inuvik in 2012, at the Northern National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools, ...

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Anglicans ensure bishop’s ministry

Stuart Mann September 1, 2019

Anglicans in the diocese have made a significant investment in the future. Due to a successful campaign that raised $1.5 million for The John Strachan ...

National church honours local Anglican

Stuart Mann September 1, 2019

Bob Boeckner decided to stay in Toronto in his retirement so he could continue to help the various organizations he was involved in. “I wasn’t ...

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Deacon honoured by peers

The Anglican September 1, 2019

The Rev. Claudette Taylor, a deacon at Epiphany and St. Mark, Parkdale, has been honoured by her peers in Canada and the United States. Ms. ...

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New archivist loves searching for answers

Martha Holmen September 1, 2019

After four years in the Finance department, Claire Wilton is back in the diocesan Archives, this time as the new Archivist and Privacy Officer. Having ...

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Director teaches compassion

Stuart Mann September 1, 2019

Angie Hocking does a lot of things at Redeemer, Bloor St., but her latest task may be her most unusual yet. Ms. Hocking, who is ...