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PWRDF mobilizes reponse to Dorian Hurricane Dorian has devastated the Bahamas. News footage shows the areas around Freeport to be unrecognizable, completely submerged in water. In response to the immediate and urgent needs on the ground, PWRDF is receiving donations and sending financial support to Episcopal Relief and Development of the Episcopal Church of the…

New primate foresees time of change for national church BY  TALI FOLKINS August 26, 2019 The Anglican Journal photo – Geoff Howe The Anglican Church of Canada’s new primate says her top priority will be a review of the church’s mission and ministry—a re-examination of its role that could result in “painful” change for some as…

Anglican Church introduces new digital magazine BY Matthew Townsend The Anglican Journal Anglicans looking for in-depth stories and diverse perspectives on complex subjects have a new place to look: Epiphanies, a digital magazine produced by the Anglican Journal team. The summer issue of Epiphanies, published August 12, focuses on crisis within creation. This first issue offers in-depth reporting on the theology of…

Statement from the Bishop of Toronto — 16 July 2019 The Right Reverend Andrew Asbil issues statement subsequent to Meeting of General Synod  Our meeting of General Synod has now come to a close. Over the last week, we have been engaged in much hard work, and made some very important decisions together. We welcomed…

Delicious strawberries in spite of late season We’re not exactly sure how Marylou worked her magic, but the strawberries were delicious Both sittings in the parish hall were full for the Annual Strawberry Supper. The strawberries in the immediate Buckhorn area were not yet ready; but, Marylou worked magic to procure wonderfully delicious berries that were…

Responding to 2019 Ontario Budget Letter to Premier from Bishop Andrew on behalf of the Diocese and Social Justice Advocacy The 2019 Ontario budget was released 11 April 2019.  While there was some good news around funding for affordable housing and partnerships with non-profit and cooperative housing providers, much of the budget includes cuts to…

Spring into Summer Lunch … and more! The special spring menu fare started off a great afternoon for a packed house who came also to hear about wood-carving and to get fresh gardening tips There was so much activity and a full house for the Spring Lunch… a fellow just had to find a quiet…

Pray for Sri Lankans Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate for Anglican Church of Canada, calls for prayer in aftermath of Sri Lanka’s Easter bombings BY FRED HILTZ, ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE In the terrible aftermath of bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Day, I ask for your prayers for all affected by these hate…

Parish continues support for Sleeping Children Around the World Bedkits provided by parish were distributed in and around Chennai, India at Christmas 2018 According to a recently received note from Sleeping Children Around the World, the bedkits provided by St Matthew – St Aidan were distributed in time for Christmas 2018. As Sleeping Children Around…