Event List

Toronto East Deanery Shared Service

A new way to celebrate as Church!

On Sunday, Aug. 19 at 10:30 a.m., Bishop Kevin Robertson will celebrate a Sunday service with the parishes of the Toronto East Deanery. Everyone in the deanery is invited to take part in Bishop Robertson’s celebration up to the exchange of the Peace, and then celebrate the Eucharist with their own clergy. How? The service will be live streamed from St. Barnabas, Chester and available to parishes and parishioner…

Annual Brits on the Lake – English Cream Tea at Ascension, Port Perry

During the 2018 Brits on the Lake Classic Motoring Revival, Ascension hosts an English Cream Tea
Sunday August 19th 12:00-3:00 p.m.
$12.00 per Adult, Children under 3 free, $5.00 per child over 3 and under 13.…

Jazz Vespers with Add Water & Stir at St. Paul, Uxbridge

St Paul’s Ministry of the Arts presents Jazz Vespers, with jazz quintet, Add Water and Stir, with vocals by Tiina Beaudoin, flute Nancy Nourse, bass Doug Ferris, drums Travis Van Belle. The group focuses on sacred jazz. A casual, relaxing hour of prayer and great music with some of the area’s finest musicians. Free will donations will be accepted on behalf of Uxbridge’s 2018 Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day – Sept 30, 2018 – is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools, churches and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of ch…

VBS Camp: "Daniel's courage in Captivity" at St. Mary Magdalene

Join us at the Church of St Mary Magdalene for Summer Camp!

Children 4-12 are invited to join us the last week of summer – Monday August 27th to Friday August 31, from 9.00am to 4.30pm. Before and aftercare will be provided at no extra cost.
Our theme for this year is Babylon – Daniel’s courage in Captivity

We will spend the morning time-travelling to ancient Mesopotamia to learn how Daniel and his friends were able to hold firm to their faith even in the face of hostility. The morning camp will feature rotating stations which include drama, crafts, games and lots of interactive fun.

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Book Launch for Good News Church

Come celebrate the launch of Good News Church: Celebrating the Legacy of Harold Percy, edited by John Bowen and Michael Knowles. All who have been inspired, blessed, and instructed by more than four decades of Harold’s ministry in the Wycliffe College Institute of Evangelism, the diocese of Toronto, and across the wider North American church are warmly invited to attend.

In Good News Church, from Canadian publisher Castle Quay Books, eighteen essays explore the lessons and impact of Harold’s ministry on evangelism, discipleship, worship, preaching, prayer, mentoring, congregational outr…

2018 Sexual Misconduct Policy Training

The diocesan Sexual Misconduct Policy requires that all active clergy attend training every three years. Active clergy refers to Incumbents, Priests-in-charge, Interim Priests-in-charge, Associate Priests, and Assistant Curates. It is mandatory that all active clergy attend one of these sessions. You must be present for the whole time. Please plan accordingly. If you are unable to attend you must speak directly with your Area Bishop.

All sessions will be begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m., and will include a review of the policy and procedures and a presentation by the guest speaker, N…

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Dinner and shared stories, by Guest authors: Maureen Jennings, creator of TV series. Murdoch Mysteries and author of her latest book, Let Darkness Bury the Dead. – J Shayne Randall, author of, The Pepper Kid, The Life and Times of Ken Randall, Hockey’s Bad, Hombre. – Maia Caron, author of, Song of Batoche, historical novel, about the fight between the Metis and Louis Riel. (Special appearance by Thomas Craig, Murdoch’s Inspector Brackenreid) Contact St. Aidan’s office for tickets – $75 – 416-691-2222 email staidan@eol.ca…

ReCharge Youth Retreat

Join youth (ages 12-17) from across the Diocese of Toronto at the ReCharge Youth Retreat at Muskoka Woods!

Good food, music, inspiring worship, encouraging speakers, friendship, the great outdoors… what could be better?!

Early-bird registration (until Sept. 1): $90
Regular cost: $105

Includes all meals and dorm-style accommodation. Bursaries may be available; please contact your Area Youth Coordinator:

For York-Scarborough: Ian Physick, …

International Fall Fun Fair at St. Timothy, Agincourt

ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – AGINCOURT
INTERNATIONAL FALL FUN FAIR
Please mark your calendars for Saturday  September 29, 2018 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Join us for a day of multi-cultural activities and an abundance of food. We’ll have a tea lounge, music, dancers and more!  All ages welcome!  Come out and have a day of fun and laughter!…

Consecration of Bishop-Elect Asbil

The Very Rev. Andrew Asbil, Coadjutor Bishop-elect, will be ordained bishop on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Cathedral, Toronto.

All are welcome to attend. Please be seated by 10:15 a.m.…

Social Media Sunday 2018

Ever wanted to live-tweet a sermon? Invite your Facebook friends to church? Find the perfect filter for your favourite view at church? Social Media Sunday is the perfect time to try!

Now an annual tradition in churches around the world, the 2018 edition of Social Media Sunday is scheduled for September 30. Join other Christians as we show how social media can help us be and do church online and in between times of formal worship.

You can participate as a parish or as an individual in ways that make sense for you. You don’t even have to join any new social networks! You could tweet your S…

St. John the Divine, Scarborough's 60th Anniversary

This year marks the Diamond anniversary of the Church of St John the Divine – 60 years in Scarborough – Moving forward in faith. Please join us at our 11 a.m. service on Sunday, September 30th. We have a guest speaker, a photo and archives display and a luncheon with live music. Please visit www.stjd.ca. We welcome you to come join us!…

Music of the Oxford Movement

Sunday, Sept. 30 – Music of the Oxford Movement.
Choral Evensong for Michaelmas at 4 p.m., with the Choir of St. Peter’s, Erindale. Followed by Peach Tea, during which the choir’s director Clement Carelse discusses the dramatic changes in church music that resulted from the Oxford Movement, beginning with Victorian composers such as Samuel Sebastian Wesley and Thomas Attwood Walmisley. St. Olave’s Church, Bloor and Windermere. Contributions appreciated. More details at 416-769-5686 or stolaves.ca.…

Riverdale Art Show and Sale at St. Barnabas, Chester

The Riverdale Art Show and Sale 2018
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
361 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario

The artists are excited to present their 30th Riverdale Art Show and Sale at St. Barnabas Church, joining the celebration of the church’s 160th anniversary!

This art show features all local artists from the GTA. This year we have 23 local artists showcasing their work. A portion of the funds raised from the sales go to special projects for the church. The popular show has developed a well-deserved reputation for featuring very high quality original art at modest prices, in the range …

Discipulus'18

Is discipleship really at the heart of our Church? At Discipulus’18, we’ll focus on how we make disciples in our faith communities, explore strategies and resources we can use in our own contexts, and connect with other Christians from across Canada.

Early bird – $200 (until July 31)
Regular – $250
Theological students & postulants – $200
Keynote Speaker
The Rev. Dr. Joan DeVries. our keynote speaker, is a seasoned pastor, liturgist, writer, leader and teacher with a particular interest in faith formation as it happens in outreach, small groups, worship and c…

The Bishop's Company Annual Dinner

Please join us on October 19th for A Conversation with Archbishop Colin Johnson, hosted by Judy Maddren.
This night will be one of celebration and storytelling as we honour the Archbishop before his retirement at the end of this year.

Proceeds from our celebration will enable The Bishop’s Company to bring to life our commitment to walk with each other in Christ. It will support programs and initiatives that strengthen the Anglican community in the Diocese of Toronto, including support for the Bishops’ ministries, the provision of emergency care for clergy in need, and bursarie…

158th Regular Session of Synod

The 158th Regular Session of Synod will be held on November 9, 2018, and November 10, 2018, at the Sheraton Parkway-Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill.

Archbishop Johnson has indicated his desire, and Diocesan Council has concurred, to hold a Regular Session of Synod in November 2018. There will be sufficient agenda items to warrant an extraordinary Regular Session of Synod.

For more information, visit the …

Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar at Ascension, Port Perry

Lunch Room 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Festive Handmade Home Decor and Gift Items for everyone on your list
Homemade Baking and Preserves for Holiday Entertaining
MYSTERY RAFFLE…

159th Regular Session of Synod

The 159th Regular Session of Synod will be held on November 8, 2019, and November 9, 2019, at the Sheraton Parkway-Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill.

More information will be posted as it becomes available. See the 2019 Regular Synod page.…