Season of Spiritual Renewal

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During the recent Cast the Net listening and visioning process, we heard that, as a Diocese, we’re hungry to know and love God more deeply.

To that end, Bishop Andrew has called us to begin a two-year Season of Spiritual Renewal, lasting until Epiphany 2026. This is Call to Action #1 emerging from Cast the Net.

“My hope is that this will lead us to a deep and profound joy in the gospel of Jesus Christ and a sense of communities large and small feeling a part of a rekindling of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Toronto.” -Bishop Andrew Asbil

The Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Paulsen

Coordinator, Season of Spiritual Renewal

Jacqui Hance

Administrative Assistant

The bishops of the diocese are inviting Anglicans to join them online this Advent for four evenings of prayer and reflection. These gatherings will give Anglicans a chance to pause, connect and deepen their spiritual journey during this holy season.

Spiritual Disciplines for Renewal

Ways to engage with the four disciplines anchoring this season.

Workshops

Workshops geared to priests, deacons, lay leaders and people wanting to grow and be renewed in their faith.

Resources

Prayers Through the Ages

A selection of prayers that can be used by individuals, groups or parishes. (8.5×11 size)

Prayers Through the Ages (booklet)

A selection of prayers that can be used by individuals, groups or parishes (booklet)

Through the Scriptures: Resource #1 on Lectio Divina

Daily holy readings for spiritual renewal (8.5×11 size)

Through the Scriptures: Resource #1 on Lectio Divina (booklet)

Daily holy readings for spiritual renewal (booklet)

Through the Scriptures: Resource #2 on Lectio Divina

A second set of daily holy readings for spiritual renewal (8.5×11 size)

Through the Scriptures: Resource #2 on Lectio Divina (booklet)

A second set of daily holy readings for spiritual renewal (booklet)

Recommended books on Spiritual Renewal

10 books on Spiritual Renewal

Notices for your bulletin

Looking to share information about the Season of Spiritual Renewal? Here’s some text you can add to your parish bulletin to let people know what’s happening! You can also add our QR code linking straight to the workshop registration page.

Renewal begins with prayer

Right across our diocese people are praying for spiritual renewal to take hold in their own lives, as well as the life of their church, and our diocese. Let’s make a daily commitment to spend at least a few minutes in prayer, drawing close to God, who promises to draw close to us and be at work in and through us.

Advent for Everyone

Join bishops Andrew, Riscylla and Kevin in four transformative Tuesday evenings this Advent. Part of the diocese’s Season of Spiritual Renewal, this series is your invitation to pause, connect and deepen your spiritual journey. Reflect and pray with Anglicans across the diocese on Zoom as we explore this holy season together. Sign up at www.toronto.anglican.ca/spiritualrenewal.

Let’s learn together!

Which of the following online workshops, being offered as part of this Season of Spiritual Renewal, could help you and your church grow? These are filling up fast, so sign up soon. For more details and to register, visit www.toronto.anglican.ca/spiritualrenewal.

Branding & style guide

If you’re holding events in your parish related to the Season of Spiritual Renewal, you can use the official branding. Before you do, consult the Visual Style Guide for tips on how to use the logos and colours.

We’ve provided the branding basics here – connect with Jacqui Hance if you’d like any other elements.

Download the brand kit