In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Nancy Carroll; Sabation Charlabios; Nigel and Jessica Charles; Catherine Chomba; Jasmine Christiansen and Michael Hobbins.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Environment Hamilton.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Anglican Church of Mozambique and Angola.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the theological colleges and training programs within the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land: Arthur Turner Training School, the Centre for Christian Studies, the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, Henry Budd College for Ministry, Saint John’s College, Dr. William Winter School for Ministry, James Settee College for Ministry; and for the Season of Creation which continues in the month ahead and a renewed commitment to a healthy relationship with the Earth.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell currently on sabbatical, and her commissary, Archbishop Colin Johnson; and for the church of St. Paul, Norval, The Reverend Audrius Sarka, Priest-in-Charge, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the victims of discrimination - racial, sexual, religious; subjects of slavery and human trafficking; and those who help, support, counsel and care for them.

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers: With ongoing needs Ernie Taylor; Susan Andrews; Cathy Johnston; Larry Andrews; Susan Worrall; Helen; Rachel and James; Adam Pearce; the Reverend Charles Meeks; Charlotte Read; Judi Mansfield-Jones; Brandon; Michael; Mark and all affected by the fire at Charred Rotisserie; Millie; Dave; Christopher; Josh; Heather Clark.

With current needs Richard Cunningham; Sr. Heather; Kelley; Bob; Mark and Ian Mobsby; Ezra (Aris) Noble; Derek; Gwen Peer, Ron Colling, Beryl, Jason, Lisa and the family; Bishop Ralph and family; Susan Wray; Nicola Corfield; Dane McDowell; Patrick’s family; Barry Jefferies; Celina Liong.

Those who have recently died Joyce Marriott Fearnside; John Mobsby; William Graham Roebuck.

Sunday September 1 - 15th after Pentecost
There is no 8:30am Holy Eucharist for the Summer
10am - Sung Eucharist in person and on the Cathedral's YouTube channel
Click here for the Order of Service

Tuesday September 3
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday September 4
8:30am - Morning Prayer via Zoom followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday September 5
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday September 6
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday September 8 - 16th after Pentecost
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube

The emergency on call clergy contact number is 365-324-4503 except: August 26 - September 3: 905-865-9977

We wish everyone a blessed and  enjoyable Labour Day weekend. From next Sunday we go back to the usual Sunday schedule with 8:30am Holy Eucharist and 10:30am Choral Eucharist. Watch this space for details of activities and events in the coming months.

Our doors are open this Sunday for anyone to drop in for peace and reflection in the middle of our busy city.  Feel free to light a candle, say a prayer, or just sit quietly in this beautiful space. Maybe you have never been in the Cathedral and just want to have a look around? Maybe you would just like to listen to some quiet, peaceful music? Whoever you are, whatever brings you to our doors, you are very welcome. In case you have any questions while you are visiting, there is someone on hand from our community.

Cathedral Oasis will continue on a monthly basis - stay tuned for details of dates.

Join with Christians around the world to give particular attention to praying and caring for God’s creation as part of the global Season of Creation observed from September 1 to October 4 every year.

Season Of Creation 2024
To Hope and Act with Creation

A celebration of “Creation as the created world” that God gifted us, and a celebration of “Creation as foundational mystery” of our Christian faith—a moment to thank and praise God as Creator.

Season of Creation 2024 Prayer - We ask you to pray this prayer every day

Triune God, Creator of all, we praise you for your goodness, visible in all the diversity that you have created, making us a cosmic family living in a common home. Through the Earth you created, we experience love and nourishment, home and protection.

We confess that we do not relate to the Earth as a Mothering gift from you, our Creator. Our selfishness, greed, neglect, and abuse have caused the climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, human suffering as well as the suffering of all our fellow creatures. We confess that we have failed to listen to the groans of the Earth, the groans of all creatures, and the groans of the Spirit of hope and justice that lives within us.

May your Creator Spirit help us in our weakness, so that we may know the redeeming power of Christ and the hope found in him. May the groans of the Spirit birth in us a willingness to serve you faithfully, so that we may hear and heal Creation, to hope and act together with her, so that the first fruits of hope may blossom.

Loving and Creator God, we pray that you will make us sensitive to these groans and enable us to have the same compassion as that of Jesus, the redeeming Lord. Grant us a fresh vision of our relationship with Earth, and with one another, as creatures that are made in your image.

In the name of the one who came to proclaim the good news to all Creation, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Have you ever wondered why there are images of doves, eagles, pelicans, swallows and peacocks in the windows and wooden and stone carvings of the Cathedral?  If you want to know, visit the exhibit of photos in the north-west corner of the cathedral from August 18 to September 8.  You can find answers, and also see photos of some of the images in the Cathedral and of those species in nature.  The exhibit has been compiled by Sandy Darling, a member of the congregation, a birder and author of the Visual Guide to Christ’s Church Cathedral (on sale for $10.00).

Join the Cathedral Crusaders for a fundraising walk supporting PWRDF partner’s efforts to aid refugees and internally displaced persons. Every step you take brings hope and essential resources to those in need. Help us reach our goal of $65,000.00!!

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Time: 10:15 am - 11:30 am (approx.)

Where: Waterfront Trail at Bayfront Park (200 Harbour Front Dr., Hamilton) - a flat, paved, shaded trail with benches & portable toilets along the way

Meeting Place: Main Bayfront Park parking lot

To join the team: Visit www.pwrdf.org/wild-ride/

To support the team: There are several ways to donate to the Cathedral Crusaders team:

Online by visiting this page and clicking the “Donate” button. On this page, you will have the opportunity to make your donation to the Cathedral Crusaders team. Note: Remember to indicate “Wild Ride - Cathedral Crusaders Team” in the memo line of your cheque. This ensures proper tracking of donations for the “Wild Ride” campaign and credits the donation to the right team.

By giving a cheque to your PWRDF Parish Rep., Louise van Woelderen, who will mail it for you or, alternatively, you can mail it yourself to PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, M4Y 3G2. (A tax receipt will be mailed to you.)

Lastly, by giving a cash donation to your PWRDF Parish Rep., Louise van Woelderen, who will mail it to PWRDF at the end of the campaign. (A tax receipt will be mailed to you.)

For more information on the “Wild Ride” or other ways to support PWRDF, please contact Louise van Woelderen at 905-387-1820 or louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com.

As always, thank you for your continued support of PWRDF as it works towards a truly just, healthy, and peaceful world.

We’re planning a Parish Lunch in the Cathedral at 11:45am (immediately after the 10:30 service) on September 29 to honour the Rev. Monica Romig Green, who will be ordained to the priesthood that afternoon at 4:00pm.

Tell the Government of Ontario to step up and help our cities solve the humanitarian crisis.

Ontario’s cities, including Hamilton, cannot solve it alone. Solve the Crisis Project has been started by the Big City Mayors of Ontario as this humanitarian crisis continues to grow because of inadequate programs and support for those with addictions and mental health issues, and a lack of housing options for people in vulnerable situations. Like us, the Big City Mayors are concerned about homelessness and encampments and believe their government needs to do something about it.

Follow this link to a website to submit your letter, which you can personalize.

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The Church of St John the Evangelist (Locke and Charlton W) is hosting a ‘Special Evening of Learning and Brainstorming’ this coming Friday September 6, entitled:

Hamilton’s Housing Crisis:
What Can Churches Do to Help?

Panelists include Graham Cubitt (Indwell), Jessica Brand (Indwell), and Dan Panagakos (HATS). Potluck Supper at 6:00pm, Presentations at 7:00pm. 320 Charlton Avenune West in the Activity Centre Gym.

At the back of the Cathedral there is a Tap donation device.  You can use your debit or credit card to "tap" and donate $5 to Christ's Church Cathedral.  If you wish to donate more, you can tap up to four times!  Your generosity is appreciated as it allows us to continue to maintain our beautiful facilities and offer innovative ministry to our community. Please note that Tap donations are not eligible for tax receipts.  Thank you!

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