Thank you for joining us as we worship together.

‘Sharing God's loving transformation of our lives with our neighbourhood, the diocese and the world through inspiring worship and music, spiritual formation and leadership development, compassionate service and advocacy alongside our neighbours, and a warm and inclusive hospitality.’

We are a sacred oasis in the heart of the city.

Dean Tim 365-324-4503

Sunday May 18
8:30am - Holy & Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube
Order of Service

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Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday May 20
8:30am - Morning Prayer 

Wednesday May 21
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom 
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday May 22
8:30am - Morning Prayer

Friday May 23
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday May 25
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube

Watch online:
https://www.youtube.com/@cathedralhamilton/streams

Please note: Effective May 1, Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Cathedral Property. Thank you.

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Geoffrey Hooke, Barbara Howard, Mary Hughes, Debra Hutchinson, Rose Janson, Barry Jeffries, Barbara Jepson; and Judith Johnston.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for the Pale Blue Dot, and Pretty Grit.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Rt. Rev. William Cliff, Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Ontario; we pray for the Assistant to the Bishop and the staff of the Saskatchewan Lutheran Synod; and we pray for the Rt. Rev. Kay Ward, Bishop of the Morovian Unity residing in the Northern Province.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; All Saints Lutheran Anglican Church, Guelph, Pastor Brian Walker, Pastor/Rector; the Reverend Deacon Christine Clatworthy, Deacon, the Reverend Canon David Howells, Honorary Assistant; the Reverend Canon Lucy Reid, Honorary Assistant; and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the victims of domestic and family abuse and violence, especially women and children, and for those who help, support, counsel and care for them.

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers: With ongoing needs: Susan Andrews; Larry Andrews; Susan Worrall; Cathy Johnston; Helen; Rachel and James; the Reverend Charles Meeks; Judi Mansfield-Jones; Brandon; Harold Percy; Michael; Millie; Dave; Ezra Noble; John Ellis; Brenda Catterson; Allen Calvin; Bonnie Lawlor; Donelle de Vlaming; Eldra Gittens; Bill Gilvear; Madelyn Bradshaw; and Ann Turner.

With current needs: Bishop Ralph; Jonathan James; Charlotte; Sarah Chandler; Andrew; Jason and family; Sandy Darling; Max; Gary; Griffin and Family; Kelley and Barb; Cathy Kendall; Anne-Louise; Sally Braun-Jackson; and the McKay family.

Flower Dedications on the Chancel Steps and Pashal Candle: Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Patrick and Joseph Crowe, and Olga and Ray Connolly, given by their family.

Study the Bible in community through this drop-in participant-focused method of reading scripture together.  Discovery Bible Study is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our participants by considering what the biblical text tells us about God and human beings. 

You'll find us in the Nave on Thursdays, 11:30am-12:15pm.  All are welcome!

As a member of the Community of the Cross of Nails, we gather weekly at noon on Fridays to pray for peace, justice, and reconciliation.   We start our prayer with:

We stand together at this Friday noon hour to join with all those churches, schools, and other institutions who have committed themselves to the Community of the Cross of Nails. We search for reconciliation between ourselves and all those who have been harmed by war, by violence, by the effects of colonization and abuses of power, and by greed, selfishness, thoughtlessness and indifference.

Please click on Litany of Reconciliation for the prayer in its entirety.

A brief history of  the Litany of Reconciliation can be found on The Anglican Diocese of Ontario website.

With Pre-authorized Giving, donors have the option of having a monthly donation transferred directly from your bank account to the Cathedral on the same day each month.  You can stop or change your monthly donation at any time by notifying the Cathedral. If you would like to use this option to give, please download the Intention Form, fill it out, and send it to the attention of our Donations Administrator or the Administrative Assistant to the Dean, or place your Intention Form on the collection plate during a Sunday service.

To see other ways to give, please visit our Give page.

• Poetry in Place: Sat, May 24, 2pm-4pm 
  The Gasworks, Hamilton L8R 2N4
• MAF On The Wings-A Celebration of Music: Sun, May 25, 7:30pm maf.ca/events
• Diocesan 150 Anniversary Picnic: Sat, June 14, 2025 11am-2pm
  Canterbury Hills Camp, Dundas, L9H 5E3
  Find out more and book tickets- Book Here

If you know of anyone that has recently returned from hospital or is at home unwell, please let us know.
We have frozen meals lovingly prepared and ready to go. Including a Vegan option!
Please let the  Cathedral office know how many meals you need and who they are for, so that we can also hold them in our prayers.

‘Sharing God's loving transformation of our lives with our neighbourhood, the diocese and the world through inspiring worship and music, spiritual formation and leadership development, compassionate service and advocacy alongside our neighbours, and a warm and inclusive hospitality.’ 
We are a sacred oasis in the heart of the city.  
Christ's Church Cathedral MAP Mission Statement.

In the wake of massive cuts to international development assistance by the U.S. Government and some European governments, Alongside Hope partners are reporting that progress is being undone, programs are being forced to shut down, and families and communities are living in uncertainty about their futures. 

The damage is staggering. We cannot possibly fill all the gaps, but to maintain as many vital programs as possible, Alongside Hope is launching an urgent appeal to donors. Your support of the “Resilience Fund” will allow Alongside Hope to provide partners with additional support for refugees, HIV-related needs and for women recovering from gender-based-violence. Thanks to an extremely generous anonymous donor, all donations made to the Resilience Fund by June 30, 2025 will be matched, up to $250,000.  Refer To Article Here.

Donate to the Resilience Fund Here, with thanks from so many in need.

If you have a garden or even just a plant or two outside or on a balcony, plant native species and think about replacing non-native plants and removing any invasive species.  The internet has lots of information about native plants and invasive species and you can also talk to our own Bishopsgate gardeners

Why? 

• Most insects will not eat non-native plants which means birds and other species lose a food source and biodiversity suffers.  Without biodiversity our entire support system for human as well as animal life would collapse.
• Plants also clean up our air.  Less pollution can reduce a number of health diseases and positive associations with nature can motivate us to make other changes to protect our planet. 

* Adapted from the CBC podcast "Ten Minutes to Save the Planet" and the UN's Actions for a Healthy Planet

We invite you to visit the Nature Canada website document, Your Guide to Native Ontario Plants, where you'll find an extensive selection of flowers, shrubs, and grasses native to Ontario as well as best practices to conserve biodiversity in your garden!

Art Crawl is a wonderful way to engage with the community and to celebrate our beautiful Cathedral!  Join us in the community and in the Cathedral every 2nd Friday of the month.  

We offer the beauty of our space to those who wish to take a moment of reflection or prayer.  We also provide guided tours and often there are musical performances and art installations.  

Our thriving parish community has a multitude of programs to support our community and our neighbourhood.

For more information on all of our ministries and activities click here.
Come join our lively, diverse, hospitable, spirit-filled, curious, beautiful, and yes sometimes, gritty community!

Please forward items for the paper version of the Chronicle by 1:00pm on the Wednesday prior to publication to the Cathedral Parish Office, 905-527-1316 x240. The Chronicle is published digitally each week, with a ‘Highlights’ edition on paper.
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Please forward article items for the Chronicle in final draft form 2 weeks before publication so that it can be added to the website.
Thank you.

Turn Debt Into Hope
Kairos Petition -Join the Jubilee Movement 2025.
Faithful Action for Justice and Peace to address global economic inequality and unjust debt.
A blue 'Jubilee 2025 Petition' folder holds more information and can be found on the Narthex table. The goal is to collect 100 thousand signatures in Canada and 10 million worldwide by the end of 2025.  Every signature strengthens the call for transformative change.
Please consider this and join us in signing the petition!

Please find out more, and sign the online petiton below if that is easier for you.  Thank you.
Sign the online petition and learn more about Jubilee 2025!