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.

Sunday September 28
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube
Order of Service

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

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

Wednesday October 1
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom 
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday October 2
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday October 3
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday October 5
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube

Please note: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Cathedral Property. Thank you.

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Richard Cunningham and Gen McIntyre; Sandy and Jeni Darling; Thomas and Katya Davison; Donelle de Vlaming; Dean Tim Dobbin, Lynn Dempsey and family. 

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for 100 Women Who Care & 100 Men Who Care: https://100womenhamilton-wentworth.com/  and  https://www.100menhamilton-wentworth.com/

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Rt. Rev. Clara Plamondon, Bishop, and the clergy, and people of the Anglican Territory of the People; we pray for the Moravian Labrador Mission Province; and together we pray for Every Child Matters! Remembering the Indigenous children who did not return home from residential schools; for survivors and their families; for truth, healing, and reconciliation.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; St. John the Evangalist, Thorold, the Reverend Dr. Susan MacLaren, Interim Priest-in-Charge; and the people of that parish.

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

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

With current needs: Jonathan James; Kelley and Barb; Sandy Darling; Turner and Janel Shaw, and Kathy Drury; Judith Robertson; Belinda Whitehall; the Mitchell family; Ingrid; Archdeacon Terry; Margaret Griffin; Stephanie; Daniel; Lise-Anne LaRush; Margaret Beale; Deborah Kempe; Mary Anne; Allan; Andrew; and Derek.

Weddings: Saturday September 27, our beloved Nicole Lubrick & Mitchell Maher.

Altar flowers: To the Glory of God and in memory of Rev. Robert and Ruth Gallagher on what would be their 66th Wedding Anniversary, and in celebration of Michael and Kerry Lubrick's 35th Wedding Anniversary.  
Flowers at the Paschal  candle: To the Glory of God and the blessing of Nicole Lubrick and Mitch Maher's wedding.

On Tuesday, September 30, the Cathedral will be joining other Anglican churches across Canada in raising a flag for survivors of the residential school system. Please wear an orange shirt that day and join us in Bishopsgate for this ceremony at 11:30am.
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Survivors’ Flag - find out more here.

Outdoor Eucharist on the Feast of St. Francis, we gather to bless and celebrate all creatures of the world with whom we share the earth.    Please bring your pets!

1. Order your course book and join the discussion group that will take place Sundays Nov 2 through Dec 7 at 9:30 AM in person at CCC.  Note:  BOOKS WILL BE ORDERED ON OCT 1.  Please email Dale if you want one, and if you have not already, let him know if you wish to be in the study group. 
2. Order your course book and make it a self-study with the exercises and podcasts that it offers. Again, let Dale know if you want a book ordered. 

1st Sunday of every Month 12:30pm-2pm

We have added an exciting element for folks that visit: a walking labyrinth!

We have a seven-circuit Chartres-style canvas labyrinth for all summer use at Cathedral Oasis. It is 24 feet across! Come and explore.

The labyrinth offers an accessible meditative experience through an interactive representation of the twists and turns of life, with God always at the centre, drawing us closer and closer.
Please pray for all who visit us during these summer months!

Our doors are open one Sunday per month 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. If you have any questions during your visit, there is someone on hand from our Cathedral Community.

For level access please go to the reception door to the left of the main Cathedral entrances.  

Please contact the Cathedral Office if you have any questions.

The Taizé movement began in the town of Taizé, France as an ecumenical contemplative youth movement decades ago. Today, Taizé is enjoyed worldwide as a contemplative 30-40 minute service for all ages, which is inviting to seekers as well as regular churchgoers. 

The leaflet provided to attendees includes the words and tunes to all the chants as well as the liturgical outline of the rest of the service, so it is very accessible to anyone. 

We hope you will consider attending and inviting a friend!

We would be delighted to have people who have sung Taizé to come and join the team leading it. If you are interested, please email the Director of Music Ministries, Bruce Burbidge. 

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.

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 at 11:30am.  All are welcome!

Come to this weekly drop-in gathering to explore the stories and wisdom the Scriptures contain.  Join us if you know a lot or just a little.  All are welcome!

For further information, please feel free to contact Matthew Green at 905-865-9863.

"This interactive workshop, led by the Reverend Rachel Summers, explores how Forest Church can serve as a powerful missional approach - especially for those who feel disconnected from traditional forms of church. Led by a practitioner engaged in starting and nurturing Forest Church communities, we’ll explore how to begin, the theological grounding for worship in nature, and the practicalities of gathering people who are curious, spiritual, and concerned about the planet.

Whether you’re dreaming of starting something new or simply curious about how the Spirit is moving beyond the church building, come and be inspired to root your mission in the wild wisdom of God’s creation."

*Image and Text above are provided by The Anglican Diocese of Niagara

For complete details, please visit

Rooted in the Wild:  Forest Church and the Mission of God in Nature.

The price for workshop admission is $10.  The proceeds from workshop admissions go to support the work of diocesan missioners.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please email the organizer, Hannah Keller or call Hannah at (905) 527-1316.

Enter into the Advent season by starting with a day of prayer and reflection.  Follow 4 characters through image, scripture, reflection, and response from the Nativity story to discover how we live in hope for the Christ Child in our midst.

A shared offering from the downtown Anglican Parishes

For details, please email Rev. Monica Green, or call Monica at 905-527-1316, ext 250

To RSVP, please email Karen or call Karen at 905-527-1316 ext.240 by Wednesday, Nov. 26.

*Image by Chantelle Thompson from Pixabay

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Nurse Latia has strong teeth. 

Delivering an average of 198 babies a month at a birthing clinic in rural Mozambique, she often held her cell phone between her teeth so it would cast a light on her patient.  Babies are more often born at night and her clinic – like many – was not equipped with electricity for proper lighting.

As the 2025 Season of Creation (Sept. 1–Oct. 4) draws to a close, we hope this global celebration uniting Christians of every tradition in prayer, reflection, and action for God’s creation has touched your heart.

It is easy to feel discouraged about the climate crisis, or cynical about the promises of politicians and governments. That is why, over the past three weeks, CJC has shared what our own municipal leaders are doing to confront climate breakdown. But they cannot do it alone. Each of us has a role to play and every step makes a difference.

What will you do?

• • • • • Choose local and seasonal food.
        • Walk, bike, or carpool instead of driving alone.
        • Support and use renewable energy whenever possible.
        • Speak up! Urge leaders to act boldly on the climate crisis.
        • Stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples defending land and water.

We are pleased to offer all parishioners, friends of the Cathedral, and visitors the opportunity to purchase a book about the Cathedral, written by  Alexander (Sandy) Darling.   The book has 72 pages with 172 photographs and provides more information about the building itself, the Bible stories illustrated in the windows and carvings, and about the people who made this all possible.

The Visual Tour of Christ's Church Cathedral  makes a great keepsake or a great gift for friends, relatives, and those who used to attend the Cathedral.  We are pleased to offer you the Visual Tour Sample.  Please note that the sample is subject to copyright. 

The cost of the book is $10 or $17 per copy including postage.  To order, please complete and submit our Order Form. 

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!

Christ's Church Cathedral accepts cheque donations by mail addressed to our parish office and to the attention of Karen Carolan-Evans,  252 James St. N, Hamilton, ON L8R2L3.  Please ensure that the cheque is made payable to Christ's Church Cathedral.  If you wish to direct your donation to a specific fund (i.e. Choral Scholarships, Sharyn Hall Art Fund, Flowers, Memorials etc.), please include a note on the memo line.  Note:  If, no direction is specified, the donation is automatically attributed to Parishioner Givings, which supports our many ministry programs and our community at large.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL!

Thank you for all you do to ensure that our Cathedral continues to be a living, thriving, sacred space where all are welcomed!

Please collect your personal letter from Dean Tim from the Greeters desk, this week.
Thank you for all you do to ensure that our Cathedral continues to be  a living, thriving, sacred space where all are welcomed!

The Chronicle is published digitally each week, with a ‘Highlights’ edition on paper. 
Please forward items for the Chronicle in final draft form at least 2 weeks before publication so that it can be added to the website.
Contact Cathedral Office: Cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca or 905-527-1316  x240 Thank you.

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!