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.

Emergency on call clergy:
Dean Tim 365-324-4503

As we approach the end of Black History Month and begin the season of Lent, we will begin using a setting of the Communion Service on Sundays at 10:30am by the distinguished Black American composer David Hurd. His New Plainsong Mass is included in our Book of Common Praise. It is very dignified with a hint of austerity appropriate to this liturgical season.

The First Sunday of Lent Sunday February 22
8:30am - Holy Eucharist 

10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube
Order of Service

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday February 24
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday February 25
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom

11:30am Holy Eucharist in person 

Thursday February 26
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday February 27
12:15pm Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday March 1
8:30am -  Holy Eucharist 

10:30am - Choral Eucharist 
 in person and on YouTube

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

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Murray Van Halem; the Van Woelderen/Campbell family; Janina Vanderpost;  Patrick Wall; Milcah Wangechi; Brenda Warner; and Gabriella Watts. 

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for The Hub.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of Ireland.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for Archbishop David Edwards, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton. We pray for the dean, council, and congregations of the Grand River and Thames Areas of the Lutheran Eastern Synod. We pray for the anniversary of the founding of the Moravian Unitas Fratrum (or Unity of the Brethren) on March 1, 1457, in Bohemia. We pray together for an end to human trafficking and modern slavery.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; St. Stephen, Hornby, the clergy, and people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the homeless and those living in extreme poverty; those who struggle with debt, and employment; and 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; the Reverend Charles Meeks; Brandon; Harold Percy; Michael; Millie; Ezra Noble; John Ellis; Brenda Catterson; Allen Calvin; Bonnie Lawlor; Donelle de Vlaming; Eldra Gittens; Bill Gilvear; Barry Jefferies; McKay family; Cathy Kendall; Jean Livingstone; Kristen; and Charlotte.

With current needs: Anne-Louise and John Watts; Jonathan James; Kelley and Barb; Turner, Janel Shaw, and Kathy Drury; Judith Robertson; Belinda Whitehall; the Mitchell family; Margaret Griffin; Stephanie MacLeod; Margaret Beale; Deborah Kempe; Mary Anne; Allan; Andrew; Baby Snow; Brad; Angela Hemming; Margaret Kittle; Heather Clark; Shirley; Janet Wude; Celina Liong and family; Kim; Michael Ludwig; Rev. Charles Williamson; Bill and Todd Gilvear and their families; Brandy and Jeddy; and Jane Evans.

Those that have recently died: Meredith Ross; and Jordan Forde.

Flowers at the Chancel Steps: Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mary and Don McLeod and Stanley Burrows, by Hilary and Tom McLeod.

The 2025 Annual Vestry Meeting will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in accordance with Canon 4.1 Section 4, immediately following the 10:30am service. 

At annual vestry meetings financial statements for the previous year are received; church wardens, lay representatives, and parish council members are elected and/or appointed; a budget for the coming year is often passed; and any other business connected with the temporalities of the parish is transacted.

Here is the link to view the 2025 Annual Vestry Report: ANNUAL VESTRY REPORT.pdf  

Please note that the Certified List of Vestry Members has been displayed in a white folder at the back of Christ's Church Cathedral from January 18, 2026 to February 22, 2026.  If a person's name does not appear on the roll, that person may appeal to the Certification Committee by email no later than 72 hours before the time of the opening of the Vestry meeting to have their name added to the Certified List of Vestry Members.

The Anglican communities of downtown Hamilton are partnering again on a Lenten series of opportunities for faith formation and spiritual growth. This year's theme is Maturing into the Fullness of Christ.

Each session touches on a different facet of Christian life, from prayer to scripture to discipleship to interfaith relationships.

No registration is required. You are very welcome to attend as many sessions as you like simply by showing up at the scheduled time and place. Please note that Maturing Into the Fullness of Christ happens at several churches in downtown Hamilton.

*The text was provided by St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

Every year, just prior to our annual vestry meeting, we publish a narrative budget - our story of the year gone by.  The story of our ministries, our stewardship of all our resources, and the generosity of what we give and receive.

We invite you to  read our 2025 Narrative Budget.

Please Note that p10 details are now listed :
Sunday Feb 15, Pre-Vestry Budget Meeting 
Sunday Feb 22, 'Annual Vestry Meeting -2025'

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!

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.

Thank you to the 17 parishioners who have submitted their Intention Forms for 2026.  Our goal is to collect 50, so we still have a long way to go. 

Take a few minutes to prayerfully consider your donation to Christ's Church Cathedral for 2026. 
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 Office. 

Please see here for your 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.

 All donations are gratefully received to aid in the mission and ministry of our lovely Cathedral.

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

For February’s Action of the month, Climate Justice Cathedral posed the following question:

How can churches help people deal with environmental selfishness, greed, and apathy?

Quoting Dean Tim:  “We are a people of God who are meeting together to receive all God longs to pour into our hearts to become better citizens ….  so please think about how God may be calling you to respond.”  

Stay tuned for next month's climate action from Climate Justice Cathedral!

Image by Peggy and Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay

-Digging Deeper will not run on Feb  22.

Our doors are open on the first Sunday of every month during the months of  October to June 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 Bruce Burbidge if you have any questions.

New Year, new time!  Taizé services in early 2026 will be on most third or last Sundays from 12:30 to 1:00 pm, beginning with Sunday, January 25.  All are very welcome to join this special contemplative worship time, and please feel free to invite a friend.  Especially if you've never attended a Taizé before and are curious, we hope you will stay after coffee on the 25th and join us.  If you are interested in helping lead the music, or if you have any other questions about Taizé worship, please contact Bruce Burbidge.

Our handmade prayer shawls have been and blessed and are available for the congregation to give to SOMEONE THAT NEEDS A HUG FROM GOD……is sick, grieving, sad, or whatever their need.
Available through the week via the Cathedral office or on Sunday mornings see Madge Passmore.

Our men’s winter boots and running shoes are depleted at this time.  Please see if you can donate men’s shoes or boots, size 9.5 - 12, (with 10 and 10.5, being the most requested) to the Café.  Gently used running shoes and boots would be gratefully received.  We don’t expect anyone to go and buy new items.

Thank you and God bless you!

Picture of the week! 

Suggested caption quotes to Karen in the Cathedral Office  by next Friday noon!

Winning quote will be published next week. 

Personal Judgment: No Church service, requires attendance if weather conditions are dangerous.
Parishioners are not to feel obliged to attend our services if they feel unsafe traveling.
Church services will not ordinarily be cancelled, only in exceptional cases eg extreme weather, power outages
See our website for more details:  https://cathedralhamilton.ca/

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.