Thank you for joining us as we worship the Season of Creation 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.

Our Sunday Service is livestreamed and stored on our YouTube channel to be accessed later as well. 

You can access the link to our Cathedral YouTube channel here.

Emergency on call clergy:
Dean Tim: 365-324-4503 from Tuesday Sept 8
Rev. Monica: 905-865-9977 from Mon Aug 31 through Monday Sept 7

 Sunday September 6
10:00am - Sung  Eucharist in person
and livestreamed on YouTube
Order of Service

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday September 8
No Morning Prayer today-resuming September 15. 

Wednesday September 9
8:30am Morning Prayer on Zoom
11:30am Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday September 10
8:30am Morning Prayer in person

Friday September 11
12:15pm Litany of Reconciliation (Bishopsgate) in person

 Sunday September 13
8:30am Holy Eucharist
10:30am Choral Eucharist in person & YouTube:
and livestreamed on YouTube

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

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Dean Peter Wall, Anne Harvey, and family;  Milcah Wangechi; Lynn Watkins; Gabriella Watts; John & Anne Louise Watts; Shirley Weeks; Elizabeth Wensley; and Oliver Wesley-James.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Hamilton Sings! Community Choir http://hamiltonsings.ca/

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Diocese of Okigwe South -The Anglican Church of Nigeria.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for all theological colleges and training programs within the Ecclesiastical Province of Northern Lights. Together we pray for the Season of Creation which continues in the month ahead, and renewed commitment to a healthy relationship with the Earth.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson, assistant bishop; Christ Church, Niagara Falls; the Rev. Paul Whitehouse, Priest-in-Charge; the Rev. Canon Jim Powell, Honorary Assistant; 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 for all those that 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; Brandon; Harold Percy; John Ellis; Brenda Catterson; Allen Calvin; Bonnie Lawlor; Donelle de Vlaming; Bill Gilvear; Barry Jefferies; McKay family; Jean Livingstone; Charlotte; Kristen; Kelley and Barb; Heather Clark; and Neda Komaromi.

With current needs: Michael and family; Turner; Judith Robertson; Theresa; Eric and Margaret Griffin; Andrew; Margaret Kittle; Janet Wude, Celina Liong and family; Kim Macmillan, Jen, and Linda; Yvonne Mills; Willow; Brett; John and Anne-Louise Watts; Cecelia (CC); Helaine, Robert and family; Sue; Vicky, Cristi, and Adam; Kristan and Ermelinda Villanueva; Ivan; Heather Corman; the Ven. Lynne Marchant and Rick; Marlyn; Sara and Jamie; Frank, Samuel, Luke, and extended family; Lisa-Anne LaRush; Ken and family.

Those recently died: Leslie; Millie Hepburn; and the Rev. Canon Cheryl Barker.             

Due to the ongoing narthex renovation, we will again provide cold water, juice, and snack/fruit bars for our parishioners during coffee hour this Sunday.  If you prefer a hot drink, please take this opportunity to visit a local café on James St N. or Barton St. E.  and enjoy a coffee or lunch out together after the service.   Here are some local options with their and link to their websites:

1. Mulberry Coffeehouse - 193 James St N. 
2. Synonym Cafe -  328 James St. N.  
3. Ola's Bakery - 230 James St N. 
4. Cravings.Co - 29 Barton St E., (no website)

We very much appreciate your patience and understanding!

Our doors are then open on the first Sunday of the month wef November 2026 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 or the Cathedral Office if you have any questions.

Our celebration today of the Feast of the Creator opens the Season of Creation with worship that turns attention to God’s work in creation.  Rooted for centuries in Orthodox tradition, the feast has become the focus of a wider ecumenical movement, embraced by Anglican, Roman Catholic, Lutheran and Reformed churches seeking a shared liturgical expression of God as Creator.

The Five Marks of Mission express the Anglican Communion’s understanding of God’s mission and our response as stewards of the Earth:

1.  To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom;
2.  To teach, baptize, and nurture believers;
3.  To respond to human need by loving service;
4.  To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind, and to pursue peace and reconciliation;
5.  To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.

Note that the Fifth Mark of Mission connects the Season of Creation to our role and our responsibility to pursue peace and reconciliation with creation, all year round! 

For inspiration and better understanding of the 2026 Season of Creation, we invite you to watch the brief video (about 19 minutes). Follow the 'Read More' link below to the website video.

Source: The Anglican Church of Canada website:  authorized for use.

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends.
The Cathedral Office will be closed on Monday.

Fresh flower arrangements often grace the chancel, and you can be part of this ministry of beauty.
Flowers may be sponsored by an individual or family in celebration of a joyful occasion or in loving memory of a friend or family member, with your dedication printed in the Chronicle. 

Ways to Sponsor:
•Flowers at the Chancel Steps — $160.00 (covers 2 arrangements)
• Flowers around the Paschal Candle — $70.00 (similar to the arrangement seen at Easter)

Sponsoring flowers is a meaningful way to honor a loved one, mark a special anniversary, or simply give thanks  while beautifying our worship space for the whole congregation to enjoy.

If you have any questions or would like to sponsor flowers for an upcoming Sunday, please contact: Anne Harvey: aharvey145@gmail.com 905-317-8330

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.  All are welcome!

*Supercrawl, founded in 2009, features three days of free music and arts featured on-street and across multiple stages lining the length of James Street North. The festival attracts over 250,000 visitors annually to watch over 50 bands, making it one of the largest free music festivals in Ontario.

Supercrawl also showcases large-scale visual art installations, independent fashion, street theatre, performance art, dance, an authors' tent, an artisan market, and food trucks.

*More information available on Wikipedia

Supercrawl 2025 marks the 16^th year of the music and arts festival on James Street North.  Christ's Church Cathedral is proud to be a part of this event every year.  We open our doors during Supercrawl and offer guided tours, musical performances, art installations, and the serenity of our building for all.  Please feel free to drop by.   

For more details about Supercrawl, please visit Tourism Hamilton or the  Supercrawl website.

For details on Road Closures, please visit  Getting Here – Supercrawl

We’re about to swing open our Cathedral doors much wider to welcome and engage with SuperCrawl festival participants over not just one, but three days!  For the weekend of Sept 11-13th, we’ll need extra volunteers to meet, greet, and share our beautiful Cathedral. 

There are over 50 slots to be filled, with exceptional need for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.  Each shift would be for about 2 hours each.

Some volunteers will be responsible for hospitality, including greeting & guest support.  A second set of volunteers will be responsible for Cathedral tours and information. 

Orientation and training are available for both positions.

Please note that volunteer sign-up sheets will be available at the back of the church.  You may also email Anne Kae  or the Cathedral Office if you have any questions.

Thanks so much for your interest!

Make sure to pick up a copy of our Fall 2026 brochure in the Narthex to plan your spiritual growth engagement this autumn.

This fall, we will be again offering the very successful small-group program, Being With, from St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London.  Whether you know a little or a lot, come explore life and faith together.

Space is limited.  Please RSVP by email to Rev. Monica  or call her at 905-527-1316 ext. 250.

This training is being held on Thurs September 17,  at 3 pm in Cathedral Nave, 252 James St. N.
To register, please email kerryllubrick@gmail.com or call/text Kerry at 905-679-2818.

All are very welcome to join us for a Taizé service every other month from September 2026 to  May 2027.

At a time of great stress and anxiety for many people, the peaceful songs, contemplative readings, and candlelit prayers in Taizé worship are a balm to the heart and spirit.  You are welcome to stay after the 10:30  service for the coffee hour and sit in the circle of chairs near the piano. The service lasts about half an hour.  If you have any questions about Taizé, please contact Bruce Burbidge.

Have you ever wondered about Wilcox Doolittle and “his Detroit friends”, George Bull, Gordon Southam, David MacNab, and all the other people whose names are on plaques or memorials in Christ’s Church Cathedral?

You can learn about these people and others in the forthcoming publication by Sandy Darling, which is a companion to A Visual Tour of Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Ontario.

 Please see Sandy Darling on Sundays to purchase your copy.

The Cathedral is funded by monetary gifts from parishioners, friends, and visitors.  Your donation supports our many ministries including worship services, outreach, pastoral care, spiritual growth, climate change initiatives, and music programs, as well as the maintenance and upkeep of our heritage building and staff salaries. 

You are welcome to make a donation by cash or a cheque during our in-person services, either by placing it in the collection plate or in one of the donation boxes.  To receive a tax receipt, please ensure that you use an envelope  with your name on it.   Note:  If this is your first donation, please also include your mailing address.

We invite you to visit our Give Page to explore more options for giving.  Thank you!

Staying in touch with parishioners and friends of the Cathedral is key to our success as a place of community, compassion, and hope.   Our newsletters ensure that we keep all our constituents up to date with events and issues of the day.

Quarterly, we publish CONTACT, a magazine-style publication featuring a variety of articles on what’s happening at the Cathedral, our local community, and the world. The latest edition for Summer 2026 is now available in print from the back of the Church, or digitally using the button below.

As of August 28, 2026, the Cathedral Café drop-in program located at Christ's Church Cathedral  is temporarily closed.  The closure is required to ensure the safety of clients, staff, and volunteers due to a weather-related issue affecting the ceiling in Myler Hall at Cathedral Place. 
 
Clients are being redirected to other community supports by security staff onsite. 
 
While Cathedral Café is operated by St. Matthew's House, we are working collaboratively with the Diocese of Niagara to realize a solution.   A further update will be provided Tuesday, September 8, 2026. 
 
The City of Hamilton will update the drop-in programs webpage to advise residents of the temporary closure.

There are a lot of excellent programs being highlighted on the Alongside Hope website this month.  We have partnerships with a housing project for adults with special needs in the Ukraine, partnerships in Uganda as Ebola threatens vulnerable communities and partnerships with St. Luke’s hospital in the West Bank. 

The last story leads us to the upcoming Wild Ride in the fall. This year we’re raising funds to provide solar panels for St. Luke’s Hospital.  St. Luke’s serves about 455,000 people in the West Bank,  but unreliable power makes health care precarious.   An article by Janice Biehn is available on Alongside Hope's website can be accessed here: The power of community health care in the West Bank©

Last year we raised money for Madagascar and Mozambique, providing 34 solar suitcases.  This year the plan is to raise funds to provide 407 solar panels for the West Bank.  It is estimated 80% of the electricity needed can be supplied by these panels.  

Please join us at this year’s Wild Ride,  which will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 10:00 am. We will be travelling the same route as last year, at Bayfront Park. You can walk, run or bike. Thank you everyone for your support. Please follow this link to join or donate to  Alongsidehope Wild Ride.  Please note that the link will take you to the Wild Ride Donation page.  Scroll to where it says Donate Now and once you've completed your donation details, please scroll down a bit more and in the Assign to a Team field type in Cathedral Crusaders, then go to the very bottom and click on Continue with my donation.  PLEASE NOTE:  Do not to be confused with Alongside Hope - Christ Church Cathedral (there’s more than one), only use Cathedral Crusaders.  

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.