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WELCOME to Christ’s Church Cathedral
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.
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Emergency on-call clergyDean Tim: 365-324-4503
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Cathedral Worship
Sunday May 4 Watch online: Cathedral Worship - This coming week Tuesday May 6 Wednesday May 7 Thursday May 8 Friday May 9 Sunday May 11 Watch online: Please note: Effective May 1, Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Cathedral Property. Thank you. |
Weekly Prayer Cycle
In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Matthew Green and Monica Romig Green; Gord Greig; Eric and Margaret Griffin; Dale Guenter and Brian Kreps; Robert James and Helaine Guther-James; Nicholas and Erin Hahn. In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for the Handknit Yarn Studio; and Ami Beauty Shop. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Diocese of Saint Edmundsbury and Ipswich, in the Church of England. In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Most Rev. Anne Germond, Bishop, the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Assisting Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Victoria Matthews, Episcopal Administrator, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee; we pray for the Lutheran congregations of the Winnipeg area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod; and we pray for the Rt. Rev. Michael Johnson, Moravian Bishop of the Unity residing in the Northern Province. In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; All Saints, Erin, the Reverend Alan Cook, Priest-in-Charge; the Reverend Deacon Irene Walback, Deacon; 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; Kelley and Barb; Andrew; Jason and family; Sandy Darling; Max; Chris Matthews; Gary; Griffin and Family; Cathy Kendall; Sally Braun-Jackson; and Anne-Louise. Those recently baptized: Jesse Barreira. Flower Dedications: Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of William and Kate Barton by Pat Barton.
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Cathedral Oasis Sunday May 412:30pm-2pm Enjoy some quiet within our busy city. Once a month, and once a week during the summer, we dim our lights, play quiet live music and open our doors for anyone in the city to come and enjoy some peace in this beautiful space. Drop in anytime! Sunday May 4, and Sunday June 1, from 12:30pm to 2pm.
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Sunday May 4 RSCM Canada presents:
Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral at 4pm Join us for our annual “Come & Sing Evensong” under direction of Find out more about RSCM here: http://rscmcanada.org/
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AI and Our HumanityA Cathedral Chat with Michael Ridley, PhD - Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7pm-8:30pm Join us in the Cathedral Nave for conversation with Dr. Michael Ridley as we find out more about what AI is, how it works, and most importantly how it could positively or negatively affect our humanity, especially our interpersonal relationships. Dr. Ridley is an expert in human centered explainable AI. Please visit Dr. Ridley's website for more info. Should you elect to view this event virtually, please access the Cathedral's YouTube page here. Cathedral Chats offer the Hamilton community compelling and accessible conversations on topics of broad public interest. Please note that this will be our final Cathedral Chat of our 2024-2025 series.
For more infomation visit: http://cathedralhamilton.ca/events/ai-and-our-humanity/2025-05-07
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Discovery Bible Study
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!
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Cathedral Art CrawlMay 9 2nd Friday of every month 7pm-10pm We will be delighted to hear from you. |
The Gift of Frozen Meals
If you know of anyone that has recently returned from hospital or is at home unwell, please let us know. ‘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.’ |
Want To Volunteer?
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.
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Pre-Authorized GivingAnother Way to Give 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. For more infomation visit:
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Diocesan News
Bishop Susan Bell invites the parishioners of Christ's Church Cathedral to join her in the Bishop’s Company. |
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Plant Native SpeciesClimate Justice Cathedral 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?
* Adapted from the CBC podcast "Ten Minutes to Save the Planet" and the UN's Actions for a Healthy PlanetWe 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! For more infomation visit:
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Alongside HopeResilience Fund 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. |
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On These WingsA Celebration of Music |
Jubilee 2025 Day of Action
Turn Debt Into Hope Please find out more, and sign the online petiton below if that is easier for you. Thank you.
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Submission Deadline for Chronicle Items
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. Please forward article items for the Chronicle in final draft form 2 weeks before publication so that it can be added to the website.
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