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.

Many thanks to Bruce Cross for standing in at the piano and organ on while Bruce Burbidge was away on vacation.

Sunday August 3
10am - Sung Eucharist in person and on YouTube
Order of Service

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday August 5
8:30am - No Morning Prayer (resuming Aug 5)

Wednesday August 6
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday August 7
8:30am - No Morning Prayer (resuming Aug 7)

Friday August 8
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday August 10
10am - Sung Eucharist in person and on YouTube

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 Tumwesigye and Irannah; Turner Shaw; Ivan Twinomugisha; Louise van Woelderen and Colin Campbell; Janina Vanderpost; Patrick Wall and Anne Harvey.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Saltlick Smoke House; Martello Italian Restaurant; and Jane`s Place.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Episcopal Church in the Philippines.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Rt. Rev. Lydia Mamakwa, the Rt. Rev. Larry Beardy, and the Rt. Rev. Morris Fidler, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh; we pray for the dean, council, and congregations of the Southern Area of the Lutheran Synod of Alberta and the Territories; and we pray for the Canadian Moravian Historical Society.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; and all the staff at Cathedral Place.

As a Community we pray for those that are chronically ill, those in long-term care institutions, persons with dementia, 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;  Ann Turner; Anne-Louise; and Barry Jefferies.

With current needs: Bishop Ralph; Jonathan James; Charlotte; Sarah Chandler; Andrew; Jason and family; Sandy Darling; Max; Kelley and Barb; Cathy Kendall; the McKay family; Eve Lake and her son Ashley; Deb Hutchinson; Archbishop Andy, Naomi, and Verity; Matthew Mattina; Turner and Janel Shaw, and Kathy Drury; Judith Robertson; Jen, Kees, and girls; Bill Guyatt; Jean Livingstone; and Elaine.

Those that have recently died: Belinda Sarkodie; and Julie and Grace Smith.

Service Changes

• Sunday Sung Eucharist,  one service only at 10 am effective July 6 through to and including August 31
• Morning Prayer on Tuesdays and Thursdays, cancelled through all of July, resuming on August 5 and 7 respectively.
• Wednesday Morning Prayer on Zoom, cancelled through all of July, resuming on August 6.

Program Changes

• Digging Deeper, cancelled through all of July and August, resuming on September 7. 
• Cathedral Oasis, every Sunday during July and August from 12 noon to 1:30pm.

Should you have any questions, please contact our Parish Coordinator.

*Image by Sabine Kroschel from Pixabay

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.

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.  All are welcome!

Order Your Copy Now!

PRE-PUBLICATION OFFER - 10% OFF*

We are delighted to offer all members of the Cathedral the opportunity to purchase the revised, second edition of A Visual Tour of Christ's Church Cathedral, a book about the Cathedral, written by  our very own Alexander (Sandy) Darling.   The book has 72 pages with 172 photographs and provides details 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 makes a great keepsake or a great gift for friends, relatives, and those who used to attend the Cathedral.  For your interest, we are including  the Visual Tour Sample.  Please note that the sample is subject to copyright. 

* This special offer is only available to parishioners of Christ’s Church Cathedral who order and pay for a copy of the revised, second edition of A Visual Tour of Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Ontario on or before Sunday, September 14.

Please refer to the attached for additional information and how to order.

The Prayer Shawl Knitting group would like to send a huge THANK YOU! to Dr. Peter MacDonald for his most generous gift of yarn. Such a wonderful gift in memory of his late wife, Ann. 
It will keep the group busy for a long time!

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, 7pm-10pm. 

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.  

Please be aware of added parking restrictions on these days, and plan ahead!

Call to Super Crawl!
Would you like to volunteer to help out at  Art Crawl or Super Crawl?
Come and be part of our vibrant Cathedral Team!! Call our volunteer lead, John Watts, for more information on 905-906-2033

A Turning Point in International Climate Law!

In a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday, July 24, 2025, the United Nations' top court said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations.

Advocates immediately cheered the International Court of Justice (ICJ) opinion on nations' obligations to tackle climate change and the consequences they may face if they don't.

"Failure of a state to take appropriate action to protect the climate system … may constitute an internationally wrongful act," court president Yuji Iwasawa said during the hearing. He called the climate crisis "an existential problem of planetary proportions that imperils all forms of life and the very health of our planet." The non-binding opinion, which runs more than 500 pages, was hailed as a turning point in international climate law.

Please refer to the details provided by CBC News and The Associated Press.

*Image by Venita Oberholster from Pixabay

This year, Alongside Hope is turning their energy toward light. A Solar Suitcase is a bright yellow power system that brings light and life-saving equipment to maternal health clinics in rural communities. A donor has stepped forward with a $150,000 matching gift. That means every dollar you give will be doubled, up to that amount. Visit our solar suitcase webpage to see our progress.

And God said, “Let there be light… and that light was good.” – Genesis 1:3

Thank you for all the support you offer to the Cathedral Café. 
We have another urgent need.

Would you check to see if you have any of the following items to donate?

• Any old magazines for a project student are working on.
• Large mugs. Our guests enjoy a large cup of coffee.

Your donations will be gratefully accepted by the Café staff.  Thank you!

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!

Interac e-Transfer (electronic transfer) is a simple, convenient, and safe way to transfer money to others.  If you already use online banking, you have the ability to donate funds from your bank account directly to the Cathedral's bank account .  Here is some info about using e-transfers:

• IMPORTANT NOTE:  If this is your first time donating to the Cathedral,  please provide both your email and Canada Post mailing address in the message block included in your bank's e-transfer process.  Otherwise, we will not have sufficient information to provide you with an income tax receipt.  
• The email to use is cathedral@niagaraanglican.ca. 
• The Cathedral uses the Autodeposit option so that a security question is not required.
• The message block referenced above is also useful to indicate where you'd like to direct the donation, e.g. altar flowers, The Sharyn Hall Art Fund,  Choral Scholarships etc.  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. 
• Once you complete the e-Transfer process, you will receive an email indicating that your donation has been sent, and the Cathedral will receive a notification letting us know who made the donation, the amount of the donation, and confirmation that the donation has been deposited to the Cathedral's account.  

Please feel free to visit our Give Page to explore more options for giving.

If you are new to Interac e-Transfers,  you may wish to visit Interac's website for more information. You may also direct any questions or concerns  by e-mailing our Donations Administrator.  

Thank you!

Don't forget to pick up or download your copy of the Summer edition of CONTACT! Print copies available at the back of the church.

Many thanks to Sally Braun-Jackson and Sue Crowe-Connolly for another outstanding production.

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!

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.
If you wish to receive the full digital edition, just add your email at https://cathedralhamilton.ca/subscribers/new

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.