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THE CHRONICLEQuick Tip: if you scroll down until you see "View Entire Message" (or similar message), clicking on this will open the Chronicle on your default browser and will ensure that you don't miss anything. If you wish to see something published in this newsletter, please either fill out the Communication Request Form (click to be redirected to the Cathedral website) or email your edited and proofed text to newsletters@thecathedral.ca by Tuesday at Noon. If you have any questions, please email us at newsletters@thecathedral.ca. Parking—NEW CODE! Missed a service? |
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Cathedral Closed for National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThe Cathedral will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage our community to use this day for reflection, learning, and honoring survivors. Regular Cathedral hours and office operations will resume the following day, Thursday, October 1. |
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Prayer Shawl MinistryDear friends! Are there knitters in the congregation who would like a simple fall and winter project? Our basket of prayer shawls is empty, and it would be appreciated if all those who can would consider knitting a few. There are plenty of balls of yarn in an office basket that you can access if needed. This is an important ministry that does not entail meetings, zoom calls, or reports! Just knitted (or crocheted) prayer shawls, about 5 feet long and 18 inches wide, made of acrylic and washable yarn. The shawls are blessed by one of our clergy and then made available to folks in hospital, palliative care, or anyone needing an extra bit of “Jesus in their life,” as one of our VST students once said. |
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Welcome to the Cathedral Reading Room & Lending LibraryHow We Got Here A few of the Cathedral lay ministries wanted to share some of the books they have been reading and collecting. Instead of these books sitting in our storage bins or on our shelves at home, we wanted to... |
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Being with: An introduction to Sam WellsThe Rev. Dr. Sam Wells will be our guest preacher on Sunday Oct 4th. Join Dean Chris to learn about the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells. Priest and theologian, he is an advocate of “being with,” a theology that goes beyond advice and into... |
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Blessing of PetsJoin us on Sunday, October 4, following the 4 PM service at 4:45 PM for a pet blessing with the Cathedral clergy by the Memorial Garden. All animals, including stuffed animals and photographs, are welcome! We will also have treats available for dogs and humans alike. |
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Deep calls to deepThe Rev. Lorie Martin who serves as the Inter-Parish Director of the Centre for Spiritual Renewal and the Vicar of St. Thomas in Chilliwack, will be our guest preacher on Oct 11th at the 8 and 10.30am services. Following the service... |
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The buzz about beesCelebrate the Feast of St. Francis with a presentation on bees! Enter the fascinating world of native bees. Kristen Penhall is a Cornell Master Beekeeper (honeybees) and... |
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Autumn Equinox Labyrinth Week“Walking the labyrinth is a spiritual discipline that invites us to trust the path to surrender to the many turns our lives take, and to walk through the confusion, the fear, the anger, the grief, that we cannot avoid experiencing as we live our earthly lives.” ~ Lauren Artress, founder of Veriditas Ushering in the autumn equinox, Christ Church Cathedral’s labyrinth will be open this month, during the week of Monday, September 21st to Friday, September 25th, from 10am – 4pm daily. We invite people of all faiths and spiritual disciplines to... |
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Pre-Screening of “Sand and Soul”Event: Pre-Screening: “Sand and Soul” Sand and Soul is an hour long immersive experience into the solitude of the Sinai wilderness. Travelling by jeep with local Bedouin and legendary Sinai Guide Dr. Rabia, Richard and... |
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Finding God in MoviesDate: Friday, September 25 For our next film, we will be showing Sentimental Value (2025; 2hr 14m) which won the Gran Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Directed by acclaimed Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier and starring Stellan Skarsgård, the film follows... |
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Upper Zoom Bible Study ResumesThe 2026-2027 season will start on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The weekly Upper Zoom Bible Study is held on Thursdays at 7:30 PM. We gather online for a time of learning, reflection, and conversation about the upcoming Sunday's readings, using a method inspired by Lectio Divina. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith and connect with one another, even from the comfort of home. All are welcome to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) and join! Please email The Rev. Claude St-Denis, claude@thecathedral.ca, if you would like more information. |
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Godly PlayChildren (ages about 2.5 - 8) are invited to come downstairs to the Park Room for a Godly Play* lesson. The children's time starts at 10:30am in the Park Room and they will come back upstairs and rejoin parents for communion. *Godly Play is a beautiful and thoughtful Montessori-informed approach that nurtures children's spirituality as they engage with the stories and sacraments of the church. It was developed by the Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, an American Anglican priest. |
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Deepen Your Faith, Connect in CommunityExplore the Cathedral's spiritual formation groups—from daily online prayers to Sunday small groups and children's ministries. No matter where you are on your journey, there is a place for you here. For full details on our Cathedral formation programs, please click the "Read More" button below. |
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Prayer for Our EarthA prayer for our earth by Pope Francis (from 2015 encyclical Laudato Si'). All powerful God, |
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Truth & Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day ResourcesTruth & Reconciliation Week runs from September 21-25. Wednesday, September 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day and... |
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Tangle: An Art ProjectHappy September! Last year, as part of my postulancy at St. James, I created this art project, and I'd like to share it with you now as we approach Truth and Reconciliation Sunday. I'll be preaching on Sunday the 27th and will share... |
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Our Father....At St. Clement's, our Priest Helen always invites us to pray in the 'language closest to our hearts'. So Deacon Jenn reached out not only to St. Clement's congregants but also to friends from Australia, England, and Wales to see how many different languages she could bring together to... |
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The Fall 2026 Interparish Guide is Here!Attached to this news post is the digital Guide for your perusal pleasure! Click through any events to register or... |
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Alongside Hope: Light for St. Luke's HospitalSt. Luke's Hospital is located in Nablus in the West Bank, under the Palestinian Authority. It serves a population of more than 455,000 people, providing life-saving healthcare and operating as a vital maternity hospital for many in the Palestinian community. Frequent power outages make it difficult to provide consistent, safe medical care. Reliable electricity is essential for neonatal care, oxygen machines, operating rooms, and other critical hospital services. Bring light to St. Luke's through the gift of the sun. Alongside Hope is raising funds to install solar panels so the hospital can have a dependable source of electricity. As part of this effort, the Wild Ride campaign is helping to fund 70 solar panels. Each panel costs $865, which includes installation, maintenance, and associated costs. Every donation, no matter the size, will help provide reliable power for this essential hospital. If you’d like to support this work, please do so by the end of October 2026 by going to the link below connecting you to the website. You will receive a tax receipt to your email. Thanks to a generous donor, every gift to Light for St. Luke's Wild Ride donations will be matched dollar for dollar. We are taking on the "Watt's Possible" challenge by walking, cycling, running, embroidering, and using our many talents to support this important project. |
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SAVE THE DATEFellowship for Parishioners of African Descent | Last Saturday of each month | 5:00 to 7:00pm |
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SEND US YOUR PRAYER REQUESTThose seeking prayers for themselves or others may email the Cathedral Prayer Link at prayerlink@thecathedral.ca to have their name added to the list. Please Note: Unless otherwise requested, names are removed from the prayer list after three weeks. The Prayer Link ministry sincerely appreciates any updates on recovery or changes in circumstances. |
