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.

Please call Reverend Monica: 905-865-9977 Friday May 9,  through Tuesday May 13. 

Dean Tim is back from Wednesday May 14: 365-324-4503

Sunday May 11
8:30am - Holy & Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube
Order of Service

Watch online:
https://www.youtube.com/@cathedralhamilton/streams

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday May 13
8:30am - Morning Prayer 

Wednesday May 14
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom 
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday May 15
8:30am - Morning Prayer

Friday May 16
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday May 18
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube

Watch online:
https://www.youtube.com/@cathedralhamilton/streams

Please note: Effective May 1, Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Cathedral Property. Thank you.

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Canon Sharyn Hall, Thomas Hallford, Priscilla Harding, Trish Harrison,  Peter Wall and Anne Harvey, Dane Hathaway Sr., Dane Hathaway Jr. and Shauna Wright.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for the Good Shepherd Centre, 541 Eatery & Exchange.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Diocese of Lake Malawi –The Church of the Province of Central Africa.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Rt. Rev. Susan Bell, Bishop, the Most Rev. Colin Johnson, Assistant Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara; we pray for Bishop Ali Tote, the people and rostered ministers of the Saskatchewan Lutheran Synod; and we pray for the Rt. Rev. Douglas Kleintop, Morovian Bishop of the Unity residing in the Northern Province.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; St. James, Fergus, the Rev. Russell Wardell, Rector, 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; Gary; Griffin and Family; Cathy Kendall; Sally Braun-Jackson; McKay family, and Anne-Louise.

Flower Dedications: Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our mothers Mary Laba and Elsie Savage, given by Angela and David Savage.

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.  

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.  

“In 2025, James St N. road closure will be from York Boulevard /Wilson St to Murray St. Canon St is a soft closure and pedestrians are still required to follow traffic signals before crossing. The road will be closed to motor-vehicles from 6pm -11pm, with street closure beginning at 5pm. Emergency vehicles will continue to have access.

Dates of closure - Fridays: May 9; June 13; July 11; August 8; October 10.

Parking meters will be bagged from 1pm on the days of street closure listed.
Vehicles remaining in the designated road closure after 5pm may be subject to tickets and towing at the cost of the vehicle owner.
HSR Busses will be detoured.
Your cooperation in this regard is greatly appreciated.” 
Transportation Planning & Parking, City of Hamilton.

Interim donation statements for January 1 to April 30, 2025 are available for pickup on Sunday, May 11 at the Greeters' station.  We encourage you to review the details and direct any enquiries to Paula Esteves. 

Thank you so much to all our parishioners and friends for your generous and faithful stewardship of  Christ's Church Cathedral. 

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.

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!

If you know of anyone that has recently returned from hospital or is at home unwell, please let us know.
We have frozen meals lovingly prepared and ready to go. Including a Vegan option!
Please let the  Cathedral office know how many meals you need and who they are for, so that we can also hold them in our prayers.

‘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.  
Christ's Church Cathedral MAP Mission Statement.

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!

Bishop Susan Bell invites the parishioners of Christ's Church Cathedral to join her in the Bishop’s Company. 
As a member of the Bishop’s Company, you are supporting programs and initiatives within the  Diocese of Niagara, including diocesan and parish ministries. Find out more here.

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? 

• Most insects will not eat non-native plants which means birds and other species lose a food source and biodiversity suffers.  Without biodiversity our entire support system for human as well as animal life would collapse.
• Plants also clean up our air.  Less pollution can reduce a number of health diseases and positive associations with nature can motivate us to make other changes to protect our planet. 

* Adapted from the CBC podcast "Ten Minutes to Save the Planet" and the UN's Actions for a Healthy Planet

We 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!

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.

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.

Turn Debt Into Hope
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!