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.

Sunday August 24
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
10am - Sung Eucharist in person and on YouTube
Order of Service

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday August 26
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday August 27
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom 

Thursday August 28
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday August 29
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday August 31
10am - Sung Eucharist in person and on YouTube

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

We, once again, welcome Bruce Cross who will be filling in at the piano and organ while Bruce Burbidge is away on the last part of his vacation.

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Catherine and Penny Anderson, Tim and Will; Patricia Ann Andrew; Susan Andrews; Ginny Arnott-Wood; and Marie Avery.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Hamilton Burlington SPCA.  https://www.hbspca.com

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of the Province of South East Asia.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Rt. Rev. Richard Reed, Bishop; the Rt. Rev Adam Halkett, Bishop of Missinippi, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Saskatchewan; we pray for the dean, council, and congregations of the South West Area of the Lutheran Synod of Alberta and the Territories.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; St. John’s, Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, the Reverend Nelson Charles, Interim Priest-in-Charge; the Reverend Deacon Doreen Haywood, Deacon; and the people of that parish.

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: Bishop Ralph; 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; Barry Jefferies; McKay family; Andrew; and Cathy Kendall.

With current needs: Jonathan James; Charlotte; Sarah Chandler; Kelley and Barb; Sandy Darling; Bishop Andy, Naomi, and Verity; Turner and Janel Shaw, and Kathy Drury; Judith Robertson; Jen, Kees, and girls; Bill Guyatt; Jean Livingstone; Joy; Ifeoma Nzoiwu; Rod Glanville; Belinda Whitehall; the Mitchell family; Joanne, Deb Hutchinson’s sister, and their extended family; Rena Woods and family; and Ingrid.

Flower dedication: Given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving, by Joan Martin. "Where flowers bloom, so does hope" Lady Bird Johnson.

Those that are recently married: Shauna Wright and Dane Hathaway; Spencer Ward and Dorothy Zhang.

Those that have recently died: George Elliott; Lotte Amme; Virginia Wilson; Deb Hutchinson; and Beulah Smith, Rena Wood’s mother.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025   7:00pm - 8:30 pm

Looking for Meaning & Belonging? Or do you know someone who is?  Join us for Being With.
Being With is a new small group for people looking for a place to come together, share their stories, and ask their questions about what really matters.  It is for anyone wondering if the Christian faith might have something meaningful to offer. 
Those interested in attending or with questions are welcome to email Rev. Monica.

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.

We offer the beauty of our space to those who wish to take a moment of reflection or prayer.
We also provide guided tours, musical performances and art Installations.

Would you like to volunteer to help out at Supercrawl and be part of our vibrant Cathedral Team?     Sign Up Today!
See the Greeters and ask for the sign up sheets, or call our volunteer lead John Watts for more information: 905-906-2033.

Plan ahead as parking restrictions may apply in the James St. N. area. Permits will be required for use of the Cathedral parking lot.

Normally at Supercrawl the central, west doors are open to welcome the public, but access that way will not be possible this year. 
To attract visitors this year, we want to use “cathedral criers” once per hour (or so).  For this to occur we need a handbell of the type teachers used to use before electronic buzzers.  We also need people who believe that they have the voice and demeanour to take on the role of “Cathedral Crier” for about three hours – a script will be
provided.
If you can provide a handbell or are willing to become a crier for a day, contact Sandy Darling or the Cathedral administrator.
Supercrawl: September 12-14, 2025

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!

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 at 11:30am.  All are welcome!

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.

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.

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 has now resumed after a break in July.
• Wednesday Morning Prayer on Zoom has also resumed after a break in July.

Program Changes

• Digging Deeper, cancelled through all of July and August, resuming on September 7. 
• Cathedral Oasis takes place 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

The Season of Creation (September 1 to October 4) is an annual global celebration that unites Christians of all traditions in prayer, reflection, and action for the protection of God’s creation. 

The prophet Isaiah pictured the desolated Creation without peace because of the lack of justice and the broken relationship between God and humankind.

Our Hope

Creation will find peace when justice is restored.  There is still hope and the expectation for a peaceful Earth.  To hope in a biblical context does not mean to stand still and quiet, but to act, pray, change, and reconcile with Creation and the Creator in unity, metanoia (repentance), and solidarity.
Sources:  Anglican Communion Website  & the Advisory Committe for the Season of Creation

Invitation to all our parishioners

FREE 3-Part Workshop Series through Fall at Philpott Church (84 York Boulevard Hamilton).

The Hamilton Council on Aging is pleased to partner with Philpott Church and the United Way of Halton & Hamilton to offer a FREE 3-PART WORKSHOP SERIES for older adults in Hamilton.
Learn tips for positive aging and how to confidently navigate health and community care. Refreshments provided.
Contact Shelagh at 905-920-7721 or shelagh@hamiltoncoa.com for dates, and booking information.

Christ's Church Cathedral accepts cheque donations by mail addressed to our parish office and to the attention of Karen Carolan-Evans,  252 James St. N, Hamilton, ON L8R2L3.  Please ensure that the cheque is made payable to Christ's Church Cathedral.  If you wish to direct your donation to a specific fund (i.e. Choral Scholarships, Sharyn Hall Art Fund, Flowers, Memorials etc.), please include a note on the memo line.  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.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL!

Thank you for all you do to ensure that our Cathedral continues to be a living, thriving, sacred space where all are welcomed!

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

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.