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 September 14
Holy Cross Day
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube
Order of Service

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday September 16
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday September 17
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom 
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday September 18
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday September 19
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday September 21
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral 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 Al Calvin; Robert and Maggie Carr; Nancy Carroll; Brenda Catterson; Mr Noah Charles; Nigel and Kessica Charles; and Catherine Chomba.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for  Siberia Vintage, The Medicine Wheel, and Bambinos Event Space.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Anglican Church of South America.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Most Rev. Lynne McNaughton, Metropolitan, and the clergy and people of the Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and Yukon; we pray for the Assistant to the Bishop and staff of the Lutheran British Columbia Synod; and we pray for our Moravian siblings as they celebrate this date: September 16, 1741, renewing their ordination vows in a Cup of Covenant service.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson;  St. Columba, St. Catharine’s, the Reverend William Alakas, Rector; and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for those that are victims of discrimination - racial, sexual, religious; subjects of slavery and human trafficking, 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; Millie; 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; Cathy Kendall; Andrew; Jean Livingstone; Charlotte; and Karen.

With current needs: Michael and family; Jonathan James; Kelley and Barb; Sandy Darling; Turner and Janel Shaw, and Kathy Drury; Judith Robertson; Belinda Whitehall; Mitchell family; Ingrid; Archdeacon Terry; Margaret Griffin; Stephanie; Daniel; Lise-Anne LaRush; Margaret Beale; Deborah Kempe; and Mary Anne.

Those that have recently died: Dave Chevrier; Virginia Wilson; Debra Hutchinson; and Beulah Smith.

Fower arrangements at the Chancel steps: Given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of her sister Debra Hutchinson, by Joanne Stewart.

*Supercrawl, founded in 2009, features three days of free music and arts featured on-street and across multiple stages lining the length of James Street North. The festival attracts over 250,000 visitors annually to watch over 50 bands, making it one of the largest free music festivals in Ontario.
Supercrawl also showcases large-scale visual art installations, independent fashion, street theatre, performance art, dance, an authors' tent, an artisan market, and food trucks.
*More information available on Wikipedia

Supercrawl 2025 marks the 16^th year of the music and arts festival on James Street North.  Christ's Church Cathedral is proud to be a part of this event every year.  We open our doors during Supercrawl and offer guided tours, musical performances, art installations, and the serenity of our building for all.  Please feel free to drop by.   
For more details about Supercrawl, please visit Tourism Hamilton or the  Supercrawl website.
For details on Road Closures, please visit  Getting Here – Supercrawl

Please visit Getting Here – Supercrawl  for details on road closures and for public transit options, bike share options and parking.  A detailed map is also provided.

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

1st Sunday of every Month 12:30pm-2pm

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.

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.

Sunday Oct 5, at 4 pm and Sunday, Nov 2, 4 pm.
We would be delighted to have people who have sung Taizé to come and join the team. Please contact our Director of Music, Bruce Burbidge: organist@niagaraanglican.ca

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.

Come to this weekly drop-in gathering to explore the stories and wisdom the Scriptures contain.  Join us if you know a lot or just a little.  All are welcome!

For further information, please feel free to contact Matthew Green at 905-865-9863.

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!

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!

September 21st is the International Day of Prayer for Peace, which many people of faith around the world will be observing.  The need for prayer in such tumultuous times cannot be understated, and many are looking for a place to walk, pray, and witness together for healing, unity, and justice in our communities and beyond. 

Would you consider gathering a few friends and joining us for a Silent Prayer Walk at 4pm at Gage Park on Sept 21st?

I have attached a Flyer to help spread the word, but here are the highlights:

• Meet at 4:00pm in front of the Gage Family Fountain.
• We will begin with a short reflection and prayer, then walk/pray for 20 min in silence.
• We will close in a short reflection and prayer.
• Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
• All ages are welcome!

This event is hosted by St. John the Evangelist and sponsored by the Canadian Council of Churches.  Please contact me if you have any questions!

Thanks for considering. Peace and Blessings, The Rev’d Dena Thomas

Hamilton is advancing a multi-sector climate strategy under the Office of Climate Change Initiatives (OCCI), built around five priorities.

Week 2:  Five Priorities

1. Governance & Innovation: - Climate Change Initiatives Steering Committee coordinates city-wide efforts; a Community Advisory Committee began in 2024.
2. Community Outreach:  Developing a Climate Communications & Engagement Strategy to promote awareness and justice-centered action.
3. Carbon Budgeting:  Creating a multi-phase Carbon Budgeting Framework to align spending and planning with fair-share climate goals.
4. Green Buildings:  Expanding Better Homes Hamilton retrofits; municipal net-zero standards start in 2025.
5. Urban Greening:  Planting 50,000 trees annually; "de-pave" projects enhance urban canopy and stormwater resilience.

Source:  Hamilton's Climate Action Strategy

Support or join the Cathedral Crusaders & be a light for change!

This year's Wild Ride is raising funds for a new project to install solar suitcases in Mozambique and Madagascar. Each solar suitcase costs $6,500 and the Wild Ride hopes to raise $52,000, enough to install solar suitcases in eight clinics.

The Cathedral Crusaders team is walking to raise funds.  To join the team, please visit the Wild Ride website, then scroll  down to where you see the list of teams and then click on view all and you'll find the Cathedral Crusaders team either on Page 1 or Page 2.

Event Details

Date:  Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location:  Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front, Hamilton, ON

Time:  11am to 12pm

Ways to Donate

1. Visist the Wild Ride website and click the Donate Now button at the top. On that page, you will have the opportunity to make your donation to the Cathedral Crusaders team.
2. You can give a cheque to Inez Morgan, the Cathedral's Alongside Hope (PWRDF) Parish Rep., who will mail it for you.
3. You can also mail your cheque directly to Alongside Hope (PWRDF), 80 Hayden St., 3rd. Floor, Toronto, ON, M4Y 3G2

Note:  Please remember to indicate "Wild Ride - Cathedral Crusaders Team" in the memo section of your cheque to ensure proper tracking of donations for the Wild Ride campaign and to credit the Cathedral's team.

For more information of the "Wild Ride or other ways to support Alongside Hope, please feel free to email Inez Morgan or call Inez at 905-518-8694.

We thank you for your continuing support and prayers.

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.

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!

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!

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Special notice: Articles for October must be in by Sept 17, please due to holidays.
Otherwise, please forward items for the Chronicle in final draft form at least 2 weeks before publication so that it can be added to the website.
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