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.

Emergency on call clergy:
Dean Tim 365-324-4503

Sunday January 11, The Baptism of the Lord
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

10:30am - Choral Eucharist with Baptism
in person and on YouTube
Order of Service

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday January 13
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday January 14
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom

11:30am Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday January 15
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday January 16
12:15pm Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday January 18 
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

10:30am - Choral Eucharist 
 in person and on YouTube

Please note: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Cathedral Property. Thank you.

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Robert Oldham; Fraser Passmore; Madge Passmore; Ken Patterson; Gwen Peer and Andrew Dewhurst; Thomas Perrie and Sheryl Wickins-Perrie.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Mulberry Coffeehouse and Bar Sazerac.

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

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for Ryan Weston, Anglican Lead Animator, Public Witness for Social and Ecological Justice; Executive Director, Will Postma, and staff of Alongside Hope; and we pray for the Lutheran Interim-Executive Director, Michael Pryse, and staff of Canadian Lutheran World Relief; and we pray for Justin Rabbach, Executive Director, and staff of the Moravian Board of World Mission.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; Burlington Anglican Lutheran Church, the Reverend Colin Cameron, Rector and Pastor; and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for refugees and those displaced by war, violence and politics, and all those that care and support 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; the Reverend Charles Meeks; Brandon; Harold Percy; Michael; Millie; Ezra Noble; John Ellis; Brenda Catterson; Allen Calvin; Bonnie Lawlor; Donelle de Vlaming; Eldra Gittens; Bill Gilvear; Anne-Louise and John Watts; Barry Jefferies; McKay family; Cathy Kendall; Jean Livingstone; Kristen; and Charlotte.

With current needs: Jonathan James; Kelley and Barb; Turner, Janel Shaw, and Kathy Drury; Judith Robertson; Belinda Whitehall; the Mitchell family; Margaret Griffin; Stephanie MacLeod; Margaret Beale; Deborah Kempe; Mary Anne; Allan; Andrew; Willow; Baby Snow; Brad; Donna Tank and family; Laurie Johnston and family; Valerie Rodney; Angela Hemming; Margaret Kittle; Heather Clark; Shirley; Yvonne Mills; Janet Wude; CC; Tyler; Celina Liong and family; Kim; Laura and family; Holly, Jamie, Emily and their families; Bill and Todd Gilvear and their families; and Rev. Charles Williamson. 

To be baptized on Sunday Jan 11: We hold in our prayers Odette Webb; and Reid Robinson.

Those that have recently died: Ursula Bennett; and Joan Gilvear.

Flower dedications: Given to the glory of  God and in loving memory of Anna and John Gerula, Peter, Michael, and William Gerula, and Tanya Gerula,  by George Gerula.

Congratulations: Laura and her husband Igor welcomed their baby girl, Adélaine Hacia, on January 5, at 6lbs 8oz.
All are well and baby Addie is progressing well in NICU. We hold them all in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.

Join us for

Being With

Are you new to the Cathedral?

Do you have questions about Christianity, Anglicanism, Cathedral Life or the building?

Are you friendly? Would you like meet new people and hear different speakers from across the diocese?
We are looking for a small team of six to eight people for our new Diocesan Services Greeters Team for the six diocesan services of 2026: Sundays Jan 18, May 24, Jun 7, Oct 18, Nov 15 & Nov 22, all at 4 pm.
If you can commit to at least four of the six services, we’d love to have you on the Team!
Contact the Cathedral Office.

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.

Our doors are open on the first Sunday of every 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 Bruce Burbidge if you have any questions.

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!

Celebrating 150 years since Christ’s Church Cathedral was consecrated as the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara.

The 150th Anniversary relates to the date when the Act to Incorporate the Synod of the Diocese of Niagara royal assent was received. In practice the cathedral may have obtained status earlier, but in law, it would have become a cathedral when the diocese was formally incorporated, on February 10, 1876.

In 2026, Christ’s Church Cathedral will be celebrating a remarkable milestone, 150 years of sharing God's loving transformation of our lives with our neighbourhood, through inspiring worship and music, spiritual formation and leadership development, compassionate service and advocacy alongside our neighbours, and a warm and inclusive hospitality service, presence, and partnership withinour local community.

Watch out for more celebratory event information coming soon!

Your Cathedral Corporation is hosting this meeting for Vestry members straight after the Sunday 10:30am service. The certified list of Vestry members will be displayed in the Cathedral Nave from January 18, for four weeks, in accordance with Canon 4.1 section 4. If you have any questions please contact the Cathedral Office. Thank you. 

Our handmade prayer shawls have been and blessed and are available for the congregation to give to SOMEONE THAT NEEDS A HUG FROM GOD……is sick, grieving, sad, or whatever their need.
Available through the week via the Cathedral office or on Sunday mornings see Madge Passmore.

We are looking forward to start a fresh this New Year - every Wednesday at 1pm in the Spence Room.
Please contact Madge Passmore: 905-538-2797 or contact the Cathedral Office: cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca 

Personal Judgment: No Church service, requires attendance if weather conditions are dangerous.
Parishioners are not to feel obliged to attend our services if they feel unsafe traveling.
Church services will not ordinarily be cancelled, only in exceptional cases eg extreme weather, power outages
See our website for more details:  https://cathedralhamilton.ca/

We are pleased to advise that our numbered donation envelopes for 2026 are now ready for pick-up in the greeting area on Sundays.   You can also pick up your envelopes from the Cathedral office during office hours from Monday to Friday.   Envelope boxes are organized in alphabetical order with a label on the top left corner.

Please Note:  Unused envelopes from 2025 or prior years cannot be used in 2026 or later years as envelope numbers can change from year to year.  Unused envelopes for prior years must be shredded.  Thank you!

We have a surplus of unassigned envelopes for 2026.  If you are not using numbered envelopes and donate during services monthly or more frequently, please email Paula, our Donations Administrator.  Note:  there is no cost to the donor.  

Planned Giving refers to a direction in your will to donate a gift from your estate to a charitable or non-profit organization.  The gift can be cash, property, securities, or a percentage of your estate and frequently has the benefit of reducing your estate's tax liability.  This is a good opportunity to leave a legacy at no immediate cost to you. 

For more details please refer to the article What is Planned Giving?

If you are interested in learning more about including Christ's Church Cathedral in your will, please contact our Parish Treasurer, J. Lefebvre, to discuss next steps. 

For details on other ways to give, please visit our web page Give.

Have you noticed?

• Currently, Canadian political leaders are abandoning climate commitments, approving new pipelines, and promoting costly nuclear expansion.
• In November 2025, more than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil. They outnumbered the delegates from the 10 most climate vulnerable nations combined, and once again overwhelmed crucial climate negotiations. 
• Some lobbyists were, once again, from the governments of Alberta and Canada.
• The stewardship of creation is a major declaration in almost all religions and faith philosophies.

How long can the world watch climate change destroy sacred creation?

We, the people of the Anglican Church, have a critical role to play in advancing climate protection action.  We must speak now, clearly and courageously, for the Earth and for all who depend upon it.  For those who wish to be personally active in pursuing climate protection, please refer to :

• Environmental Defence website Take Action page
• David Suzuki Foundation website Take Action page 
• Ecojustic Canada website Take Action page

Silence is no longer acceptable!  Every voice counts!

Please visit Environmental Defence for their full response to lobbyists at COP30.

*Image by Yvette W from Pixabay

The Chronicle is published digitally each week, with a ‘Highlights’ edition on paper. 
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.
Contact Cathedral Office: Cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca or 905-527-1316  x240 Thank you.

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Please call or text 289-788-4886.
Thank you! from Revd. Dena Thomas.