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 21
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 23
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday September 24
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom 
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday September 25
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday September 26
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday September 28
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 Jasmine Christiansen and Michael Hobbins; Heather Clark; Sheila Clark; Paul Clifford; Nancy Corman; Ronald Crawford; Robert and Sandra Cross; and Sue Crowe Connolly.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Hamilton Conservation Authority https://conservationhamilton.ca/  and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton https://www.rbg.ca/

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Provincial Anglican Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and Yukon and we pray for the dean, council, and congregations of the Southern Interior Region of the  British Columbia Lutheran Synod.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson;  Transfiguration, St. Catharines, the Venerable Sheila Van Zandwyk, Rector; the Reverend Deacon Sandra Thomson, Deacon; the Reverend Donald Brown, Honorary Assistant; the Reverend Dr. Wayne Fraser, Honorary Assistant; 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; Mary Anne; Allan; and Andrew.

Those that are to be married: Nicole Lubrick & Mitchell Maher.

Those that have recently died: Dave Chevrier.

Floral arrangements: Given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the life and witness of Mrs Carol Spence, and in thanksgiving for the anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Ann Tottenham, and in thanksgiving for the anniversary of my consecration as Bishop, by Bishop Ralph.

Please collect your personal letter from Dean Tim from the Greeters desk, this week.
Thank you for all you do to ensure that our Cathedral continues to be  a living, thriving, sacred space where all are welcomed!

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.

On the Feast of St. Francis, we gather to bless and celebrate all creatures of the world with whom we share the earth.    Please bring your pets!

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.

The Taizé movement began in the town of Taizé, France as an ecumenical contemplative youth movement decades ago. Today, Taizé is enjoyed worldwide as a contemplative 30-40 minute service for all ages, which is inviting to seekers as well as regular churchgoers. 

The leaflet provided to attendees includes the words and tunes to all the chants as well as the liturgical outline of the rest of the service, so it is very accessible to anyone. 

We hope you will consider attending and inviting a friend!

We would be delighted to have people who have sung Taizé to come and join the team leading it. If you are interested, please email the Director of Music Ministries, Bruce Burbidge. 

Looking for Meaning & Belonging? 

Or do you know someone who is?  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.

Join us for

Being With

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!

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.

Take advantage of the Diocesan offerings to enrich your understanding of God and the church.
Sign up at https://nsml.ca

Supercrawl attracted 6783 visitors to the cathedral. They were entertained by, listened or met;-
2 artists
12 individual musicians or singers, 1 choir, and 1 Chamber ensemble
I congregation singing Compline
3 Town Criers
6 clergy volunteers and
43 greeters and guides.
In addition staff from St Matthew’s House and Seniors for Climate Justice met them in Bishopsgate.
Finally 4 members of the building and parking staff enabled all of these volunteers to be seated, heard, seen  and parked.
Big THANKYOU to all those that made this such an inspired and successful event.

Lets do it again next year!

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

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!

Support 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.

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.

Week 3:  High-Impact Opportunities

“Hamilton is stepping up with urgency and purpose,” said Mayor Andrea Horwath. “Council declared a climate emergency and committed to bold, sustainable economic and ecological development."

The City of Hamilton has approved up to $100,000 in Climate Change Reserve funding to update its Low Carbon Scenario - a roadmap originally crafted in 2019  - to reflect recent advancements in clean technology, cost reductions, and local opportunities such as green steel production.  This update will inform how Hamilton can move faster toward net-zero and is expected to guide strategy reviews every 3-5 years with a focus on High-Impact Opportunities:

1.   Moving to electric vehicles faster and adding more places to charge them.
2.   Building more bike lanes, trails and paths for walking, biking and e-scooters.
3.   Encouraging people to walk, bike, or take public transit instead of driving.
4.   Helping Hamilton’s steel industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
5.   Supporting green hydrogen and switching to 100% clean, renewable electricity.

Source:  City of Hamilton News Release, published on Aug. 11, 2025

We are pleased to offer all parishioners, friends of the Cathedral, and visitors the opportunity to purchase a book about the Cathedral, written by  Alexander (Sandy) Darling.   The book has 72 pages with 172 photographs and provides more information 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 of Christ's Church Cathedral  makes a great keepsake or a great gift for friends, relatives, and those who used to attend the Cathedral.  We are pleased to offer you the Visual Tour Sample.  Please note that the sample is subject to copyright. 

The cost of the book is $10 or $17 per copy including postage.  To order, please complete and submit our Order Form. 

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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