The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner
Celebrating Pentecost and The Love In My Red Stole
I love Pentecost Sunday. I love the red of the vestments, altar cloths and hangings, the festive atmosphere, the balloons,…
Finding Hope Amidst Challenges
Once again in a recent conversation, someone brought up the article, published over 4 years ago, entitled “Gone by 2040.”…
Embracing the Light in The Darkness: Epiphany and The Radiance of Hope
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that in the darkest days of the year, we celebrate light. On the feast…
Embracing Discipleship—A Timeless Call
Many years ago, when Church House was still situated at 600 Jarvis Street, the Stewardship and Financial Department of General…
The Assembly of General Synod: Both High Points and Low Moments
The Assembly and General Synod meetings have concluded. There were, as always, high points and low moments. During the times…
Let There Be Greening!
For the second time in history of our churches—the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Church in Canada—delegates will…
World Day of Prayer
Some of my clearest memories of childhood are around attending Church. Whenever a service was offered—Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Holy…
Week of Christian Unity—Why Bother?
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, an initiative of the World Council of Churches, takes place each year from…
Thursdays In Black: Why it Matters
I first heard of wearing black on Thursdays when I was a partner from the Anglican Church of Canada to…
Online Worship Is Real
We thought we would be open by Easter! When we shut down for the pandemic, we thought we’d be open…







