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It’s not too late to participate in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’

Posted on: May 27th, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

Anglicans across the world are being invited and encouraged to join in a Spirit of prayer as part of an international prayer initiative called Thy Kingdom Come, marking the 10 days between Ascension day and the Feast of Pentecost. If you haven’t already started, you still have several days to do so. In his weekly missive Bishop Andrew writes “While we […]

Support St. Bede’s Faithworks Campaign

Posted on: May 21st, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

As we learn more about how local Christian ministries are working with marginalized individuals who are affected by Covid-19, St. Bedes has launched a fundraising campaign through Faithworks to support them.   FaithWorks Ministry Partners provide help and hope to thousands of individuals and families who are vulnerable and marginalized and focus their efforts on:  ·       people […]

A glimpse into Good Shepherd Sunday

Posted on: May 2nd, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

This Sunday we are celebrating Good Shepherd Sunday remembering Jesus as our leader and shepherd who cares for us and leads us.   As we enter into yet another week of quarantine we will be exploring this week how Jesus is not only the good shepherd but also the gate to protect us and bring us […]

Welcome to our at-home worship service

Posted on: April 9th, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

Our normal services have been suspended amid COVID-19 but we are posting online content on Sundays at 10:30. Worship services:  www.youtube.com/stbedesanglicanVirtual Coffee Hour : https://zoom.us/j/223887283?pwd=bnVRbXZzblduR3A2RTFGdmsrVDM4UT09 Children’s Coffee Hour: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/825949577 Contributions: mailto:cw-stbede@toronto.anglican.ca You can also contribute at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-bedes-church

We can bridge the physical distance

Posted on: March 28th, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

This week I was reminded in an article by Biblical preaching professor Joy Moore that this is not the first time in church history where the people of God have not been able to gather publicly.  She writes:  “We are the church who gather for corporate worship and scatter for service in the spheres of influence […]

Faith at home for kids amid COVID-19

Posted on: March 26th, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

Hello parents and grandparents,  With school being cancelled Malini and I know first hand how challenging this is for both parents, caregivers and children at this time.   To try to help, we are putting together some thoughts and suggestions for practicing your faith at home, to keep the faith strong and bored kids active.  As […]

We continue to follow Christ, even as we stay at home

Posted on: March 20th, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

Dear friends in Christ,    I missed you all last week.  It is a strange time indeed when we cannot gather together to praise God and break bread together as the body of Christ.   That said, we did post a message on our Youtube channel and Facebook account and we plan to do so […]

Changes to in-person 10:30 Sunday services amid COVID-19

Posted on: March 14th, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

These are unprecedented times, with new directives for public health and safety changing almost hourly in regards to COVID-19.   As the Church we are called upon to respond with wisdom, grace, and faith. Here is an overview of key changes you can expect: This is the overview of St. Bede Sunday services in light […]

Grace and mercy in challenging times

Posted on: March 13th, 2020 by St. Bede Anglican Church

What a week!  As you are all aware, The World Health Organisation has now named the Covid-19 outbreak as a global pandemic.  I pray everyone is well and is managing in the face the of many new directives  given for public safety.  I know that this will cause many challenges in the weeks ahead and pray that we are able […]