Devotional


World Day of Prayer 2024



World Day of Prayer 2024

The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. The women who wrote the World Day of Prayer Service this year are from Palestine. The Theme is “I Beg You… Bear with one another in Love” based […]

Four last things



Four last things

An advent reflection by Canon Jon Lownds Death, judgement, heaven and hell Fifty years ago, when I (Jon+) began in ordained ministry, the season of Advent, the four Sundays before Christmas, focussed on four “last things:” death, judgement, heaven and hell. With the Advent this year being as short as possible, and largely ignored even […]

Advent waiting



Advent waiting

An advent reflection by Canon Jon Lownds “The Meaning is in the Waiting” by Paula Gooder is the Advent 2023 Diocesan Study book choice and being discussed in an online / Zoom conversation. After reading the Introduction and first chapter, I decided to join the conversation. Early the next morning, while reflecting on and praying […]

2023 ADVENT-ures



2023 ADVENT-ures

The new Church year is once again upon us!  Why not add something to your devotional life to mark a fresh start? Choose from the following list of diverse opportunities on the Advent weekdays to deepen your prayer and/or study and/or worship. MONDAYS – beginning 27 November Spirituality of Advent – Prayer Series: Contemplative ideas […]

NOVENA – Thy Kingdom Come 2023



NOVENA – Thy Kingdom Come 2023

Join us at 5:15 p.m. on weekdays during Thy Kingdom Come. Two options to participate: 1) In person in the boardroom, second floor of Cathedral Memorial Hall 2) Online via video conference. Check the Cathedral web calendar event to connect. Download or view the NOVENA reflections. The word novena is taken from “novem,” the Latin […]

Workshops during Eastertide



Workshops during Eastertide

We are pleased to host two workshops this spring by Spiritual Directors who are members of our congregation. Step out of your comfort zone, attend, and experience the unique perspectives that these workshops can bring to your life. Finding Your Sacred Story Saturday, 22 April, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral Your Sacred Story […]

Ad-LENT-ures 2023



Ad-LENT-ures 2023

22 February – 01 April 2023 During the Season of Lent, all members of the Cathedral congregation are encouraged to consider individual or small group study or reflection. The 40 days of Lent are an excellent time to take on a discipline of deeper reflection on the Christian life, growing personally in discipleship as well […]