As another year begins at St. Hilda’s Anglican Elementary School, the Belize Mission committee acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the teachers. May they and the students have a positive start to this new school year. Please keep them in your prayers. Please also remember in your prayers our Cathedral high school scholarship students, […]
News
New Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union
Congratulations to Kathleen Snow on the announcement of her election as the new President of the Worldwide Mother’s Union. The announcement was made via the mothersunion.org on September 3rd. The new volunteer board, which will assume office in January 2025, remains women-led and reflects the diversity of our worldwide movement, with trustees from nine different […]
Reflection: The Story of the Cross
This story was shared by a member of our congregation, Andreas Decken. Sometime in the early 1990’s, I was living in Hamilton, Ontario as a graduate student. One winter, I decided stay in Hamilton and not go home to Germany to visit friends and family as I usually did. That meant that I was going […]
Fall Formation Opportunities
Many Cathedral programs are kicking off or resuming over the next few days and weeks — that is, during and for this Season of Creation. Godly Play resumes (biweekly) on Sunday, 08 September. Taizé Worship resumes (biweekly) Tuesday, 10 September — and we are moving Taizé gatherings (back) to Tuesdays. The first session will be […]
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Cathedral’s Prayer Shawl Ministry began in 2006 during the early stages of the Parish Nurse and Health Ministry. It was under the leadership of the late Wendy Brien, and she soon invited Marilyn Lewell to join her in making the shawls. Prayer Shawl Ministries exist worldwide, and provide shawls free of charge to anyone […]
2024 Season of Creation – To Hope and Act With Creation
The Season of Creation runs annually from September 1 through October 4. The world’s 2.2 billion Christians are invited to pray and care for Creation during this time. The Season of Creation unites the global Christian family around one shared purpose. It also provides flexibility in celebrating prayer services and engaging in a variety of […]
Bishop and Chapter News – June 2024
Bishop and Chapter met on 18 June 2024 with 11 of 12 members present, Richard Crowe was meeting chair. Minutes of 21 May 2024 were adopted. An article entitled “The Risk of Trying to Please Everyone” by Mike Bonem was briefly discussed. “The hard work of change doesn’t call for pleasing everyone, but it does […]
2024 Memorial Hall Stair lift project
At the direction of Bishop and Chapter we’re moving forward on a project to replace the north entrance stair lift at Memorial Hall. At the moment, we’re inaccessible for those confined to a wheelchair or unable to negotiate the stairs. Our hope is installation by the end of summer. The approximate cost is $30,000. We’ve […]
Bishop and Chapter News – May 2024
Bishop and Chapter met on 21 May 2024 with 11 of 12 members present, Archbishop Edwards, chair. Minutes of 13 March, and special purpose meetings 09 April, 24 April, 01 May were adopted. An article entitled “5 Ways to Minimize the Stress of Pastor and Employee Evaluations” by Sarai Rice was referenced. Congregations often evaluate […]
A note from our Sexton
Our Sexton, Ashley Swim, completed his time in the position on 17 May. He shared this message: “Thanks for all the kind words and gifts. I appreciate it beyond words. Thanks to the cathedral for having me. It’s been a very positive experience and I will miss working there. I always took my job very […]
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