Doors Open is back! We are looking forward to hosting thousands of visitors over the weekend of May 25 and 26. As always, volunteers from the Cathedral community are instrumental in making Doors Open an ongoing success at St. James, helping visitors feel welcome, sharing information about the Cathedral and the community, and providing a friendly and inviting presence throughout the Cathedral and St. James Cemetery. Call for Volunteers: Volunteers receive all the information and training they need before the Doors Open weekend. If you are interested in volunteering this year for Doors Open, ple ..read more

Upcoming events: Saturday, April 6 from 8:30am to 12:00 noon: Women’s Breakfast Event Picture by Wycliffe College The York Group warmly invites you to attend the Women’s Breakfast event to be held at the Lecture Room on Saturday, April 6, from 8:30am to 12:00 noon. Wycliffe College presents “Silent No More! Reformation-era Women Who Refused To Keep Silent.” Breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP here or during Coffee Hours, following services. —– On Sundays and Tuesdays in April: Eastertide series “Oh Death, where is thy sting?”  Christ is risen! He is risen in ..read more

Make it a fun evening with friends, family, or colleagues at the 1st Annual ‘Food for Thought’ Trivia Night Fundraiser. *Great prizes for the winners. *Intermission entertainment. *A 50/50 draw. *Food and drink will be available for sale. It will make for a great evening while helping support our neighbors in need. Get together a group of friends to compete as a team. Great prizes and a trophy for the winning team! Purchase a Team Table ticket ($200 + fees) for up to 8 players. Limited number of tables! For more information and to get your tickets now, click here. ——- Call for volunteers: Tri ..read more

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before bedtime this Saturday, March 9. This Sunday only, we will have services at 8:00am, a joint service at 10:00am followed by Vestry Meeting at 12 noon and Evensong Service at 4:30pm. We will return to our regular Sunday schedule (8:00am, 9:00am 11:00am & 4:30pm) on Sunday, March 17. All are welcome! The post ☀️⏰ Spring forward: Set your clocks ahead one hour. This Sunday, a joint service at 10:00am followed by Vestry appeared first on St James Cathedral ..read more

St. James Cathedral choir & Orchestra presents Haydn: Nelson Mass & Te Deum with choral music by Mozart, Wesley & others. Director of Music: Thomas Bell Soprano: Ineza Mugisha Mezzo: Christina Stelmacovich Tenor: Charles Davidson Baritone: Jorell Williams Invite your family and friends! We look forward to welcoming you. Tickets are on sale: *General tickets: $30. Get tickets on Eventbrite here *Become a Patron: For a donation of $200, patrons will receive acknowledgement in the programme, two tickets, and our deepest gratitude. A charitable tax receipt will be issued in the amount ..read more

You are invited to join members of the Altar Guild in the West Aisle of the Cathedral to help make crosses for Palm Sunday. When: Friday, March 22 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Everyone is welcome to join the fun! We will provide scissors. (no experience needed; tutorials, instructions and drawings will be provided). Scissors will be available, but you can also bring your own “comfort” pairs if you like. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP (ASAP) to Yosola Sholagbade-Adeoye at yosiegal@hotmail.com The post Friday, March 22 from 9:00am-12:00pm: Palm Cross Making (Call for volunteers) appear ..read more

  You are invited to join us for the 10th Annual Palm Sunday Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser in support of the essential work of the Drop-in Centre! Don’t miss the joy of our sessions: Saturday, March 23: Help us to bake and frost. Sunday, March 24: Help us to sell on Palm Sunday morning. If you would like to volunteer, contact Carol Kysela at mckysel@gmail.com The post March 23 & 24: Annual Palm Sunday Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser (Call for volunteers) appeared first on St James Cathedral ..read more

Sunday, March 31 from 12:30pm-1:30pm Easter is coming! Mark your calendars for the Easter Egg Hunt, a Fun event for families in the community. Join the fun and invite the little ones! Let’s enjoy 1 hour to find lots of Easter eggs and to get to know more about the Children’s Ministry at St. James Cathedral. Don’t miss this! This event is indoors, and we will meet at the front doors. This is a free event: RSVP here —— Call for volunteers: The Children’s Ministry is looking for 8 volunteers to help with the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 31 right after our 11:00am service to no later than 1:30 ..read more

Holy Week and Easter Calendar (March 24-31): Sunday, March 24: Palm Sunday – services at 8:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am and 4:30pm Monday – Wednesday, March 25-27: The Way of the Cross at 6:00pm Tuesday, March 26: Holy Tuesday – Chrism Mass at 10:30am Thursday, March 28: Maundy Thursday service at 7:00pm Friday, March 29: Good Friday service at 12:00pm Saturday, March 30: Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil at 9:00pm Sunday, March 31: Easter Day – services at 8:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am* and 4:30pm *Annual Easter Egg Hunt: More information here Detailed schedule: March 24: Palm Sunday8:00am: Said Eucharist 9:00 ..read more

9:00 & 11:00am services: Guest Preacher – The Rev. Michael Blair, the General Council of the United Church of Canada as the General Secretary 4:30pm-8:00pm: Vigil for Peace and Justice In collaboration with the Bishop’s Committee on Interfaith Ministry. Homilist – The Very Rev. Dr. Robert Willis, Dean Emeritus of Canterbury Cathedral The post Sunday, March 17: Observance of The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination appeared first on St James Cathedral ..read more