Black Anglicans In Toronto

Who are we....?

We are Anglicans whose heritage is either African or Caribbean and who desire to minister in our diocese by serving God and all God's people. We desire to serve the needs of our community and to help the diocese in its work among us. How we function in the church or society is, to a large extent, fashioned and nurtured by the experiences of our heritage.

Black History Ecumenical Choir

We believe that the model developed by the Early Church in Acts 6 is a useful way of fulfilling this ministry, serving the needs of a particular people within the context of the whole.

Black History Celebrations

Since 1996 our committee has been organizing events as part of our Black History Month celebrations. These celebrations are organized in collaboration with The No Longer Strangers Project of the Diocese (the multicultural project of the Diocese of Toronto). The highlight of these events has been a Eucharistic Celebration on the last Sunday in the month.

The first celebration was held in St. James' Cathedral. On that occasion, it is reported that about 300 persons were unable to get into the church. The attendance was estimated at 1100. A decision was made to move the service to St. Paul's Church, Bloor Street. This church can accommodate 2000 persons. At every celebration since 1997, the church was packed to capacity.

In the first year the theme was 'Celebrating Our Black Heritage'. In subsequent years, the main theme has been "Celebrating The Black Heritage of Our Church. The preachers were invited to reflect on a sub-theme.

The liturgy is a journey into the creative minds of the planning committee. It is characterize not only by spirit-filled, dynamic preaching but also by music, dance, story telling and prayers which reflect the core of Black spirituality and faith.

Though an Anglican celebration, persons of every ethnic background and christian denomination make the last Sunday in February a "red letter" day on their calendar. 

Contact: Carl Thompson  

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