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Happy 30th Anniversary!

“For 30 years, FaithWorks has inspired us to reach deep into our hearts, into our souls, to give, support, and advocate for the least among us. And that same invitation is needed now more than ever. Congratulations, FaithWorks, and may God continue to bless our ministry together.” 

The Right Reverend Andrew Asbil, Bishop of Toronto

(anniversary video)

On Sunday 4 October 2026 FaithWorks celebrated our 30th anniversary with a moving Evensong at St. James' Cathedral and a reception in Snell Hall. The reception will be covered in next week's edition of FaithLines.

We were inspired by our guest homilist, The Reverend Canon Doctor Alison Falby, currently the Incumbent of Christ Church, Deer Park and formerly the Incumbent and Executive Director of All Saints Church - Community Centre, Sherbourne St. The following is an excerpt from her homily, based on the Gospel according to Matthew 25:31-46.

“While individual [FaithWorks ministry] partners may specialize in different services, all welcome strangers. All offer belonging and friendship. In this, they embody the good news at the heart of today’s Gospel passage. And this good news is that when we meet the needs of others, we meet our friend Jesus: the risen Christ.

When the sheep care for other sheep in need, they also care for their shepherd: the King, in today’s passage. And the same can be said of Christians and the Church. When we care for the so-called “least” among us — the hungry, thirsty, lonely, naked, sick, and imprisoned — we care for Christ’s own body, and the reign of God comes closer. That is the Church: Christ’s body in the world.

The image of sheep tending Christ’s body is an image of a faithful Church. Attending to the weaker members of that body is the work of faith. Hence the name “FaithWorks”: coined 30 years ago by Ward McCance, a Diocesan volunteer.



FaithWorks makes it possible for Anglicans across our Diocese — from Mississauga to Brighton to Haliburton — to pool our resources and meet many more needs of many more people than we could as individual people or individual parishes. Collectively, FaithWorks’ different ministry partners do all the things that Jesus lists in the Gospel of Matthew, and more.”

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Join FaithWorks'

30th anniversary campaign!

The 30^th anniversary campaign is turning to Jesus’ miracle of the feeding of the multitude for inspiration and guidance. We are being reminded, as “Jesus fed the multitude, now it’s our turn to help.” We are being challenged to “give extra for food.”

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, FaithWorks hopes to provide extra help to parish food insecurity programs. Any extra funds raised beyond the annual goal of $1.5 million needed to meet our ongoing commitments will be set aside for parish food insecurity programs.

To realize this hope, we are asking 100% of parishes to participate in this anniversary campaign by setting a fundraising goal that exceeds their 2025 FaithWorks contribution by at least 1% of their overall offertory amount

– 100 + 1%.

We invite you to take up the challenge!



Donate today at faithworks.ca or use the QR code

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FaithWorks 30th Anniversary Videos



The FaithWorks website, faithworks.ca has been updated with new videos for our 30th anniversary. There are short, medium and long videos to include in your parish's online presence or in-person gatherings. They can be downloaded directly from the website.

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FaithWorks Sermon or Presentation

To assist and inspire, you can arrange for a sermon, presentation or visit by representatives of our ministry partners, the Director of Stewardship Development, Peter Misiaszek, or me, by contacting the FaithWorks Speakers Bureau at

fwspeakersbureau@toronto.anglican.ca

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If you wish to highlight your parish's events in support of FaithWorks, please forward the details to faithworks@toronto.anglican.ca

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Peter Mentis (he/him)

FaithWorks Campaign Manager

135 Adelaide St. E.

Toronto, ON M5C 1L8

647-578-9757

1-800-668-8932

pmentis@toronto.anglican.ca

www.faithworks.ca

www.toronto.anglican.ca

Followers of Jesus, inspired by the Holy Spirit, serve the world God loves!

I acknowledge that my office resides on the territory of sovereign Indigenous Nations, the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat. I acknowledge especially the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Toronto Treaties.