FAITHLINES

18 February 2026

Ash Wednesday


In this issue:

Let FaithWorks be part of

your Lenten journey

Visit faithworks.ca for more information

and to view our video library

 



Donate today at faithworks.ca


or scan this QR code




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Remember you are dust,

and to dust you shall return.

Isaiah 58:6-9

 

Is not this the fast that I choose:

to loose the bonds of injustice,

to undo the straps of the yoke,

to let the oppressed go free,

and to break every yoke?

 

Is it not to share your bread

with the hungry

and bring the homeless poor

into your house;

when you see the naked,

to cover them and not to hide

yourself from your own kin? 


Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,

and your healing shall spring up quickly;

your vindicator shall go before you; 

the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.

 

Then you shall call,

and the Lord will answer;

you shall cry for help, and the Lord will say, “Here I am.”


Let FaithWorks be part of your Lenten journey

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Join FaithWorks'

30th anniversary campaign!


The 30th 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.

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