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St. Thomas's Church is an Anglo-Catholic parish in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada St. Thomas's Anglican Church is a parish of the Anglican Church of Canada. One of the earliest Anglo-Catholic congregations in Canada, it was established in 1874, moving twice before settling into its present building in the Annex neighbourhood, on the western edge of the University of Toronto's downtown campus.
A beautiful red brick Arts and Crafts building designed in 1892-93 by parishioner and renowned Toronto architect Eden Smith, the building was intended to be a temporary structure until the parish could afford a larger stone building. However, this structure has now served the community for more than a century. St. Thomas's houses a number of architectural treasures, including historical stained glass windows, a First World War memorial baptistery, and a stunning reredos behind the high altar, which displays hand-carved statues of nine saints associated with the parish’s growth and role in the Anglican Church in Toronto. St. Thomas's also has a wonderful collection of treasured church vestments and vessels.
The parish has been, from its earliest days, at the forefront of the liturgical and musical life of the Anglican Church of Canada. The Eucharist is the central act of worship every Sunday and is celebrated daily throughout the year. Excellent choral and organ music are vital components of the liturgy. There are three choral services each Sunday: the 9:30 a.m. Eucharist (Contemporary Rite) follows the Book of Alternative Services; Solemn Eucharist at 11 a.m. follows the Book of Common Prayer; Solemn Evensong and Devotions takes place at 7 p.m. Choristers also sings the services of Holy Week and on select weekday feasts.
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Saturday Jan. 30 at 3 pm. CELLOVISION, a group of seven cellists that includes St. Thomas's chorister Alexander Smith, returns to St. Thomas's for its second concert. They will be joined by St. Thomas's soprano section lead Merry-Anne Stuart for Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5. Admission by donation, with proceeds benefitting St. Thomas's. Reception to follow.
Anglican Diocese of Toronto
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Happy "three score and ten" to our organist and choirmaster, the inimitable John Tuttle!
Evensong, Epiphany Carols & Devotions
Today at 7pm. A St. Thomas's Epiphany tradition. Choral music by British and Canadian composers: Lloyd, Cornelius, Leighton, Willan, Ives, and Vaughan Williams
Evensong, Epiphany Carols & Devotions
Syrian newcomers so enthralled with Canada, they don't notice cold weather
Lovely interview with Siham Abu Sitta, who considers everyone at Fairlawn Avenue United Church, Toronto, which sponsored her and her twins, her "new family." For an update from St Thomas's own Refugee Committee, please click here: http://stthomas.on.ca/saint-thomass-refugee-initiative. With thanks again to all who, in November, helped raise $7,500 toward our parish sponsorship fund.
Anglican Diocese of Toronto
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Timeline Photos
Epiphany | Wednesday, January 6 Procession and Solemn Eucharist at 6:15 pm Choral music by Victoria & Leighton; organ music by Messiaen http://stthomas.on.ca/epiphany-9
Timeline Photos
Epiphany | Wednesday, January 6 Procession and Solemn Eucharist at 6:15 pm Choral music by Victoria & Leighton; organ music by Messiaen http://stthomas.on.ca/epiphany-9
Timeline Photos
Epiphany | Wednesday, January 6 Procession and Solemn Eucharist at 6:15 pm Choral music by Victoria & Leighton; organ music by Messiaen http://stthomas.on.ca/epiphany-9
Evensong Prelude | Jennifer McCallum, "Hermit Songs" by Samuel Barber
Jennifer McCallum, soprano, with Christopher Burton, pianist. Samuel Barber's "Hermit Songs." The texts for the songs in this cycle are translations of anonymous poems written by Irish monks and scholars from the 8th to the 13th centuries.
Evensong Prelude | Jennifer McCallum, "Hermit Songs" by Samuel Barber
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