The Cathedral 2010 Prayer

Almighty god, we give you thanks for one hundred years of your continual presence here among us in word, sacrament and community.  Bless us now, we pray, with the same vision and determination as those who built and sustained this Cathedral Church of All Saints in years past.  As we look to the future, let your Holy Spirit continue to work in us and through us, so that we may grow in grace and in the knowledge of your truth.

Grant us courage and hope, increase our faith, and knit us together in the bonds of love, that our fellowship and witness may be a godly example to all people; this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

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Cornerstone Rededication

On Sunday, October 19, 2008 a Cornerstone Rededication Service was held at 10:30 am to celebrate the centenary of the installation of the Cathedral cornerstone.  This feature of the Cathedral has had a surprisingly well traveled history.  William Naftel, author of The Building of All Saints Cathedral has provided us with details of this story. (Cornerstone History 2)

In addition, a beautiful needlepoint banner, created by Maureen Yeats with design contribution by Claudia Mannion, was presented to the Cathedral. It features the 2010 logo on the front and the Cathedral crest on the back and represents over 300 hours of labour on Maureen’s part – truly a labour of love. 

The rededication event, organized by the 2010 committee, was followed by a reception at which the plans for the centennial celebrations for the church in 2010 were launched.  The reception was sponsored by the following groups: Cathedral Anglican Church Women, Cathedral League, Congregational Council, Gordon Group, Sanctuary Guild and the St. Catherine's Group.

Further information about the service can be found in the bulletin for the day, at the following link.  (Cornerstone History)

2010 Hymn
The Cathedral 2010 Anniversary Committee accepted Cathedral organist, John Hudson’s recommendation of the hymn, Lord for the Years, to be our Cathedral 2010 hymn. The words, written by Timothy Dudley-Smith, remind us to give thanks for God’s guidance through good times and bad, while inspiring us to embrace the future, living for Christ alone. Lord for the Years is sung to the tune of Lord of the Years.

What’s next?
The Cathedral 2010 Anniversary Committee is looking for people who would like to help with the implementation of various events and projects in 2010, including a Love to Learn Lecture Series, a Cathedral hospitality day for children of our diocesan family, a Grand Patronal Festival and a Church Directory to name a few.  Bookmarks with the Cathedral prayer and a brief outline of planned activities are available as of December 1, 2008.  In addition, the Committee is collecting memorabilia for static displays, as well as interesting stories that one might have about life and worship at the Cathedral over the last 100 years.  If you would like to be involved, or wish more information, please contact the Cathedral Office and a Committee member will be in touch.

The Cathedral 2010 Anniversary Committee includes: Gay Hauser as chair, with members Ray Carter, Elizabeth Craig, Kent Doe, Sheila Gordon, John Hudson, Cynthia Pilichos and Dean Paul Smith.

DIocesan 2010 Committee Newsletter Link