In Canada, Anglican Church reaches out to commuters

Posted by Kendall Harmon

Some GO Transit commuters will get a gesture of good faith as the Anglican Church of Canada welcomes Barrie residents back to all congregations.

In conjunction with the church's international Back to Church Sunday event, members of the clergy will be on GO train platforms early Thursday morning with a token for city residents.

"This Sunday is Back to Church Sunday and we just want to encourage everyone of every faith to visit their place of worship this weekend," said. Rev. Stephen Pessah, from St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church in Barrie.

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Filed under: * Anglican - EpiscopalAnglican ProvincesAnglican Church of Canada* Christian Life / Church LifeParish MinistryEvangelism and Church Growth* Culture-WatchReligion & Culture* International News & CommentaryCanada

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