January 2026 Issue

The Journey of Light: From New Year to Epiphany

Bahman Kalantari

Forest Church Movement Offers Hope and Connection at Canterbury Hills

In a world where headlines are dominated by chaos, confusion, and climate change, a growing movement is inviting people ...

Jann Maloney-Brooks

Lay Service to the Church and Beyond Recognized

In November, 54 people were inducted into the Order of Niagara over the course of two weekends, November 16th and ...

Diocesan Communications

Don’t Look Now

It was winter, nineteen eighty-two. The new annex and library at my grade school had just opened. And to showcase ...

Daniel Tatarnic

A Reflection of Bridges

Serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13 January can often be a time when we pause and reflect on ...

Doreen Haywood

Advent Café Celebrates 10th Anniversary

One chilly winter night, in a lounge at St. George’s Church in the heart of St. Catharines, a group of ...

Allison Lynn

Healthy Evangelism: What Does it Look Like? (Part 2)

So, churches are in decline, and the number of self-identifying Christians is going down in Canada year by year. Why? ...

John Bowen

Faith Celebrated at Cathedral Service

The fall was a busy season in our diocese, demonstrating beautiful celebrations of faith! On October 19, the fire of ...

Diocesan Communications

From Steps to Welcome: St. Luke’s Takes Steps to Accessibility

The small, rural church of St. Luke’s, Smithville, Ontario, located in the hub of the Niagara Peninsula, has been actively ...

David Huffman

Meals that Make a Difference: Holy Trinity Community Events Fuel Outreach

This past fall, Holy Trinity Church in Fonthill hosted two wonderful community events, each blending food, fellowship, and outreach. Together, ...

Lyn Addario

Parish Accreditation Gets Gold Star

Over 25 Diocese of Niagara churches were represented at the annual Climate Justice Niagara (CJN) meeting for parish facilitators. The ...

Deirdre Pike

The Blue Machine at St. Jude’s

Our Greening Committee at St. Jude’s is looking at water and the influence of the oceans as a second focus, ...

Hamish Guthrie

Building A Just Economy: Niagara’s Ongoing Commitment to Income Security

For more than a decade, the Diocese of Niagara has affirmed a simple, Gospel-shaped conviction: every person deserves the dignity ...

Deirdre Pike

Music, Community, and Fun: How a Children’s Choir Connects Kids to Faith

Every Thursday evening from September to May, a dedicated team of volunteers gathers to provide a one-of-a-kind ministry at St. ...

Emma Reilly McKay

Play Without Ceasing: CYFM leaders gather for a day of joy, rest, and renewal

On Saturday, November 8, Children, Youth, and Family Ministry (CYFM) leaders from across the Diocese gathered at St. John’s Anglican ...

Sarah Bird

Viewing 2026 Through a Different Lens

January is a natural moment for looking ahead. As the year turns, we pause between what has been and what ...

Stewart Carolan-Evans

Planning with Purpose: Getting Your Legacy Program Off on the Right Foot in 2026

As vestry season unfolds, many parish councils and stewardship committees are taking stock of the year behind them and planning ...

Michelle Hauser

St. George’s Anglican Church: Preserving a Living Landmark

With nearly two centuries of history etched into its walls, St. George’s Anglican Church in St. Catharines stands as one ...

Sue Kingsley