ARTICLES

St. Simon’s Goes Virtual

by Kathie Stevenson During these days all of us in Niagara Diocese have been challenged to continue our ministries. We have no choice as our

Leadership Lessons From Scripture

Leadership In Christian Perspective:Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Practices for Servant Leaders, by Justin Irving and Mark Strauss Baker Academic 2019 This book marries and intermingles

Creative Outreach in Port Colborne

by Lynda Reinhart During these times of social distancing and isolation, creative connections are being made. St. James and St. Brendan Anglican Church (Port Colborne)

Ancaster Bottle Drive

St. John’s (Ancaster) outreach ministry volunteers held a bottle drive for Mission Services in Hamilton recently and were overwhelmed by the response. Nearly $3,300 was

Cursillo

A few of my friends struggle with the pronunciation of the word Cursillo. I help them out, then move on. It’s not so important how

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The Deacon’s Bench

by The Reverend Deacon Nina Page Looking back, I can say my journey to the Diaconate began years ago.  In 1976 my husband John, with

Diocesan Missioner Appointed

Bishop Susan Bell is delighted to announce that the Reverend Jeff Potter has accepted role of diocesan missioner, on a 2/3 time basis. Building upon

From the Editor

Standing on the threshold can be exciting: a bride about to be carried into a new home a family counting down into a new year

Easter Sunday school treats from Jan were delivered the Parish Kids this year by car and left at their front door. Jillian, Charlotte and Jackson are opening their goody bags.

Good News and Frustrations

By Sue Crawford The news that the Diocese was suspending services until further notice hit all of us like a bolt of lightning ~ shattering

Building Resilience with Grace

Grace Anglican Church (Waterdown) is incorporating solar power generation and passive house technology into a new addition being constructed on the west end of the

Niagara Paves The Way

by Sarah Bird & Katherine Kerley The Anglican Family Hub was co-created in response to the immediate need of families, grandparents and parishioners as they

Cursillo Weekends

A few of my friends struggle with the pronunciation of the word Cursillo.  I help them out, then move on.  It’s not so important how

THE ANGELUS

THE ANGELUS Vanquished hearts, a noble need — Souls, regretting distance, plead. Bodies heaped, cold slabs betray Good intentions, veiled decay. With bowed heads and

With a Grateful Heart

More on how parishes around the diocese are responding to community needs during the pandemic St. Luke’s Burlington Our Food for Life program continues to

Bird in Isolation

by Sarah Bird This reflection symbolizes a journey of faith during an unprecedented time. With the whole world on pause, and as a support person

Reflections on Church in Pandemic

by Sue Hawthorne-Bate How can we worship during a pandemic?  How can we stay connected as a parish family?  How can we care for each

“Church” continues in Stoney Creek

We were asked to reflect on what has kept us sane and occupied through this period of isolation. For me personally it is my church

Surviving Isolation

Have you every felt like a caged animal? I am sure many of us have felt that way this past month during COVID-19.  We have