The Right Reverend Michael Bird announced his intention to conclude his ministry as Bishop of Niagara Diocese, effective June 1, 2018. He informed the Synod
by Ruth Roberts The Most Reverend Robert J. Renison was born in Ireland in 1875 and came to northern Ontario with his missionary father in
by Rebecca Utz “We are called by God to be a Christian family in worship, joyous fellowship and commitment to our community”. New Rector the
by Sue Carson Along with many other parishes around the diocese, St. James Dundas celebrates St. Francis Day with a Blessing of the Animals service.
by Michelle Hauser It has been a year to rejoice in “wonderful deeds.” These are words embedded in I Will Give Thanks To The Lord,
I see Him in the blossom, In the way spring meadows show new green. I feel His touch in an evening breeze; His voice, in
At a recent Clergy and Licensed Lay Workers’ Day the topic of medically assisted dying was considered and discussed. As a result, the Bishop issued
by Hollis Hiscock Catherine Henry and Anne Williams, along with 78 other women from across Canada, spent four days in June attending a National Gathering
The Book of Joy His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abram (Viking 2016) Reviewed by Rob Roi Nobel Peace Prize
by Michael Burslem I attended a retreat at the Ignatius Centre in Guelph by Brother Dan Leckman, S.J. Another Story Must Begin: A Les Misérables
by Heather-Joy Brinkman What do you mean your understanding of God is changing? Do you mean “God” is for you no longer an omnipotent God?
Thank you for continuing to highlight the efforts being made across the diocese to reach out to neighbours who could use a hand right now.
by Lynne Thackwray One Thursday morning our bus of 31 people left Orangeville to head to Brantford in our quest to learn more about our
by Georgia Speer-Remes To celebrate Canada 150, the Norval Community Association (NCA) hosted Canada 150 –Norval on the Credit Festival (NOTCF) on June 3 to
by Christyn Perkons Imagine your congregation singing contemporary songs written by Anglicans … perhaps written by someone from your congregation! Do you want to introduce
by Abby Mulvihill Joseph Brant-Thayendanegea, a Mohawk war chief, died in 1807 in Upper Canada. Before the American Revolution he lived in what is now
by Hollis Hiscock An induction, several concerts, special worship and other activities highlight the 225th anniversary at St. Mark’s Niagara-on-the-Lake. The celebrations began on St.
