Editor’s note: Although the article (published as an op-ed in the Hamilton Spectator) by Bishops Douglas Crosby and Michael Bird was addressed to the city
Green Facilitators, who do important work in their parishes, are encouraged to attend, and clergy, churchwardens or members of church maintenance committees are also welcome
The Samaritan woman John 4:1-42 This woman made many mistakes—too many husbands—so she collected water at midday to avoid public confrontation. Jesus surprisingly talked with
The Widow of Zarephath 1 Kings 17:7-24 The Widow of Zarephath was in despair. There was famine in the land. She and her son were
Rhoda Acts 12:11-16 Peter was imprisoned. The faithful gathered under the cover of darkness to pray for his release. Suddenly, a banging on the door.
Hannah 1 Samuel chapters 1-3 I was once told that if a woman’s name was mentioned in the Bible, take notice. Hannah is definitely someone
Dorcas Acts 9:36-42 In high school, classmates wanted to know my middle name. I would say, “It’s in the Bible” or “It’s Greek for Tabitha.”
Dear Friends of SSJD, I want to let you know about a great opportunity for young women in their 20s and 30s who have a
Hagar Genesis 16:1-15, 21:9-21 Not trusting God and taking matters into our own hands is something to which we all relate. I can. It is
by Hollis Hiscock At a recent meeting, the Niagara Anglican Publication Board accepted a new logo, probably the first distinctive design for the diocesan paper
Naomi Book of Ruth During a famine Naomi, an Israelite woman, was forced to leave her country—crossing the Jordan River into the foreign land of
by Abby Mulvihill Roberta Elizabeth Odell Tilton was born in 1837 and died in 1925. She was born into a world in which women did
Ruth Book of Ruth Ruth inspires us to seek a life of undying faith, compassion, determination and unconditional love. Regardless of the odds stacked against
Lawyer and activist Maurice Tomlinson is the Co-ordinator of Anglicans for Decriminalization and is a parishioner at St. Jude’s Oakville. The Niagara Anglican interviewed Maurice
Elizabeth Luke 1 I chose Elizabeth because she is special to me. I was born on the Feast of the Birth of St. John the
by Judy Rois If you’re walking or driving through the downtown area of Guelph, ON, one of the historic landmarks that stands out is St.
Lost coin Luke 15:8-10 This parable lies between two more famous ones—the lost sheep and the prodigal son. All three end in a celebration and
Parishioners Neil Groombridge and Glenda Rookwood, like other parishioners of the Church of Our Saviour The Redeemer Stoney Creek, came to a special re-dedication Sunday
