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Honouring Faithful Ministry to the Church

A Selection of Profiles from 2021 Order of Niagara Awardees Each year, parishes are invited to nominate a person for the Order of Niagara, someone

Reflecting on Sacred Circle

The tenth gathering of Sacred Circle, the national decision-making body for Indigenous Anglicans in Canada, happened over three days from July 15 to 17. The Opening

In-Person Worship Services Resume Across Diocese

On Sunday, July 25, parishes in Niagara began a cautious re-opening of church buildings for in-person public worship services, with all parishes expected to re-open no later than September 12.  “I am

Bishop Condemns Hamilton Hate Attack

In July, Bishop Susan Bell expressed shock and deep disappointment at the news that Hamilton Police were investigating a hate crime, after a mother and daughter

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Training Leaders for God’s Mission

The Niagara School for Missional Leadership officially launches this fall with a slate of eight courses.  “The Niagara School for Missional Leadership is the matrix

John Bowen Receives Prestigious Lambeth Award

The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced that John Bowen, parishioner at Church of St. John the Evangelist in Hamilton and regular columnist of this paper,

As we celebrate Pentecost

As we celebrate Pentecost, ignited by the irresistible love of Jesus and renewed by the Holy Spirit, Bishop Susan Bell invites you to pray the

Ignite: Faith in the Future

This is the evocative and hope-filled name of a refreshed stewardship initiative within our diocese to support the many ministries and programs shared by parishes

Pilot Courses Tested Ahead of Fall Launch

Months before the pandemic disrupted many the patterns and practices of ministry and accelerated the shift to the digital realm, the people of Niagara had

Family Lenten Activities: Pretzels!

Sydney and Kenzie of St. John’s, Ancaster enjoyed making Lenten Pretzels as part of a special Lenten Box created by Donna Ellis and several children,

Refugee Rights Case Supported by Canadian Churches

The Federal Court of Appeal recently heard the Canadian government’s appeal of a decision finding that the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) is unconstitutional.

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Anglicans Join Ecumenical Climate Advocacy Campaign

Canadian Anglicans have joined a coalition of 35 Canadian churches and faith-based organizations have come together for an unprecedented, months-long campaign of personal environmental action