
The Deacon’s Bench
The Reverend Deacon Paul Bates I have been working on a book titled, For Others To Follow: An Ethos of … Continue reading The Deacon’s Bench
A Gathering Place and a Sounding Board for the People of the Diocese of Niagara – Since 1955
The Reverend Deacon Paul Bates I have been working on a book titled, For Others To Follow: An Ethos of … Continue reading The Deacon’s Bench
By Dierdre Pike “Human trafficking and slavery are evil, violent crimes against God, creation and humanity. They take root and … Continue reading Human trafficking and a cup of tea
By the Reverend Canon Sharyn Hall In these winter days, we are well aware of the physical contrast between light … Continue reading God In The Darkness
The first phase of the first #GreenMyCity project got underway in November at St. Matthew’s House – with big machinery … Continue reading A Big Dig starts at St. Matthew’s House
John Bowen One of the joys for me in recent years has been telling Bible stories to children and families … Continue reading The Story of the Magi and the Story of the Bible
By the Reverend Michael Coren A new year, a new start, a new hope. It’s a time to look to … Continue reading Hope: the Great Conqueror
Sue Thibodeau, St. John’s, Port Dalhousie A Zoom version of Synod—not what I was looking forward to on the morning … Continue reading Synod Delegates Reflect
by The Right Reverend Susan J.A. Bell + In the name of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Well, … Continue reading The Bishop’s Charge to the 146th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara
“Enlighten the eyes of our hearts,” was the response to the opening prayers of the 146th synod of the diocese … Continue reading Unique and Uplifting Synod Charts Course for 2021
By Sue Carson The beginning of 2020 was probably the worst time for us to make environmental resolutions. Climate Justice … Continue reading Climate Justice Niagara’s 2021 Resolutions