October 2022 Issue

October 2022 Issue Download Issue Creating Pockets of Community in an Isolated World By Tom Vaughan Lambeth: Held in the Spirit’s Tether of Love The Lambeth Conference is a big…

April 2023 Issue

…provide employment opportunities for participants … By Danielle Bonovento Silvercreek Community Market at All Saints Lutheran Anglican Church Guelph Silvercreek Community Market is an outreach program of All Saints Lutheran…

Bishop Appointed Chair of Commission

Archbishop Anne Germond, metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Ontario, has announced the appointment of Bishop Susan Bell as chair of the Ontario Provincial Commission on Theological Education (OPCOTE). “As…

Tragedy To Triumph

…Mexico. This tragic event was felt deeply by many people – the Canadian and migrant workers community – in the Niagara Peninsula, her employer and family, her co-workers, and especially…

Evangelism: some invitational approaches (Part Three)

…contextualize the Christian gospel to new communities. As Canada truly is a nation of immigrants, this is an initiative which needs to move beyond just the Mandarin community. Closing thought…

Race and Jesus: Not a New Topic

…more harm than good, any inequality and prejudice that surrounds them must be smashed to irreparable pieces. It’s the least we could do. The Reverend Michael Coren’s website is michaelcoren.com

Be a TOM For Earth’s Sake

…Those concerned about climate change have become quite good at suggesting GUS endeavours, but TOM actions take more courage. To convince people to go beyond their comfort level by asking…

The Process of Becoming a Deacon

…process: application; recommendation of the parochial committee; interviews with the diocesan Diaconal Discernment Committee; and affirmation by the parish through a parish commendation, which includes a formal vestry motion. While…

A journey to geothermal

…best before date, a committee was formed to research and recommend alternatives to the existing systems. At this point, geothermal was a word few of us understood. Those that did…

TrueCity — Developing supporting ligaments

…TrueCity participants come together for a weekend of sharing stories of how God is working in their city! Photo: TrueCity Twenty-five churches, from a variety of denominational backgrounds, have committed…

The four kinds of leader we need: part two

…them to come to us. Often the young people who come up through our churches’ farm system know little apart from life in the traditional congregations they come from, and

Order of Niagara Recipients Uniquely Honoured

…in a beautiful corner of God’s creation and it was real gift to be able to drive from community to community to meet and recognize these wonderfully inspiring servants of…

“I’m only a shut-in”

…the countless hours of faithful service spanning eight decades—remembering numerous and varied activities she had engaged in for her church and community. I sensed her sadness, her seeming loss of…

Revive: Who is it For?

…say we are never fully formed. The website for the Revive discipleship program describes this opportunity as “equipping lay leaders to be spiritual leaders.” After doing Revive with persons of…

No Shipping, No Shopping

…about the Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario, or to donate, check out their website (mtsso.org) and Facebook page (Mts Southern Ontario/Facebook). To volunteer, please contact Deacon Diane Elliot at deacondianeelliott@gmail.com….

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