…preaching. I find parables intriguing. When studying them I often look at other peoples’ commentaries and interpretations. Today’s parable is about wheat and weeds. A farmer sowed wheat and while…
…one way of demonstrating our commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, as well as to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. All…
…people. In our new BAS prayer book, now 32 years young, this collect landed in a new location. Now we request to be stirred up in early September, coinciding with…
…God. Non-theism for most of us still attending church is uncharted territory, a new theological creation. Who or what do we worship? “A new era of Christianity is here and…
…fulfill this mission. Speaking on behalf of our print and online readers, I say a sincere heartfelt “thank you” for your faithful support during the past years. In recent months,…
…people in Niagara online here. Ordained in Central Newfoundland in 1984 where he ministered in the parish of Burin, he returned to his native Ontario to serve at St. George’s…
YLTP (Youth Leadership Training Program) is a three year leadership training opportunity in Niagara Diocese to equip young people to take an active leadership role within their parishes and communities….
…celebrate Ash Wednesday services in-person. Canon Matthew Griffin celebrates the Eucharist at Church of the Nativity, Hamilton. Photo: William Pleydon Pointing to the loving sacrifice of parishioners who worshipped online…
…time they had met one another in person. The CYFM Network of Leaders have been meeting over the last three years online through Zoom. This retreat was an opportunity for…
…In the coming weeks, please pray for our synod — being called to life and compelled to love — as members exercise their vital governance ministry during this extraordinary time….
…to be the Body of Christ in the world. Immediately, we were fumbling to find new ways to be the ‘gathered community’ in worship. The technical learning curve was very…
…the various events the chip wagon had been involved in; it meant rethinking stewardship, outreach, time and treasure allocations. They have met the challenge. The refugee sponsorship committee, based at…
…The church—our church—at its best continues to be the community of the new creation in a world that is too often headed for destruction by violence, prejudice, abuse, and death….
…the babies and new mothers in our region. The community baby shower may have started with one small group of church women, but was open to all in the community…
All Saints Erin Grace Church Waterdown Grace Church Milton Grace Church Milton St. Chistopher’s Burlington Church-community gardens provide fresh vegetables freely to everybody in the community, encouraging healthier lifestyles. As…
…running 365 days a year. This is all made possible with over 300 volunteers from the caring community of Welland. It was here that I saw Christ at His best….
…The 2nd year group focused more on working together as a team and the importance of being in community. They discuss how Jesus didn’t travel alone but travelled within community…
…expansive parishioners. The rite is called ‘Affirming the Newly Named’ and celebrates and affirms those who are claiming a new name and set of pronouns as part of their journey…
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