…so that every dollar will be strategically used to fund systems in priority of need. This falls under their developing new program ABCD, Asset Based Community Development. Bishop Griselda’s vision…
The Diocese of Niagara has joined over a thousand governments and faith communities covering hundreds of millions of citizens around the world in declaring a climate emergency. The move happened…
…church scattered, the homeless, the marginalized, shut-ins, the lonely, the widows and the orphans. We go into the community and we share the good news. We are the hands of…
…of a recent in-migration of newcomers from outside the area. Some come from as far away as Orangeville or Toronto. They may be young couples with small children, men discharged…
…in bright rainbow colours, heralded the coming of Christmas as they performed during the singing of O Come, O Come Emmanuel and other songs during the Advent Carol service at…
Barb Mansfield This year the people of St. John’s Anglican Church are excited about celebrating 185 years of “presence and ministry” in the Stewarttown community. St. John’s is one of…
…The parish has a strong commitment to social justice, inclusion, environmental integrity and peace, making it a welcoming community in the area. According to Niagara’s Bishop Susan Bell, “the parish…
…never acceptable and have no place in our communities.” In condemning this violent and disgraceful attack, the bishop invited prayers and solidarity with the local Muslim community, and that the…
Each year the Order of Niagara recognizes the faithful dedication of lay people, honouring substantial contributions to ministry in their communities. Parishes are invited to nominate a person for the…
…community is proud of its community engagement,” he says. “Our Cathedral will welcome our guests into our main reception space where they can stay as long as they want. We…
…with housing, storing furniture and moving in the family. Janice compared the incredible teamwork to parts of a body working together, referencing a common biblical metaphor used to describe the…
…do not hold a monopoly on community life. We are no longer the community center (most municipalities have facilities specifically for various gatherings strategically set around the region) and there…
…the community around us, we might be better off having folks come in and sit in the office every now and then! Those folks would probably get a better idea…
From gospel hymns to opera to slam poetry, spoken word and rockabilly music, St. Luke’s Palermo Oakville is bringing performances from a wide range of artists to its community over…
…whole day making Easter eggs, their biggest fund raiser for the year. Photo: Submitted We have speakers from the community come and talk to us on interesting topics. If anyone…
…lives of others—as a commitment to God’s Kingdom. As Christians, we must make a deep commitment to the aspiration that every human being might flourish—to grow vigorously, succeed, thrive, and…
…pour myself another cup of coffee, to steel myself, and I sit down for a deep dive. Some weekends I never come up again. The news is so alarmingly bad,…
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