Celebrating Black History
By Mary Gordon and Randy Williams Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. This is often a busy month in the church calendar, coming on the heels of Christmas and as preparations for vestry meetings are […]
The Church – Called to be a Living Wage Employer
By Deirdre Pike How much does it cost to participate fully in community life? That question is at the heart of determining a living wage for workers in our midst – perhaps even you, your kids or your grandchildren – who are struggling to make ends meet on two or three minimum wage jobs. Since 2012, the Hamilton Living Wage Coalition has been asking and answering that question in an effort to improve income […]
Our House Is on Fire
By Sue Carson This September we celebrate the fifth Season of Creation, a five-week segment of the church year when we focus on our planet. I wonder if five weeks is long enough to acknowledge our beautiful world. For me, the Season of Creation starts with the arrival of the first snowdrop and ends with the fall of […]
Canterbury Hills Camp: A Light in the Darkness
By Zoe Oliviera and the Canterbury Hills Camp staff Ever since I was a kid, summer camp has been a beacon of pure and undeniable joy. There was always laughter to be found between the walls of beloved cabins and memories to be made in the rolling hills of the woods. New friends embraced you […]
October: Latin American Heritage Month
By The Reverend Antonio Illas I am humbled and honoured to serve in the diocesan Anti-racism Working Group and to be a proud member of the Latin American community in Canada, specifically a Latino. The creation of this working group is a serious attempt by Bishop Susan to place anti-racism, an important issue, in the […]
Order of Niagara: 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 who has faithfully given of themselves to their parish, diocese, and the wider Church. It is an important way of honouring the vital ministry of lay people in the diocese. […]
New University Chaplain Appointed for Brock
By the Reverend Krista Hilton “We have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as […]
The Missionality of Summer Prayer Walks
By, The Reverend Fran Wallace “I have not done a prayer walk before, but this experience has given me the opportunity to interact more deeply with our group. We shared our love for walking, and admired the beauty of God’s creation. Isn’t it amazing? We prayed, and gave thanks for being there. Blessed be God […]
Kitchen Bees Mark Delivery of 8000th Meal
By Alexis Mimacho Since starting the program back in April 2020, the Kitchen Bees have made over 8000 meals and worked with 75 volunteers from the community. The Kitchen Bees program is an outreach project of the Church of the Apostles in Guelph. The program works hard to help keep the community fed with high quality ingredients, […]
Anglican, Lutheran leaders unite in letter to PM, urge action in climate crisis
October 5, 2021 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Congratulations to you and all who were recently elected to the next Parliament of Canada. As you begin the work of governance we, as leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), want to specifically address concerns and urge continuing […]
