1. LAND & PROPERTY COMMITTEE: NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE is MARCH 31. Applications to be sent to the Committee Chair David Warren at warren_dj@outlook.com
GRANTS & LOANS COMMITTEE: NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE is APRIL 11. Applications to be sent to Archdeacon Tanya Phibbs at tphibbs@huron.anglican.ca
2. Good News from Camp Huron:
Online Registration for our upcoming season, EVERGREEN, is now open!
This year we are offering 6 sessions of our Week-long Overnight Sessions, 2 sessions of Our Leader in Training Program. Announcing, new for this year, Day Trippers a Monday to Friday program for children who to join a cabin group, during the day, from breakfast to dinner.
Sign up by going to www.camphuron.ca
Bursaries and payment plans are available.
For more information contact gerryadam@diohuron.org or call 519-434-6893 ext 217
3. The Essex Deanery Lay Leadership Training Classes: Lay leadership courses for 2025 and early 2026.
These classes will be held in person at Canterbury College. Classes are from 10:00 am - 2:30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
We have partnered with Canterbury College for the courses and they are providing us with the technology support to also bring the classes by zoom. Please join us for one or for all of the classes.
This year we have decided to focus on the core subjects.
Mar 15 - Prayer/Rule of Life. Facilitator the Rev. Kimberly Myer
May 17 - Biblical Studies
Sept 20- Church History
Nov 15- Liturgy
Jan 17 and Mar 21, 2026 - Preaching
More information will follow at a later date.
Please contact Rev. Elise Chambers if you would like to attend: elisechambers@diohuron.org. If you have a class you would like offered that would be beneficial for the laity or one you would like to facilitate please contact Rev. Kimberly Myer - kimmyer@diohuron.org. Or Rev. Elise Chambers elisechambers@diohuron.org
4. ANGLICAN FOUNDATION OF CANADA
AFC LAUNCHES 5TH ANNUAL SAY YES! TO KIDS CAMPAIGN
Registration is now OPEN: REGISTER HERE
The 2025 Campaign will launch on Tuesday, April 22 and close on Monday, June 30.
ALL PARISHES, DIOCESES, AND ORGANIZATIONS seeking to partner with AFC are asked to REGISTER BY APRIL 1.
FIND OUR MORE HERE
5. ON MARCH 1, 2025 PWRDF CHANGED ITS NAME TO ALONGSIDE HOPE.
ALONGSIDE HOPE HURON RESPONDS:
- GAZA HOSPITAL HOLY LAND OUTREACH UPDATE: READ MORE HERE
Al-Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital is the oldest hospital in Gaza, founded in 1882 by the Church of England. We have supported this hospital for years as a partner. It is the only hospital still functioning in northern Gaza. The hospital is struggling to cope with a flood of patients amidst the ongoing conflict.
- HAITI UPDATE: READ MORE HERE Our work alongside Haitian communities continues, ensuring that essential programs reach those most in need... DONATE HERE
- CRISIS IN LEBANON
Lebanon Emergency Appeal Continues. Since the start of the conflict, more than 3,103 people have been killed and more than 13,819 injured. More than one million people have been displaced. Every donation provides support and relief. You can make your gift online, or you may also donate by phone at 416-822-9083 (or leave a message toll-free at 1-866-308-7973 and we will return your call) or by mail. Send your cheque to ALONGSIDE HOPE, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate “Lebanon” in the memo field. We are maximizing our impact by working with other agencies through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank via the Humanitarian Coalition.
READ MORE HERE
6. Growing in Grace – Learning Series for Lent.
Gathering on ZOOM alone: Mondays at 7 pm during Lent (Mondays in March - 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and April 7th)
Gathering on ZOOM and in-person (Wiarton at 441 Brown Street and Tobermory at Tobermory United Church): Wednesdays at 2 pm during Lent (Wednesdays in March - 12th, 19th, 26th and April 2nd and 9th)
To learn more about this learning series: process and purpose, read this introduction to the series: https://janakibandara.substack.com/p/growing-in-grace
MORE INFO HERE
7. CANTERBURY COLLEGE: NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAY READERS AND CLERGY.
Registration is now available online at https://www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury/ or by scanning the QR Code in the graphics provided.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER&PRACTICE CERTIFICATE:
Course Date: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12
Time: Saturdays, 10am-4pm
Delivery: In-person (hybrid available)
More info and to register: POSTER
8. ACW Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at Church of the Ascension, 2060 Dundas St. East, London.
“Your Word, a Light to my Path” Psalm 119:105
CHECK THE POSTER FOR MORE INFO. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
9. Anglican Fellowship of Prayer: The Bishop of Huron's Prayer Conference.
Saturday May 3, 2025
Guest Speaker - The Right Reverend Todd Townshend
"Finding the Face of God in Prayer"
Registrar: Susan Johnson - brlmail2@aol.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
10. BRANT-NORFOLK DEANERY PRESENTS: PREACHING THE GOOD NEWS IN SECULAR TIMES.
A Preaching Conference for Clergy, Lay Readers & Postulants.
MAY 27, 10 AM – 3 PM. Trinity Anglican Church, Simcoe.
Guest Speaker: Bishop Jake Owensby
OPEN TO ALL CLERGY, LAY READERS AND POSTULANTS IN THE DIOCESE OF HURON!
Please register soon! To register call 519-426-0501
For more info CHECK THE POSTER
11. SERVICES AT THE MOHAWK CHAPEL FOR 2025:
Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday) at 2 pm
Sunday, October 5 (Thanksgiving Service) at 2 pm
Sunday, December 7 (Christmas Service) at 2 pm
H. M. Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, 301 Mohawk Street, Brantford, 519-445-2953
12. ATTENTION GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Graduating seniors from a high school in London Middlesex, Elgin, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth, Huron, Lambton, Chatham-Kent or Windsor-Essex County. The student must graduate by the end of June 2025 are invited to apply for FR. PAUL MCGILL, CSB ESSAY PRIZE.
Essay Topic: HOW MIGHT RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY BE USED TO PROMOTE PEACE IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD?”
Applications must be submitted before April 25, 2025 at noon. Submissions must be emailed to cbertrand@assumptionu.ca (please ensure that your essay is in pdf format)
Find out more HERE
1. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE'S, LONDON:
Choral Evensong, St. George’s, London.
The regular services of Choral Evensong at St. George’s at 227 Wharncliffe Rd North will continue in 2025 on the fourth Sunday of every month, as follows:
March 23rd
April 27th
May 25th
June 22nd
All services will begin at 4:00 pm. Please note that there will be no Choral Evensong services during the months of July and August. The regular services will begin again in September 2025.
Our Parish Theologian, The Rev'd Canon Dr. Timothy Connor, is leading a three-part series which will continue this Winter, The Legacy of Anglicanism - Difficult, Delightful, Deep.
Part Three of the series, 'The Deep Legacy' will begin in October 2025.
For more information, check the information pamphlet: The Legacy of Anglicanism
2. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. PAUL’S, PORT DOVER:
- St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Dover Invites the Community:
At 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month, the Corporate Men’s Breakfast Group will be serving Breakfast in St. Paul’s Community Hall. Everyone is invited.
- At 11:30 a.m. on the last Sunday of each month, a Community Lunch will be served in St. Paul’s Community Hall after the 10:00 a.m. service. All are welcome.
These are open invitations to the Community, and the meals are complimentary.
If you are coming, could you please contact Rev. Tony Bouwmeester at 519 586 -2976 to let him know.
3. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN, ST THOMAS:
St. Patrick’s Party, March 8, 5:30-9:30PM. With Brian May, the May Family, Friends and You! Doors open at 5:00. Advance Tickets 15; at the door 20. For more info CHECK THE POSTER
Community Fellowship Meal - FREE - on the 3rd Friday of each month from 5 to 6pm, doors open @ 4:30pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy a warm meal!
2025 dates: March 21, April TBD, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec TBD
POSTER
Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser
Still on the 4th Friday of the scheduled month from 5 to 6:30pm @ $20.00 per meal. Advance tickets are available from the office or can be purchased at the door. Take-Out also available. Come out & enjoy a heavenly meal!
2025 dates: April 25th.
POSTER
May Kin Music Band Dances
Join us on the months LISTED HERE with Brian May & Family (May Kin Music Band) and Friends for great night of music, dancing and food. Come out early when the doors open at 5pm to have supper from the cafe (different theme & menu every month
Music and dancing from 5:30 to 9:30. Cash Bar. Proceeds benefit Anita May Music & Mental Health Fund.
4. St. John's-by-the-Lake Anglican Church in Grand Bend will be hosting the World Day of Prayer service this year. The service will be held on Friday, March 7 from 1:30-3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend. POSTER
5. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Lucan: Canadian Celtic Choir - "When Irish Eyes are Smiling". Saturday, March 15 at 2pm. Tickets $30.00. For more info check the POSTER.
6. Christ Church Amherstburg: On March 16 AT 2PM, we will be hosting Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham at the church for an afternoon of fellowship and music. $25 free will Offering is suggested at the door. POSTER
7. Homelessness in London: Realities and Responses
St. John the Evangelist Church, London. Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
Outreach invites you to a forum on March 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Sanctuary). Featured speakers for the first hour are Dr. Abe Oudshoorn (School of Nursing at Western with publications on Homelessness Prevention, and Community and Mental Health) and Chris Moss (Executive Director of London Cares Homeless Response Services).
Questions and discussion to follow.
Please join us to learn and to respond to such a complex issue.
Coffee and cookies served!
8. FIRESIDE CHAT: WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION? A conversation with the Rev'd Dr. Christopher Brittain.
How is theological education and formation changing in our present moment? How are recent online adaptations helpful, and how are they frustrating? How can theological education equip both clergy and laity? How does one begin discerning a call to ministry in the Church? Why are there two Anglican colleges literally right across the street from one another in Toronto? Chris Brittain will engage with these and other questions from his perspective as Dean of Divinity of Trinity College, Toronto. Sunday, March 23, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Renison University College (Dunker Family Lounge), 240 Westmount Road North, Waterloo. There won't actually be a fireplace, but there will be snacks. Please register, for free, at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6JIUXNTTPMStlWApTNAb9v07MatjNVdK36hJPC0t13c7sHA/viewform?usp=header or by calling Matthew Kieswetter at 226-600-9096.
9. On Saturday March 29 St. John’s, Arva Friendship Group are holding a fabric and yarn sale from 10 am – 1 pm.
We hope you will attend and be sure to invite your friends, neighbours, quilters, knitters and sewers to this colourful fund raiser.
Prices are very reasonable. Be sure to arrive early for the best selection
Free parking. Cash and debit accepted. POSTER
10. Embraced by the Stories of Jesus: The Gospel of Mark told by heart.
This Lent you are invited to join The Rev. Dr. Gordon Postill, the Gospel Troubadour as he proclaims the entire Gospel of Mark from memory!
Experience the story of Jesus from beginning to end, witnessing key moments such as his baptism, ministry, healings and resurrection. This is a unique opportunity to be immersed in the earliest Gospel account!
When: Sunday March 30 from 1:00 - 3:30 (Includes a 15 min intermission)
Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church 210 Michigan Ave, Point Edward 519.337.2811
http://www.stpaulspointedward.com/events.html
POSTER
11. LENT 2025: THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS. 63rd Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Services. Christ Church, Chatham (80 Wellington Street). EVERY THURSDAY DURING LENT: Service at 12:10pm; Lunch 12:35pm.
CHECK THE SCHEDULE OF SPEAKERS HERE
12. Choral Evensong. Sunday, March 30, 4.00 pm. St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 489 Pinetree Drive, London
13. FREE LENTEN DEVOTIONAL: "LENT WITH NICK CAVE" — Nick Cave is known as one of alternative music's greatest lyricists. You may already know him from his music featured in the Scream franchise, Peaky Blinders, or his recent Grammy nomination. And now you can experience Lent with a suggested Bible passage and a Nick Cave song for each day, with every week covering a theme reflective of Sunday's Gospel reading. A digital (PDF) copy will be sent to you once you register at https://forms.gle/Vqxp7L7JVUPq9ceT8 (and you'll need access to Google and/or YouTube to find the songs and lyrics). There will also be optional conversation times on Zoom on the following Sundays: March 16, March 30, and April 13 at 4:00 PM (Eastern time). Questions? Contact The Rev'd Matthew Kieswetter at matthewkieswetter@diohuron.org
14. Epiphany in Kingsville is looking to purchase wall plaques in order to have the Stations of the Cross service during Easter week.
Contact: Debbie Campbell, 519-733-3772, epiphanykingsville@bellnet.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - ST. GEORGE'S OF FOREST HILL, KITCHENER
St George's of Forest Hill Anglican Church, Kitchener is looking for a new Office Administrator. The position offers 20 hours per week.
Duties will include reception at the door, phone and email, bookkeeping, entering weekly contributions, preparing weekly Sunday bulletins, taking minutes at Parish Council monthly meetings, booking room rentals and maintaining office and church supplies, while working closely with the Rector and executive.
To apply, please contact: Catherine Carlson c.louisecarlson@gmail.com or Cindy Kellett cindy.kellett52@gmail.com
CHILDREN/YOUTH WORKER at TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH - COTTAM
Are you passionate about inspiring and guiding young minds? Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and creative Children/Youth Worker
What You’ll Do:
• Create and run fun and meaningful lesson plans.
• Provide care and support for the needs of children and youth.
• Be an active part of our vibrant church community.
What We’re Looking For:
• A high school diploma or equivalent (required).
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role (preferred).
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Confidence with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media platforms (preferred)
Why Trinity Anglican Church?
We’re a warm, friendly congregation committed to growing together in faith. This role is a chance to make a real difference while being part of a supportive church family.
Interested?
Call us at 519-839-5303 to learn more or to apply. We’d love to hear from you!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
DAILY BREAD COORDINATOR – GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH, BRANTFORD
• Responsible for seeing that weekly nutritious meals, appealing (and cost effective) are served.
• Ensures everyone is treated with dignity and compassion.
• Creates menus for the following month and makes lists of staple items needed.
• Writes up weekly lists for purchase of fresh vegetables.
• Must be very conscious that a sanitary environment is maintained to make and serve the meals.
• Must hold a food handler certificate.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment i.e. stoves, frig, slicer; repairs as needed.
• Ensure every shift have a person with a food handler certificate present.
For more information please contact: office 519-752-6814 ext. 1 or admin@graceanglicanbrantford.ca