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  1. ORANGE SHIRT DAY: METANOIA, a time to turn toward.  As we near Orange Shirt Day, or the Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), we are faced with a time to look carefully and theologically at the ways in which we symbolically and liturgically represent reconciliation for our people. While we understand ritual as Anglicans, it is more important now than ever to think clearly about the language we use and the signs and signifiers we employ.
    We believe that it is important for each congregation to find the way they will acknowledge this day, to be a true representation of their path to decolonization. This is integral to the process of decolonization itself, which by its very nature is not limited to, or strictly for, Indigenous peoples, but for us all. We must inhabit our ritual, dwell within our sacred symbols; they must be part of us, extensions of our intentions and values, rather than imported traditions and echoes of a colonial past.
    We offer suggestions for how to think through the process of designing this liturgy, and the theological reasons for how such liturgies may take shape. CHECK HERE
  2. ORANGE SHIRT DAY, SEPTEMBER 30.
    Resources provided by Social & Ecological Justice Huron: Indigenous Ally Kit; Indigenous Territories (Maps); What Can I Do?
    Orange Shirt Day was created as an opportunity to discuss the effects of residential schools and their legacy. It honours the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, celebrates resilience and affirms a commitment that every child matters.
    Find out more on     SEJH ministry page.
  3. ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER HURON: FALL GATHERING 2022 (ONLINE)
    LET US WALK IN JOY AND WONDER. Saturday, October 1, 2022, 9:30am to 12:30pm
    When we consider how we will lead our children to faith, we are often surprised to find them leading us! Join the Rev’d Gerry Adam for a time of storytelling, reflection and prayer as we explore the formation of our youngest disciples. 
    To register please contact the Rev'd Kim Myer at     kimmyer@diohuron.org or by calling/texting 519-980-4545.
  4. A SEASON OF CREATION: Can we agree that Creation has a voice? Can we agree that there is something in Creation from which we can learn? How might we tap into that wisdom? Where can we go to help us centre our thoughts and reflections about nature?
    Social & Ecological Justice Huron resources available on their ministry page, including SERMON SUGGESTIONS (Sunday, September 4 through Sunday, October 2).
  5. RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR DEAN OF THE CATHEDRAL. We are planning to celebrate Dean Paul’s retirement at the Cathedral on Saturday, October 22, 11:30-2:30pm, and also on Sunday, October 23, during coffee hour. 
    Saturday’s event, in Cronyn Hall, will include lunch, music, and some heartfelt speeches. We will also present Dean Paul with a retirement gift. Please join us as we thank, say goodbye, and extend very best wishes to Dean Paul and Tracy.
    Please call or email your RSVP to Carrie Fieldhouse, and please let her know if you would like to contribute to Paul's retirement gift. 519-434-3225 ext. 201 or cfieldhouse@stpaulscathedral.on.ca
  6. HURON-PERTH DEANERY: STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP with Rev. Andra O’Neill. Saturday, October 15, Parish of the Holy Spirit, Seaforth (21 Jarvis Street, Seaforth, Ontario)
    Registration: 9:30 am
    Opening: 10:00 am
    Lunch: 12 noon
    Closing: 2:30 pm
    Register by Tuesday, October 11
    Afternoon Session: You will be working on a concrete plan to help your church move forward with stewardship. Bring your church financial and vestry report.
    Cost: $15.00 per person
    MORE DETAILS HERE
  7. Niagara Huron Anglican Cursillo Weekend Nov. 11-13, 2022, at Five Oaks Retreat Centre, Paris, Ontario.  We are now accepting applications for this 3-day co-ed faith-formation weekend.  Applicants are encouraged to be sponsored by Cursillistas (those who previously attended a Weekend) as well as have the support of the rector of your church. 
    Cursillo is a lay movement supported by the diocesan bishops and is a short course in Christian living and leadership. 
    Our deadline is Oct. 24th due to our commitment with Five Oaks.  Additional information may be found at our website:  www.niagaracursillo.org or contact us at niagaracursillo@gmail.com.
  8. Essex Deanery - Lay Leadership  course:
    Nov 19 - Biblical Studies: Who wrote the Bible?
    (On zoom until further notice.) For more information and to register, please contact Rev'd Elise Chambers elisechambers@diohuron.org
  9. Upcoming LTh Courses at Huron: 
    Words of Faith: Scriptural Concepts in the Old and New Testaments. With Dr. Paul Shore
    Thursdays from 7-9 pm (CT), starting November 10, hosted via Zoom
    See POSTER for more details
    Cost to register for each course: $325 for full credit, $150 to audit.
    To register contact Dr. Grayhame Bowcott at Grayhame.bowcott@huron.uwo.ca or 519-438-7224 ext. 832
  10. Events at the Renison Institute of Ministry:
    Introducing Sing a New Creation (Workshop, register by Friday, September 30)
    Advent with Blessed Mary (Retreat, register by Friday, November 18)
  11. HURON AT WESTERN: CERTIFICATE IN SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP, Wednesdays 8-10 pm, starting October 5 (hosted on Zoom)
    Certificate in Spiritual Leadership     is being offered by Huron University, Licentiate program. This program is for active lay leaders who want more confidence as spiritual leaders. It involves 3, 6-week units focused on prayer, scripture and vocation. Indigenous spiritual wisdom and a field placement practicum are offered along with the foundational Revive program. For more information https://huronatwestern.ca/.../theology/life-long-learning/ or contact Dr. Grayhame Bowcott at gbowcott@uwo.ca.
    SEE THE POSTER
  12. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE with Bishop Terry Dance and Canon Vicars Hodge, from May 1-14, 2023.  You are invited to join the group for the spiritual adventure of a life time! More info: www.trinitytour.org.
    SEE THE POSTER
  13. The Anglican Church of Canada: A JOURNEY OF PILGRIMAGE AND DISCOVERY FOR YOUNG ADULTS. MAY 1-12, 2023.
    Young adults (ages 20-26) from across the Anglican Church of Canada are invited to apply to participate in a 10-day multi-narrative pilgrimage to the land of our sacred history.
    Applicants need to be 20-26 years old and will require a letter of endorsement from their bishop (to be uploaded with their application). 15-20 applicants will be selected for the pilgrimage. While the cost of the trip will be $5,095, much of that cost will be subsidized by donations and by General Synod, with a minimum of $1,500 as the financial commitment required of each participant, plus travel and medical insurance. Support with fundraising will also be made available through General Synod.
    FOR MORE DETAILS GO HERE
PARISH EVENTS
  1. "Once Upon A Book". A sale of over 10,000 gently-used books, DVDs and CDs, in over 40 subject categories.
    Location: St. Matthew's Church, 1600 Norfolk St., Windsor 
    Dates: Friday, Sept. 30, 5-9 pm & Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 am to 5 pm
    Proceeds will help support the Marlborough School Nutrition Programme.
  2. Trinity Anglian Church, Cambridge is hosting a Market in Trinity Park, 12 Blair Road on Saturday October 1, 2022 at 9 a.m.  Outside vendors are welcome to book a table by reserving  through Trinity Church office at 519 621 8860.  Come and sell your former treasures or buy someone else's. 
  3. Deanery Hymn Sing –  One hour of old favourites and new compositions.
    Sunday October 16 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 9 Douro St, (corner of Waterloo) Stratford
    Sunday October 23 at 3 p.m.  Parish of the Holy Spirit, 21 Jarvis St N, Seaforth.
    Planning committee, Ray Ford and Barbara Collier, St. Paul’s Stratford and the Rev. Tim Elliott.
    Musician: Marsha Goold, St. Paul’s Stratford.
    Come and join your voices sing your familiar hymns and explore new compositions. Time permitting, we’ll sing your favourite hymns.
    All welcome. Free will offering. Refreshments afterwards guidelines permitting.
    Ray Ford is a hymn composer and chorister. Barbara Collier is a voice teacher. The Rev. Tim Elliott is a retired priest and musician
    New hymn compositions welcome for consideration:
    rtimothyelliott@gmail.com
    ford@wightman.ca
  4. St. John’s 5K Walk/Walk
    Join us for our 15th annual St. John’s 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 pm.     The funds raised from this event directly benefit many who are hungry,  homeless, and troubled.
    Pre-registration is available online https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/118861863RR0002-st-john-the-evangelist/p2p/StJohns5Krunwalk/.
    or in-person on race day starting at 1:30 pm.
    All are invited back to the church after the race for the awards ceremony, entertainment, pizza, and refreshments.
    St. John the Evangelist Church, London, 280 St. James Street, www.stjohnslondon.ca
  5. EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE'S, LONDON
    Tea-ology
    Tea-ology resumed at St. George's London in September for five weeks beginning on Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30pm in the Upper Parish Hall. 
    Each week we will reflect on what is important to us in our faith using classics in Christian theology as our guide - fortified by hot tea and delicious dessert. People can contribute as much or as little to the discussion as they wish, or just sit back and listen. The conversations are gently reflective and above all a chance for us to talk about and share our faith together.
    Our books for the fall are as follows: Knowing God by the eminent Canadian evangelical theologian James Packer, and an excerpt from Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov called "The Grand Inquisitor" - one of the great classics in Christian fiction. All are welcome! 
    Word Salad?  A Conversation about Key Christian Words
    Christian faith, like any religion, has its own language. It deploys a set of terms drawn from the Biblical revelation around which its worship, devotion, and theological reflection are organized. As ordinary believers, we learn ‘to speak Christian’—and so to act and think Christianly—primarily through engagement with the Scriptures, prayers, and hymns of the Church. But these terms apart from theological reflection can sometimes degenerate into a kind of ‘word salad’; words we use without any clear sense of their meaning. This fall we will have an opportunity to reflect together on four primary terms of the Christian vocabulary on four successive Wednesday evenings:
    God – October 26
    Jesus Christ – November 2
    Holy Spirit – November 9
    The Human Being – November 16
    Each session will begin at 7:00 pm and end at 8:30 pm. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion. The sessions will be facilitated by the Rev'd Canon Dr. Tim Connor. All are welcome!
  6. THE FIRST SUPPER. Join us for an Indian Dinner Experience presented by the London Area Anglican Churches in Support of Outreach Ministries. October 14, Sanctuary of St. Aidan's Church.
    Cocktails at 5:30pm
    Dinner at 6:30pm
    Experience an evening of FINE FOOD, Music, Friendship, and fellowship all in support of outreach work in the City of London.
    There will be a cash bar, an auction, Indian Drumming and Soulful Songs performed by Stephen Holowitz. Tickets are $50
    For more info see the poster.
    To reserve your tickets: office@staidans.net or 519-471-1430
  7. HARVEST FESTIVAL. St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron). Saturday, October 8, 9am-1pm, Church Gardens. Free admission, COVID protocols in place. Rain date: Saturday, October 16. SEE THE POSTER
  8. Artisans and High Tea at Luke’s Place. Join us for Artisans and High Tea! A fundraising event that looks to support the Diocesan mission of Luke’s Place by showcasing the works of local artisans including painters, pottery, photography, and so much more! Due to Covid-19, there will be no High Tea offered this year, but donations towards Luke’s Place will be accepted.
    Date and Time: Saturday, October 1, 2022 --- 10am-4pm
    Location: Luke’s Place --- 1204 Richmond Street, London, ON
    Admission: FREE
    For more information, email us at artisanshightea@gmail.com and check us out on Facebook! SEE THE POSTER
  9. Gifts, Talents & Ministry Fair, St. John’s Anglican Tillsonburg, 46 Ridout St W, Tillsonburg, ON, Oct 1, 2022    10am-3pm.
    How and what does an Anglican Church do in the building on the streets, in the world? Anglicans are rich in belief, love, traditions and history. Come and see the Gifts and Talents God has given the people to use within the church and our community and our ‘Old English Church’ built 122 years ago in 1900! It like our Faith is rich in history.
    For more info: (519) 842-5573
  10. Trinity Anglican Church, Cambridge is hosting a Market in Trinity Park, 12 Blair Road on Saturday October 1, 2022 at 9 a.m.  Outside vendors are welcome to book a table by reserving  through Trinity Church office at 519 621 8860.  Come and sell your former treasures or buy someone else's. 
  11. MELODIES OF THE 60s: VIGNETTE PIANO TRIO. Featuring Neil F. Young, Laurence Gauci & Tim Adair. A concert benefiting St. Stephen’s Church, Stratford.
    Saturday, October 22 @ St. Stephen’s Church, 133 Home Street, from 7-9pm. Doors open at 6:30.
    Tickets 15.00; Door prize: 50.00 gift card to Bentley’s Silent Auction and free refreshments.
    Contact: Deb Moon 226-921-4804. SEE THE POSTER
  12. London Gospel Collective presents: Worship Night. Sunday, October 16 at 7pm. 513 Talbot Street, London, ON.
    Reserve your FREE TICKETS at     londongospelcollective.eventbrite.ca
    Suggested donation: $15.00
    For more info:     londongospelcollective@gmail.com
     
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
  • The Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican), Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Director of Music who will work creatively in developing and expanding the existing choir and parish music program in the Anglican musical tradition, recruit choristers, and understand the ministry of music as integral to the community’s spiritual formation and proclamation.
    This is a 20 hours/week part-time employee position with a weekly choir rehearsal and one Sunday Eucharist, as well as Christmas and Holy Week liturgies and other occasional services, including weddings and funerals.
    The application deadline is November 1, 2022. Start date: February 1, 2023. Applications will be held in confidence by the Search Committee. More details HERE. A full position description is available on request from applications@stjohn316.com
  • St. Jude’s Church, London is looking for a Custodian/Hall Manager.
    This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours, with the dual role of Custodian and Hall Rental Manager. Application deadline: 2022-09-23.
    For more info     CHECK HERE
  • ALL SAINTS' WATERLOO IS LOOKING FOR a children's and youth pastor.  This is a part-time position, 8 hours per week for a 2-year contract beginning in October 2022.
    Applicants are asked to provide a covering letter and resume to the attention of the Rector at contact@allsaintswaterloo.ca
    For more info CHECK HERE
  • St. Alban's, Delhi is seeking an organist for Sunday services at 11am, extra services at Easter and Christmas and occasional weddings and funerals.  The church has a Hammond B3 organ,
    Please send resume to:
    Bert Hooftman
    St. Alban's Church
    19 Talbot Rd
    Delhi ON N4B 1Z7
    or email:  hoof@execulink.com
  • St. James', Cambridge is looking for a Music Director/Organist (permanent part-time).
    St. James’ Anglican Church in Cambridge, Ontario, has a rich history of meaningful music and seeks a permanent part-time music director/organist. Responsibilities include playing the Digital Organ, directing the choir (Weekly practices and Sunday services), and meeting regularly with the Minister and monthly with the Worship Committee to plan the service music and anthems. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience, education, and credentials, consistent with St. James’ ability to pay.  Two weeks paid vacation by arrangement with the Rector (with an additional week after first full year).
    For a complete job description, please go to our website at www.stjamesang.ca or contact our Church Office at office@stjamesang.ca or via phone at 519-658-4547
  • Trinity, Sarnia is looking for a Young Families Minister. This is a newly created full-time, in-person, salaried position with the following focus: Build, lead and support a young families ministry team to reach, teach, and mobilize young families in our church and community.
    For the full job description, please click here!
  • St. John the Evangelist Church in Leamington is seeking an Organist/Musical Director
    Sunday Services Chorale Eucharist at 10:30 am with extra services at Easter and Christmas. Weddings and Funerals happen occasionally. Remuneration to be discussed.  
    Approx. 10 voice choir. Church has a 12 Stop Casavant Pipe Organ.
    Send resume to St Johns the Evangelist
    60 Erie St N
    Leamington, ON N8H 2Z5
    c/o David Seaton
    or email stjohnsleamington@diohuron.org     
  • St. John’s, Port Rowan is looking for an Organist (Part Time Employment Opportunity). Organist for Local Anglican Services - Our group enjoys singing a variety of styles of music. Organ is manual digital with full pedal. Send resume to enriquemartinez@diohuron.org
    Any questions: 519-586-3401