183rd SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF HURON
"SINGING THE LORD'S SONG IN A STRANGE LAND"
MAY 28&29
OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday, May 28 at 4:30pm
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SYNOD SESSION: Monday, May 29 at 9:00am
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CONVERSATION AND LEARNING WORKSHOP WITH BISHOP LUSA NSENGA-NGOY. Meet Bishop Lusa and participate in this workshop on Diversity in Church:
TUESDAY, MAY 30, FROM 9:30 AM TO 12:00 NOON, RBC PLACE, London, Ontario.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Register in advance HERE. Please note that EVERYONE HAS TO REGISTER for the event, including Synod participants.
To learn more about Bishop Lusa and watch his Greeting Video GO HERE. -
GOOD NEWS FROM CAMP HURON!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! GO TO www.camphuron.ca
Earthrise is a very famous photo of a teeny tiny planet earth, floating in vast, dark outer space, taken by astronauts as Apollo 8, orbited the Moon. Watch a short video here.
Imagine what it was like to see Earth our island home from so very, very far away. What a marvelous sight! Can seeing our blue planet this way inspire us and call to us to love and care for God’s wondrous creation? Let’s find out as we see Earth from afar and serve Earth up close.
Bursary support and payment plans available.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: gerryadam@diohuron.org 519-434-6893 ext 217 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING AFC GRANTS.
In order to improve access to grants and special funding opportunities such as Say Yes! to Kids, the Anglican Foundation of Canada has launched a new Grants Portal.
TO FIND OUT MORE GO HERE
ENTER THE PORTAL NOW! - PWRDF HURON invitation to an on-line opportunity to stoke spring enthusiasm for the ministry we share. PWRDF Executive Director, Will Postma, will join us on line on Wednesday, May 24 from 7-8 P.M.
Register in advance for this meeting HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This will be an opportunity to hear an update directly about the work of our partners, particularly with regards to Ukraine, Indigenous partnerships and Climate Care projects. Please take advantage of this opportunity to listen and ask questions to support the engagement of our parishes in this vital work of healing in our world.
Please also note that PWRDF Huron will be returning in physical presence to Synod this May through the opening service and a PR Table in the lobby. Do come and say hello. -
The Huron Farmworkers Ministry NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Last year (2022) we received an amazing support from all our Huron Community and were able to collect over a hundred bags with clothes which were in an amazing condition. We also received a variety of other contributions such as bicycles, toiletries, kitchen utensils, bedding, food and many more.
This year (2023) we continue to assist our Farmworkers providing the equal services as last year and we are planning in expanding our services to two different locations, Tillsonburg and Burford. We are seeking donations of men’s clothing such as pants, sweaters, hoodies, t-Shirts, warm jackets, shoes, gloves, baseball caps, team shirts, toques, Bicycle. Preferred sizes are small to large in clean, ready to wear condition. READ MORE HERE
Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Financial donations are warmly welcomed by sending your gift via e-transfer to huronfarmworkersproject@gmail.com or sending a cheque to:
The Huron Hispanic & Migrant Farmworkers Outreach Ministry
c/o St John’s Anglican Church
46 Front Road, PO Box 387
Port Rowan, Ontario N0E 1M0 - EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES:
Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 pm
Monday, August 28 at 7:00 pm
Education for Ministry is a small group, faith-based experience, that focuses on how our faith connects to and is lived out in our everyday life. Interested in learning more about what is available in your area? Reach out to Libi Clifford or Val Kenyon to let us know you’re coming or with questions of any kind at:EFM@huron.anglican.ca
Sponsored and supported by the Diocese of Huron - The Essex Deanery Lay Leadership Training Classes: Lay leadership courses for 2023
◦ June 17 – History with Rev. Canon Dr. Gordon Maitland
. October 21 and November 18 - How to write a sermon (4 pages of the Sermon plus other resources)
These classes will be held in person at Canterbury College. We have partnered with Canterbury College for the Lay Readers 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. Please contact Rev. Elise Chambers if you would like to attend.
elisechambers@diohuron.org. If you have a class you would like to teach please contact Rev. Kimberly Myer - kimmyer@diohuron.org with your idea. - Upcoming Courses in Huron LTh:
On Tuesday June 6, we are hosting a new course: In the Midst of Life, We Are In Death: Christian Rites Around Sickness, Death and Dying with The Rev. Fr. Matt Koovisk.
This course is ideal of lay leaders, deacons and postulants for priestly ministry who are looking to better understand the liturgical tools regarding sickness and death within the Anglican tradition. SEE THE POSTER
Registration: https://huron.jotform.com/pmalcom/licentiate-in-theo-springsummer2023
Spiritual Leadership with Dr. Dawn Davis
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT) hosted via Zoom
Students can register through our website at: https://huronatwestern.ca/programs/theology/life-long-learning/ or by emailing Dr. Bowcott at: grayhame.bowcott@huron.uwo.ca - Cursillo Weekend, Friday evening July 21 to Sunday afternoon July 23 at Five Oaks Retreat Centre, Paris, ON.
Niagara Huron Anglican Cursillo is now accepting applications for lay and clergy interested in this short course, intended to equip the lay people of the church, to bring the teachings of Jesus to bear in real life situations through faith, study, and action. Clergy support of each candidate is requested along with a Cursillo sponsor. You can obtain more information on the website: www.niagaracursillo.org or contact us by email: niagarahuronanglican@gmail.com. Click here for BROCHURE and INVITATION. Deadline is JULY 5.
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