On Wednesday evening, in spite of the bitter cold wind, about 200 people stood in solidarity in front of the courthouse. Candles were lit, messages of hope and solidarity were heard. Friendships were made. You can read more about the vigil from the coverage by Kenneth Armstrong of SooToday. In light of the tragic loss…
Lay Readers’ Pre-Lenten Retreat & Training Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th, 2017 The Trinity Center, Sault Ste Marie, ON Registration is 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. on the Friday Wrap-up will be 3:30 p.m. on Saturday Lay Readers provide an important ministry in our churches throughout the deanery. The demands on a Lay Reader’s time…
The Deanery of Algoma wishes you a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! We extend an invitation to worship with us this Christmastime and look forward to welcoming new and familiar faces among us! Christmas Eve Services All Saints, White River 2:00pm Christmas Prayer Service St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Blind River 3:30pm Holy Eucharist Anglican…
Saturday Sep 24, 2016 10am – 3pm Emmaus Anglican Church 1643 Wellington St. East, Sault Ste. Marie RSVP Rev’d Pamela Rayment Lunch provided. Free-will offering appreciated. ____________________ An effective Proclamation of the Word in Liturgy demands more than adequate reading skills on the part of the clergy, Lectors and Lay Readers if congregations are to…
The Rev’d Roberta Wilson-Garrett, rector of St. Saviour’s, Blind River and Church of the Redeemer, Thessalon, has been appointed as the acting Archdeacon of the Deanery of Algoma by Executive Archdeacon and acting Diocesan Administrator, The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins. Roberta’s appointment is effective September 1, 2016 and extends until such time as Algoma’s new Bishop has had…
Logan Rayment, Youth Synod delegate from Sault Ste. Marie, and newly elected Deanery YMC Rep, shares his experience of the Diocese of Algoma’s Youth Synod which took place at Camp Manitou July 3 – 6, 2016. ________________ My Experience at Youth Synod 2016 by Logan Rayment This year’s Youth Synod was truly amazing. From the…
The Anglican congregations of St. John the Evangelist and St. Matthew, Sault Ste. Marie, are joining together to form a new faith community, Emmaus Anglican Church, effective September 2016. The decision comes after a year-long process in which some area congregations imagined and investigated fresh possibilities for the future shape of their ministry in the…
Surf’s Up! Monday Aug 8 to Friday Aug 12 9am to 12noon For Kids Ages 3 to 12 At St. Matt’s Anglican 1643 Wellington St. E, Sault Ste. Marie At Surf Shack, children will discover an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that will provide an opportunity to ride the waves with God! Time together will include learning, crafts, snacks,…
Most in the deanery are likely already aware that Bishop Stephen has announced his resignation as Bishop of Algoma effective August 1, to take up ministry as Principal of Wycliffe College in Toronto. It goes without saying that Bishop Stephen and Fawna will be greatly missed throughout the diocese, in particular here in the deanery of…
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