It all started with a question… Where is my Deanery of Algoma shirt? At Youth Synod 2017, Bishop Anne wore a different shirt representing each of the deaneries… all except the Deanery of Algoma. This sparked a conversation suggesting the creation of a Deanery of Algoma logo and in turn, getting shirts made and selling…
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…
Sunday July 3 – Wednesday July 6 This year marks the 31st annual Youth Synod at beautiful Camp Manitou Bay of Islands . Camp Manitou is located approximately one hour west of Sudbury, Ontario on the shores of Georgian Bay. Access is by boat only. Camp Manitou Bay of Islands is wonderfully rustic with rugged, rocky terrain and…
Imagine sailing on pirate ship in full sail inside St. Luke’s Cathedral on your way to Neverland! The Cathedral Churchmouse Players invite you to a play for all ages, The Never Song, based on the beloved story Peter Pan by Sir James Matthew Barrie. When you arrive in Neverland, join Wendy, John and Michael Darling as they find adventure and danger. They hide from those dastardly pirates James Hook…
What is it? The tradition of having figures of Mary, Joseph and a donkey travelling from home to home during Advent originated in Mexico where it is known as posada. This practice helps us to reflect on the journey that Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem while Mary was pregnant with the baby Jesus and…
Bishop Andrews is pleased formally to announce the inauguration of the Diocese of Algoma’s ‘Lift Up Your Hearts’ initiative. He is calling all parishes to join together in ‘celebrating God’s generosity’ for six weeks, beginning Sunday, 4 October. In this season of gratitude, the diocese will return thanks to God for our common life and…
A little history…. These auxiliaries have existed for ninety years or so, and members come from St. Luke’s Cathedral, other Anglican churches in the Sault Ste. Marie area, other denominations and the community at large. The basic goal is to provide a sanctuary where young people achieve a sense of their own self-worth. They are encouraged…
Saturday, September 19, 2015 10 am – 3:00 pm Church of the Ascension 1476 Sparks St., Sudbury ON P3A 2E1 Doors open at 9:30 am $25/person (includes lunch, crafts & handouts) Are you looking for a way to reach families who are not in our churches on Sunday? Messy Church (MC) aims to create the opportunity for adults…
This year marks the 30th annual Youth Synod from Sunday June 28 through to Wednesday July 1 at beautiful Camp Manitou Bay of Islands. The theme for Youth Synod this year is Faith Unlimited. As Christian’s we are called to be witnesses to the Gospel of Christ in our communities and in the world. But how…
For those unable to attend this workshop in person (June 13 in Sault Ste Marie), why not join in the online webinar version! Register today!
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