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!
From Wednesday, May 6th through to Saturday, May 9th, representatives from across the Diocese of Algoma met in Sault Ste. Marie for the 47th session of Synod. +Bishop Stephen’s charge to Synod was encouraging and hopeful and Synod’s response to the +Bishop’s charge was one filled with gratitude. See for yourself! Response to the Bishop’s…
A great opportunity for conversation and learning together. Register by June 10th!
Messy Church is an initiative that began in the UK and has taken root world-wide. It is a form of church for both children and adults that engages creativity, extends hospitality and fosters celebration! It is about worshipping God, sharing fellowship and exploring faith together… and there is a Messy Church right here in the Deanery…
justgeneration.ca is the youth initiative of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), part of the Anglican Church of Canada. As part of this initiative they have developed several resources designed to encourage Christian youth to live justly — resources that would be great for use in youth groups, such as Hunger is Not a…
“Investing young adults with leadership would be a “win-win,” says 20-something Catholic writer Michael O’Loughlin. It would evangelize and strengthen the faith of young leaders and increase the vitality, creativity and energy of the church.” What do you think? Does this ring true in the Anglican Church too? Good food for thought. Read the full article…
Religious journal First Things featured an article on their blog encouraging parents to continue reading out loud to their children. Mark Bauerlein, Senior Editor of First Things and author of the article says that many parents cease to read to their children when they themselves learn to read and suggests that this is a mistake, pointing toward…
Youth (ages 13-18) from parishes in Sault Ste. Marie and area are invited to come out to the Soo Anglican Youth Group, to explore what it is to live out our faith, ask questions, share stories and have a whole lot of fun! The Soo Anglican Youth Group was formed in early November as a response to Algoma Deanery…
“I urge you now to keep up your courage, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.” Acts 27:22 Algoma Deanery Council met on Saturday, Oct. 4th, 2014 continuing in faithful conversation about ministry in the Deanery, guided by the narrative of Saint Paul and his companions’ shipwreck on the…
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