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…
A note from Congregational Development Officer, Jay Koyle about an exciting opportunity in Algoma! Greetings! I invite you to join in an event being offered across the Diocese this January that will help your congregation renew its engagement with Christ crucified and risen during Lent and Easter. In his column in the December edition of…
“When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:10-11 Epiphany is nearly upon us and these wise…
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…
This year marks Soo Mill’s 100th anniversary and to celebrate the locally owned and operated company has committed to supporting creative initiatives whose goal is giving back to the community. As the first recipient, St. John’s Back to Basics Children’s Centre was featured in a video highlighting Soo Mill’s Anniversary Gift program. Take a moment to…
A great opportunity for conversation and learning together. Register by June 10th!
Deanery of Algoma 