Associate for Congregational Vitality

The Deanery of Algoma is looking for someone to fill the the new position of Deanery Associate for Congregational Vitality. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Deanery Associate for Congregational Vitality supports the congregations of Algoma Deanery by ensuring the provision of local and area-wide initiatives fostering congregational health, discipleship, and formation. The Associate’s duties include: Consultation with…

Service of Reconciliation

On National Aboriginal Day of Prayer, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., Bishop Anne Germond will officiate a service of reconciliation at St. John’s Anglican Church, Garden River (The Point Rd by the river).  All are invited to join Bishop Anne, representatives of various are Indigenous groups, and members of Anglican and Ecumenical congregations…

Muriel Hornby is 95!

Dear friends and family; Spring has sprung and bees are humming! We’re having a party and hope you are coming! The theme is set to the “20’s” on the 20th of May – so mark your calendars and save the day! Muriel’s turning 95 at this birthday event…to share in the celebration is our main…

Youth Synod 2017

Sunday July 2 – Wednesday July 5 Yes, there is still snow on the ground, but it’s never too early to start thinking about Youth Synod! The Bible Is A Dangerous Text is this year’s theme and Rev’d Patrick McManus of Emmaus Anglican Church will lead those at YS on an adventure through scripture where you’ll learn that…

Pre-Lenten retreat & training well received

by Susan Koyle, Algoma Deanery Warden of Lay Reader On Friday evening, February 24th, Lay Readers and other interested folk gathered at the Trinity Center in Sault Ste Marie for a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship. Our time together began with an uplifting service of Evening Prayer led by Congregational Development Officer Jay Koyle. During…

Collation of Archdeacon Roberta

All are invited to the Collation of The Venerable Roberta Wilson-Garrett as Archdeacon of Algoma Deanery! Sunday, February 26, 2017 The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord 3:00pm  Church of the Redeemer, Thessalon The Rev’d Canon Bob Elkin, Preacher Clergy are invited to robe and process. The liturgical colour is white. A reception will follow…

Witness the consecration online!

God willing, The Ven. Anne Germond will be consecrated as a Bishop of the Anglican Church of Canada and installed as the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Algoma this coming Saturday, February 11th. The Diocese, with technical support from EchoTech, will be livestreaming the consecration service from St. Luke’s Cathedral commencing at 9:30 a.m. To access…

United in the hope of peace

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…

Calling all Lay Readers

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…