Bishop's Announcements - April 28, 2024

INDUCTIONS

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Sam Thomas will induct the Reverend Canon Bill Ward as the Rector of the Church of St John the Evangelist, London, on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

The preacher will be the Reverend Canon Robert Lemon. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white. A light reception will follow in the parish hall.

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Osita Oluigbo will induct the Reverend Richard Hetke as the Rector of the Church of the Epiphany, Woodstock on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The preacher will be the Reverend Rob Luxton. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white. Refreshments will be served following the service.

APPOINTMENTS

Bishop Todd Townshend announces that the Reverend Dr Virginia C. Lane will be the Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, from July 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025, while the Rector, the Reverend Sarah Armstrong, is on maternity leave.

DECONSECRATION

Bishop Townshend will preside at a service of Deconsecration for St. Peter-by-the-Lake, Sauble Beach, 7 Third Avenue N, Sauble Beach, Ontario at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024. All are welcome to come to support the congregation. 

Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white.

•  Ms Leah Arvidsson, upon ordination, Deacon Assistant to the Territorial Archdeacon of the West;
•  Mr Barry Ferguson, upon ordination, Deacon Assistant to the Territorial Archdeacon of the North.

Bishop Townshend announces that the following will be called to the Presbyterate at a service of Ordination to be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Memorial of Boniface, Archbishop and Martyr, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s (Walkerville), Windsor.

Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being red.

•    The Rev’d Richard Mark Wilton, upon ordination, Priest Assistant to the Territorial Archdeacon of the South.