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  1. LAND & PROPERTY COMMITTEE: NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE is SEPTEMBER 30. Applications to be sent to the Committee Chair David Warren at warren_dj@outlook.com
    GRANTS & LOANS COMMITTEE: NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE is OCTOBER 17. Applications to be sent to Archdeacon Tanya Phibbs at tphibbs@huron.anglican.ca
  2. ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER FALL CONCERENCE
    Saturday, October 5 (By Zoom)
    9:30am – 12:00pm
    Registration: Ms. Susan Johnson – brlmail2@aol.com
    HOW DO WE PRAY? WHERE DO WE PRAY? WHY DO WE PRAY?
    Healing/Anointing; Praying in Creation; Silent Retreat/Daily Office; Prayer Walking; Tools Used in Prayer
    MORE INFO: POSTER
  3. The Essex Deanery Lay Leadership Training Classes:  Lay leadership courses for 2024.  
    These classes will be held in person at Canterbury College. Classes are from 10:00 am - 2:30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.  
    November, 16 - Systematic Theology. Facilitator the Rev. Elise Chambers
    We have partnered with Canterbury College for the courses and they are providing us with the technology support to also bring the classes by zoom.  Please join us for one or for all of the classes.  Please contact Rev. Elise Chambers if you would like to attend: elisechambers@diohuron.org.  If you have a class you would like offered that would be beneficial for the laity or one you would like to facilitate please contact Rev. Kimberly Myer - kimmyer@diohuron.org.
  4. FALL LECTIO DIVINA WORKSHOPS (with DEVAN MUNN)
    JOIN US VIA ZOOM
    This workshop began in Devan Munn's 2024 summer ministry at the Lutheran & Anglican Ministries of the Bruce Peninsula (LAAMB). A number of workshops were held in the summer and, as our practice strengthened, there was an appetite for more. We are delighted to share Devan's gifts with the Diocese and learn together this fall. 
    Lectio divina or "divine reading" is a contemplative practice for reading scripture which emphasizes a four-fold movement of prayerfully and intentionally reading, reflecting, responding to, and resting in the text. MORE INFO HERE
    The first session was held on September 25. 
    Dates (all sessions are scheduled for 7:00PM)
    Wednesday, October 9
    Wednesday, October 23
    Wednesday, November 6
    Wednesday, November 20
    Wednesday, December 4
    Wednesday, December 18
  5. PLAN TO ATTEND: LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
    ACW PRESIDENTS’ CONFERENCE’S SPECIAL EVENTS @ St. James Anglican, 41 Mornington St., Stratford.
    SEPTEMBER 26-29
    Thursday, Sept. 26 @ 7pm: Opening Service
    Friday, Sept. 27 @ 7pm: Fun Fashion Show, Meet & Greet
    Sunday, Sept. 29 @ 10:30am: Morning Worship. Officiant: Archbishop Linda Nicholls.
    POSTER
  6. SPEAKING OF RAPE. Creating opportunities for healing from intimate partner violence.
    OCTOBER 5 @ 7PM. ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, 472 Richmond Street, London
    “Survivors of intimate partner violence need speech to recover…” From a first person perspective, Danielle Tumminio Hansen offers fresh ways of speaking and listening that reframe how we can describe, discuss, and address intimate partner violence…
    For more information     CHECK THE POSTER
  7. HURON FARMWORKERS MINISTRY invites you to CHARITY DINNER
    St. Andrew’s Memorial Church, 55 Foxbar Rd., London
    OCTOBER 19 at 6:00 PM
    Tickets: 75.00
    Menu: Chicken or beef, vegetables, mashed potatoes, garden salad, dessert, wine and more… SILENT AUCTION.
    FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE POSTER
    Contact: 519-868-5614
    READ HERE: HAMILTON SPECTATOR ON HURON FARMWORKERS MINISTRY
  8. Huron's Licentiate in Theology Program in partnership with the Anglican Council of the North:
    THE PRACTICE OF PASTORAL CARE: EQUIPPING CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS. With Fr. Matt Koovisk
    SATURDAYS, from 11am-4:30pm via Zoom. OCTOBER 19 & 26.
    $325.00 for Full Credit, $150.00 to audit
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    ANGLICAN SAINTS: LIVING THE VIRTUOUS LIFE, with Fr. Daniel Graves
    THURSDAYS, from 8-10pm. Starting OCTOBER 31
    $325.00 for Full Credit, $150.00 to audit
    POSTER
    To register contact Dr. Grayhame Bowcott at Grayhame.bowcott@huron.uwo.ca or by calling (519) 438-7224 ext. 832
  9. PWRDF HURON: HOLY LAND OUTREACH UPDATE. PWRDF Huron Chair Rev. Greg Jenkins shares information about the recent closure and reopening of the Gaza Hospital.
    READ MORE HERE
    Al-Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital is the oldest hospital in Gaza, founded in 1882 by the Church of England. We have supported this hospital for years as a partner.
    How you can help: To support the al-Ahli Arab Hospital and related outreach, please donate online to our Gaza and West Bank Emergency appeal.
    You can also donate by phone at 416-822-9083 (or leave a message toll-free at 1-866-308-7973 and we will return your call) or by mail. Send your cheque to PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate “Gaza appeal” in the memo field.
  10. Westminster United Church, Windsor, is hosting a day-long ECUMENICAL HYMN WORKSHOP. Saturday, SEPTEMBER 28, 10AM-4PM.
    $50.00 admission – Lunch included
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    To register and get more information go to: https://www.westminsterunited.org/
  11. TOWARD A JUSTICE THAT TRANSFORMS. A Restorative Justice Gathering. October 18-19, Christ Church St. James, 194 Park Lawn Rd., Etobicoke
    REGISTER HERE
    Resource awareness; Re-narrating identity; Risking closeness
    FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE POSTER
  12. REVIVE: EQUIPPING LAY LEADERS FOR SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
    Module 1: Oct. 23-Nov. 7, 7-9pm; Opening Retreat: Oct. 9: 6-9pm. 
    In person: St. Paul’s Cathedral, Guild Rm; Online: Zoom
    Revive is a spiritual formation program for lay leaders that helps revitalize parish ministry.
    Register at: https://shorturl.at/A3wDv for this upcoming module facilitated by Rev. Dr. Dawn Davis, the creator of the program. Or contact the Diocesan Coaches to schedule a facilitator for your own parish. (Paul Townshend petown@live.ca)
    The Diocese has purchased a diocesan-wide licence so all can access this important program for free. Since it will be offered both in person and online, parishioners have the option of participating from the comfort of their home. 
    One of the three pillars of the Turning to Grace diocesan plan is that a learning church engages in discipleship. Revive can help you and your parish spiritually grow through a deeper relationship with God.  For more information check out this link and video: https://revive.forwardmovement.org/
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PARISH EVENTS

  1. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. PAUL’S, PORT DOVER:
    - Fall RUMMAGE SALE & TREASURE TROVE, Saturday, September 28, 8am-12noon, in St. Paul’s Church and Parish Hall.
    There will be selections of clothing for Men, Ladies and Children as well as linens, books, dishes, toys and small furniture. Homemade soups will also be for sale.
    To volunteer or for more info     CHECK THE POSTER
    - St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Dover Invites the Community:
    At 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month, the Corporate Men’s Breakfast Group will be serving   Breakfast     in St. Paul’s Community Hall.  Everyone is invited.
    - At 11:30 a.m. on the last Sunday of each month, a Community Lunch will be served in St. Paul’s Community Hall after the 10:00 a.m. service, starting on September 29.  All are welcome. 
    These are open invitations to the Community, and the meals are complimentary.
    If you are coming, could you please contact Rev. Tony Bouwmeester at 519 586 -2976 to let him know.

  2. Holy Trinity St. Stephen's Memorial  FALL FEST Fundraiser on Saturday September 28, from  1pm to 5pm. Freewill Donation at the Admission Gate. Live Music, BBQ, Beer Patio, etc. See attached POSTER with full details.
  3. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE'S OF FOREST HILL, KITCHENER:
    September 27 at 6pm - Newcomers Event; an exciting evening planned with a variety of games, food, and refreshing beverages for everyone to enjoy. It's a perfect chance to meet fellow members, learn more about our community, and have some fun!
    Annual Turkey Dinner Friday October 18 5:30pm-7:00pm.  Proceeds raised will support our building improvements.
  4. Choral Evensong, St. George’s, London.
    Beginning this Fall, St. George’s at 227 Wharncliffe Rd North will be having regular services of Choral Evensong on the fourth Sunday of every month, as follows:
    October 27
    November 24
    The service of Nine Lessons & Carols will be held on Sunday, December 22. All services will begin at 4:00 pm.
    Choral Evensong will continue on the fourth Sunday of the month in 2025 beginning with Sunday, January 26.
  5. Grace Church, Brantford Garage Sale and BBQ fundraiser, 4 Pearl St. at West & Albion Sts., in the upper hall,  Sept. 28, 9am-2pm, accessible ramp & elevator at Pearl St. door, parking lot on Albion; clothes, scarves, linens and blankets, crib, furniture, housewares, puzzles, books and so much more. Refreshments all day, BBQ food available starting around 11am.  Please come out and search for your bargains and socialize at lunchtime.  Proceeds support our community projects.  Church office 519-752-6814x1.
  6. ST. JAMES, PARIS 49th ANNUAL FESTIVAL!  September 28, 2024 at the Paris Fairgrounds (139 Silver Street, Paris) from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
    Your $2 admission includes a door prize to be drawn at 2pm for a beautiful handmade quilt. Start your Christmas shopping! You will find Jams, Jellies and Preserves, Home Baking, a Pie Hut, Home Decor, Book Nook, Jewelry, Junktique (pre-loved and still useful), a chance to win a hand painted Pet Portrait by artist Heather Harrison McRae (@heather.h.m.artist), and a Restaurant section. Many of your favourite Vendors will be here and ready to assist with your shopping. Free Parking.
  7. On October 4 at 7pm there will be ‘An Evening of Jazz at All Saints’ Windsor, 330 City Hall Square W.
    We will be hosting Canadian Jazz guitarist, Jocelyn Gould. Also performing will be students from the University of Windsor and fan favourite Shahida Nurullah.
    Admission $20.00
    All are welcome.     POSTER
  8. ST. GEORGE’S OF FOREST HILL, KITCHENER: The women in the parish are having a potluck lunch with our Archdeacon The Ven. Megan Collings-Moore as guest speaker on October 5.
  9. JAZZ VESPERS. St. James, Stratford (41 Mornington Street). Sunday October 6 at 4PM. 
    Musicians: Brenda Earle Stokes (vocal, piano); Mike Downes (bass); Ethan Ardelli (drums).
    All welcome to this informal evening worship service!     POSTER
  10. St. George’s Anglican Church,  located at 1049 4th Avenue East in Owen Sound, invites all current and former parishioners, rectors and friends of our Anglican community to join us as we celebrate 175 years of Anglican Community. All are welcome to attend a service of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 3pm. Bishop Todd Townsend will preside.
    Reception with dinner to follow in the Parish Hall. RSVP to church office (519) 376-3287 or email sgac@stgeorgesos.ca
  11. UPCOMING EVENTS AT HOLY TRINITY, LUCAN:
    CLASSIC MATT MARTIN (as himself).     Favorites from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Johny Cash and Elvis
    Holy Trinity, Lucan. Saturday, October 5 at 2PM.
    Tickets: 20.00 (call Karen 519-225-2702 or Joan 519-857-7997)
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    KIDS CRAFT NITE for Ages 7-12. Tuesday, October 22, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Holy Trinity, Lucan (189 Main Street).
    No cost to register. Call 519-878-4905 to save your spot (limited number of spots available)
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  12. AFRICAN MASS & FELLOWSHIP: ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, 472 Richmond, London, ON.  
    DATES: October 26, November 23, December 21, from 5PM to 9PM
    ALL ARE WELCOME! 
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  13. UPCOMING EVENTS AT TRINITY, SARNIA:
    The Difference Course - The power of faith in a conflicted world.
    You’re Invited! Explore the transformative journey of following Jesus in a conflicted and divided world. Join us for a series of interactive sessions drawing deeply on Jesus’ encounters in the Gospels and the wisdom of expert peacemakers. You’ll be equipped with transformative habits to cross divides, navigate disagreements, practice forgiveness, and pursue a just and flourishing world.
    Join the Difference Course
    When:  Wednesdays from October 9th - November 20, at 10am or 7pm
    Where:  Trinity Anglican Church     (Beside Tim Hortons) 1194 Murphy Rd. Sarnia, ON N7S 2Y2
    Contact:  trinity@trinitysarnia.org 519-542-9261
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    Meet Elias Chacour, Peacemaker for Our Time.
    Livestream Watch Party in Sarnia at Trinity: Thursday, October 10 at 6:30pm.     Live streamed from Ft. Wayne Indiana. Engage in Q&A session with Canon Vicars Hodge after the livestream.
    In-Person Event: Sunday, October 13 at 5pm. Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, Detroit (find your own transportation)
    For more information CHECK THE POSTER
    The Trinity Guild CRAFT & BAKE SALE. November 23, 9am-1pm.
    Come and get your Christmas shopping done! Crafts, Knitting, New & used books, Jewelry, Tupperware, and LOTS more!
    Trinity Church, 1194 Murphy Rd. (Beside Tim Hortons). TO book a table email: jlake42@icloud.com or phone: 519-542-3559.
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  14. Upcoming Fall Session at St. George’s Anglican Church, London: THE LEGACY OF ANGLICANISM - DIFFICULT, DELIGHTFUL, DEEP
    Our Parish Theologian, The Rev'd Canon Dr. Timothy Connor, will be leading a three-part series beginning this Fall, The Legacy of Anglicanism - Difficult, Delightful, Deep. 
    The first part of the series 'The Difficult Legacy' begins on Wednesday, October 16 (in late Pentecost) and will continue for three successive Wednesday evenings, ending on November 6.  The sessions will run from 7:00 - 8:45 pm.
    Part two of the series, 'The Delightful Legacy' will begin in January 2025, with part three, 'The Deep Legacy' beginning in October 2025.
    For more information, please use the link below to access the information pamphlet:
    The Legacy of Anglicanism
  15. Christ Church Chatham, 80 Wellington St. W, Chatham.
    Roast Beef Dinner - Friday, October 25, 2024 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 
    Roast Beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, veggies, coleslaw, dinner roll/butter, dessert, coffee/tea. 
    Tickets - $25.00 per person. Please call the church office @ 519-352-1640 for tickets.  
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  16. UPCOMING EVENTS at CANON DAVIS, SARNIA (380 Russell St. N.):
    SOUNDS OF AUTUMN. Concert featuring “Wood, Strings, Wind”. Saturday, October 26, 1-3PM.
    Everyone is welcome to our fund raiser for the Women’s Interval Home of Sarnia.  Come to our beautiful church, spend a couple of hours listening to Celtic Music featuring Wood, Strings, Wood! Details on the POSTER. 
    CHRISTMAS MARKET! Saturday November 30, 9am-noon.
    Canon Davis are well known for their delicious pies. Turkey, Beef and Shepherds Pies will be available.  Deli items, soups, chilli and Entrees too! Don’t forget the baking table with fresh tarts, and other delicious goodies. See you there! Check out our Facebook page for more details closer to the day! 
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  17. St. John the Evangelist Strathroy will hold its annual Yuletide Marketplace on November 9, from 10 am to 2 pm.  Join us at 34 Head Street North and take advantage of amazing hand-crafted items perfect for gift giving!  See POSTER.
  18. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN, ST THOMAS:
    Community Fellowship Meal - FREE - on the 3rd Friday of each month from 5 to 6pm, doors open @ 4:30pm.  All are welcome to come and enjoy a warm meal!
    2024 dates are:  Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. TBD.
    at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 20 Flora St., St. Thomas. POSTER
    Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser    Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser
    New dinner schedule starting September 2024 - 4 dates only, still on the 4th Friday of the scheduled month from 5 to 6:30pm @ $20.00 per meal.  Advance tickets are available from the office or can be purchased at the door.  Take-Out also available.  Come out & enjoy a heavenly meal!
    2024 dates:  Sept. 27th & Nov. 22nd
    2025 dates:  Feb. 28th & April 25th.
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  19. Christ Church Petrolia is happy to announce a series of fundraising Tribute Shows.
    The first show will be on Saturday November 23 at 7 pm. Please share our poster with friends and family. Everyone is welcome!
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
  • Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam, is searching for a friendly, reliable and motivated Children/Youth coordinator.
    In this position, you will be responsible for a range of duties including developing lesson plans, assigning homework, responding to issues, and addressing children/youth needs.
    Employment requirements:
    - High school diploma or equivalent qualifications.
    - A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role (if possible).
    - Proven experience as an educator is advantageous (if possible).
    - Becoming an active Church member.
    - Good understanding of planning and developing lesson plans.
    - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    - Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other social media.
    If interested, please call the church office at 519-839-5303