Upcoming events, May 2, 2025
Diocese of Huron
May 2, 2025
- Good News from Camp Huron:
Online Registration for our upcoming season, EVERGREEN, is now open!
This year we are offering 6 sessions of our Week-long Overnight Sessions, 2 sessions of Our Leader in Training Program. Announcing, new for this year, Day Trippers a Monday to Friday program for children who to join a cabin group, during the day, from breakfast to dinner.
Sign up by going to www.camphuron.ca
Bursaries and payment plans are available.
For more information contact gerryadam@diohuron.org or call 519-434-6893 ext 217 - The Diocese of Huron is hosting General Synod 2025 this summer, Monday June 23 to Sunday June 29. Events and activities will be held at St Paul's Cathedral and the RBC Place (London Convention Centre.) The Local Arrangements Committee is looking for volunteers to help welcome and look after the delegates and guests. There are lots of different jobs to be done and many time slots available.
Check our website for details HERE
Then register HERE
Got questions? Email generalsynod2025@diohuron.org - Anglican Fellowship of Prayer: The Bishop of Huron's Prayer Conference.
Saturday May 3, 2025, 10AM-3PM, Church of St. Jude, 1537 Adelaide St. N., London
"Finding the Face of God in Prayer"
Cost: $20 (includes lunch)
REGISTRATION LINK
For more info, congtact Susan Johnson - brlmail2@aol.com
Last date to order lunch: Monday, April 28.
The Diocese of Huron AFP are sorry to announce that Bishop Todd is unable to be the speaker at this year's Conference as planned. Please keep him in your prayers. Instead of cancelling, we have arranged to share in some different ancient and modern prayer practices as a way of "Communicating with God". (From the program REVIVE.) - The Essex Deanery Lay Leadership Training Classes: Lay leadership courses for 2025 and early 2026.
These classes will be held in person at Canterbury College. Classes are from 10:00 am - 2:30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
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.
This year we have decided to focus on the core subjects.
May 17 - Biblical Studies
Sept 20- Church History
Nov 15- Liturgy
Jan 17 and Mar 21, 2026 - Preaching
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. Or Rev. Elise Chambers elisechambers@diohuron.org - ON MARCH 1, 2025 PWRDF CHANGED ITS NAME TO ALONGSIDE HOPE.
READ MORE HERE
Alongside Hope is responding to cuts in foreign aid, both from the US and globally. What can you do to help our initiative? READ MORE HERE and find a link to DOWNLOAD A BULLETIN INSERT.
LATEST NEWS: AIRSTRIKES AGAINST AL-AHLI HOSPITAL IN GAZA. READ HERE and HERE - Attention new Wardens, Treasurers and Parish Administrators:
Huron University's Licentiate in Theology Program offers a trio of Parish Administration courses to both equip and inspire lay leaders in their ministry roles.
Conveniently hosted over three Saturday sessions, these courses can be taken separately, or together. Upon completion of all three Saturday sessions, participants will earn a Certificate in Parish Administration and Leadership from Huron's Faculty of Theology.
As these courses have been sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Huron, all participants from the Diocese of Huron are able to register free of charge!
Look to our Huron LTh Page for registration options in the days ahead: https://huronu.ca/programs/theology/life-long-learning/
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND COURSES DETAILS CHECK THE POSTER - CANTERBURY COLLEGE: NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL!
Registration is now available online at https://www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury/ or by scanning the QR Code in the graphics provided.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER&PRACTICE CERTIFICATE:
Course Date: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12
Time: Saturdays, 10am-4pm
Delivery: In-person (hybrid available)
More info and to register: POSTER - BRANT-NORFOLK DEANERY PRESENTS: PREACHING THE GOOD NEWS IN SECULAR TIMES.
A Preaching Conference for Clergy, Lay Readers & Postulants.
MAY 27, 10 AM – 3 PM. Trinity Anglican Church, Simcoe.
Guest Speaker: Bishop Jake Owensby
OPEN TO ALL CLERGY, LAY READERS AND POSTULANTS IN THE DIOCESE OF HURON!
Please register soon! To register call 519-426-0501
For more info CHECK THE POSTER - SERVICES AT THE MOHAWK CHAPEL FOR 2025:
Sunday, October 5 (Thanksgiving Service) at 2 pm
Sunday, December 7 (Christmas Service) at 2 pm
H. M. Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, 301 Mohawk Street, Brantford, 519-445-2953 - Deanery of Essex 11th Annual Golf Tournament. Friday, June 13, Wildwood Golf & RV Resort.
Registration deadline: June 1
Check-in: 10am; Shotgun start: 11am
$140 per golfer (includes dinner)
$50 dinner only
For more information contact Dawn Marcotte dawnz@mnsi.net. POSTER - ENTER THE QCEC 2025: Royal Commonwealth's Society's Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition.
This year's theme of the Competition is Our Commonwealth Journey. Students are asked to select one of four topics on which to write a creative submission. This is not an academic essay. Students are encouraged to write down their own individual and authentic thoughts. Poetry, storytelling, and fiction are encouraged.
The competition is open for entries between 14 March, 2025 and 23 May, 2025. We encourage you and your students to learn more about the rules and deadlines HERE. - Exciting Funding Opportunity!
Are you passionate about community ministry and innovative outreach? Do you have a vision for a bold and creative partnership that could make a lasting impact? The Anglican Foundation of Canada’s 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Ministry Partnerships has been announced!
This year, The Anglican Foundation of Canada is looking for transformational initiatives that establish or expand community partnerships and bring people together in meaningful ways.
Now is the time to start dreaming, planning, and building connections! There is $50,000 in funding available, and applications open September 1—so take the next few months to explore opportunities, gather your team, and get ready to apply!
Mark your calendar: Applications open Sept. 1
Check here for details: https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/2025rfp/
PARISH EVENTS
- UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. GOERGE'S OF FOREST HILL, KITCHENER:
THE CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY CLOSET. Saturday, May 3, 9-11am. POSTER - St. Paul’s Church, Port Dover invites everyone to come and enjoy a play called “What Lies Beneath the Steeple”. It highlights people and events from the past that are part of St. Paul’s history. The play is an important fundraiser in support of our “Save the Steeple” project. The performances are on May 1, 2, 3 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at infostpauls@execulink.com.
POSTER - YARD SALE (Bake Sale + BBQ) St. Stephen’s, Oldcastle, 5280 Howard Ave. May 3, 8AM to 2:30PM. Poster
- ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL: RUMMAGE SALE. Saturday, May 10, 9am-12pm.
Bargains Galore! POSTER - SPRING SALE & BBQ: St. Anne’s, Byron, Saturday, May 10, 9AM to 1PM. Poster
- Upcoming events at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 4091 Catherine St., Dorchester.
Saturday May 10: Annual Bake, Plant and Yard Sale . 8:00am-12:00pm.
Friday May 30, 2025.Trivia Night 7:00pm. - UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE'S, LONDON:
Choral Evensong, St. George’s, London.
The regular services of Choral Evensong at St. George’s at 227 Wharncliffe Rd North will continue in 2025 on the fourth Sunday of every month, as follows:
May 25th
June 22nd
All services will begin at 4:00 pm. Please note that there will be no Choral Evensong services during the months of July and August. The regular services will begin again in September 2025.
Our Parish Theologian, The Rev'd Canon Dr. Timothy Connor, is leading a three-part series which will continue this Winter, The Legacy of Anglicanism - Difficult, Delightful, Deep.
Part Three of the series, 'The Deep Legacy' will begin in October 2025.
For more information, check the information pamphlet: The Legacy of Anglicanism - All Saints’ Anglican Church Mount Pleasant: Join us Sunday 8th June 2025 at 11:00 for a celebration of our 180th Anniversary! We will be hosting a special service to commemorate this monumental occasion. Following the service, a luncheon will take place in the Parish Hall, offering an opportunity for fellowship and connection with friends old and new. All are welcome. We hope to see you there!
688 Mt.Pleasant Road, Mount Pleasant, Ontario, 519-484-2715 - 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!
2025 dates: April TBD, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec TBD
POSTER
Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser
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!
2025 dates: May 23rd
POSTER
May Kin Music Band Dances
Join us on the months LISTED HERE with Brian May & Family (May Kin Music Band) and Friends for great night of music, dancing and food. Come out early when the doors open at 5pm to have supper from the cafe (different theme & menu every month
Music and dancing from 5:30 to 9:30. Cash Bar. Proceeds benefit Anita May Music & Mental Health Fund. MOTHER'S DAY DANCE - MAY 10 POSTER - Trinity Anglican Church - Ladies Guild Garage & Bake Sale. 1194 Murphy Rd. Sarnia, ON. Saturday, May 24, 2025 9am-1pm (POSTER ATTACHED)
- Fundraising Concert: The Simply Classics from Church of the Ascension, London, presents their concert One Last Time on Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m. at Ascension, 2060 Dundas St. E. Tickets are $15, available at 519-451-7780 or tickets@ascensionlondon.com. Proceeds support outreach by the church. See POSTER for more details.
- Sunday, June 1, 4.00 pm BCP Choral Evensong. St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 489 Pinetree Dr. London
- The church of St Andrew Memorial in London (Wellington at Foxbar) is having a huge yard sale on Saturday June 7th from 8am to 1pm.
See our poster
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CHILDREN/YOUTH WORKER at TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH - COTTAM
Are you passionate about inspiring and guiding young minds? Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and creative Children/Youth Worker
What You’ll Do:
• Create and run fun and meaningful lesson plans.
• Provide care and support for the needs of children and youth.
• Be an active part of our vibrant church community.
What We’re Looking For:
• A high school diploma or equivalent (required).
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role (preferred).
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Confidence with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media platforms (preferred)
Why Trinity Anglican Church?
We’re a warm, friendly congregation committed to growing together in faith. This role is a chance to make a real difference while being part of a supportive church family.
Interested?
Call us at 519-839-5303 to learn more or to apply. We’d love to hear from you!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
DAILY BREAD COORDINATOR – GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH, BRANTFORD
• Responsible for seeing that weekly nutritious meals, appealing (and cost effective) are served.
• Ensures everyone is treated with dignity and compassion.
• Creates menus for the following month and makes lists of staple items needed.
• Writes up weekly lists for purchase of fresh vegetables.
• Must be very conscious that a sanitary environment is maintained to make and serve the meals.
• Must hold a food handler certificate.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment i.e. stoves, frig, slicer; repairs as needed.
• Ensure every shift have a person with a food handler certificate present.
For more information please contact: office 519-752-6814 ext. 1 or admin@graceanglicanbrantford.ca