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APPOINTMENTS

Bishop Townshend appoints the Reverend JoAnn Todd as the Rector of the Parish of the Holy Spirit, Seaforth, effective 1 September 2024. JoAnn remains the Rector of the Regional Ministry of Hope (Trinity, Blyth and St. Paul’s-Trinity, Wingham.) 

In conjunction with this appointment. JoAnn has resigned as Regional Dean of Huron-Perth. We are grateful to her for her faithful ministry in this role.

Bishop Townshend appoints the Reverend Canon Robert Lemon as Regional Dean of Huron-Perth, effective 1 September 2024. Rob is the Rector of  St. James, Stratford, St. Paul’s, Stratford, St. Stephen’s, Stratford, and St James’, St. Marys.

DECONSECRATION

Bishop Townshend will preside at a service of Deconsecration for Trinity, Waterford, 73 Main St. S, Waterford, ON, on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being green. A reception will be held in the parish hall after the service.

PRAYING FOR BISHOPS

In light of Archbishop Linda Nicholls’ retirement as Primate, the list of Bishops for whom we pray has been updated, effective Sunday, 15 September. Please see the names below:

For Todd, Bishop of Huron,  Anne, our Metropolitan and Acting Primate,  Christopher, National Indigenous Archbishop, and Marinez, Bishop of Amazonia, we pray for God’s blessing and wisdom for their leadership.