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  1. GOOD NEWS FROM CAMP HURON!
    Greetings from the sunny shores of Lake Huron.
    Are you looking for a last-minute program for your young ones or know somebody else who is? Look no further than our very own diocesan camp! 
    Where has the summer gone? Camp Huron has spaces in our last two camps, August 4 - 10 and August 11-17!
    And thanks in part to the wonderful efforts of donors to  the Anglican Foundation's Say Yes to Kids, bursary support is available for any child who wants to attend.
    Don't hesitate! Sign up today: www.camphuron.ca
  2. HURON ANGLICANS SAY YES! TO CAMP HURON
    THANK YOU TO ALL DONORS!     "We are grateful to all the people and parishes who have given so generously in support of this year's Diocese of Huron Says Yes! to Camp Huron campaign. We've just surpassed our $20,000 goal and donations are still coming in. We are most especially grateful to the Huron ACW for their $10,000 gift."
    READ MORE: https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/huronacwmatch/ and  https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/sytk-2024/

  3. 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.

  4. EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY: VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES @ 7:00pm
    Monday, August 26
    Contact Libi Clifford or Val Kenyon at EFM@huron.anglican.ca or by calling 519-854-9998 to let us know you’re coming! More info HERE
  5. 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
  6. 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.  
    September 21 - Listening to the Call.  What is involved to become a Priest, Priest for Specialized Ministry, Deacon or Lay Reader. Facilitator the Rev. Elise Chambers, Rev. Gilles Haché and others TBD
    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.
  7. PLAN TO ATTEND: LET YOU 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
  8. ACW HURON: Get your tickets for ROMEO AND JULIET.
    Festival Theatre, Stratford, Saturday, September 28 at 2pm.
    With the delegates of the National Presidents’ Conference.
    Deadline: AUGUST 14. Cost: $110.00 per ticket (REDUCED RATE)
    Contact: Karen 519-703-5398 karenhaslam@wightman.ca
    LIMITED NUMBER STILL AVAILABLE! For more info CHECK THE POSTER
  9. A MESSAGE FROM THE HURON FARMWORKERS MINISTRY: 
    As another growing season approaches and as our farm workers start to arrive, the Huron Farmworkers Ministry would like to ask for your generosity once again this year. We had such a successful year last year that our donations are depleted.
    To find out how to donate     READ THE LETTER. 
  10. Centre for Practical Theology is proud to announce: REVITALIZE, a conference for ministry leaders and lay people. London, September 12-14
    Registration is now open. Pre-Conference $30, Conference $95.
    To register and for more info visit: www.metropolitanchurch.com/revitalize
    More information: SEE THE POSTER
PARISH EVENTS
 
  1. If you are up on the Bruce Peninsula this summer in Tobermory, we would be delighted to have you join us for one of our Summer in the Spirit events.
    CHECK OUR SCHEDULE HERE
    In our second year of running this program, we continue to do the work of building community, honouring the sacredness of space & celebrating spirit. The series is put on jointly with Tobermory United Church and Indigenous-lead events supported by Indigenous Ministries of the Diocese of Huron. 
    Three-fold poster
  2. Huron Farmworkers Ministry – Leamington Location: We are in need of used or new bicycles for our local seasonal farmworkers. For more information CHECK THE POSTER.
  3. St. John’s Anglican Church, Tillsonburg (46 Ridout Street West) presents: LIGHTHOUSES. A two-part series. PART 2: Wednesday, August 14, 7-9 pm
    Presentations by Laurel Beechey.
    Tickets: $15 
    More info: POSTER
  4. Online Summer Book Club: A group study of A Future that's Bigger than the Past: Catalysing Kingdom Communities by The Rev'd Dr. Samuel Wells, well-known Anglican theologian and vicar. Join Dr. Wells at 12:00 PM on August 8 & 22, September 5, 19, & 26. 
    More info and registration: https://mailchi.mp/411772723d99/trinity-college-divinity-book-club?e=096887ebbb
    Presented by the Trinity College Divinity Associates, and open to all. 
  5. NOT YOUR USUAL BOOK STUDY! 
    When was the last time you flipped through the Book of Alternative Services? Have you ever? There is much between the covers of the text that you might not even realize. Intended for laity, this series of 6, 1-hour sessions will provide an overview of the service book and allow an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the prayers and liturgy of the church that many of us are using every week. 
    Running Mondays July 15th-Aug 26th at St. Aidan’s London, with a choice of afternoon (1:30-2:30) or evening session (7-8 PM) each day. You can register at the following link or by calling 519.914.1569. https://form.jotform.com/241555783337060
  6. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ALL SAINTS’, WATERLOO:
    SideWalk Community Centre, an initiative of All Saints Anglican Church Waterloo, is hosting its first golf tournament on September 9, 2024 at the Foxwood Golf and Country Club.
    All proceeds will go to the SideWalk Community Centre, its programs and needed equipment. All are Welcome.     Poster attached. 

  7. St. James’ Church Ingersoll presents Rick Kish & Friends. Friday, September 13, 6:00-9:00pm, UNIFOR Hall, Ingersoll. 
    From Sinatra to Bublé, this upcoming dinner show presented by St. James’ Church Ingersoll will celebrate songs made famous by some of the greatest crooners of all time. 
    Get ready for an early fall scrumptious turkey dinner with all the trimmings catered by Janice’s Fine Country Dining followed by swingin’ tunes and great stories in this high-energy trip down memory lane.
    All the details are on the     attached poster!

  8. St. Peter's Anglican Church, 4091 Catherine St., Dorchester invite all current and former parishioners, priests and friends to join us as we celebrate 170 years. All welcome Sunday September 15, 2024, 10:30am to our church service led by Bishop Todd Townshend.
    Catered hot meal to follow at ~ 12:15pm. Advance meal tickets only- $40.00- For tickets please call 519-282-8057 to order by September 6 or see Kerri or Sharon.
  9. St. John the Evangelist, Leamington: St. John’s Anglican Churchwomen are inviting women of all ages to a SATURDAY MORNING SOCIAL.  September 21, 2024.
    Arrival begins at 9:30 am. Program 10am-12pm. Includes: Harvest Market Table (proceeds will benefit Canterbury College).
    Guest Speaker: Ven. Jane Humphreys, Rector of St. Mary’s (Walkerville), Windsor and Archdeacon – South. For more info     SEE THE POSTER.
  10. 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
  11. 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:  July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. TBD.
    at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 20 Flora St., St. Thomas. POSTER
    Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser
    on the 4th Friday of each month (except July, Aug. & Dec.) from 5 to 6:30pm, $20 per meal, advance tickets are available from the office or purchased at the door. 
    Take-Out also available.  Come out & enjoy a heavenly meal!
    2024 dates are:  Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov.22.
    at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 20 Flora St., St. Thomas,  POSTER
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