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WHILE THE CANADA POST STRIKE IS AFFECTING ADVENT APPEALS AND DONATIONS, YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT ANGLICAN PHILANTROPIC PARTNERS - GIVING WITH GRACE; ANGLICAN FOUNDATION OF CANADA and THE PRIMATEF'S WORLD RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (ALONGSIDE HOPE) - BY DONATING ONLINE OR BY PHONE. 
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  1. LAND & PROPERTY COMMITTEE: NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE is DECEMBER 31. Applications to be sent to the Committee Chair David Warren at warren_dj@outlook.com
    GRANTS & LOANS COMMITTEE: NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE is FEBRUARY 13. Applications to be sent to Archdeacon Tanya Phibbs at tphibbs@huron.anglican.ca
  2. PWRDF HURON RESPONDS:PWRDF HURON RESPONDS:
    - GAZA HOSPITAL HOLY LAND OUTREACH UPDATE.
    PWRDF 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. It is the only hospital still functioning in northern Gaza. The hospital is struggling to cope with a flood of patients amidst the ongoing conflict. 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.
    READ MORE HERE
    - CRISIS IN LEBANON
    PWRDF’s Lebanon Emergency Appeal Continues. Since the start of the conflict, over 2,700 lives have been lost. An estimated one million people have been directly affected, with many of them displaced, and over 12,000 people are injured. Every donation provides support and relief. You can make your gift online, or you may 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 “Lebanon” in the memo field. We are maximizing our impact by working with other agencies through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank via the Humanitarian Coalition.
    READ MORE HERE
PARISH EVENTS
  1. 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. 
    Part two of the series, 'The Delightful Legacy' will begin on January 22 2025 and ending on February 12. 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
  2. ADVENT SATURDAYS AT GRACE. Grace Church Brantford is offering a lay led book study (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) this Advent on Saturdays at 1 p.m. in the upper parish hall.   There will be four meetings starting November 30.  For more information and directions, please contact Chris Levett (chris.levett70@gmail.com).
  3. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. MATTHEW'S, WINDSOR (1600 Norfolk):
    St. Matthew’s presents: The Windsor Symphony Orchestra - Handel’s Messiah Concert, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm, in the church nave.  Join us for this beloved holiday concert with Maestro Robert Franz leading a program of highlights from Handel’s Messiah, a grand celebration of the season that will leave you singing “Hallelujah!” Purchase your tickets online  After the concert, there will be refreshments served by St. Matthew’s, in the church hall.  
    St. Matthew’s Advent Retreat Day - Saturday, December 14, 2024. 9 am to 3:30pm. From the Deanery of Essex or elsewhere, and all denominations, everyone is welcome! Join us for a time of reflection, prayer, worship, and pause to reflect on the season's true meaning. The retreat day will be led by The Reverend Gilles Haché, curate at St. Matthew’s.  All are welcome - pre-registration is required.  Meal will be provided, and free-will donations gratefully accepted. Registration deadline is December 4, 2024. For more information, contact The Reverend Gilles Haché at stmatthewswindsor@diohuron.org or 519-969-1510.  
  4. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. PAUL’S, PORT DOVER:
    - 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.
  5. Noon Hour Concerts of Seasonal Music. Holy Trinity St. Paul’s, Chatham, 81 Selkirk St (at Victoria):
    Thursday, December 12 (Stephanie Van Rooyen and Bill Sluys)
    Thursday, December 19 (Nancy Tapley and Donald Pole)
    12:125 to 1:00pm
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    MORE MUSIC AT HOLY TRINITY ST. PAUL’S – CHECK HERE
  6. St. John’s, Tillsonburg (46 Ridout St W) OLD FASHIONED CAROL SING. Friday, December 6 at 6:30 PM. POSTER
  7. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. St. James Anglican, Brantford (28 Dublin St.). Saturday, December 7, 9:00-10:30am. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, and sausage, tea, coffee or juice& a photo with Santa. $10 Adults; $5 Children. More info: POSTER
  8. 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:  Dec. 13.
    2025 dates: Jan 17, Feb 21, March 21, April TBD, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec TBD
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    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!
    2025 dates:  Feb. 28th & April 25th.
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    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. 
  9. SONGS OF SEASON: 15th YEAR. Christmas Benefit Show Program. St. Stephen’s Church, Stratford (133 Home St.), Saturday, December 7, 7:00-10:00pm. Support community pantry at St Stephen's and community food bank at St Paul's Stratford!
    Featuring popular seasonal & gospel songs by Elvis, plus secular & country favourites!! Doug McKenzie, Shon Carroll, Jeffery Marsh, Brian McKenzie, Jimmy Gribbon, Karen Ward-Kennedy…
    Admission: FREE with donation to the Food Bank. Info: 519-574-1076.     POSTER
  10. All welcome to Canon Davis Church, Sarnia. December 7, 6:30-7:30 for our Festival  of Lights. Tour the church, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the season, make new friends, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Admission is a nonperishable food item for the local food bank. We would love to see you there! More details on the POSTER! 
  11. THIS IS A SIGN OF HOPE & PEACE. ADVENT PROGRAMS at St. George’s of Forest Hill, Kitchener.
    - Blue Christmas Memorial Service (December 7 @3pm)
    - Children's Christmas Pageant (December 15 @10am)
    - Lessons & Carols (    December 15 @ 3pm)
    - Christmas Eve (4pm, 7pm and 10pm) and Christmas Day (9am)
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  12. Join us at All Saints' Church Mount Pleasant for our Annual Candlelight Lessons and Carol Service on Sunday December 8 at 7:00 pm. Sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy live musical  performances. Fellowship in the Church Hall afterwards. Looking forward to seeing you! 688 Mt.Pleasant Road, Mt.Pleasant.
  13. SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL.  A live theatre performance at CHRIST CHURCH, COLCHESTER
    December 13 at 7pm
    December 14 at 1pm and 4pm
    December 15 at 2pm
    Tickets: Children 13 & under - $15; Seniors/Students - $30; Adults - $35
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  14. Upcoming events at St. Anne’s in Port Franks:
    - Lessons and Carols Service on December 8, 2024 at 8:30 PM. POSTER
    - Blue Christmas service of healing and hope in Port Franks on December 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM.     POSTER
  15. Award-winning Magnum photojournalist, Larry Towell, will talk about his eight years of war reporting in Ukraine and sign his latest book, The History War (GOST Books), at a dessert-and-coffee evening at St. Matthew's, 6218 Fansher Street, Florence, on Wednesday, December 11, at 7 pm. You can read about the book here. All are welcome, and admission is free. POSTER
  16. Trinity Anglican Church-Sarnia: “A TIMELESS FAMILY CHRISTMAS” a FREE Drop-in Family Event on Sunday, December 15, 2pm - 4:30pm.
    Drop in and have some Christmas Fun! There will be a live Nativity Scene, Cookie Decorating, Christmas Crafts, Carolling, Hot Chocolate’n Smores and a visit from St. Nicholas!     POSTER
  17. Join us for a special concert: In the Spirit of Christmas. A Fund-raising concert for the St. James Church Food Ministry featuring music and carols by Velvet & Ivory (Beverley Maranger, vocals, Tim Elliott, piano) and seasonal readings by Judy Maddren, former CBC Broadcaster.
    SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, 2024 at 4 p.m. ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH Parish Hall 41 Mornington St. STRATFORD. Freewill donation. POSTER
  18. Upcoming events at St. John’s-by-the-Lake. Grand Bend:
    - Blue Christmas Service of healing and hope on December 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM. POSTER
    - Lessons and Carols Service at 10:30 AM on December 22, 2024. POSTER
    - “Cookies and Carols”, a musical series, on three Saturday afternoons in December.  POSTER
  19. AFRICAN MASS & FELLOWSHIP: ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, 472 Richmond, London, ON.  
    DATES: December 21, from 5PM to 9PM
    ALL ARE WELCOME! 
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  20. A CHRISTMAS JINGLE – LAURA GAGNON. Christ Church, Port Stanley (283 Colbourne St.), December 22 at 2pm.
    Mike Carver, Marque Smith, Ricky Chee, Josh Presley.
    More info and to scan for tickets: check the     POSTER
  21. St. George’s, London: 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. Services will begin at 4:00 pm.  Please watch this newsletter for further dates.
CHRISTMAS BAZAARS & SALES
  • St. John’s in Arva is holding a Last Minute Shopping Market on Saturday, December 7 from 9 to 3. With a wide variety of crafters and artisans, there will something for everyone to finish their Christmas shopping. Free admission and free parking. St. John’s is located at the corner of Richmond Street and Medway Road in Arva. POSTER
     
  • CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. St. Paul’s, Port Dover (302 St. George Street). December 7, 10am-2pm. POSTER
     
  • CHRIST CHURCH, FOREST: Country Christmas, Saturday, December 7, 10am-1pm.
    Bake Table; Fruit Pie; Meat Pies; Preserves; Raffles; Silence Auction. LUNCH SPECIAL only $10.00: Hot Turkey on a bun with coleslaw, potato chips. POSTER
     
  • ST. THOMAS CHURCH, ST. THOMAS: A Vendor & Artisan Market. Saturday, December 7, 9am-3pm POSTER
    Vendors include: Moon Mystic, Norwex, Epicure, Tupperware, Super Tach Co., Invoke the Goddess and many more. 
    Baked Goods & Cafe for breakfast and lunch. 
     
  • St. James' Anglican Church, Ingersoll is having a Christmas Cookie Sale, December 14  9 a.m to 1 p.m. at The Annex, 231 Thames St. S. ingersoll.  Parking at the back.  Entrance at the side door. 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