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  1. Emergency Appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
    The Archbishops of Canterbury and Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby, have issued a JOINT EMERGENCY APPEAL appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The appeal letter includes details of international partners in Australia, Canada, Germany, the UK and the USA, WHERE DONATIONS CAN BE MADE.

  2. Walking the Two Row Path: Making Our Way from Settler to Sojourner. A Deanery of London Sponsored Event.  November 7, January, 9 February 6. Online/In Person St Aidan's London.
    This relationship-building process will take place over the course of a few months, with the hopes of deconstructing settler patterns and creating the space and place for a sojourning relationship to blossom. Starting with an in-person session that looks at where we start our journey from, we intend to open the conversation with clear definitions of the colonial structures and systems we find ourselves in, as well as an evaluation of the colonial posture we assume. With this starting point, we aim to express the trail we look to blaze together, as we begin to unravel what walking the Two Row Path looks like for each of our churches and ourselves. Coming back together three more times over the next few months, we will learn to examine critically our patterns of colonialism and find new practices that can help us explore what diversity and inclusion look like. Through the use of Bible study, case studies, and a creation of radical space, we will build our “backpacks” for the journey of the Two Row, and discover the ways in which we can speak truth and practice reconciliation.
    Registration Info in FLYER

  3. Deadlines for Grants and Loans applications this program year are as follows:
    January 4. 2024
    March 14, 2024

  4. PWRDF HURON: GAZA HOSPITAL APPEAL.
    Al-Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital is the oldest hospital in Gaza, founded in 1882 by the Church of England. It receives no funding whatsoever by Hamas (contrary to some reports).     PWRDF has transferred the initial $30,000 We have supported this hospital for years as a partner, and are actively accepting donations for Al-Ahli Arab Hospital through the PWRDF Gaza Hospital Appeal.
    How you can help: To support the al-Ahli Arab Hospital during this time of crisis, please donate online to our Gaza Hospital 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 Hospital” in the memo field.
  5. The Faculty of Theology at Huron University is pleased to welcome the Rev. Dr. John Thatamanil as this year’s R. T. Orr Lecturer.
    Dr. Thatamanil is Professor of Theology and World Religions at Union Theological Seminary and author of Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity (Fordham University Press, 2020). Dr. Thatamanil is also Volunteer Priest Associate at the Anglican Church of St. John the Divine in Victoria, BC and Diocesan Theologian for the Diocese of Islands and Inlets (British Columbia).
    Healing Desire: Hindu and Buddhist Wisdom for Our Post-Truth Predicament
    The 50th Annual R. T. Orr Lecture
    The Rev. Dr. John Thatamanil
    Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
    In Person at Huron University (registration required) or via Zoom (register below for link)
    The Hospitality of Receiving: Reimagining Mission After Colonialism
    Zoom Workshop for Clergy, Church Leaders, and Theological Students
    The Rev. Dr. John Thatamanil (with the Venerable Rosalyn Kantlaht'ant Elm)
    Friday, November 10, 2023 1:00–3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
    Online via Zoom (register below for link)
    This workshop is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Huron
    For more information (including descriptions) and to register for either or both events: https://form.jotform.com/232906709952263 
  6. Online Workshop: A Habit of Learning. Saturday, Nov 18, 10am to 11am
    How can we foster a habit of learning in our congregations which is consistent, healthy, and intentional?  Whether you already have a busy learning program, a small but regular study group, occasional studies, or no learning programs at all, a habit of learning can develop and grow.
    All are welcome to attend, whether lay or ordained, especially if you have responsibility for learning initiatives in your parish.  Please register by emailing the     Rev Canon Dr Lisa Wang for the Zoom link.
  7. The Essex Deanery Lay Leadership Training Classes:  Lay leadership courses for 2023
    November 18 - How to write a sermon (4 pages of the Sermon plus other resources) 
    These classes will be held in person at Canterbury College.  We have partnered with Canterbury College for the Lay Readers 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 to teach please contact Rev. Kimberly Myer - kimmyer@diohuron.org with your idea.
  8. THE SECOND SUPPER: AN INDIAN DINNER EXPERIENCE. NOVEMBER 10, AT ST. AIDAN’S SANCTUARY, LONDON. Cocktails: 5:30 pm. Dinner: 6:30 pm
    Presented by the Anglican churches in the London area in support of OUTREACH MINISTRIES.
    Join us for an evening of fine food, music, friendship and fellowship.
    Tickets: $60. For tickets email: justkevingeorge@gmail.com or call 226-377-2334
    For more info SEE THE POSTER
  9. Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Huron. Parish Rep Meeting. Tuesday, November 28th; 7pm. Zoom
    All Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Huron) Prayer Reps are invited to attend an online Parish Rep evening to be held on Tuesday, November 28 from 7pm-8pm. If you are a Parish Rep and would like to connect with others serving in this role, OR you are wondering what it is to be Parish Rep, you are most welcome. Vestry season will be upon us before we know it where AFP Parish Reps are chosen for the year. Why not come and see what being a part of this fellowship is all about. If interested in attending, please reach out to maryfarmer@diohuron.org for the link. 
  10. Lifelong learning for seniors held through ElderCollege at Canterbury: SEE THE BROCHURE FOR MORE DETAILS
 
PARISH EVENTS:
  1. Events at St. James', Stratford:
    VELVET AND IVORY- an hour of song
    SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2023 3 - 4 P.M  
    Beverley Maranger, vocals, and Tim Elliott, piano
    St. James Anglican Church, Stratford; Upper Parish Hall  (Side door on Hamilton Street).  All welcome. Freewill offering to support the work of St James Church.
    MISTLETOE MARKET AT ST. JAMES. Saturday, November 25, 9:30 am to 12:00pm
    For more details     CHECK THE POSTER
  2. Breath of God, Breath of Life - St. George's London. Monday evenings, beginning at 7:00pm, (October 16 - November 13)
    Have you ever thought deeply about breath? We are all creatures whose life begins with our first breath and ends with our last. Breathing, largely unconscious, fills our entire time on earth. Yet, do you often say to yourself, “Breathe! Just breathe!?” We are, it would seem, living in a breathless age.
    You are invited to a series of five evenings exploring what it means to be a living, breathing creature made in the image of God. The explorations will occur along two parallel tracks, theological and practical. They will delve into the activity of the Holy Spirit in our world and in our lives and they will offer us the chance to understand our own breathing through practical exercises and through an understanding of the basic science of breathing.
    For the practical portion, please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and bring a pillow and yoga mat, blanket or thick towel to lie on.
    The sessions will be facilitated by the Rev'd Canon Dr Timothy Connor, Parish Theologian, and Ms. Lori Holmes, Speech-Language Pathologist, Theatre Voice Coach and Brad Cliff Breathing Practitioner.  
  3. Upcoming events at St. John’s, Tillsonburg:
    ABBA Tribute Night. Saturday, November 4, 7-9pm
    POSTER
    Christmas Bazaar. Saturday, November 18, 10am-2pm
    POSTER
    An evening with Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol. Friday, December 8 at 7:30pm POSTER
  4. St Paul's Cathedral - Choral Evensong 
    This fall services of Choral Evensong will be held at 4:00pm on the following Sundays:
    - November 19
    Please also join us for Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 3 at 10:00 am.
    The service of Nine Lessons & Carols will be held on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00pm.
    All are welcome!
  5. St. George's London - Choral Evensong 
    Beginning in the fall, we will be having regular services of Choral Evensong on the fourth Sunday of every month at 4pm, as follows:  
    - November 26
    The service of Nine Lessons & Carols will be held on Sunday, December 17.
    Choral Evensong will continue on the fourth Sunday of the month in 2024 beginning with Sunday, January 28.
  6. Crisis in the Holy Land: What is happening? How should we respond?
    Join us for a conversation with Dr. Bruce Fisk and Alessandra Abusada.
    Trinity Anglican Church, Sarnia, November 5 at 12:15pm
    https://youtube.com/live/mx0QbJ_JvC8
    SEE THE POSTER
  7. St John's Kitchener will host a Bach Vespers service with music performed by Spiritus Ensemble on Sunday, November 5 at 4:00 p.m.  The music will be Bach Cantata 80 ('Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott') ad Bach's motet for double choir, 'Singet dem Herrn'.
  8. Upcoming events at Holy Trinity/St. Paul’s Chattam:
    Music at Holy Trinity/St. Paul’s:     See the     POSTER for more information
    Winter Wonderland Bazaar – first in person Bazaar since 2019: Saturday, November 18, 9:30am-1:30pm.     POSTER
    Holy Trinity St. Paul’s, 81 Selkirk Street (at Victoria), Chatham, Ontario 519-354-1072
  9. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST.THOMAS ANGLICAN, ST. THOMAS, 20 Flora St.:
    Community 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!
    Next date is:   Nov. 17.
    POSTER
    Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser
    on the 4th Friday of each month 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!
    Next date is:  Nov. 24.
    POSTER
    A Christmas Wonderland Bazaar
    on Saturday, November 4 from 8am to 12:30pm
    Gift Baskets, Instant Win, Jewellery, Children's Table, Sewing/Knitting/Crafts, Bake Table/Preserves, Frozen Meat/Fruit Pies and much more.
    Coffee Break, Light Lunch from 11:30am to 12:30pm.
    POSTER
  10. Diana Butler Bass Event. Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Road East, London. Saturday, November 11
    For more details GO HERE
  11. Sunday November 12, 4.00 pm Choral Evensong at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, 489 Pinetree Drive, London.
  12. St. Peter's Anglican Church 4091 Catherine Street, Dorchester, annual SPAGHETTI DINNER fundraiser. Wednesday, November 22, 2023,  4:30-6:30pm. Free will offering. Proceeds to buy gifts for the Dorchester Angel Tree at Christmas. Take-out available, 
    SILENT AUCTION fundraiser will be held on Facebook from noon November 18-November 25 at noon. FOR MORE INFO SEE THE POSTER
  13. St. George's 20's and 30's Game and Puzzle Night. Please join us for our first game and puzzle night on Wednesday November 22 at 7pm in the Upper Parish Hall. This is a time to play games, do puzzles or simply to socialize with others. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. As always please feel free to invite others to this event! 227 Wharncliffe Road North
  14. Saturday, December 9, 6:30-8 at Canon Davis Memorial Church, we will be celebrating a Festival of Lights! Admission is a non-perishable food item. The church will be decorated in lights both inside and out, refreshments available. Come along and meet Reverend Jon Forbes and celebrate the Christmas season.
  15. STRATFORD CONCERT CHOIR sharing great choral music: SING-ALONG MESSIAH, December 9 at 7:30pm, Avondale United Church. POSTER
  16. Christmas Concert featuring Organist Dr. Wayne Caroll and Harpist Kathleen Gahagan. Sunday December 10 at 2pm at Trinity, Aylmer. Tickets are $20 at the door. Students and Children are free. Hot Cider and Christmas sweets will be available at intermission. See you on Sunday December 10th at 2pm at Trinity, Aylmer. POSTER
 
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS BAZAARS & MARKETS:
  • Cranberry Courtyard Market. Saturday, November 18  from 9:00-1:00
    St. Hilda’s-St. Luke’s Church     185 Elm Street, St Thomas (beside the hospital)
    Unique Christmas crafts and gift items, baking, home decor, quilts and two new vendors selling 1.chocolate treats and 2. specially jewelry items. 
     
  • Christmas Market 2023: Saturday, November 18, 9am-12noon. St. James Church, Brantford (28 Dublin St.). POSTER
     
  • Church of the Ascension, 1385 University Ave. West, Windsor will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday Nov. 18 from 9am to 2pm. There will be: morning coffee break with sweets, hot lunch, and many booths with lots of treasures. Hope to see you there. See POSTER attached.
     
  • Holy Trinity St. Stephen's Memorial Annual Evergreen Bazaar on Saturday November 18 from 9am to 1pm.  Come early for the best selections. Lots of Gifts to Go!  See attached POSTER with full details. 
     
  • Parish of the Holy Spirit, Seaforth: ANNUAL SILVER BELLS BAZAAR & TEA - Saturday, November 18 from 1-3 pm featuring Tea Tables, Deli, Our Famous Christmas Puddings, Fantastic Silent Auction, Festive Home Baking and Country Store Preserves.  NEW THIS YEAR. we welcome a Crafts, Baking and Silent Auction booth from Seaforth Manor Nursing Home Residents and Volunteers in support of their Resident's Council. Come out and get your Christmas shopping done early!
     
  • St. Andrew Memorial, London (55 Foxbar Rd.) ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. Saturday, November 18, 9am-1pm. POSTER
     
  • St. Paul's Cathedral and St. Peter's Basilica CWL are holding their Christmas Bazaars under one roof, on Saturday November 25 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at St. Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond St. London.  Entrance from Clarence St., free parking in Clarence St. Church lots.  Featuring Festive Baked Goods, Jewellery, Christmas Table, Treasures, Toonie Table, Muffins and Coffee, Jams and Preserves, And More.
     
  • Canon Davis Memorial Church, Sarnia, located on the east corner of Russel and Maxwell, is having a Christmas Market. Everyone is welcome November 25  9:00am- 12:00pm. We will have food items, such as pies, deli items, preserves, baking and much more. Check out the trinkets and treasures, all in the parish hall, come see us, we would love to see you!  POSTER
     
  • St. John’s, Arva is holding their Annual Country Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 25 from 10 to 2. Featuring the favourites: Bake Table, Attic Treasures, Jewellery, Party Foods, Crafts, Preserves, Silent Auction and returning this year is the Tea Room. Free admission, plenty of free parking. Located at the corner of Richmond Street and Medway Road in Arva. POSTER
     
  • THE TRINITY Ladies Guild Craft & Bake Sale on Saturday, Trinity Church, Sarnia, (1194 Murphy Rd, beside Tim Hortons) November 25 from 9am - 1pm. SEE THE POSTER FOR MORE DETAILS
     
  • Upcoming Events at St. John the Evangelist, Strathroy 34 Head Street North:
    Yuletide Marketplace     on Saturday, December 2 from 10 am to 2 pm, featuring hand crafted gifts and items from local artisans, bake table, café.  A great opportunity to get that special gift for that special someone!
     
  • Mistletoe Market and Yuletide Snack Bar. Sunday, November 26, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. St. John the Evangelist Church, 280 St. James Street, London. Baked goods, Christmas décor and gift items, jams and preserves, raffle, silent auction, and more.
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

  • St. Alban's, Delhi is seeking an organist for Sunday services at 11am, extra services at Easter and Christmas and occasional weddings and funerals.  The church has a Hammond B3 organ,
    Please send resume to:
    Bert Hooftman
    St. Alban's Church
    19 Talbot Rd
    Delhi ON N4B 1Z7or email:  hoof@execulink.com

  • Principal, Canterbury College 
    Canterbury College invites applications for the position of Principal (part-time, approx. 15 hours per week), beginning May 1, 2024. For job description go to:  https://www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury. To apply, send resume and names and contact information of three references to: the Venerable Jane Humphreys, Canterbury College, 2500 University Ave. W, Windsor ON N9B 3Y1, or via email to canter@uwindsor.ca.
     
  • St. John’s, Port Rowan is looking for an Organist (Part Time Employment Opportunity). Organist for Local Anglican Services - Our group enjoys singing a variety of styles of music. Organ is manual digital with full pedal. Send resume to enriquemartinez@diohuron.org
    Any questions: 519-586-3401