A Christmas Message from the Bishop of Huron

Grace and peace to you as we transition from this holy season of Advent to the celebration of the Christmas season. I’m Todd...

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The Advent Conspiracy: Being stewards of the gift that is (next) Christmas

By Rev. Matthew Kieswetter This past December the Deanery of Waterloo engaged with a four-part video and book study program called...

Embracing change: the story of Mary and Joseph

By Rev. Kimberly  Myer As I ponder the Advent stories, we will hear over the next couple of weeks leading to Christmas, I think about...

What choices will we make this year?

By Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle How many take advantage of ‘Black Friday’ shopping? How many shop on ‘Cyber Monday’? How much effort...

Some advice that never grows old

Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your...

In defense of Ebenezer: Be open to a spark of hope!

By Laurel Pattenden Have you started to watch Christmas movies yet? There are so many genres within themed Christmas movies. Romance,...

A donkey that makes me smile

As we read the stories of the Birth of Jesus it is difficult to think of Mary and Joseph without a donkey being a part of the...

All my Christmas Eves (The Farewell Tour)

MOSTLY ABOUT RELIGION By Rev. Canon Keith Nethery This is my next to last column in the Huron Church News. As the Farewell Tour...

Home for the holidays? Or maybe not!

By Ven. Megan Collings-Moore ‘I’ll be home for Christmas…' When the carols start playing, with their sentimental images of happy...

A season of promises, beginnings, and newness

By Bishop Todd Townshend  After the season of Advent with its poetic focus on God’s future and God’s merciful promises, and through...

Whatever joys or challenges... God will be with us

By Rev. Aidan Armstrong January 1 2023 will mark the start of a new and fresh year on the secular calendar. We will have just...

January: Rest, renewal, and... taking down the bling

By Laurel Pattenden Just as Advent brings out my desire to get decorating (actually my husband’s), January brings the desire to take...

Christmas Services - Update

Across the diocese, the inclement weather has impacted us differently. With road closures and potential dangerous driving conditions in...

Christmas Message from Bishop Todd

In the beginning: A reflection on creation stories

By Caroline N. Sharp Advent is my favourite liturgical season; it always has been since I was a little girl. The story of Christ’s...

Nativity exhibit scene panel at Holy Trinity, Lucan

From left to right: Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mark Chortos, Jacob Shaw, Gail Lewis, Don Hiscox, Leigh Robinson and Friedhelm...

A Journey to Bethlehem… Advent 2023

WATCH OUR NEW ADVENT SERIES WITH BISHOP TERRY DANCE on our MEDIA PAGE and YouTube. Contact your local church to form a study group...

Come, Lord Jesus, come...

By Rev. Gilles Hache What is the meaning of Advent? What can these four weeks change in our everyday lives and in the life of our...

Advent 2023: Journey of a jigsaw puzzle

By Laurel Pattenden A favourite pastime of mine is to put together jigsaw puzzles. Preferably one thousand pieces, lighthearted or...