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  1. CONVERSATION AND LEARNING WORKSHOP WITH BISHOP LUSA NSENGA-NGOY. Meet Bishop Lusa and participate in this workshop on Diversity in Church: 
    TUESDAY, MAY 30 AT 9:30 AM, RBC PLACE, London, Ontario. 
    EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Register in advance
     HERE
    To learn more about Bishop Lusa and watch his Greeting Video 
    GO HERE


  2. GOOD NEWS FROM CAMP HURON!
    REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!  GO TO 
    www.camphuron.ca
    Earthrise is a very famous photo of a teeny tiny planet earth, floating in vast, dark outer space, taken by astronauts as Apollo 8, orbited the Moon. Watch a short video here.
    Imagine what it was like to see Earth our island home from so very, very far away. What a marvelous sight! Can seeing our blue planet this way inspire us and call to us to love and care for God’s wondrous creation? Let’s find out as we see Earth from afar and serve Earth up close.
    Bursary support and payment plans available.
    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: gerryadam@diohuron.org 519-434-6893 ext 217


  3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING AFC GRANTS.
    In order to improve access to grants and special funding opportunities such as Say Yes! to Kids, the Anglican Foundation of Canada has launched a new Grants Portal. 
    TO FIND OUT MORE GO HERE
    ENTER THE PORTAL NOW!

  4. Anglican Fellowship of Prayer presents The Bishop's Prayer Conference on Sat. May 6, 2023 at 10:00 am - 3 pm at Church of St. Jude's, London.  Cost $20.00
    The Intersection of Prayer and Music: Encountering these practices as Individuals and as Faith Communities with the Rev'd Andreas Thiel, Rector of St. Matthew's, Windsor and former professional musician.
    To register please contact: the Rev'd Ann Webber
    at annwebber@diohuron.org
    or by calling or texting info to 226-373-1391
    TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

  5. PWRDF HURON invitation to an on-line opportunity to stoke spring enthusiasm for the ministry we share.  PWRDF Executive Director, Will Postma,  will join us on line on Wednesday, May 24 from 7-8 P.M. 
    Register in advance for this meeting 
    HERE
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
    This will be an opportunity to hear an update directly about the work of our partners, particularly with regards to Ukraine, Indigenous partnerships and Climate Care projects. Please take advantage of this opportunity to listen and ask questions to support the engagement of our parishes in this vital work of healing in our world.
    Please also note that PWRDF Huron will be returning in physical presence to Synod this May through the opening service and a PR Table in the lobby.  Do come and say hello.

  6. The Huron Farmworkers Ministry NEEDS YOUR HELP!
    Last year (2022) we received an amazing support from all our Huron Community and were able to collect over a hundred bags with clothes which were in an amazing condition. We also received a variety of other contributions such as bicycles, toiletries, kitchen utensils, bedding, food and many more.
    This year (2023) we continue to assist our Farmworkers providing the equal services as last year and we are planning in expanding our services to two different locations, Tillsonburg and Burford. We are seeking donations of men’s clothing such as pants, sweaters, hoodies, t-Shirts, warm jackets, shoes, gloves, baseball caps, team shirts, toques, Bicycle. Preferred sizes are small to large in clean, ready to wear condition. 
    READ MORE HERE
    Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Financial donations are warmly welcomed by sending your gift via e-transfer to huronfarmworkersproject@gmail.com or sending a cheque to: 
    The Huron Hispanic & Migrant Farmworkers Outreach Ministry
    c/o St John’s Anglican Church
    46 Front Road, PO Box 387
    Port Rowan, Ontario N0E 1M0


  7. EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES:
    Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm
    Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 pm
    Monday, August 28 at 7:00 pm

    Education for Ministry is a small group, faith-based experience, that focuses on how our faith connects to and is lived out in our everyday life. Interested in learning more about what is available in your area? Reach out to Libi Clifford or Val Kenyon to let us know you’re coming or with questions of any kind at:EFM@huron.anglican.ca
    Sponsored and supported by the Diocese of Huron

  8. The Essex Deanery Lay Leadership Training Classes:  Lay leadership courses for 2023
    ◦  May 13 – Administration with Rev. Lisa Poultney (note change 2nd Saturday)
    ◦  June 17 – History with Rev. Canon Dr. Gordon Maitland
    .  October 21 and 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.

  9. Deanery of Delaware ACW Spring Meeting. Friday, May 4, 1pm-4pm. St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Wallacetown (29596 Lakeview Line). Guest Speaker: Liz Brown, Executive Director of Violence Against Women Services Elgin County. More details HERE
  10. Upcoming Courses in Huron LTh:
    On Tuesday June 6, we are hosting a new course: In the Midst of Life, We Are In Death: Christian Rites Around Sickness, Death and Dying with The Rev. Fr. Matt Koovisk. 
    This course is ideal of lay leaders, deacons and postulants for priestly ministry who are looking to better understand the liturgical tools regarding sickness and death within the Anglican tradition. SEE THE POSTER
    Registration: https://huron.jotform.com/pmalcom/licentiate-in-theo-springsummer2023

    Spiritual Leadership with Dr. Dawn Davis
    Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT) hosted via Zoom
    Students can register through our website at: https://huronatwestern.ca/programs/theology/life-long-learning/ or by emailing Dr. Bowcott at: grayhame.bowcott@huron.uwo.ca

  11. RENISON INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY... REIMAGINED!
    Singing the Liturgies of the BCP and BAS, Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, in-person at Renison and online via Zoom
    No cost, refreshments provided
    Led by The Rev’d Dr. Stephen McClatchie.
    In this session aimed at clergy and theological students/postulants, we will explore and practice various sung parts of our Anglican liturgies, such as Morning and Evening Prayer, the Great Litany, the Merbecke setting of the BCP prayer of consecration, how to put music to the worldwide eucharistic canons approved in Huron, and how to sing collects and scripture readings as described in the BAS missal. Rest assured that this workshop is appropriate for non-professional singers. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

  12. Cursillo Weekend, Friday evening July 21 to Sunday afternoon July 23 at Five Oaks Retreat Centre, Paris, ON. 
    Niagara Huron Anglican Cursillo is now accepting applications for lay and clergy interested in this short course, intended to equip the lay people of the church, to bring the teachings of Jesus to bear in real life situations through faith, study, and action.  Clergy support of each candidate is requested along with a Cursillo sponsor.  You can obtain more information on the website: www.niagaracursillo.org or contact us by email: niagarahuronanglican@gmail.com.  Click here for BROCHURE and INVITATION.  Deadline is June 19.

  13. Webinar: Colonialism and the Anglican Church. Presented by the Trinity College Divinity Associates. Thursday, May 11, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Online on ZoomFree, with a donation toward the Divinity Students Bursary Fund encouraged.
    Archivist Krzyztof Adamiec and Bishop Peter Fenty will explore the Lambeth Palace exhibition "Enslavement: Voices from the Archives" and National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper and Bishop Riscylla Shaw will discuss the ongoing process of truth and reconciliation in the Anglican Church of Canada. 
    More info hereRegister on Eventbrite.

PARISH EVENTS:
  1. EVENTS AT ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, ST. THOMAS, 20 Flora Street:
    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 dates are: May 19, June 16. at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 20 Flora St., St. Thomas.
     POSTER
    A Very Special Motherz Day Extravaganza, on May 13 from 7 to 11pm, doors open at 6:30pm,
    $15.00 per ticket, advance tickets available now from the office.
    Cash bar and food available for purchase.
    Featuring:  Dealerz Choice Showcase Band, Brian Salt, Ken Kokko, Noel Lesperance, Randy Dawdy.
    Come out & enjoy a night of great music and dancing!
    at St. Thomas, Anglican Church, 20 Flora St., St. Thomas, 519-631-7368.

    Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser, on the 4th Friday of each month from 5 to 6:30pm.   $20.00 each, Advance Ticket Sales now available from the office from 10am to 2pm (Tues. to Fri.).
    Upcoming Dinner Dates are:  April 28th, May 26th & June 23rd.
    Come out and enjoy a heavenly meal! POSTER

  2. St. John’s Anglican Church, Tillsonburg is celebrating the CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III on Friday, May 5 with a special TEA served with sandwiches and desserts from 12 noon until 2:30 pm.
    Tickets available at the church office and at the door on May 5 ($15 per person). 
    SEE THE POSTER
  3. Luke's Place. London: Artisans and High Tea, Saturday, May 6, 10AM to 4PM, in support of Luke’s Place London and London area Artisans.
    Admission free. High Tea: $15.00
    MORE INFORMATION HERE

  4. Trinity Anglican Church, Cambridge is hosting a  Beef Dinner on Sunday May 7 at 5pm (followed by Evensong at 7pm) to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. 
    Contact the church office at 519 621 8860 to book your tickets which are $25 each for this sumptuous feast! 

  5. A Service of Choral Evensong in Celebration of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
    Trinity Anglican Church, Simcoe
    Sunday, May 7 at 3PM
    , followed by refreshments.

    SEE THE POSTER
  6. On Sunday, May 7,  St. John the Evangelist Church, 280 St. James Street, is hosting a Spring Concert at 2 pm.
    The concert features vocal and instrumental music presented by St. John’s Choir musicians and the community. The event also features an exhibition of artworks by members of the parish. Admission by donation.

  7. “BACK HOME AGAIN”, presented by SIMPLY CLASSIC. Church of the Ascension, London (2060 Dundas St. East), Saturday, May 13 at 7pm.
    $15.00 (children 12 and under $10.00). Order at: tickets@ascensionlondon.com or 519-451-7780.
    More information HERE

  8. St. Jude's, London: The St. Judes Pig Roast on May 13. Tickets are $20.00. Doors open at 5:30pm with dinner served AT 6:00pm. Call the office at 519-660-6198 to get your tickets.
  9. St. Peter's Anglican Church 4091 Catherine St., Dorchester is having a Garage Sale including Plants, Baking, and BBQ. Saturday May 13, 8:00am-12:00pm.
    Come and join in the fun!

    (Tickets for the BBQ Chicken Dinner in June will be available.)
  10. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. STEPHEN'S, STRATFORD:
    BBQ Take Out Dinner, Thursday June 1, pick-up from 5:30-6:30 pm. Tickets in advance only. Call or text Deb at 226-921-4804. More info 
    HERE
    Elvis & Friends, St. Stephen's June Fundraising. Saturday, June 10, from 2 to 5 pm. Door open at 1pm. Tickets 10.00 each. Call or text Deb at 226-921-4804. More info 
    HERE
  11. St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Thamesville still have a few articles that may be of interest to other area churches:  .
    13 - red choir gowns
    8 - white choir gowns
    Cedar chest that we had to store our seasonal hangings
    Many red hymn books
    Large wooden office desk in good repair
    2 drawer filing cabinet
    20 pews (each has room for approximately 8 - 10 people)
    Padded kneeling benches
    4 - choir pews (each room for about 3 - 4 people
    1 - 100 cup coffee perc
    1 - 35 cup tea perc (only used for tea)
    Please contact Alfred/Marney Nichols at nicholsphoto1975@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
  • Huron Farmworkers Ministry is looking for a Seasonal Outreach Service Delivery Associate. 
    We are looking for a self-starting, Spanish-speaking individual to join our team who has a passion for helping others.
    FOR MORE INFO 
    GO HERE OR DOWNLOAD HERE

  • Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church in Exeter, Ontario, Canada is looking for an accomplished Organist or Pianist to work with its small choir, to participate in (and/or lead) mid-week rehearsals, and to provide music for weekly Sunday morning services, as well as occasional other services (Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday etc.)  The Church Musician will be required to provide music for occasional weddings and funerals as needed, or to seek a suitable replacement if they are unavailable for those services.   Hours and remuneration to be negotiated.  This position includes 5 paid weeks of vacation annually, as well as a car allowance if a commute is involved, and an opportunity to participate in a pension plan. Applications will be accepted until June 30, or until a suitable candidate is hired.
    Please forward your interest and resumé to wendymencel@diohuron.org
    MORE INFO HERE

  • 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 1Z7
    or email:  hoof@execulink.com

  • 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