Benjamin Paul on Hope
This is the first reflection in our Advent series, Welcoming the Child, Welcoming One Another. As we prepare to light the first candle on the Advent wreath this Sunday, Benjamin Paul shares a moving reflection on the theme of Hope and the many ways it has taken human shape in his newcomer journey to Canada and the Diocese of Algoma.
Indigenous Ministry Worker
The Diocese of Algoma invites applications for a part-time Indigenous Ministry Worker, a two-year term position for a lay or ordained Indigenous person based in the Thunder Bay area. This role supports Cree language and cultural traditions, diocesan TRC commitments, and resource development for parish use.
Get to Know… The Rev. Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans
The Rev. Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans returns to St. Paul’s, Thunder Bay as he prepares for ordination to the priesthood on December 6. A lifelong musician, scholar, and servant of the Church, he reflects on vocation, Scripture, pastoral life, and the people and places that have shaped his journey.
In Memoriam: Donna Marie Bos
The Diocese of Algoma mourns the passing of Donna Marie Bos, who died peacefully on November 24, 2025, at the age of 77. Donna served the Diocese with warmth, dedication, and a deep spirit of kindness from 1998 until her retirement in 2009, becoming a beloved and steady presence in the Synod Office and in the wider diocesan community.
Archbishop Anne to Unveil 2026 Motto at St. Luke’s Cathedral
Archbishop Anne Germond will make her official visit to St. Luke’s Cathedral this Sunday, November 30, for Advent I, where she will unveil her 2026 Episcopal Motto. Building on 2025’s call to “draw deeply from the wells of salvation,” this year’s theme invites us to listen for where God is leading next.
“Carrying It All in My Heart”: A Visit to Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador
Archbishop Anne reflects on a deeply renewing visit to the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador, where hospitality, shared stories of vocation, and time with dedicated clergy created what she calls “holy Kairos time.” Her experience highlights the national fellowship that strengthens diocesan life across the Anglican Church of Canada.
Prayer and Action: A Litany Addressing Gender-Based Violence
As we approach the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6, the Diocese of Algoma’s Social Justice Committee has prepared a special litany for parish and personal use during the 12 days of remembrance. This prayerful resource invites communities to honour the women whose lives have been lost to gender-based violence, support survivors, and commit ourselves to action rooted in compassion and justice.
Seasons & Saints – November 20
As the Christian New Year begins with the First Sunday of Advent, Rev. Susan Montague Koyle invites us to rediscover the transforming power of our liturgies. She reflects on why good liturgy shapes good theology, how Advent calls us deeper into the story of salvation, and what the Advent wreath is — and isn’t — meant to be in our worship.
Movies for Advent – A Four-Week Journey with Thorneloe University
Thorneloe University invites the Diocese to explore Advent through film with “Movies for Advent,” a four-week series pairing lectionary readings with thoughtfully selected movies. Weekly online discussions begin Mondays at 8 p.m., with guides and resources available for parishes and small groups.
Parishes: Don’t Forget the Power of Facebook Events
Facebook Events are one of the simplest and most effective tools for parish outreach—yet many churches overlook them. Creating an event helps your parish reach beyond its usual audience, increases visibility, and makes personal invitations easy. Learn why this small skill can make a big difference in your parish’s communication.