Announcing the 2025 Recipients of Certificates of Appreciation
Archbishop Anne Germond has announced the 2025 recipients of the Diocese of Algoma Certificates of Appreciation. Presented around Reign of Christ Sunday, these awards honour laypeople whose faith in action, quiet service, and generous leadership sustain parish life and outreach across Algoma. Read the full list of recipients and join us in giving thanks for their ministries.
A Night of Honours and Gratitude at Thorneloe University
Thorneloe University’s 2025 Convocation celebrated new leadership, honoured several members of the Algoma community, and deepened long-standing ties between the diocese and the university. The evening included installations, awards, and a moving surprise gift of $20,000 to the Anne Germond Legacy Fund, received with profound gratitude.
From Farm to Frame: Emsdale Youth Discover the Art of Wool Painting
Youth in the Muskoka Deanery enjoyed a remarkable PA Day adventure thanks to AFC’s Say Yes! to Kids initiative and a $10,000 Community Ministries grant. From cleaning freshly sheared wool to creating their own felt “paintings,” the Emsdale Explorers learned, played, and discovered the joy of creativity and community “from farm to frame.”
Celebrating Algoma Clergy Honoured as Canons in the Diocese of Toronto
The Diocese of Algoma is pleased to celebrate two clergy with Algoma roots who have been named Canons of the Diocese of Toronto: the Rev. Canon Pamela Rayment and the Rev. Canon Patrick McManus. Archbishop Anne Germond offers her warm congratulations, giving thanks for their faithful leadership and ongoing ministry in the wider Church.
Sudbury–Manitoulin Deanery to Host Advent Lessons & Carols Service
The Sudbury–Manitoulin Deanery will host an Advent Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, December 7th at 4 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany in Sudbury. Led by the Ven. Glen Miller and featuring Algoma’s 35-voice Deanery Choir, all are warmly invited to this beautiful service of Scripture and song.
Seasons & Saints – November 13
As the Christian year draws to a close, Rev. Susan Montague Koyle reflects on the meaning of The Reign of Christ, the final Sunday of the Season after Pentecost. She explores why we hear the crucifixion story on a day that proclaims Christ as King, and how God’s kingdom overturns every human idea of power, victory, and rule.
Seasons & Saints, November 6
This week, Rev. Susan Montague-Koyle explores the joyful side of orthodoxy — literally, “true worship.” Drawing on the ancient principle lex orandi, lex credendi (“the law of prayer is the law of faith”), she reminds us that what and how we pray shapes what we believe. Our Sunday Eucharist, she says, is nothing less than a “victory party with Jesus” — a feast filled with joy.
Seasons & Saints – October 30
As Remembrance Day approaches, Rev. Susan Montague-Koyle helps us understand how to honour this solemn occasion within our Anglican tradition. Learn what belongs in a Sunday worship service — and what does not — and why remembering the fallen must always take place within the context of the Church’s ongoing prayer and thanksgiving.
Faith, Food, and Fun—from Toddlers to Teens
At St. Thomas Anglican Church in Bracebridge, Messy Church is a joyful, family-friendly ministry that brings faith to life through crafts, stories, and shared meals. With a new theme each month—this year exploring the Names of Jesus—the “operatives” at St. Thomas welcome families from toddlers to teens for organized chaos and community connection.
Holy Walk 2025
The Holy Walk returns November 21–22, 2025, at All Tribes Christian Camp on St. Joseph Island. Families, faith groups, and community members are invited to take part, with special early appointments available on Saturday for young children and those requiring accessibility accommodations.