On the Road with Archbishop Anne – Fall 2025
Bishop Anne Germond’s fall schedule is filled with moments of celebration, connection, and leadership across the Diocese of Algoma and beyond. From weddings and baptisms to confirmations, clergy gatherings, and national meetings, Bishop Anne continues to walk alongside communities near and far in her ministry of presence and encouragement.
Thanksgiving Reflections
As we gather in gratitude this Thanksgiving, we celebrate the people behind Algoma’s food security ministries — neighbours who share not only meals, but care, dignity, and hope. From Thunder Bay to Muskoka, Anglicans are feeding both body and spirit through acts of compassion that make God’s love visible in every community.
Seasons & Saints – October 7
This week, Rev. Susan Montague-Koyle invites us to think about how easily our theology can drift — and what “orthodox” really means. From ancient heresies to the modern “prosperity gospel,” she explores how our worship shapes what we believe, and what that means for our understanding of God’s blessings.
A Thanksgiving Message from Archbishop Anne
This Thanksgiving, Archbishop Anne Germond reflects on the harvest of faith, friendship, and service across Algoma. She gives thanks for growing ministries of hospitality, renewed ties with Moosonee, and the generosity shown through Doors Open at Bishophurst, inviting us to see how God’s Spirit moves “quietly, faithfully, and abundantly” among us.
Finance Office Update
The Diocese of Algoma Finance Office is now set up to accept e-transfers for parish payments and donations. This new option makes giving and administration simpler and more secure, especially during the Canada Post strike. Learn how to designate payments and gifts to your parish or to the Anne Germond Legacy Fund.
Pastoral Visitation Workshop
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Sault Ste. Marie, will host a two-part Pastoral Visitation Workshop on October 25 and November 15, 2025. Running from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the workshop offers teaching, fellowship, and formation for all who feel called to the ministry of pastoral visitation.
Doors Open to Creatures Great & Small
As part of Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie, Bishophurst — the historic residence of the Bishop of Algoma — will host a Pet Blessing Ceremony on Saturday, October 4 from 1–3 p.m. Archbishop Anne Germond will offer blessings to pets brought by community members. Tours of Bishophurst run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Algoma Anglican Weekly News
The Diocese of Algoma has launched a fall subscription campaign to grow the Algoma Anglican Weekly News from 600 to 2,000 subscribers by the end of 2025. Archbishop Anne Germond encourages every parish to share the newsletter as a weekly touchpoint, strengthening community and sharing stories of faith across Algoma.
New Resource for Lay Readers
As part of the 2025 Lay Readers’ Conference, Archbishop Anne Germond and the Rev. Joan Locke led an Instructed Eucharist. The service, now available on YouTube, offers commentary woven into the liturgy and is a valuable tool for training and educating Lay Readers and others who want to deepen their understanding of Anglican worship.
2025 Lay Readers’ Conference
Lay Readers from every deanery gathered at Christ Church, North Bay for the 2025 Lay Readers’ Conference. Highlights included a Fireside Chat with Bishop Rod BrantFrancis and Rev. Jason Tripp, formation sessions, and the dedication of the Survivors’ Flag—gifted to the Diocese of Moosonee as a sign of friendship and reconciliation.