Celebrating a Century of Witness
In the Diocese of Algoma, our partnerships with United Church congregations are woven into the fabric of many communities. We share sacred spaces, worship side by side, support one another’s outreach efforts, and build enduring relationships of trust and goodwill. These local, often quiet collaborations are the true heartbeat of ecumenism. As we mark this significant day, I invite our Algoma family to consider three ways we can honour this centennial moment.
With Gratitude and Hope: Welcoming Bishop Rod
On May 27, Archbishop Anne Germond presided at the consecration of the Rt. Rev. Rod BrantFrancis as Bishop of Moosonee. In this reflection, +Anne gives thanks for a community she has come to love deeply, honours the leaders who helped guide Moosonee through a decade of transition, and celebrates this new beginning for a resilient and faithful Church in the North.
A Spirit-Filled Gathering and a New Chaplain
During the Annual, ACW President Emily Noble formally announced the appointment of the Rev. Susan Montague-Koyle as Diocesan ACW Chaplain. Rev. Susan currently serves as the Incumbent of Holy Trinity, Sault Ste. Marie, and brings to this new ministry a deep love of scripture, a pastoral heart, and a commitment to walking alongside others in faith. She was officially installed at the Closing Eucharist on Thursday, May 29.
Carried Away by Wind and Flame — A Reflection
In her May column for the Anglican Journal, +Anne Germond reflects on the mystery of Pentecost and the surprising ways the Spirit carries us—sometimes gently, sometimes with force—into new seasons of life and ministry. As Algoma continues to share its bishop with the wider Church, this reflection offers a timely and personal meditation on movement, courage, and trust.
Thy Kingdom Come Reflections
As we continue our 11-day journey of global prayer, Archbishop Anne Germond shares a daily reflection from the Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Journal, offering insight and inspiration from voices across the worldwide Church. Each reflection invites us to pray intentionally for five people to come to know the love of Christ. Follow along each day and join this worldwide wave of prayer.
Day 3 – Thy Kingdom Come
As we continue this 11-day journey of global prayer, Archbishop Anne Germond reads a reflection by Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin on the words “Thy Kingdom Come.” “It is not about us and our human efforts. It is about the Holy Spirit working in us, to bring about a new Kingdom.” Subscribe to @AlgomaDiocese on YouTube to listen daily.
Day 2 – Hallowed Be Your Name
As we continue this 11-day journey of global prayer, Archbishop Anne Germond invites us to reflect on the words “Hallowed be thy name” with a message from the 2025 Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Journal, written by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. “We can pray that God’s name will be reverenced here on earth as it is in heaven.” Subscribe to @AlgomaDiocese on YouTube to listen daily.
Day 1 – Thy Kingdom Come 2025
As we begin this 11-day journey of global prayer, Archbishop Anne Germond invites us to reflect on the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer with a message from the 2025 Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Journal, written by the Rev. Canon Chris Russell. “These are the most regularly spoken words every day throughout the world. And they remind us that we are not alone—but part of God’s family.” Subscribe to @AlgomaDiocese on YouTube to listen daily.
Join the Global Wave of Prayer
From May 29 to June 8, 2025, Archbishop Anne Germond is asking every Anglican in Algoma to join her—and millions of Christians around the world—in taking part in Thy Kingdom Come, a global ecumenical prayer movement. This initiative began in 2016 as a call to prayer by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and it has since grown to include over 85 denominations across nearly 90% of the countries in the world. READ MORE
Message from Archbishop Anne for ACW Annual Meeting 2025
Your theme, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour” (Luke 1:46-47), echoes with profound beauty and power. These words, spoken by Mary, are not only a song of praise but a bold declaration of joy rooted in faith and trust. Joy is not simply happiness in favorable circumstances; it is the deep and abiding assurance that, even in uncertainty, God is faithful, present, and working through us. READ MORE