A Holy Space of Discernment
Archbishop Anne Germond reflects on presiding at the Diocese of Ottawa’s electoral synod on February 28, describing the day as a holy, liminal space of shared discernment as the Church elected The Ven. Kathryn Otley as its next bishop.
Sharing the Life of Our Church
A new, simple way to share stories and photos from across the Diocese of Algoma—past, present, or upcoming—so they can be featured through diocesan communications and the Algoma Weekly News.
Camp Temiskaming Registration Now Open for Summer 2026
Registration is now open for Camp Temiskaming’s 2026 season, featuring Junior and Senior youth camps and a late-summer Women’s Retreat. Discover a summer of faith, friendship, and outdoor adventure in the Diocese of Algoma.
Seasons & Saints – Week of Feb. 26
What does it mean to keep Lent faithfully in a world marked by inequality? This week’s Seasons & Saints reflection invites us to reconsider Lenten practice alongside the commemorations of Chad, the Wesley brothers, and Perpetua and her companions.
Rooted and Grounded in Christ
Clergy from across the Diocese of Algoma will gather May 4–7 for Clergy Conference 2026 under the theme Rooted and Grounded in Christ. Featuring keynote speaker Bishop Susan Bell, the conference offers worship, formation, and practical leadership support to strengthen ministry across the diocese.
Seasons & Saints – Feb. 20
Why do we see so much purple during Lent—and why do the Alleluias disappear? This week’s Seasons & Saints offers a liturgical reflection on the meaning of colour, silence, and anticipation in Lent, along with devotions for the memorials of Polycarp, Philip Lindel Tsen, Paul Shinji Sasaki, Florence Li Tim-Oi, and George Herbert.
Thunder Bay North Shore Deanery Council Meets February 21
Thunder Bay North Shore Deanery Council will meet Saturday, February 21, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on ZOOM. Agenda and missional objectives are available here.
Daily Bread for Algoma
This Lent, churches across Algoma are invited to participate in Daily Bread for Algoma — a simple designated offering that helps move rescued food from surplus to supper. Download the Algoma-specific information bulletin and learn how your parish can take part.
Shared Way, Shared Witness: A Gathering on Ministry for a Collaborative Church
Shared Way, Shared Witness (May 19–22, 2026, Montréal) is a participatory gathering exploring collaborative and decolonizing approaches to ministry in the Anglican and United Churches. Learn more about the program and register at sharedway.ca/program.
Seasons & Saints: February 12
A liturgical reflection on Transfiguration Sunday, Shrove Tuesday, and Ash Wednesday, exploring the meaning of feasting, fasting, repentance, and the beginning of Lent.