SYNOD 2019 – DELEGATE INFORMATION
The CONVENING CIRCULAR for Synod 2019 and IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE DIOCESAN WEBSITE HERE.
Delegates will note that some blank pages have been inserted to facilitate double-sided printing for those who wish to print the document.
Archbishop announces new appointment
Archbishop Anne Germond is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Patti Brace as Interim Incumbent at St. Mary’s, Nipigon, commencing August 1, 2019.
Patti will be ordained as a presbyter, God willing, at the opening service of Diocesan Synod on May 8th at St. Luke’s Cathedral.
A CALL TO PRAYER from the House of Bishops
A message from Archbishop Anne Germond…
The National House of Bishops meeting in Niagara Falls has ended and we are on our way home to our respective dioceses and homes. Our time together was deeply prayerful and through our discernment we nominated five bishops who will stand for election as Primate of Canada.
Prayers requested for Rev. Joan Mitchell’s daughter
Dear friends,
The Rev. Joan Mitchell (retired Algoma) has requested prayers of her Diocesan family for her daughter, Karen, who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer of her liver and pelvic bone.
Prayers at the end of a tragic week
Dear people of God in Algoma,
This has been a tragic week around the world, for numerous reasons, and I invite you to join with me in praying for those who have lost loved ones, as well as for those who are struggling to understand the events which resulted in their deaths.
Archbishop announces upcoming ordination
Archbishop Anne Germond is pleased to announce the upcoming ordination of Beverly van der Jagt, God willing, as a deacon in the church of God. The service is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st, 2019
Archbishop’s Algoma Anglican article for April
In light of the fact that the Algoma Anglican will not be published in April, Archbishop Anne has posted her article on the website so it will not be missed! You may find it at the link below.
Archbishop announces upcoming ordination
Archbishop Anne Germond is pleased to announce the upcoming ordination of the Rev. Dr. Patti Brace, God willing, as a priest in the church of God. The ordination will be part of the opening service of Synod 2019 at St. Luke’s Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie, on Wednesday, May 8th at 7 p.m.
Algoma Anglican – No April Edition
The editor of the Algoma Anglican, the Rev. Peter Simmons, has advised that, due to lack of copy, there will be no April edition of the paper. The next deadline for the May edition is April 1st.
Algoma Anglican needs your help!
The Rev. Peter Simmons, Editor-Algoma Anglican, is requesting assistance from across the diocese. Share your stories and/or pictures with everyone! Deadline for the April edition is March 1st.