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Living Water - Season of Creation 2026
By The Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle
In the third act of his book, “Is a River Alive?”, Robert Macfarlane takes the reader to Northern Quebec and narrates his journey by kayak from Magpie Lake down the Mutehekau Shipu River.
Just as the group makes it through the Saxophone rapids, the narration pauses to take it all in and then smacks the reader with this profound plot twist. Keep reading.
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The Eternal Canticle: Praying the Psalms
By Libi Clifford
I love September. September is fresh and exciting.
After the hot and smoky days of summer, we can open the doors and windows and revel in the breeze. (I’m writing this in July so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.) One of the wonderful things about living in southern Ontario is that we have four seasons and September is the first taste of autumn. Keep reading.
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Newsletter Schedule Change
To better support parish and ministry communications, eNews Weekly is now delivered every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. This change will allow time for content to be included in bulletins and announcements.
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| As Christ's church we are called to offer radical welcome and hospitality to all. Despite our best intentions, we often don't even recognize how exclusionary our communities can be. Join with congregations across Turtle Island as we explore the roots of oppression, uncover our biases and unconscious patterns, and develop real, workable solutions so all feel seen, heard, and loved. Special congregational rate available! Sept 12 & 26 (online). To register please visit: https://pci.jotform.com/form/243045008682251 or email us at cced@uwindsor.ca |
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| The Diocese of Islands and Inlets will host a national celebration marking the 50th Anniversary of the Priesting of Women in Canada on November 24-25, 2026, in Victoria, B.C. The event will include programming, fellowship, and a celebratory Eucharist. Bursaries and funding support are available. Learn more and register. |
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The first Friday of the month, eNews Weekly features a stewardship article. On the remaining Fridays of the month, it includes a brief stewardship "thought" suitable for inclusion in Sunday bulletins. For more information about stewardship initiatives and support, please reach out to kevindixon@diohuron.org.
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The Virtuous Cycle
When I say the word stewardship, what’s the first word that comes to mind?
Money.
Exactly. And this tells us something about how badly we’ve misunderstood stewardship. Keep reading.
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Community Coffee Break
An ongoing fundraiser towards getting wheelchair accessibility into the church.
Organizer: St. John's Anglican Church
Location: 879 Norfolk Hwy 24 S., Simcoe
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Admission: Donation
Drive Thru Chicken Dinner
Pick up chicken dinner with all the fixings.
Organizer: St. Michael and All Angels Church
Location: 397 Springbank Dr, London
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Paid
Step into the Past!
A day trip to two national historic sites: Ste. Marie Among the Hurons and the Martyrs' Shrine in Midland, Ontario.
Organizer: St. George's New Hamburg
Location: Couch bus pickup at No Frills New Hamburg parking lot at 7:45 a.m.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Paid
Contact: gcbrandt26@gmail.com
Matt Martin as Elvis! In Support of Somerset Recovery
Benefit concert.
Organizer: St. Aidan's
Location: 1246 Oxford St W, London
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Paid
Link: Register here
Come to the Table
A child friendly family worship.
Organizer: Church of St. John the Evangelist
Location: 23 Water St. N., Kitchener
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Pork Roast Dinner
Fundraiser dinner.
Organizer: St. John's Anglican Church, Woodhouse
Location: 879 Norfolk Hwy 24 S. Simcoe
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Paid
For the full list of diocesan events, please visit the events calendar.
To submit an event, please complete our Event Submission Form.
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Part-Time Parish Administrator | St. Anne's Anglican Church, Byron
St. Anne’s Anglican Church Byron is seeking a friendly, organized, dependable, and community-minded individual to serve as our Part-Time Parish Administrator.
The Parish Administrator plays an important role in supporting the ministry and day-to-day operations of the parish. This position provides administrative, communication, organizational, and facility support while helping to ensure that St. Anne’s remains a welcoming and well-organized place for parishioners, community members, renters, and visitors.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Wardens, Incumbent, Parish Council, volunteers, and other parish leaders.
Download the job description here: PDF.
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Music Director/Organist/Pianist | St. Paul's, Southampton & St. John's, Port Elgin
The Anglican Parishes of St. Paul’s, Southampton and St. John’s, Port Elgin are seeking a Music Director/Organist/Pianist, effective immediately.
For further information, please contact Doug Goar at anglicansecretary@bmts.com or 519-797-2984.
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Organist/Choir Director | Grace Anglican Church, Brantford
Grace Anglican Church Brantford, seeks an Organist/Choir Director. The position involves planning and leading organ music for worship; playing the organ and piano for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and for other celebrations and feast days, working with the Rector and accompanying the choir on Thursday evenings for choir practice. Grace boasts a marvellous 3-manual Cassavant pipe organ and a Steinway grand piano.
We are a growing, diverse congregation, encouraging a children’s choir. This is a salaried position, 11 to 12 hours per week with 2 weeks paid vacation plus other benefits as negotiated using RCCO salary scale as a guideline. We have an established concert series, and at least two piano students are lined up offering extra income.
Find the full job description here and more information about Grace Anglican Church here. Contact gracebrantford@diohuron.org
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Worship Music Coordinator | Trinity Church, Sarnia
Trinity Church is seeking a Worship Music Coordinator for a part-time (20 hrs/week) role leading their music ministry and shaping contemporary worship into the next generation.
If you have a heart for worship, a desire to serve the Church, and a passion for developing others, we'd love to hear from you.
Find the full job description here or download the PDF. |
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