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  1. GOOD NEWS FROM CAMP HURON!
    REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!  GO TO     www.camphuron.ca
    Earthrise is a very famous photo of a teeny tiny planet earth, floating in vast, dark outer space, taken by astronauts as Apollo 8, orbited the Moon. Watch a short video here.
    Imagine what it was like to see Earth our island home from so very, very far away. What a marvelous sight! Can seeing our blue planet this way inspire us and call to us to love and care for God’s wondrous creation? Let’s find out as we see Earth from afar and serve Earth up close.
    Bursary support and payment plans available.
    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: gerryadam@diohuron.org 519-434-6893 ext 217

  2. The Huron Farmworkers Ministry NEEDS YOUR HELP!
    Last year (2022) we received an amazing support from all our Huron Community and were able to collect over a hundred bags with clothes which were in an amazing condition. We also received a variety of other contributions such as bicycles, toiletries, kitchen utensils, bedding, food and many more.
    This year (2023) we continue to assist our Farmworkers providing the equal services as last year and we are planning in expanding our services to two different locations, Tillsonburg and Burford. We are seeking donations of men’s clothing such as pants, sweaters, hoodies, t-Shirts, warm jackets, shoes, gloves, baseball caps, team shirts, toques, Bicycle. Preferred sizes are small to large in clean, ready to wear condition.     READ MORE HERE
    Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Financial donations are warmly welcomed by sending your gift via e-transfer to huronfarmworkersproject@gmail.com or sending a cheque to: 
    The Huron Hispanic & Migrant Farmworkers Outreach Ministry
    c/o St John’s Anglican Church
    46 Front Road, PO Box 387
    Port Rowan, Ontario N0E 1M0

  3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING AFC GRANTS.
    In order to improve access to grants and special funding opportunities such as Say Yes! to Kids, the Anglican Foundation of Canada has launched a new Grants Portal. 
    TO FIND OUT MORE GO HERE
    Team registrations for this year's Say Yes! to Kids campaign will be accepted through April 15.
    ENTER THE PORTAL NOW!
  4. ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN - DIOCESE OF HURON: ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE.
    "Walk Humbly with God". St. Paul's Cathedral, London, ON, Saturday, April 29. Registration @9:00am. For more details SEE THE POSTER
    FOR LUNCH ORDER FORM CLICK HERE
  5. Anglican Fellowship of Prayer presents The Bishop's Prayer Conference on Sat. May 6, 2023 at 10:00 am - 3 pm at Church of St. Jude's, London.  Cost $20.00
    The Intersection of Prayer and Music: Encountering these practices as Individuals and as Faith Communities with the Rev'd Andreas Thiel, Rector of St. Matthew's, Windsor and former professional musician.
    To register please contact: the Rev'd Ann Webber
    at annwebber@diohuron.org
    or by calling or texting info to 226-373-1391
    FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE POSTER
    TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
  6. HURON-PERTH DEANERY: MAPPING THE GROUND WE STAND ON. Mapping exercises. Facilitator: Greg Smith (PWRDF Huron)
    Huron: Saturday, April 22, 9am-12noon, St. George’s, Goderich
    Perth: Saturday, May 27, 9am-12noon, St. James’, Stratford
    SEE THE POSTER
  7. The Essex Deanery Lay Leadership Training Classes:  Lay leadership courses for 2023
    ◦  May 13 – Administration with Rev. Lisa Poultney (note change 2nd Saturday)
    ◦  June 17 – History with Rev. Canon Dr. Gordon Maitland
    .  October 21 and November 18 - How to write a sermon (4 pages of the Sermon plus other resources) 
    These classes will be held in person at Canterbury College.  We have partnered with Canterbury College for the Lay Readers courses and they are providing us with the technology support to also bring the classes by zoom.  Please join us for one or for all of the classes.  Please contact Rev. Elise Chambers if you would like to attend.
    elisechambers@diohuron.org.  If you have a class you would like to teach please contact Rev. Kimberly Myer - kimmyer@diohuron.org with your idea.
  8. BROTHERHOOD OF ANGLICAN CHURCHMEN - DIOCESE OF HURON: ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE.
    "The Future". Holy Trinity/St. Stephen’s Memorial Church, London, ON, Saturday, April 22    . Registration @9:00am. For more details     SEE THE POSTER
  9. Deanery of Delaware ACW Spring Meeting. Friday, May 4, 1pm-4pm. St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Wallacetown (29596 Lakeview Line). Guest Speaker: Liz Brown, Executive Director of Violence Against Women Services Elgin County. More details HERE
  10. Upcoming Courses in Huron LTh:
    Voices from the Wilderness: A Historical and Theological Dialogue about Black Faith and Culture in North America with Rev. Steve Greene, Irene Moore Davis and Guests Presenters
    Dates: April 25 through to May 30, 2023
    Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CT) hosted via Zoom.  Cost: $325 for credit and $150 for auditing students.
    We are also hosting the Parish Admin and Leadership Certificate courses for training Wardens and Parish Administrators. $125 per course or $300 to sign up for all three courses. POSTER FOR ALL THREE COURSES
    Congregational Growth and Evangelism with Dr. Grayhame Bowcott
    Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT) hosted via Zoom
    Spiritual Leadership with Dr. Dawn Davis
    Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT) hosted via Zoom
    Students can register through our website at: https://huronatwestern.ca/programs/theology/life-long-learning/ or by emailing Dr. Bowcott at: grayhame.bowcott@huron.uwo.ca
  11. RENISON INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY... REIMAGINED!
    Anglican Monasticism and You. Saturday, April 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in-person at Renison
    No cost, refreshments provided.
    It is a surprise to some to hear that monasticism (nuns and monks, gathered and dispersed communities, vows) is very much a ‘thing’ in the Anglican tradition, including in Canada. Featuring representatives from the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine, the Order of the Holy Cross, and other clergy and laity connected to religious communities, we will learn about the history of monasticism in Anglicanism, what daily life looks like, its wisdom and gifts for those of us ‘in the world’, and how we might come alongside these communities to deepen our spiritual lives and our Church. Whether this is a new concept to you, or you’re already an associate or oblate of an order, you will find something helpful, and new connections, in this workshop. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
    Singing the Liturgies of the BCP and BAS, Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, in-person at Renison and online via Zoom
    No cost, refreshments provided
    Led by The Rev’d Dr. Stephen McClatchie.
    In this session aimed at clergy and theological students/postulants, we will explore and practice various sung parts of our Anglican liturgies, such as Morning and Evening Prayer, the Great Litany, the Merbecke setting of the BCP prayer of consecration, how to put music to the worldwide eucharistic canons approved in Huron, and how to sing collects and scripture readings as described in the BAS missal. Rest assured that this workshop is appropriate for non-professional singers. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
  12. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE with Bishop Terry Dance and Canon Vicars Hodge, from May 1-14, 2023.  You are invited to join the group for the spiritual adventure of a life time! More info: www.trinitytour.org. 
    SEE THE POSTER
PARISH EVENTS:
  1. On Good Friday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m., St. Paul’s Church, Port Dover will be hosting an Ecumenical Service to which the members of the United and the Roman Catholic churches in town are invited.

  2. On Good Friday, April 7 at 7:30pm, London Pro Musica Choir is honoured to present the first annual Common Ground concert.  This year’s theme is the Book of Psalms. 
    This annual concert aims to highlight sacred music, whatever that may mean.  In doing so, we work to look beyond our differences and embrace what we share. 
    The Psalms embody so many of the emotions that form the human condition.  From pain and loss to joy and ecstasy.  These common emotions are found and expressed beautifully and uniquely from culture to culture.
    This Good Friday, please plan to attend this meditative and moving concert that will feature music from the Judiac, Christian, and Orthodox traditions.
    When: Friday, April 7 @ 7:30pm
    Where: St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street
    Cost: $25 General Admission. Tickets: www.londonpromusica.ca  
    POSTER

  3. EVENTS AT ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, ST. THOMAS, 20 Flora Street: 
    Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser, on the 4th Friday of each month from 5 to 6:30pm.   $20.00 each, Advance Ticket Sales now available from the office from 10am to 2pm (Tues. to Fri.).
    Upcoming Dinner Dates are:  April 28th, May 26th & June 23rd.
    Come out and enjoy a heavenly meal! POSTER

  4. St. Jude’s, London: Trivia Night – Saturday April 15 – 7 PM
    We will have tables of 6. Trivia game has 100 questions over 10 rounds. There will be refreshments for purchase. Some snacks are provided but tables can bring their own. Individual players will be accommodated. This is a fundraising event. Cost is $20 per person. Contact the office 519-660-6198     or Don Hambley 519-433-4719 dondonnahambley@gmail.com to book a spot.  

  5. On April 22 Old St Paul’s Church, Woodstock is hosting the Blazing Fiddles. High energy family fun starting at 1:30pm and followed by refreshments afterwards. 
    Adults $25.00, Students $10.00 and kids 12 & under are Free. Tickets will be available at the door, at Hallmark in Woodstock or by calling 519-537-3921. 

  6. Church Goes to the Movies: A screening of the movie musical GODSPELL, Sunday, April 30, 1:30 PM at the Princess Twin Cinema (46 King St. N., Waterloo). Join in the exuberance of the Easter season with this unique take on the Gospel According to Matthew, with music inspired by the hymnal of the American Episcopal Church. Arrive anytime after 1:00 PM to gather and visit the concession stand. After the film we'll have time to share some responses to the film, and then to chat informally in the lobby or gallery. This is a FREE event presented by St. Andrew's in Kitchener, with donations welcome to help offset the cost of the theatre rental and film rights. Please RSVP at matthewkieswetter@diohuron.org or 519-743-0911. 
  7. St. James' Church Ingersoll is pleased to announce a very special evening - dinner and concert with legendary Canadian Country Music Hall inductee Marie Botrell.
    Marie will sing many of her hits from her successful recording career. She will also perform well known songs from both the country and pop charts and more.
    This outstanding dinner concert will be held one night only – Friday April 28.
    Your evening will begin with Cocktails at 6:00 pm (cash bar); Dinner at 6:30 pm (a buffet dinner deliciously prepared and served by Thamesford's Village Deli catering team), and culminate with the Marie Botrell Show at 7:30 pm.
    Tickets for the evening are $55.00 and the venue is the Unifor Local 88 Hall on Victoria Street in Ingersoll. 
    POSTER
    So act now and call the church office at 519-485-0385 to reserve your tickets. Simply tell Kristy Van Kooten-Bossence, our office administrator, how many tickets you require.  A wonderful dinner and show awaits you this spring!
  8. Trinity, Cottam, 235 County Rd. 34W,  will hold a dine-in or take out smorgasbord on Saturday, April 29th from 4:30-6:30 pm.
    Adults $20, Children under 10 yrs - $10,  Children under 5 yrs - free.
  9. St. John’s Anglican Church, Tillsonburg is celebrating the CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III on Friday, May 5 with a special TEA served with sandwiches and desserts from 12 noon until 2:30 pm.
    Tickets available at the church office and at the door on May 5 ($15 per person).     SEE THE POSTER
  10. Trinity Anglican Church, Cambridge is hosting a  Beef Dinner on Sunday May 7 at 5pm (followed by Evensong at 7pm) to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. 
    Contact the church office at 519 621 8860 to book your tickets which are $25 each for this sumptuous feast! 
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
  • Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church in Exeter, Ontario, Canada is looking for an accomplished Organist or Pianist to work with its small choir, to participate in (and/or lead) mid-week rehearsals, and to provide music for weekly Sunday morning services, as well as occasional other services (Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday etc.)  The Church Musician will be required to provide music for occasional weddings and funerals as needed, or to seek a suitable replacement if they are unavailable for those services.   Hours and remuneration to be negotiated.  This position includes 5 paid weeks of vacation annually, as well as a car allowance if a commute is involved, and an opportunity to participate in a pension plan. Applications will be accepted until June 30, or until a suitable candidate is hired.
    Please forward your interest and resumé to wendymencel@diohuron.org
    MORE INFO HERE

  • St. Alban's, Delhi is seeking an organist for Sunday services at 11am, extra services at Easter and Christmas and occasional weddings and funerals.  The church has a Hammond B3 organ,
    Please send resume to:
    Bert Hooftman
    St. Alban's Church
    19 Talbot Rd
    Delhi ON N4B 1Z7
    or email:  hoof@execulink.com

  • St. John’s, Port Rowan is looking for an Organist (Part Time Employment Opportunity). Organist for Local Anglican Services - Our group enjoys singing a variety of styles of music. Organ is manual digital with full pedal. Send resume to enriquemartinez@diohuron.org
    Any questions: 519-586-3401