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The Pride of Tehkummah

Raised in Tehkummah on Manitoulin Island, Esther Anstice now serves as Deputy Head Virger at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, bringing a lifetime of faith and service to a remarkable calling.
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Diocesan news

More than 30 walkers from across the Algoma Deanery gathered at Bishophurst following the 2026 Alongside Hope Wild Ride in support of solar panels for St. Luke’s Hospital in Nablus.

Walking for Light and Hope

More than 30 people walked from three Sault Ste. Marie Anglican churches to Bishophurst, helping the Algoma Deanery surpass its…

Thorneloe University has received a US$30,000 grant from the Wabash Center to lead a national initiative on theological education and institutional renewal.

Major Grant for Thorneloe

A US$30,000 grant will support Thorneloe University in leading a two-year national initiative exploring theological education, reconciliation and institutional change.

Young Anglicans gathered at Jericho House in Port Colborne for Cultivating Good Soil, the 2026 Provincial Youth Gathering of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario.

Cultivating Good Soil

At the 2026 Provincial Youth Gathering, young people connected to Algoma found community, explored vocation and helped imagine a stronger…

Archbishop Anne’s messages

Archbishop Anne Germond reflects on Refugee Sunday and the Church’s call to offer welcome, dignity and belonging to refugees and newcomers.

Guests Among Us

Ahead of Refugee Sunday, Archbishop Anne reflects on Christian hospitality, the witness of the global Anglican Communion, and the call…

Archbishop Anne reflects on Canada Day and the simple gestures of kindness, welcome and neighbourliness that help strengthen our communities.

Be a Waver

Inspired by people waving beside the railway tracks in Western Canada, Archbishop Anne reflects on hospitality, neighbourliness and the quiet…

Archbishop Anne Germond explores the Book of Common Praise with her granddaughter Chloe, reflecting the importance of nurturing faith through family, relationship and belonging.

Belonging Comes First

Archbishop Anne reflects on why belonging must come before believing, and how every parish can help children and young people…

Getting to know you

Cory Brunatti brings a lifelong love of faith, music and creation to his ministry among the churches of the Parry Sound and Muskoka Lakes area.

Meet Cory Brunatti

Cory Brunatti reflects on the call to ministry that began in childhood, his love of music and creation, and the…

The Rev. Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans brings a lifetime of music, scholarship and collaborative leadership to his ministry at St. Paul’s, Thunder Bay.

Meet Dean Jobin-Bevans

The Rev. Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans reflects on a life shaped by music, scholarship, pastoral ministry and the many voices that…

The Rev. Paul Baskcomb brings decades of public-service leadership and deep northern roots to his ministry at St. John the Divine, Copper Cliff, and Christ Church, Lively.

Meet Paul Baskcomb

The Rev. Paul Baskcomb reflects on the call that carried him from municipal public service into ordained ministry, along with…

Parish profiles

The Rev. Peter Selvaraj celebrates his licensing for priestly ministry with Archbishop Anne Germond and members of Church of the Redeemer, Rosseau.

A Joyful Evening in Rosseau

The Rev. Peter Selvaraj was licensed for priestly ministry at Church of the Redeemer, Rosseau, during Archbishop Anne Germond’s summer…

From left: Lorraine Graham, Yvonne Plant, Joan Horton, Debbie Shamas, Brennda Bouchard and Marie Kirchmeir of the Blind River Anglican Church Women.

Building a Lasting Legacy

Decades of fundraising by the Blind River Anglican Church Women are helping create a lasting community legacy through new playground…

Paramedics, OPP officers and community artwork were among the signs of appreciation at St. John the Evangelist’s Emergency Service Workers Appreciation Luncheon in Schreiber, inspired by the Rev. Jan Latham’s years of volunteer firefighting.

Answering the Call

The Rev. Jan Latham’s years as a volunteer firefighter inspired St. John the Evangelist, Schreiber, to honour local emergency responders…

Passages

75th anniversary photo: Lawrence and Catherine Campbell pictured in 2025 as they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.

Lawrence and Catherine Campbell

Lawrence and Catherine Campbell are remembered for more than 75 years of marriage, steadfast faith and deep connection to St.…

The Rev. John Frank Lockyer is remembered for a lifetime of teaching, pastoral ministry, learning and faithful service to the Church.

John Frank Lockyer

The Rev. John Frank Lockyer is remembered as a teacher, priest and pastor whose love of learning, compassion and quiet…