A Lifetime of Service and a Spirit of Hope

The Diocese of Algoma is grateful to have The Rev. Brad Mittleholtz serving as a delegate to the 2025 ELCIC National Convention. In this Day 3 reflection, he shares highlights from the election of a new National Bishop, heartfelt tributes to Bishop Susan Johnson, and a sense of hope as the church embraces its future with gratitude and faith.

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Eighteen Years Later: A Church Transformed

Eighteen years ago, the church felt larger but more divided. Today, as the ELCIC discerns new leadership, there’s a renewed sense of hope and faithfulness. From deep conversations about the future to Spirit-filled worship and the wisdom of past pioneers cheering us on, this day reflects a church opening wider to God’s transforming work.

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Rejoicing in Hope at the ELCIC National Convention

The Rev. Brad Mittleholtz, Pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, is serving as Algoma’s delegate to the 2025 ELCIC National Convention in Winnipeg. As part of the Anglican-Lutheran Full Communion relationship, Brad is sharing daily reflections from this important gathering of worship, discernment, and hope. Read his Delegate Diary and explore the photo gallery from Day 1.

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Archdeacon Deborah Kraft Installed as Police Chaplain

With thanksgiving and joy, the Diocese of Algoma celebrates Archdeacon Deborah Kraft’s appointment as Chaplain to the Thunder Bay Police Service. A trusted pastoral leader in Thunder Bay for many years, Archdeacon Kraft will bring her gifts of compassion and care to support the policing community in this important ministry.

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The Diocese of Algoma

Our diocesan mission is: ‘To share in the gathering work of Christ so that His newness of life overflows into our hearts, homes, churches, and community’.

This site is intended to help us in the pursuit of our mission, but it is a work in progress. We hope that you will find all the essential information required to make contact with one of our churches or clergy, and that you will return to visit the site soon. Better yet, we hope you will visit us in person!

The Most Reverend Anne Germond

Archbishop of Algoma

Archbishop Anne's Motto for 2025

“With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation!”
Isaiah 12 verse 3 – New living translation

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A Lifetime of Service and a Spirit of Hope

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