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The Anne Germond Legacy Fund

Belonging Comes First

Belonging Comes First

In this personal reflection, Archbishop Anne Germond explores a simple but powerful conviction: before believing comes belonging. Drawing on her own experiences and recent conversations about children, youth, and family ministry, she reflects on how churches can create communities where young people know they are valued, welcomed, and loved—laying the
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Muskoka Youth Unplugged Seeks Community Input

Organizers of Youth Unplugged are inviting local families and young people to help shape the future of the program ahead of its September relaunch. The community partnership initiative offers a tech-free space for children and youth to build friendships, explore creativity, and connect through shared activities, with plans to expand
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Preliminary Findings on CYFM survey

Preliminary results from the Diocese of Algoma’s Children, Youth & Family Ministry consultation reveal strong support for making ministry with children, youth, and families a diocesan priority. While respondents identified challenges such as declining participation and volunteer recruitment, they also expressed enthusiasm for leadership training, resource development, regional collaboration, and
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Registration Open for Provincial Youth Gathering

Young Anglicans aged 15–23 are invited to register for the Provincial Youth Council Gathering 2026, taking place August 27–30 at Jericho House in Port Colborne. Under the theme Cultivating Good Soil, the weekend will offer worship, leadership development, discussion, and opportunities to connect with peers from across the Ecclesiastical Province
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Your Voice Can Open Doors

The Diocese of Algoma Social Justice Committee is launching the Youth Social Justice Video Challenge 2026, inviting youth and young adults to create short videos exploring issues such as poverty, reconciliation, mental health, climate justice, and community care. The initiative encourages young people to use their voices, creativity, and faith
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Young Leader Steps Forward to Champion Wild Ride in Algoma

Inspired by his experience on the Alongside Hope Youth Council, Sault Ste. Marie’s Noah Mittleholtz is leading an effort to expand participation in the annual Wild Ride across the Diocese of Algoma. As captain of the Algoma Deanery team, he hopes to bring people together from across the deanery to
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Alongside Hope Youth Council Visits Thunder Bay

Young leaders from across Canada gathered in Thunder Bay from May 21–24 for the Alongside Hope Youth Council’s bi-annual in-person meeting. The weekend included worship, presentations, conversations about Indigenous communities, visits to local Anglican ministries, and opportunities to connect with youth and community leaders while exploring the mission and impact
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Passages: Thomasena Boyles Conliffe

The Diocese of Algoma joins family, friends, and parish communities in giving thanks for the life of Thomasena “Ena” Boyles Conliffe, who died peacefully on May 31, 2026. A devoted parish leader, former Diocesan ACW President, and faithful servant of the Church, Ena’s legacy of leadership, hospitality, and ministry touched
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