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Family Camp Returns to Camp Gitchigomee This August

Family Camp Returns to Camp Gitchigomee This August

Families from across the Thunder Bay–North Shore Deanery are invited to Family Camp at Camp Gitchigomee, August 14–16, 2026. Sponsored by Gathering Table, the weekend offers worship, outdoor adventures, campfires, crafts, and fellowship in a welcoming Christian community. Open to families of all ages, the camp is offered by donation
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Peace and Presence

A new ecumenical initiative, Peace and Presence, is creating opportunities for people across the Muskoka Deanery to gather for contemplation, creativity, and spiritual conversation. Through online discussions, labyrinth walks, book studies, and a monthly community reflection project, participants are invited to explore faith, share their experiences, and discover moments where
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Celebrating 65 Years of Faithful Love: Garnet and Charleen Allen

Family, friends, and the congregation of Trinity Anglican Church in Parry Sound gathered on July 1 to celebrate Garnet and Charleen Allen’s 65th wedding anniversary. The Diocese of Algoma joins in giving thanks for their enduring witness to Christian marriage, celebrating a lifetime marked by love, faithfulness, perseverance, and devoted
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A Joyful Welcome

The Diocese of Algoma is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Catherine Hazlitt as incumbent of St. John's, North Bay, St. Mary's, Powassan, and Holy Trinity, Temiscaming. Beginning September 1, 2026, Rev. Catherine will bring her gifts in pastoral care, preaching, and collaborative ministry to the Temiskaming Tri-Parish
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Archbishop Anne Germond to Visit Church of the Redeemer Thessalon

Archbishop Anne Germond will visit Church of the Redeemer, Thessalon, on Sunday, July 19, as the parish also looks ahead to celebrating its 140th anniversary on August 30. Learn more about both events, including details for community singers.
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Archbishop Anne Germond Announces Licensing of the Rev. Peter Selvaraj

Archbishop Anne Germond has announced that Peter Selvaraj will be licensed as a priest in the Diocese of Algoma during an Evening Prayer service at Church of the Redeemer, Rosseau, on July 25. Formerly a Roman Catholic priest, Peter has spent the past two years in discernment and formation within
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Archbishop Anne to Visit “Bishop’s Beach”

Archbishop Anne Germond will visit the historic Chapel of the Intercession at Llewellyn Beach (affectionately known as "Bishop's Beach") on Sunday, July 5, to preach at the 10:30 a.m. service and rededicate the chapel's restored historic organ. The visit also highlights more than a century of Anglican history on St.
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Restoration of Historic Anglican Cemetery

Community members of all ages are invited to take part in a Garden River Anglican Cemetery clean-up on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The event will focus on caring for this important place of remembrance through grounds maintenance, headstone cleaning, and community stewardship, while providing opportunities for fellowship and volunteer service.
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Gearing Up for Summer

Clergy from throughout the Muskoka Deanery gathered at St. Mark’s, Milford Bay, on June 9 for a Clericus BBQ, enjoying fellowship, conversation, and mutual encouragement ahead of the summer season. For Muskoka parishes, July and August are among the busiest months of the year as churches welcome cottagers, seasonal residents,
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Blessing of the Fleet

Boaters, mariners, and members of Thunder Bay's waterfront community gathered at Prince Arthur's Landing Marina on June 20 for the annual Blessing of the Fleet, a tradition that has offered prayers for safety on the waters of Lake Superior since 2002.
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Passages: Lawrence and Catherine Campbell

For more than 75 years, Lawrence and Catherine Campbell walked side by side in faith, family life, and service. Longtime members of Holy Trinity, Jocelyn, and devoted Anglicans in Sault Ste. Marie, their lives reflected steadfast love, Christian devotion, and deep commitment to community. Their story is a witness to
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ReconciliACTION! In Muskoka Deanery

As National Indigenous Peoples Day approaches, youth at All Saints Anglican Church in Huntsville have taken a leadership role in creating an educational display focused on reconciliation, residential schools, and the Anglican Church’s ongoing journey toward healing. The project encourages parishioners to move from awareness to action while highlighting the
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St. Luke’s Celebrates

A special Evensong service at St. Luke’s Cathedral on June 7 celebrated the many people whose gifts enrich the life of the cathedral community. Through presentations, awards, music, and worship, the congregation gave thanks for the faithful service of children, youth, volunteers, choir members, and ministry leaders who continue to
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On the Road with Archbishop Anne

During a June visit to the Thunder Bay–North Shore Deanery, Archbishop Anne Germond participated in the interment of Canon Paul Carr, visited Archdeacon Eric Paterson, and presided at Holy Eucharist and Confirmation at St. Stephen the Martyr in Thunder Bay. The weekend brought together moments of remembrance, pastoral care, worship,
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Walking the Path Together

The Chartres-style labyrinth at Church of the Redeemer in Rosseau continues to serve as a place of prayer, contemplation, and community connection. On June 19, community members are invited to gather for Singing for the Soul: A Sunset Singing Meditation in the Labyrinth, an evening celebrating light, reflection, and the
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Answering the Call

An Emergency Service Workers Appreciation Luncheon hosted by St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Schreiber brought together police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency personnel for a meal of gratitude and fellowship. Inspired by the Rev. Jan Latham’s own experience in the fire service, the annual event celebrates the dedication,
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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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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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Going Together in Song

The Sudbury–Manitoulin Deanery Choir travelled to Little Current to help Holy Trinity Anglican Church celebrate its 140th anniversary, showcasing a ministry that has united singers from across the deanery through worship, fellowship, and shared service.
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Holy Trinity Little Current Celebrates 140th Anniversary

Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Little Current will celebrate its 140th anniversary on May 31, 2026, with Archbishop Anne Germond joining the parish for a special Holy Eucharist service at 3 p.m.
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Mystery Priest Sunday

Congregations across the Thunder Bay–North Shore Deanery celebrated a joyful and surprising Pentecost Sunday during the deanery’s second annual “Mystery Priest Sunday.” Clergy members travelled to randomly assigned parishes across the region, with congregations only discovering their guest priest upon arrival for worship. The initiative continues to strengthen relationships, hospitality,
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Camp Manitou 2026 Season Update

Camp Manitou is preparing for another unforgettable summer on the shores of Whitefish Falls, with 2026 camp dates now confirmed for junior, senior, leadership, nature, and family camp sessions. Volunteers are also needed for Opening Weekend, June 19–21, to help prepare the site for the season, while the Voyageur House
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Christian Meditation Group in North Bay

A new Christian Meditation Group will begin this June at St. Joseph Motherhouse in North Bay, offering weekly gatherings focused on prayer, silence, reflection, and the teachings of John Main.
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Muskoka Deanery ACW Spring Gathering

Anglican Church Women from across the Muskoka Deanery gathered at Trinity-All Saints Church in Bala for their Spring Gathering, featuring worship, fellowship, hospitality, and guest speaker Mary Asbil.
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All Saints Church Recognized by Town of Huntsville

All Saints Anglican Church in Huntsville has been recognized by the Town of Huntsville for its ongoing student lunch ministry, which provides nutritious and thoughtful meals to students in need. The recognition celebrates the dedication of volunteers and the ministry’s meaningful impact on children, families, and the wider community.
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Ascension Day Reflections from Cambridge

Written on the Feast of the Ascension from Ridley Hall, University of Cambridge, Dean Jobin-Bevans reflects on worship at Magdalene College, a sermon by Archbishop Rowan Williams, and the ways prayer, study, and community continue to shape his experience abroad.
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Effective Listening and Pastoral Visiting

St. Brice’s Church invites participants from across the Deanery of Temiskaming to a weekend workshop focused on effective listening, pastoral visiting, and compassionate Christian care.
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Seeking Incumbent Priest for St. Brice’s, North Bay

The Diocese of Algoma is accepting applications for the position of Incumbent Priest at St. Brice’s Anglican Church in North Bay. This full-time, one-point parish in the Deanery of Temiskaming is seeking a compassionate and collaborative priest committed to worship, pastoral care, spiritual formation, and community ministry.
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Benjamin Paul to Be Ordained Deacon on June 24

The Diocese of Algoma is pleased to announce that, God willing, Benjamin (Ben) Paul will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at St. Luke’s Cathedral. Ben currently serves as a postulant in the Diocese of Algoma and is engaged in parish ministry in
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