Attached is a pastoral message from Archbishop Anne Germond on the upcoming province-wide lockdown in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Algoma-Moosonee Pastoral Letter
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A personal message from Archbishop Anne Germond
A personal message from Archbishop Anne welcoming us back into the house of the Lord as we prepare to re-open our buildings for in-person worship. Download this file for local use: (right click to save to your hard drive) Standard Definition 360p High Definition 720p High Definition 1080p For more information and resources on the […]
Sabbath Rest in the Summer of 2020
“Its object is to give humankind relaxation from continuous and unending toil and by refreshing their bodies to send them out renewed into their old activities. A breathing spell enables ordinary people to collect their strength with a stronger force behind them to undertake each of the tasks set before them.” (Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel: […]
On a Summer Sabbath Rest: A letter from the Ontario House of Bishops to the faithful in Christ
Dear friends in Christ, What a true blessing it was to join together from all parts of our vast ecclesiastical province for a special online worship celebration! On the Day of Pentecost we are reminded that God’s love has been poured into our hearts, and we pray for the Holy Spirit to come and renew […]
New Resource: Tolerance for Uncertainty: A COVID-19 Workbook
By Dr. Sachiko Nagasawa, Bay Psychology Download PDF
Food for Risen Bodies: Holy Week and Easter 2020
On that final night, his meal was formal: lamb with bitter leaves of endive, chervil, bread with olive oil and jars of wine. Now on Tiberias’ shores he grills a carp and catfish breakfast on a charcoal fire. This is not hunger, this is resurrection: He eats because he can, and wants to taste the […]
Fasting from the Eucharist—Feasting on the Word
Dear friends, In the past week, I have met via teleconference with the Executive Committee of Algoma as well as with Diocesan Leaders and Regional Deans in Moosonee. This week I am meeting via teleconference with clergy, wardens, and treasurers to share information relating to the care of ourselves, each other, and our buildings during […]
Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Anne Germond
Updated: May 29 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Dear Friends in Algoma and Moosonee: I write to you concerning a new virus, the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which has been featured prominently in the news media over recent days. It is important for the people of Algoma and Moosonee to be informed not only so we can take […]