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News In The Diocese

A Refashioned Observance of Holy Week and Easter

Worship shifted online to comply with physical distancing requirements

Archbishops Invite Anglicans to Pray & Light Candles

Two Sunday evenings of prayer will draw people together in spirit

Ontario Bishops Decide to Suspend Sunday Services

Move comes as province encourages greater social distancing

COVID-19 Resource Hub

Find the latest updates, guidance, and resources related to the coronavirus pandemic

Common Cup Suspended in Response to COVID-19

One of several proactive liturgical hygiene measures implemented

Bishop Provides Direction in Response to COVID-19

Hand-washing emphasized and contact-free peace encouraged

New Diocesan Mission Action Plan Launched

Plan focuses on faith formation, culture-change, and social justice

Bishop Writes Open Letter to Niagara Anglicans

Despite church statistics, Bishop says God's mission is alive in Niagara

Diocese Makes Sizeable Impact on Local Economy

Halo contribution of local Anglicans pegged at $114.5 Million in new report

Messages for Christmas

Christian leaders around the world reflect on the meaning of Christmas

In Memoriam: The Right Reverend Clarence Mitchell

Diocese mourns the death of its retired suffragan bishop

The Bishop's Advent Message

Advent is a time of introspection, preparation and examination

Distinguished Lay Ministry Honoured and Celebrated

Bishop Bell admits this year's inductees into the Order of Niagara

A New Song Has Begun

November synod gathers and embarks on new missional course for diocese

Charge to the 145th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara

Bishop Susan Bell invites Anglicans to renew and refresh their faith

Five New Deacons Ordained for Service in the Diocese

Ordination highlights Bishop's focus on leadership for the Church

Synod Gathers in November to Consider New Directions

Nearly 300 delegates will gather to "Sing to the Lord a new song!"

Bishop Bell Responds to Climate Action Week

Parishes invited to pray, learn, and act in response to the climate crisis

Revive Celebrates First Year

16 Niagara parishes participate in program of spiritual growth

Linda Nicholls Elected and Installed as Primate

Bishop of Huron becomes first woman to serve as the national spiritual leader

Parish News

Euchre Night

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

Euchre on Wednesday, April 1st - cancelled.

Parish Council Meeting

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

Next Parish Council Meeting scheduled for March 22nd has been cancelled.

Men's Breakfast

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

The next Men's Breakfast set for April 4th at 8:30 AM in the Hearth Room has been cancelled.

Sunday School

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

Sunday School is cancelled until services resume.

The Village of Hope

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

The need never ceases ......

Events Committee Meeting

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 31st at 6:30 pm in the Gym is cancelled.

FACEBOOK PAGE

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

Please Like us on Facebook! :)

We Care Committee

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

Members of the We Care Committee normally visit, and keep in touch by phone, with parishioners who are no longer able to attend Church services. The Committee's next meeting has been cancelled but members will continue to keep in touch with parishioners.

Memorial offerings

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

Did you know that you can make a donation to St. John's Church, Jordan in memory of a departed family member or friend?

Sunday Coffee Hour

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

When services resume, every Sunday after the 10:30 AM service, everyone is welcome to attend Coffee Hour for fellowship and refreshments.

Choir practice

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

Weekly choir practice on Thursday evenings at 7 pm in the church have been suspended due to COVID-19.

Spring Market - Call for Vendors

St. Elizabeth's Anglican Church, Burlington

Our Spring Market is fast approaching and we need vendors. Call or Email the Parish office to reserve your table.

Lenten Organ Recital Series

St. Matthew on-the-Plains, Burlington

All 6 Fridays in Lent, our wonderful organist Mark Himmelman will offer a recital series with a soup luncheon to follow. Free will offering. If you would like to volunteer to make soup one week, please contact Mark at mdhimmelman@yahoo.ca. Friday February 28, Friday March 6, Friday March 13, Friday March 20, Friday March 27, Friday April 3

Sanctuary Team

St. Matthew on-the-Plains, Burlington

We invite the youth to consider getting involved in the Sanctuary Team. The youth Crucifer would process down at the beginning of the service, then go down to join the double digit group. While the youth Crucifer is down with the double digit group, there would be a senior Crucifer. The youth Crucifer would then process out at the end of the service. Acolytes (2) usually carry a candle during Christmas and Easter Services. We’re always looking for parishioners of all ages to join the Sanctuary Team as Chalice, Host, and Crucifer Servers. Please talk with Canon Susan or Bill McCready if you’re interested.

Messy Church

All Saints Anglican Church, Erin

Community-wide children & caretakers monthly crafts, stories and supper. Second Tuesday of each month

Memorial Flowers

St. John's Anglican Church, Jordan

If you would like to honour the memory of a loved one with flowers on St. John's altar on a particular Sunday...

Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Beef and Chicken Pies

St. John the Evangelist, Winona

We sell homemade items on Tuesdays between 9 - 12 all year long. Call ahead to make sure we have what you are looking for. 905-643-2180 We sell out quickly.

Peter Rollins visited Guelph

St. Matthias Anglican Community, Guelph

The audio files from Peter Rollins November 1, 2014 talk â€œToward a Church Beyond Belief: The Theory and Practice of Transformance Artâ€ is now available on the St Matthias website. Please visit us at http://stmatthiasguelph.ca/peter-rollins/ to hear Peter's talk.

New Website

St. Matthias Anglican Community, Guelph