St Simon's & St-Bartholomew's Anglican Church

06/10/2026

Good morning!

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

06/10/2026

Our next Diocesan Synod in the Diocese of Montreal will be a business session, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
learn more here https://www.montreal.anglican.ca/synod

"Diocesan Synod brings together clergy and elected lay delegates from every parish to make decisions about finances, ministry, priorities, and church structures..."

quote source: "To Love and Serve Anglican Beliefs and Practices" by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe (Adapted for the Anglican Church of Canada)

06/07/2026

Good morning!

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

06/05/2026

Good morning!

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

06/05/2026

Supporting Clergy in Transition with Connections
by Deborah Meister
(from Anglican Montreal June 2026)

Change is tough, even when we long for it. Changing jobs and moving homes are both ranked among the most stressful life events; for clergy people and their families, they often go hand-in-hand.

This fall, the Diocese will launch a new program to support clergy in transition. Connections will bring three groups of clergy into community for ongoing formation and mutual support: clergy in their first two years of ordained ministry, clergy new to Canada or to Quebec, and clergy in their first year of a new call.

Each month, curates and those new to our diocese will meet together to explore their contexts and hone their skills.(Recently ordained vocational deacons will also be welcome to participate if their secular work schedule permits it.) Each month’s meeting will be devoted to one topic, with the hope that clergy who are new to our diocese can help nurture the curates in ministry practice, while the curates can help mentor more-experienced recent arrivals in Canadian and Quebec cultural competency.

Following the didactic sessions, they will be joined by other clergy who are in their first year of a new call. These larger sessions will aim to deepen collegial support and allow clergy to explore real-world case studies together, developing their skills to navigate delicate situations. They will also immerse each participant in a diverse environment with a variety of perspectives, and could help reinforce Anglican identity and practice for those received from other traditions.

Of course, helping a clergyperson thrive in a new assignment is not the responsibility of the Diocese alone; it’s the work of the whole parish or community. If your parish is welcoming new leadership, consider how you can be part of making this a good experience for them. You could invite them for a meal; make a list of local resources (playgrounds, dog parks, nice cafés, good bakeries; gyms or choirs or curling teams); or help connect their children or teenagers with other people their own age. These may seem like small gestures, but each of them helps a clergy person and their family feel welcomed, valued, and at home in their new community. Together, they lay the foundation for a fruitful relationship in the years to come.

06/03/2026

“To all our siblings here and beyond. We stand with you and love you. Happy Pride Month. Please join us celebrate, share far and wide.”

06/03/2026

Good morning

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

05/31/2026

Good morning

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

05/31/2026

The Blessing Coming To You Is Too Big To Carry Alone 🙏✨