The Diocese of Algoma: Shaped by a Living Hope

09/10/2026

What does a tiny cannon have to do with the history of the Diocese of Algoma? 👀

Archbishop Anne shares one of the many stories found inside Bishophurst, the historic home of Algoma’s bishops since 1876.

This year, as Bishophurst celebrates its 150th anniversary, you’re invited to come inside and discover its history for yourself during Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie.

Saturday, September 26
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
134 Simpson Street, Sault Ste. Marie
Free admission

Come explore Bishophurst, take a guided tour and discover 150 years of stories within its walls.

09/09/2026

All creatures great and small are welcome at Bishophurst!

On Saturday, September 26, the Rev. Holly Klemmensen will preside at the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Animals at Bishophurst.

Drop by between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. with your beloved animal companion for a special blessing and a warm welcome on the grounds of the Bishop’s residence.

This year’s Blessing of the Animals is being held as part of Doors Open Ontario, when Bishophurst will be welcoming visitors to experience this historic diocesan home and property.

Come for the blessing, stay for a visit, and enjoy one of Algoma’s special Doors Open destinations.

09/09/2026

There was a little extra celebrating at the Synod Office this week!

Algoma's Finance Officer, Jen Baron, marked a milestone birthday this week, and her Synod Office colleagues made sure the occasion didn’t pass without a surprise — complete with cake, decorations, and more than a few balloons!

We’re grateful for Jen and all she brings to the life and work of the Diocese, and we were very happy to have an excuse to celebrate her.

Happy milestone birthday, Jen, from everyone in the Diocese of Algoma!

09/09/2026

Congratulations to the Church of the Redeemer on 140 years of faithful ministry!

On Sunday, August 30, the parish gathered to celebrate its 140th anniversary—a wonderful milestone in the life of the congregation and the Diocese of Algoma.

The day brought together worship, fellowship, food, and plenty of memories as parishioners and friends gave thanks for generations of faithful witness and looked ahead with hope to the years still to come.

For 140 years, the Church of the Redeemer has been a place of prayer, community, welcome, and service. We give thanks for all those who have helped shape its life since 1886, and for those continuing that ministry today.

Congratulations, Redeemer, on 140 years! May God bless you richly in the next chapter of your life together.

09/09/2026

Breaking news! The Pet Blessing Ceremony returns at Bishophurst! The special ceremony is in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment is scheduled between 2 and 4 p.m.

Saturday Sept. 26th

www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/sault-ste-marie/bishophurst

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09/08/2026

09/08/2026

The Feast of the Creator opens the Season of Creation with worship that turns attention to God’s work in creation. Rooted for centuries in Orthodox tradition, the feast has become the focus of a wider ecumenical movement, embraced by many churches seeking a shared liturgical expression of God as Creator.

Resources for the Feast of the Creator, authorized for trial use by the Council of the General Synod earlier this year, are available at https://www.anglican.ca/resources/feast-of-the-creator/.

09/08/2026

Archbishop Anne will be visiting St. Mary Magdalene in Sturgeon Falls on Sunday, September 13, joining the parish community for worship at 10:00 a.m.

We look forward to this opportunity for Archbishop Anne to worship with the people of St. Mary Magdalene and share in the life of the parish.

📅 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 St. Mary Magdalene, Sturgeon Falls

09/08/2026

What happens when worship moves beyond the church walls and into the woods?

This timely Anglican Journal feature explores the growing Forest Church and Wild Church movement—outdoor worship rooted in Scripture, Eucharist, creation care, and attentiveness to the presence of God in the natural world.

As we mark the Season of Creation, it offers a compelling reminder that creation is not simply the backdrop for our faith, but a place where we can listen, worship, learn, and deepen our responsibility for the world God has made.

Read “Faith rooted in the wild”:
https://anglicanjournal.com/faith-rooted-in-the-wild/

Christ Church Bells Corners in the diocese of Ottawa has doubled the number of outdoor worship gatherings it holds on the trails of the National Capital Commission after a strong response to its Forest Church program, launched in summer 2025.

09/08/2026