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GIFT OF WONDER from Huron Church Camp!
It’s December and camp is tucked in for another winter’s rest. But that doesn’t mean we can’t get ready for next summer now!
Let’s put Camp Huron under the tree this Christmas. Consider it a way to introduce camp to young friends and family with a gift ceritficate redeemable towards next year. Or, for a returning camper, provide a reminder that summer fun is on the horizon. Both are promises of a joy-filled adventure to come!
For more information go to Gift of Wonder or contact gerryadam@diohuron.org.
Online registration opens February 26, 2026 at 6 pm.
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WORKSHOP COURSES AT CANTERBURY COLLEGE
• Allyship and Faith Without Favouritism. If congregations want to send a group to either of these courses, Canterbury would like to extend a group rate! Usually we charge $60/pp but for groups of five or more, we are offering a rate of $150/congregation. Groups would have to register in advance, but can do so by contacting the Principal, the Rev Dr Jennifer Boyes-Garbin.
The link for registering for individuals is https://mailchi.mp/f89eee901aa5/micro-credentials-canterbury-college
• Second installment of our Indigenous Speaker Series: Deconstructing the Doctrine of Discovery
Featuring Dr. Ryan Turnbull - This is a free event and everyone is welcome!
Jan. 12 @ 7 pm EST Online POSTER
• To view other courses for congregations, please click here.
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EfM Online Recruiting
There will be two EfM Online groups starting in January 2026.
Sunday Group
• Led by the Rev Paula Porter Leggett who is based in the Diocese of New Westminster. This class is going into its second year and starts at 3:30pm PT (7:30 pm Atlantic).
For information on this class, please contact the Rev’d Paula Porter Leggett at 2rev2pl@gmail.com or text at 1-604-329-8701 and she will call you back.
Tuesday Group
• Led by David Harrison who is a member of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. This class is brand new and starts at 7:00pm Atlantic. Please contact David at djh@djharrison.ca.
EfM Classic is our traditional four year program and has a new format this year, entirely digital. This opens up new opportunities such as film clips, documentaries, and other virtual resources. There are more resources to guide learners in our reading week-to-week, new essays by ‘Sojourners’ - faith communities that are praying for us all year and traveling along-side in our reading. All the text-books but one are new to us.
EfM Wide Angle is a new, one year program, which runs concurrently with EfM Classic. It is suitable for those people who are interested in EfM but do not wish to commit to a four year program. The texts used in the Wide Angle program are different from thos used in the Classic classes. Wide Angle is also suitable for EfM graduates who wish to continue on the journey!
EfM is for lay people, to grow their faith as adult learners, discern how God is calling them, and discover gifts for ministry in the company of others on this pilgrimage, enriching our discipleship. Interested in either program? For more information, please contact David Harrison at djh@djharrison.ca.
EfM website: efmcanada.ca Recruiting will begin by early November and close on January 4th, 2026.
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The Essex Deanery Lay Leadership Training Classes: Lay leadership courses for 2025 and early 2026.
These classes will be held in person at Canterbury College. Classes are from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
We have partnered with Canterbury College for the courses and they are providing us with the technology support to also bring the classes by zoom. Please join us for one or for all of the classes.
This year we have decided to focus on the core subjects.
Jan 17 and Mar 21, 2026 - Preaching
Please contact Rev. Elise Chambers if you would like to attend: elisechambers@diohuron.org. If you have a class you would like offered that would be beneficial for the laity or one you would like to facilitate please contact Rev. Kimberly Myer - kimmyer@diohuron.org. Or Rev. Elise Chambers elisechambers@diohuron.org.
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Baptismal Living: A Series of Online Workshops
Saturdays from January to March 2026
10am to 11:30am, Online
All are welcome to attend a series of online workshops on living our baptismal promises, sponsored by the Deanery of London. These sessions are an ideal supplement to a parish-based process of preparation for baptism, confirmation, reception, or renewal.
To register, please visit this LINK.
For more information, contact the Rev’d Canon Dr Lisa Wang: lisawang@diohuron.org. POSTER
Next session: Saturday, January 17, 2026
"Will you continue in ... the prayers?"
Why common prayer is essential to the Christian life
How do "the prayers" fit into our baptismal vows? How is prayer part of our baptismal ministry?
Speaker: The Venerable Matthew Kieswetter (Archdeacon - East, Diocese of Huron)
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MENTAL HEALTH IN MINISTRY: FAITH IN ACTION BIANNUAL CAPNM CONFERENCE
April 24 - 26, 2026 - Best Western Stoneridge Inn, Colonel Talbot Road, London, ON
Anyone involved in ministry or passionate about supporting mental health and wellness initiatives within their faith community. Held by the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry (CAPNM).
For more information please view the POSTER and the BROCHURE.
