Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
/The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) is an ecumenical celebration held each year from January 18-25. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in ecumenical services and to share fellowship.
Theme for 2025
Based on John 11:26, the theme of this year’s WPCU reflects the 1,700th anniversary of the first Christian Ecumenical Council, held in Nicaea, near Constantinople in 325 AD. This week offers an invitation to draw on this shared heritage and to enter more deeply into the faith that unites all Christians. Click here to read more about it on the Anglican Church of Canada website.Find resources HERE / PDF of Video Reflection with from the Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman HERE
Ecumenical Service for the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicea
A reminder: Bishop Mary is inviting Anglicans in Montreal to attend the Ecumenical service at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral at 3 pm on Sunday January 19
New! Youth Ministry Programs
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We are excited to announce a series of new Youth Ministry Programs in the Diocese of Montreal.
Find some information below.
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!!
Rawdon Youth Initiative
monthly SATURDAYS from 13:30-16:00 at 3569 rue Metcalfe. Youth from 11 to 16 are invited to participate. Lunch will be provided. contact Rodney for details
Final Friday (West island) Youth Group
for Anglican or Anglican curious youth aged 11-17, on the final Friday of each month from Jan - May (excluding April). Dinner will be provided. contact Grace for details
Montreal Knitting Project
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The Montreal Knitting Project, raising awareness about violence against women through a community art installation. Volunteer knitters are invited to knit or crochet 50 x 50 cm squares to be assembled into blankets and displayed on May 10, 2025, at Esplanade Place Ville Marie. At the event, visitors can select the blanket(s) of their choice in exchange for a donation, with funds going to Auberge Shalom, Chez Doris, Fondation Le Chaînon, & the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal.
The power of knitting: Place Ville Marie will be blanketed in hope this spring
An Invitation to Participate in a new Supper Club Book Club
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Supper Club Book Club An Invitation for You
I am deeply moved by the writings of Robin Wall Kimmerer and her profound invitation to reconnect with the natural world. Her work, for me, is a powerful antidote to the pervasive influence of capitalism and aligns with my Christian identity. I would love for us to explore this journey together and unpack the wisdom she offers through her book The Serviceberry, with connections to her previous work, Braiding Sweetgrass.
I propose we meet for a four week Book Club to discuss The Serviceberry, share reflections, and foster a spirit of community and learning.
Proposed Meeting Details
Dates: Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: My home (address to be shared upon RSVP)
RSVP and Participation
Please let me know if you can join us and if you are interested in co-facilitating one of the weeks. This will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen our faith, nurture our special community, and grow in our understanding of how to listen to, respect and safeguard creation in our daily lives.
I am so excited about this and look forward to sharing this space with all of you. Let’s come together to reflect, connect, and act in harmony with creation.
- Lee-Ann Matthews (host of Supper Club)
You are Leaven mini Conference in Ottawa
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Spiritual formation is the lifelong process of growing in faith, understanding, and attentiveness to God. As the Church, we are called to partner with the Holy Spirit in this work, fermenting cultures of spiritual formation in our parishes and our people.
