Incumbent of the Church of St. George’s Anglican Church, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

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The Bishop of Montreal invites applications for the position of Incumbent of the Church of St. George’s Anglican Church, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. This is a part-time position.

The parish of St. George’s, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is situated at the western tip of the Island of Montreal.

Founded in 1893 it is an active, caring Anglican community, welcoming diversity, supporting and encouraging people to grow in Christ, to become faithful stewards of God’s gifts and to live out a joyful sharing of God’s love with each other and the world. The parish is searching for a priest who will help them to stretch and grow in their faith and in their community.

The bishop is looking to appoint a priest to serve the parish as it continues to grow in their sense of mission and purpose, a priest who will be an enabler to assist and encourage all members in their ministry, a priest who will share God’s welcome and be inclusive to all, a priest who is prayerful and Spirit led

Find Parish Profile HERE

Submit applications to:

The Right Reverend Dr Victor David Mbuyi Bipungu

1444 Union Avenue, Montreal,

QC

H3A 2B8

or by email to: bishops.office@montreal.anglican.ca

514-843-6577

Closing date for applications: Applications will be considered by the Bishop's Office and the Search Committee following the deadline of February 27, 2026.

Parish Advent / Christmas Concerts & Other Events in the Diocese / Concerts paroissiaux et autres événements

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Parish Advent / Christmas Concerts & Other Events in the Diocese / Concerts paroissiaux et autres événements

  • Friday, December 12th: Carols by Candlelight at St. George's Anglican Church

  • Saturday, December 13th: Handel's Messiah Singalong at Christ Church Cathedral

  • Saturday, December 13th: Christmas Carol service, Comfort and Joy at St Jax

  • Sunday, December 14th: A Christmas Carol costumed stage reading at St Thomas, NDG

  • Sunday, December 14th: A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at All Saints by the Lake

  • Sunday, December 21st: Grace Church Sutton Service of Nine Lessons with Carols at 3pm

  • Sunday, December 21st: Family Service at St Barnabas, Pierrefonds

  • Saturday, December 21st: Paws&Pray Christmas: Bring Your Dog to Church! At 4 pm Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church St, Beaconsfield. christchurchbeaurepaire.ca/paws

  • Saturday, January 31st: An Epiphany Retreat at All Saints by the Lake

Anglican bishops of Montreal and Quebec respond to Bill 9 / RÉPONSE DES ÉVÊQUES ANGLICANS DE MONTRÉAL ET DE QUÉBEC AU PROJET DE LOI 9

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The Quebec government’s latest secularism bill will implement a set of heavy-handed solutions to non-existent problems. In doing so, this new law will further restrict the religious freedoms and fundamental human rights of Quebec’s citizens.

We fully support the religious neutrality of the state. A secular state means that our government privileges no particular religion, while creating an environment in which Quebecers of any (or no) religious tradition can fully participate in public life and contribute to the common good.

However, this government continues to enact laws that cross the line from ensuring the religious neutrality of the state to actively interfering in the religious practices of its citizens. It seeks to erase all signs of religion from the public square, rather than understand religious practice as a normal aspect of the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of Quebecers.

Restricting where and when people can pray, what they can wear and what they may eat, is a further erosion of fundamental human rights that all Quebecers—whether they practice a religion or not—should find troubling in a democratic society that values rights and freedoms.

One of our church’s principles of being in relationship with people of other religions is to “meet the people themselves and get to know their traditions.” This approach has helped us change attitudes, challenge stereotypes, and build new relationships with neighbours of other faiths.

We have been enriched and blessed, not impoverished or threatened, by such encounters with these strangers who have now become friends and fellow citizens. It is only by engaging our differences honestly and openly—rather than hiding or suppressing those differences—that we can hope to build a truly secular and pluralistic Quebec that provides all of its citizens with the opportunity to flourish.

We therefore call on the Quebec government to exercise common sense and to respect its citizens’ fundamental rights. This is the only way forward to achieve the peaceful coexistence this proposed law claims to seek.

The Rt. Rev. Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu
Anglican Bishop of Montreal

The Rt. Rev. Bruce Myers
Anglican Bishop of Quebec

RÉPONSE DES ÉVÊQUES ANGLICANS DE MONTRÉAL ET DE QUÉBEC AU PROJET DE LOI 9

Le dernier projet de loi sur la laïcité du gouvernement québécois mettra en œuvre un ensemble de solutions répressives à des problèmes inexistants. Ce faisant, cette nouvelle loi restreindra davantage les libertés religieuses et les droits fondamentaux des citoyens québécois.

Nous soutenons pleinement la neutralité religieuse de l'État. Un État laïc signifie que notre gouvernement ne privilégie aucune religion en particulier, tout en créant un environnement dans lequel les québécois de toutes les traditions religieuses (ou sans tradition religieuse) peuvent participer pleinement à la vie publique et contribuer au bien commun.

Cependant, ce gouvernement continue de promulguer des lois qui dépassent la limite entre garantir la neutralité religieuse de l'État et s’ingérer activement dans les pratiques religieuses de ses citoyens. Il cherche à effacer toute trace de religion de la sphère publique, plutôt que de considérer la pratique religieuse comme un aspect normal de la vie quotidienne de centaines de milliers de québécois.

Les restrictions supplémentaires imposées sur les lieux et les moments où les gens peuvent prier, ainsi que sur les vêtements qu'ils peuvent porter et de ce qu’ils peuvent manger, constituent une nouvelle atteinte aux droits fondamentaux que tous les québécois, qu’ils soient pratiquants ou non, devraient trouver préoccupante dans une société démocratique qui valorise les droits et les libertés.

L’un des principes de notre Église en matière de relations avec les personnes d’autres religions est de « rencontrer les gens eux-mêmes et d’apprendre à connaître leurs traditions ». Cette approche nous a aidés à changer les mentalités, à remettre en question les stéréotypes et à établir de nouvelles relations avec nos voisins d’autres confessions.

Ces rencontres avec ces étrangers, qui sont désormais devenus des amis et des concitoyens, nous ont enrichis et bénis, et non appauvris ou menacés. Ce n’est qu’en abordant nos différences de manière honnête et ouverte, plutôt qu’en les cachant ou en les réprimant, que nous pouvons espérer bâtir un Québec véritablement laïc et pluraliste, qui offre à tous ses citoyens la possibilité de s’épanouir.

C’est pourquoi nous appelons le gouvernement du Québec à faire preuve de bon sens et à respecter les droits fondamentaux de ses citoyens. C’est la seule voie à suivre pour favoriser une véritable expression de vivre-ensemble.

Mgr Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu
Évêque anglican de Montréal

Mgr Bruce Myers
Évêque anglican de Québec

Culture Shift Podcast

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We made a podcast about a recent workshop series and a book called Culture Shift by The Rev Dr Gary Nicolosi. We were so moved not only by the number of participants who showed up and stayed but their passionate engagement with the conversation. We feel called to keep the conversation going! Join us!

About the book: These are difficult times for churches. Less than half the population in the United States and Canada are now members of any church, and the percentage of people who call themselves Christian or even believe in God is rapidly declining. And yet, churches still have the potential to grow into vibrant, life-giving communities that engage the culture, attract new members, do good works and share the good news of God’s amazing love in Jesus. CULTURE SHIFT surveys the history of a changing culture to explain the conditions which the Church confronts and the challenges it must address. It details three major culture shifts that are impacting the church and then offers a framework for an effective missional response. The heart of the book consists of seven workshops that will be especially helpful to vestries, parish councils, evangelism and church growth committees, or even in a parish forum. Any of the workshops may be used without copyright permission. These workshops include: • Ministry in an Emerging World • Building a Missionally-Effective Church • Change and Paradigms • Marketing the Church • Worship Planning • Building a Better Stewardship Campaign • Diagnostic Tools for Strategic Ministry Planning With his extensive experience in ministering to urban, suburban and rural churches, large and small, Gary Nicolosi is convinced any church can grow if the leadership and members desire to grow and are willing to pay the price.

Buy the Book

Bishop's Action Appeal 2025 / Appel à l'action de l'évêque 2025

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donate safely now

or mail your cheque to: The Synod of the Diocese of Montreal, 1444 Union Ave, Montreal, QC H3A 2B8 (Business No.108061458 RR 0028)

photo by Janet Best

français a suivre

It is with honour and humility that I reach out to you as your new Bishop in this season of giving. Thanks to your generous gifts, last year we were able to contribute more than $14,000 to support our curates’ ministry. Because of that support they were able to serve Hispanic and Ukrainian communities in the Granby area, lead a Revive course in Sainte-Agathe and Arundel, and enrich the youth ministry in the West Island. Supporting our curates has brought new life and opportunity to the diocese. 

As I begin my ministry among you, I have reflected on what is most important for our church today; it is time to focus on parish growth. Our parishes—like life-giving baobab trees—are the centers of diocesan life. With your partnership we can continue to provide resources, programs, and peer-to-peer support that will foster renewal and growth across our parishes.

I believe that the growth of our communities should not be measured solely by people attending our services. Beyond attendance, growth lies in our communities' ability to manage themselves effectively, to provide a space where everyone can flourish, and to open themselves up to the society around us. This will make our presence a small light that nourishes hope and, ultimately, draw new people to us.  

My humble work among you is to encourage you to use the gifts you have received from the Lord to bless the Church's mission. I can’t do this alone. Be assured that your gift today will continue to bless the Church for years to come.

Unless you specify otherwise, half of your donation will go to Giving with Grace which funds projects at the national church level, including The Healing Fund, military chaplaincies, indigenous ministries and more. For more information on Giving with Grace visit www.anglican.ca/giving/. 

‘‘A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.’’ (Proverbs 11:25)  

With my best wishes for peace, hope, and good health! 

The Rt. Rev. Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu

P.S. Gifts of $25 or more are eligible for a tax receipt, which will be issued in February 2026.

C'est avec honneur et humilité que je m'adresse à vous en tant que votre nouvel évêque en cette période de partage. Grâce à vos dons généreux, nous avons pu verser plus de 14 000 $ l'année dernière pour soutenir le ministère de nos prêtres vicaires. Grâce à ce soutien, ils ont pu servir les communautés hispaniques et ukrainiennes de la région de Granby, animer un cours ‘‘Revive’’ à Sainte-Agathe et à Arundel, et enrichir la pastorale des jeunes dans l'Ouest-de-l'Île. Le soutien apporté à nos prêtres vicaires a insufflé une nouvelle vie et ouvert de nouvelles perspectives au diocèse.

Alors que je débute mon ministère parmi vous, je me suis interrogé sur ce qui importe le plus pour notre Église aujourd’hui : il est temps de mettre l’accent sur la croissance de nos paroisses. À l’image des baobabs qui donnent la vie, nos paroisses sont le cœur battant de la vie diocésaine. Grâce à votre collaboration, nous pouvons continuer à fournir des ressources, des programmes et un soutien direct qui favoriseront le renouveau et la croissance dans toutes nos paroisses.

Je crois que la croissance de nos communautés ne doit pas être mesurée uniquement par le nombre de personnes qui assistent à nos célébrations. Au-delà de la fréquentation, la croissance réside dans la capacité de nos communautés à se gérer efficacement, à offrir un espace où chacun peut s'épanouir et à s'ouvrir à la société qui nous entoure. Cela fera de notre présence une petite lumière qui nourrit l'espoir et, en fin de compte, attirera de nouvelles personnes vers nous. Mon humble travail parmi vous consiste à vous encourager à utiliser les dons que vous avez reçus du Seigneur pour faire avancer la mission de l'Église. Je ne peux pas y parvenir seul. Soyez assurés que votre don d'aujourd'hui continuera à bénir l'Église pendant de nombreuses années.

Vous trouverez ci-jointe une enveloppe dans laquelle vous êtes invités à mettre un don généreux. Si vous préférez, vous pouvez également faire un don en ligne à l'adresse suivante : www.montreal.anglican.ca/ Sauf indication contraire de votre part, la moitié de votre don sera versée à Giving with Grace, qui finance des projets au niveau national, notamment The Healing Fund, les aumôneries militaires, les ministères autochtones et bien d'autres encore. Pour plus d'informations sur Giving with Grace, rendez-vous sur www.anglican.ca/giving/.

« Une personne généreuse sera comblée, et qui donne à boire sera lui-même désalteré. » (Proverbes 11:25)

Je vous souhaite paix, espérance et bonne santé ! Mgr Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu P.S. Les dons de 25 $ ou plus donnent droit à un reçu fiscal, qui sera émis en février 2026

Faites un don en toute sécurité dès maintenant

Let's plan for the Holiday season 🎄

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Looking for some Advent-Christmas Inspo for your children, youth & family ministry programs?

We’ve got you…

Join us on Thursday November 27th on Zoom at noon EST or our special  

Holiday (Advent-Christmas) themed sesh!

RSVP HERE

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New Lesson Plan for leaders of Children and Youth Ministry

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As the seasons change and daylight recedes, this may have us reflecting on our relationship to both the dark and the light. We created a lesson plan for children, youth and family ministry leaders to support this theme.

Download the full plan HERE

SAMPLE: Lesson Plan: “From Darkness to Light”

Theme: Darkness and Light Age Range: 5–15 years (with adaptable sections)

Setting: Sunday School / Youth Group Duration: ~60 minutes

Focus: Understanding light and darkness in Scripture and life — as symbols of hope, change, awareness, and God’s presence.

Pedagogical Approach: Inclusive, critical-thinking-based, creative, and affirming of diverse perspectives. Theological Orientation: (drawing from liberation, ecological, feminist, and contemplative theologies).

Download full printable lesson plan HERE

Job Opportunity Christ Church Cathedral

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photo credit: Janet Best

Job Opportunity: Associate Priest
📍 Christ Church Cathedral – Montreal, QC
Application Deadline: November 24, 2025
Start Date: Early 2026

Christ Church Cathedral, a vibrant and inclusive Anglican community in the heart of downtown Montreal, is seeking a bilingual (English/French) Associate Priest to join its dynamic and collaborative ministry team.

We’re looking for a creative, compassionate, and visionary leader who will:

  • Co-lead worship, pastoral care, and Christian education

  • Preach and teach with depth and inspiration

  • Nurture spiritual growth across all ages

  • Champion outreach and public theology in a diverse urban context

What You Bring:

  • A strong foundation in Anglican tradition and inclusive theology

  • Excellent preaching, pastoral, and communication skills

  • Experience in Christian formation and team leadership

  • A heart for justice, diversity, and community engagement

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and forward-thinking ministry team

  • Rich liturgical and musical traditions

  • A diverse, engaged, and welcoming congregation

  • Compensation aligned with the Diocesan Clergy Stipend Scale

To Apply:
Send the following to The Very Rev. Bertrand Olivier, Dean of Montreal (dean@montrealcathedral.ca):

  • Cover letter outlining your vision for ministry

  • Current CV

  • Link to a recently preached sermon

  • Contact details for three referees

🗓️ Deadline: November 24, 2025
🎤 Interviews: Late November
📅 Start Date: Early 2026

🔗 Learn more: www.montrealcathedral.ca/job-opportunities

Version française disponible sur demande ou sur notre site web :
www.montrealcathedral.ca/fr/possibilites-demploi