Children's Ministry Matters

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For information about Children’s Ministry Matters email Mtlyouth@montreal.anglican.ca

For information about Children’s Ministry Matters email Mtlyouth@montreal.anglican.ca

Children's Ministry Matters...

We know how challenging it has been to deliver children's ministry during the pandemic. We continue to pray, plan and try to predict what things will look like post pandemic.

  • What have you been doing?

  • What are you planning to do?

  • Do you have questions about restrictions, guidelines and what is permitted.

If you would like some help navigating the nuances of children's ministry in your unique context in the Diocese of Montreal, you may contact Executive Archdeacon Robert Camara vicar.general@montreal.anglican.ca

Find Covid updates on our website https://www.montreal.anglican.ca/covid19-response

or from The Quebec Government

https://www.quebec.ca/.../services-de-garde-educatifs-a.../

More Choral Updates from Executive Archdeacon Robert Camara

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Effective immediately, congregational singing may resume under the following conditions:

  • Individuals from different households must be seated at least two metres apart;

  • Individuals in the congregation must wear masks while singing.

View the full letter in English and French HERE

View all Covid-19 updates HERE

Update Regarding Choral Singing

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Update regarding choral singing (not congregational singing) from Executive Archdeacon Robert Camara, issued on July 5, 2021

“The Government of Quebec has recently made one significant change to guidelines around choral singing. As the COVID-19 situation in Quebec continues to improve, public health officials have relaxed the restriction on choir singing in places of worship.”

Read the letter in English & French below

English Letter

Version française

For all covid Updates , visit our Covid-19 Response Page HERE

Anti Racism Task Force Launches New Web Page

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To equip and enable members of the diocese to confront and dismantle systemic racism and white supremacy inside and outside the church.

A new page to resource, inform and keep you up to date on the Anti Racism Task Force of the Diocese of Montreal. Your feedback is welcome. Contact Co Chairs: Mr. Dion Lewis, Mr. Edward Yankie

Mission Statement

“ To educate and increase awareness in the Anglican Diocese of Montreal of the history of racism and the church’s participation and complicity in racist practices, that we may properly repent. To equip and enable members of the diocese to confront and dismantle systemic racism and white supremacy inside and outside the church. To honour Christ’s presence in every human by building bridges, and by promoting and celebrating diversity in the church and the world”

Visit their web page here / Find them on Facebook

Become a part of it: Help children and youth to a brighter post-pandemic future, coast to coast to coast: The Anglican Foundation's Fall 2021 Fund for Children, Youth and Young Adults

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Become a part of it: Help children and youth to a brighter post-pandemic future, coast to coast to coast: The Anglican Foundation's Fall 2021 Fund for Children, Youth and Young Adults

by Gwenda Wells

You may have read about it in the current issue of the Montreal Anglican: the Anglican Foundation is launching a major programme to support young people of all ages to regain their footing after this difficult year. Say Yes! to Kids/Dites Oui! aux jeunes will help fund programmes all across Canada beginning this autumn. Anglicans across the country are contributing generously to this fund, and a conversation has begun among a few people in our own diocese to see if we might launch a project within our own diocese. 

What is the Anglican Foundation? A longstanding funding organization of the Anglican Church of Canada with strong roots in our own diocese, the Anglican Foundation offers money for a wide array of projects, from church and hall renovations (that's the part you might know best) to on-the-ground outreach and education. Our Diocesan Theological College receives generous support for its students. Another key component of the AF is its funding for projects for young people. In past years grants have been made to both Mile End Mission and Tyndale Saint George's.  Projects benefiting special needs and at-risk populations are frequent recipients. There is a strong tradition of support to First Nations and northern communities. The AF website offers lots of information about recent projects. There, you will learn of some recent projects that have received AF support : after school programmes, homework clubs, respite care for children with serious health problems to name a few.   

learn more about AF Here

How can I contribute? A peer-to-peer portal on the Anglican Foundation website makes it very easy to give. Of course, traditional gifts by cheque are always welcome; just make sure you direct your gift to Say Yes! to Kids/ Dites Oui! aux jeunes

How can I be part of the conversation about possible local projects? Please contact the Rev'd Gwenda Wells, diocesan liaison person, gwells@montreal.anglican.ca  for more information and to connect with the local conversation. Proposals are due in September, but it's time now to work with each other and with the Foundation staff to ensure proposals meet AF requirements and receive the endorsement of the Bishop's Office.