New Date for Online Forum for Leaders

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Calling all leaders, advocates and allies of Children youth and family ministry …

You’re warmly invited to join our monthly online forum—a space for conversation, shared concerns, and meaningful dialogue around ministry.

This month, we’re excited to welcome Gary Nicolosi, author of Culture Shift—Leading a Growing Church in Uncertain Times, a timely and thought-provoking book that speaks directly to the challenges and opportunities of ministering to children, youth, and families today.

Come be part of the conversation as we explore how cultural shifts are shaping our ministries, and how we can respond.

Wednesday, September 24th at noon on Zoom / RSVP for the link

Culture Shift Workshop with the Rev Dr Gary Nicolosi

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buy a copy Culture shift here
RSVP by October 3rd 2025

Culture Shift Leading a Growing Church in uncertain Times

An online Workshop Series with the Rev. Dr Gary Nicolosi

“We extend a warm welcome to everyone in our Diocese but particularly front line workers, lay people, lay readers, Deacons, and youth workers”

-Dr Canon Neil Mancor

Workshop Dates: Tuesdays Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 & Nov 4 from 7-8pm EST

Join the Facebook event to stay connected ~ Download / print the event poster

About the Author

The Rev. Dr. Gary Nicolosi is an Episcopal priest, lawyer, and church consultant. He is the founder and director of the Institute of Law and Religion which focuses on the interaction of law, religion and culture in North American life.

Gary has pastored urban, suburban and rural churches, large and small, throughout the United States and Canada. He is the author of three books and hundreds of articles, including two award winning articles on sacramental hospitality. He has led mission conferences in 37 dioceses throughout North America. He has delivered church growth presentations to the Anglican and Lutheran Bishops of Canada and at the Canadian Anglican Editors Conference, and twice been a keynote speaker at Canadian Synods.

Gary has served in many diocesan roles including as a two-time deputy to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. In 1995 he was invited by the Archbishop of Canterbury to participate in the video The Many Faces of Anglicanism. When he served as Congregational Development Officer in the Diocese of British Columbia, he taught a class on congregational development for the Vancouver School of Theology. As Rector of St. James Westminster Church in the Diocese of Huron (Canada), Gary developed the Post Ordination Training Program that trains newly ordained clergy in parish ministry.

His sermons are widely disseminated across North America. Although he is now retired, Gary still is active in the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, serving as an interim rector, doing supply work throughout the diocese, and serving on the Church Disciplinary Board. As a member of the New York Bar, Gary practices pro bono immigration and veterans’ law, and has a keen interest in elder law and special needs planning.

Gary has degrees in philosophy from Fordham University (B.A.) and Georgetown University (M.A.). He received his Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law, his Master of Divinity from Trinity 1 5 7College, University of Toronto, and his Doctor of Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He lives in Peoria, Arizona with his wife Heather. Their daughter Allison is a happy resident at Treasure House in Glendale, Arizona.

Time to reserve your Consecration tickets / Il est temps de réserver vos billets pour la Consécration

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le français suivra

The Venerable Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu will be consecrated as Coadjutor Bishop in the Diocese of Montreal on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6pm at Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal.

There is no charge for tickets, but as there are a limited number of seats, tickets are required and are available on a first-come first served basis. They must be reserved before September 21, 2025.

To request a ticket click on this link

To learn more visit the Episcopal Transition page on our website HERE


Le vénérable Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu sera consacré évêque coadjuteur du diocèse de Montréal le vendredi 3 octobre 2025 à 18 h à la cathédrale Christ Church, à Montréal.

 Les billets sont gratuits, mais comme le nombre de places est limité, ils sont disponibles selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi et doivent être réservés avant le 21 septembre 2025.

 Pour plus de détails et pour réserver vos billets, veuillez cliquer sur ce lien

Pour en savoir plus sur la transition épiscopale, cliquez ici.

 

 

Online Forum for Leaders of Children/ Youth and Family Ministry

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Calling all Leaders / Allies / Advocates of Ministry to Children, Youth and Families!

You are invited to be a part of a monthly lunchtime online forum. Bring your lunch and network, share your ideas, get encouragement and address challenges. There will be a facilitated discussion, speakers and an invitation to provide input for future Diocesan projects. All of this in under an hour!

Here is the Fall 2025 Schedule:
September 18th at noon EST
October 23rd at noon EST
November 20th at noon EST

RSVP for the link mtlyouth@montreal.anglican.ca