Welcome to The Circle of Faith Parish
We are an Anglican Community of Churches located in Southwestern Ontario, Canada
dedicated to sharing our faith with others
through Worship, Fellowship, Caring and ministering to those in need.
Parking Lot Update
Repairs were made to the parking lot as a result of erosion on May 19th.
Elliott’s Construction made the repairs which cost about $8100.
It will remain as gravel for at least one year to determine if any more settling occurs.
We are on Facebook!!
If you wish to keep up to date on church activities; each congregation is on FB.
Just search: Anglican Church of the Messiah;
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church;
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
and St. Luke’s Anglican Church
and hit ‘like’.
St. Thomas’
Please join us for coffee hour after worship on Sunday, June 14th.
All are welcome!
The Sunday School will wrap up for the summer on June 28th and will begin again on
September 6th.
St. Matthew’s ACW
The St Matthew's ACW will meet on Wednesday,
June 17, 2026 at St. Matthew's church at 1:30 p.m.
Note the change of date.
Theme - Bible Stories
Roll Call - Your favourite Bible story
Convener - Joyce Roach
Bring a light snack and beverage if you wish.
Bring used stamps.
The Walker House visit has been postponed until September.
The Garden Bee
at The Church of the Messiah
was a great success!
Thanks to all who came out
to put their green thumb to work!
All the gardens look great,
and it is was a wonderful
gathering with drinks
and treats to enjoy!
Stewardship Workshop for Laity
There is a Stewardship Workshop being offered for anyone interested on Saturday, June 13th from 9:30am - 4:45pm at the Church of St. Jude in London (1537 Adelaide St. N.). Lunch is provided. Please register by June 5th by email: kevindixon@diohuron.org
St. Thomas’
Many may not be aware that we have a butterfly garden on the south side of the church.
Jan Briggs-McGowen would appreciate any help
to maintain this space (weeding, etc.)
If interested, please reach out to
Jan @ 519-881-7304
Thanks!
Judy Turnbull has for years (thanks Judy) graciously sent out cards on behalf of St. Thomas’ to those
who may be ill, grieving, etc.
This ministry is now be looked after by Janice Hawkins. If you are aware of someone within the parish who may appreciate a card, please contact Janice @ 519-881-2972
Men’s Group
Next date will be June 30th at 4:30 p.m.
at The Bruce Steakhouse in Kincardine!
All are welcome!!
One Tuesday a month, the Men’s Group meets at a restaurant in Kincardine at 4:30 pm to enjoy wonderful, fun, fellowship and a meal together.
For more information,
contact Rob @ 519-396-2127 or robhiscox@diohuron.org
An Opportunity for Learning
There has been expressed interest in St. Thomas' Walkerton for the EfM (Education for Ministry) program. It would meet weekly (probably a combination of online and in-person) – day and time to be decided by the eventual group. There is a cost of $350 (we get a bit of a deal as a sponsoring Diocese), plus cost of the 5 books for the program which could be downloaded e-books or even shared among participants.
EfM is a seminar format (led by Shirl+ as a trained mentor) and delves into theology and church history, guided by the extensive manual provided to all participants. It is not strictly a Bible study, although the Bible enters the conversation along with the other materials.
It is open to anyone (Anglican or non) interested in exploring matters of the faith in a secure, non-threatening environment.
NB: in spite of its name, EfM is in no way designed to lead to ordained ministry; it is for “every-member ministry” to which we are all called. It is open to everyone wishing to engage in study and conversation about our Christian life and tradition. Typically, the 1-year “Wide-Angle” program runs from September to spring,
so would begin in September 2026.
Link to the EfM Canada website is here: http://www.efmcanada.ca/
Note that the website focuses on the 4-year full EfM program, but there is a new 1-year “Wide Angle” program which I am proposing to offer here. For more information or to express interest, please feel free to contact Rev. Shirl Christian by email shirljc@wightman.ca or phone 519-313-0809.
I have more info on the Wide-Angle program that I could email out if interested.
Together, we're building a healthier tomorrow
With faith and hope, our community is coming together with a bold goal — to raise $18 million in support of an expanded and redeveloped Kincardine hospital. This homegrown effort has already raised $12 million and will bring modern care closer to home, including the area's very first MRI. A hospital redevelopment is key to attracting doctors, nurses and other health care staff to our area. The hospital Foundation would appreciate your support by way of donation; spreading the word; or volunteering.
Please contact Mark Womack, Capital Campaign Manager at 519-396-3331 x4335
or kfcapitalcampaign@outlook.com
for more information,
or visit www.kincardinefoundation.ca for information
or to donate.
Church of the Messiah
"Come In From The Cold"
The Outreach Committee is planning a new venture
and we are reaching out for your help.
Every Thursday, the Food Bank clients line up outside
the church waiting, sometimes for an hour,
for their turn.
With the weather turning colder, we propose that
we invite them into the church beginning
the first week of November.
The second step would be to offer them
hot drinks and thirdly a cup of hot soup which we would serve from crockpots.
All of this will be done in stages.
Please consider stepping up to lend a helping hand. If you have questions contact the church office
email: circlef2185@gmail.com
or telephone: 519-396-2185.
Thank you from the Outreach Committee: Sue Greco, Mary Beth Dennis, Mary Baux
"Share with the Lord's people who are in need, practice hospitality."
Romans 12:13
Monthly Drumming Circle
at the Church of the Messiah
All adults are welcome to attend on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Parish Hall at the Church of the Messiah from 6pm-7:30pm. Admission is by donation ($15 suggestion). Teachings and songs will be Indigenous based.
call Rebecca
@ 519-374-5251.
Daily Bread & Forward Day by Day
Please remember, we offer excellent daily devotional resources which can be found at the back of the church. If you haven’t already done so, pick up a copy of each and enjoy!!
Interested in a visit or a chat??
Please contact me @ rjhiscox@diohuron.org
or 519-396-2127
( I am usually in the rectory office during the
morning hours from Monday - Thursday )