Blessings and Greetings to you

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Blessings and Greetings to You

A very special welcome to you. The Parish of St Matthew - St Aidan is a small country church with a vibrant community of faith in Buckhorn, Ontario. We're right opposite the locks in the heart of town. And, by the way, we're a down-to-earth group of people.

We carry out our ministry throughout the week and we gather on Sundays at 10 am. If you'd like to check out our historical little church, you are most welcome. And, if you'd like to learn more about the parish, just ask.

Father Glenn+

Parish Priest

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Snapshot of who we strive to be

A bit of what we're about ...

Community

Sense of Belonging

A lot of people say these days that something that's missing for them is a sense of community and belonging. And people tell us that, for them, St Matthew - St Aidan is like a a caring family where they feel connected and where people really care.

Spiritual

More than onself

It's pretty easy to have a lot of questions these days about life and what's going on. Everything seems so individualized and broken. What about something beyond ourselves, something greater than ourselves in the whole scheme of things? Something that gives meaning.

Foundation

Teachings of Jesus

We base our understanding of life on the Teachings of Jesus Christ as outlined in Holy Scripture. We strive to follow and practise his teachings especially by caring for the poor in the world and for those in need in our local community and beyond.

Every Wednesday - 15 minutes for quiet and reflection

Noon Day Prayer on Wednesdays

Since the beginning of the COVID Plague a group of people have gathered every Wednesday for prayer, a reading of scripture, and moments for quiet reflection

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Popular and easy to connect to Noon Day Prayers

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The folks who gather each week say that they find these 15 minutes to be a meaningful break at the middle of their week. They often remark about it allows for centering oneself amidst all that goes on around them. They find the time to be refreshing and peaceful. And there's a great sense of community that's grown over recent years. You will be warmly welcomed too.

Ticketed events are very popular and sell out quickly

Next Parish Events

All proceeds from our parish events are directed to assist those most in need

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Annual Plant and Bake Sale

  • Saturday, 7 June 9-12 on the church grounds
  • Great selection of perennials
  • Home-made baking

Spring Tea with Vikki of Griffin's Greenhouses

  • Saturday, 14 June 2-4 pm, Tickets $$ per adult
  • Call 555-555-5555 for reservations
  • Dainty and delicious, special sandwiches and sweets
  • Fun, amazing,  and informative plant demonstration by Vikki of Griffins Greenhouses

Strawberry Supper

  • Wednesday, 25 June 5-6:30 Tickets $$ Adults, $ Children, under X free
  • Call 555-555-5555 for reservations
  • Fresh, local strawberries but first the main course

Helpful Resources at your Fingertips

Reference material for lectors, intercessors, officiants and others

Common Lectionary

Sunday and weekday readings from the Anglican Church of Canada Common Lectionary

Daily Offices

Morning, Mid-day, Evening Prayer and Compline each day from the Church of England

Liturgical Schedule

Coming soon 🙂 for lectors, intercessors, and officiants

Cycle of Prayer I

Prayer List from the Anglican Diocese of Toronto

Cycle of Prayer II

Prayer List from the Anglican Church of Canada

Cycle of Prayer III

Prayer List from the world-wide Anglican Communion

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Check out the wide selection of excellent resources available

It's time to catch the Spirit

  • Prayer booklets and resources
  • Workshops
  • Special Gatherings
  • And more

You'll easily find St Matthew - St Aidan Church -- right opposite the locks

Come check out the church

You'll get a warm and genuine welcome

Want to make a difference

Get involved in our mission

Being a disciple

Greater than you can ask or imagine