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 life in the parish, just ask.
Father Glenn+
Parish Priest
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 caring family where they feel connected and where people really care.
Spiritual
More than oneself
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 most in need in our local community and beyond.
A word to the wise...Tickets sell out fast
We regret that all tickets are now SOLD OUT !!!
Christmas tea with Vikki of Griffin's Greenhouses Saturday 22 November 2- 4 pm
Christmas Tea SOLD OUT
Helpful Resources at your Fingertips
Reference material for lectors, intercessors, officiants and others
Every Wednesday - 15 minutes for quiet and reflection
Noon Day Prayer on Wednesdays
For a number of years, a group of people have been gathering every Wednesday for prayer, a reading of scripture, and moments for quiet reflection.
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 the years. You will be warmly welcomed too.
Would you like to read a bit of scripture every day?
You can have a new reading every day from Holy Scripture. The readings are brief and easy to read. They're from the International Common Lectionary read by Christians throughout the World.
What's Scripture all about, anyway?
Christian Foundations Learning Opportunity
- Now underway and fully booked
- Nine weekly sessions of 1.5 hours each
- All you need is the course book which costs a modest $20
- A great resource to have for future reference
- To find out more, click the link below
Basics
Get the Big Picture
- The 'Big Picture" of the Gospel
- Why it's Good News
- How'd we get the Bible, anyway
Jesus of Nazareth
Key Teachings
- Jesus' key teachings
- Core beliefs all Christians share
- How come there are so many types of Christians
What's Next
Growing in Faith
- How can you grow in faith
- How faith makes a difference
- Making connections
Email Pat Paulsen to learn about future planned sessions
You can find out more at the church any Sunday...
Many thanks to Community Care Buckhorn
Great learning opportunities from Community Care
- We are always happy to host Community Care's "Community Chatters" in the Parish Hall
- Buckhorn Community Care organizes these monthly events. They're informative, helpful, and a great way to connect with others. Remember to RSVP
- This Fall, Community Care has chosen some important and very timely topics including one about Frauds and Scams
Check out the wide selection of excellent resources available
... From the Diocese of Toronto
Discover more about the Anglican Church of Canada
Cast the Net - Living the Calls
20 Calls from the Diocese
The 96-page report is a response by the Cast the Net steering committee to everything it heard during intensive consultations with over 1,000 clergy and laity.
The 20 calls encourage Anglicans in all parts of the diocese to renew their spiritual lives, to seek justice for all, to support faithful and fruitful ministry, and to live and work as the body of Christ.