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DECONSECRATIONS 

Bishop Townshend will preside at a service of Deconsecration for St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Stratford, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 26 February 2026. All are welcome to come to support the congregation.  Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being violet.  

 

At a Vestry meeting last fall, the parish of St. Stephen’s, Stratford, voted to disestablish and become part of the newly formed Stratford Anglican Ministry.

 

Bishop Townshend will preside at a service of Deconsecration for St. James’, Brantford, at 4:00 p.m. on  Sunday, 1 March 2026. All are welcome to come to support the congregation.  Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being violet. 

 

INDUCTIONS

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Matthew Kieswetter will induct the Reverend Patrick Martin as the Rector of Old St. Paul’s, Woodstock; St. John’s, Eastwood; Christ Church, Oxford Centre; and St. Paul’s, Princeton, on Sunday, 8 March at 4:00 p.m. at Old St. Paul’s, Woodstock.

The preacher will be the Reverend Andrew Rampton (Diocese of Niagara). Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being violet. A light reception will follow the service.

 

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Matthew Kieswetter will induct the Reverend Tom Stradwick as the Rector of St. John’s, Tillsonburg, on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The preacher will be the Reverend Canon Diane McIlroy. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being violet. Refreshments will follow.

 
 
 

MEETINGS / EVENTS

Mon: Family Day - Church House closed
Wed: ASH WEDNESDAY
Sun: Bishop's Visit - All Saints, Windsor