Sunday, August 30, 2026 It has been a full, rich, and beautiful time here at Jericho House with the young people who have gathered with us this weekend. There is so much I could say about yesterday, but one thing that stays with me is the depth and maturity of the faith I have encountered here—and the desire of the young people in our Church to participate fully in the wider councils of the Church and to lead in meaningful ways. I believe the Church is ready to receive the gi

Yesterday was a very full but rich day for all of us. We began the morning by thinking about vocation and calling, and about how we can live into who God is calling us to be now in the Church. There was a real emphasis on recognizing that wherever we find ourselves at this moment, that is our vocation; that is our calling. Our morning began with the Votive Eucharist of the Holy Spirit, followed by a panel discussion in which I had the opportunity to share something of my own

There is something deeply joyful about seeing a dream become a reality. Yesterday, I arrived at Jericho House in Port Colborne, in the Diocese of Niagara, where young people from across the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario have gathered for our Provincial Youth Gathering. We are also delighted to have two young people from the Church of England, Pip and Sophie, sharing in this weekend with us. As Metropolitan, this gathering is especially meaningful to me because its beginn