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An Easter Reflection by Canon Val

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
May his grace and peace be with you.
May he fill our hearts with joy!

In the quiet of the dawn, when the earth stirs with the first light of the risen sun, we are reminded that resurrection is not just a distant event, but a living, breathing reality that touches all creation. As the Celtic people believed, the presence of the Divine is woven into the fabric of the natural world—each tree, each river, each stone speaks of God's love and renewal.

On Easter morning, as we celebrate the resurrection, we recall the deep, sacred cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Just as the land rests and is reborn each season, so too are we invited  to rise with Christ. In our lives, as in the earth, there are times of darkness and hardship, but the promise of Easter whispers to us that the dawn will always break, bringing new life  where once there was none. Are we listening for these whispers?

May we, like so many who have gone before us, find God in the everyday moments of life—whether in the wild beauty of the hills, the gentle flow of a stream, or in the quiet stillness of our hearts. And in this Easter season, may we walk in the way of resurrection, trusting that the love of God, revealed through Christ, is present in every step we take. With hope, we journey forward together, ever seeking the Kingdom that is already unfolding around us.

Welcome to the website for the congregation of St. Anne's (Byron), an active Anglican (Episcopal) congregation in the western part of London, Ontario. Reverend Canon Valerie Kenyon is our priest. We extend a warm welcome to all visitors, and those looking for a new church home, being blessed with visitors on a regular basis. Our church and parish hall are both wheelchair accessible.

Check out our events calendar to see what is happening in the coming weeks!

As you explore St. Anne’s website you will get a glimpse of the lives and activities of people who make up the family of God at St. Anne’s. There are many more whose names are not recorded here but whose memory is cherished, whose lives have shaped our lives and whose hard work and love of Christ built a foundation stronger than the foundation laid over 170 years ago with field stones and mortar from surrounding farm land, a foundation that is held together by its cornerstone – Jesus Christ. We are not a perfect family; we are a real family who daily put our lives in the hands of a perfect God, who continually conforms us into Christ’s likeness.

Along with Anglicans around the globe, we at St. Anne’s hold the traditional faith of Christians through the ages. We look back with thanksgiving for blessings received and we look ahead with joy, wondering what new song we are to sing unto the Lord. (Psalm 144:9) The holy friendship we share with God and one another makes us a family and the ministry to which every person you see here and beyond these pages is called, leads us into joyful service of the community in which we live. Our work is simple, to worship God, build a relationship with His Son and love one another as Christ has loved us. (John 15:12)

To get the most out of this website, check our Events Calendar for the list of activites and then consider our other menu items such as Church Seasons. Look for updates and current news on our Outreach and Faith and Worship pages.

Donations to support the ongoing ministry at St. Anne’s Byron can be made in several ways:

• with cash or cheques in a Sunday envelope at church
• e-transfers may be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• by using the Donate Now button at the top of each page on our website ( https://stannesbyron.ca/) or via Canada Helps at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/stannes-anglican-church-byron/ A small fee is charged by Canada Helps.
• through automatic withdrawals on your bank account or credit card arranged with our Envelope Secretary, Verna M.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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