Susan Crawford

Susan Crawford

A few years ago, Canon Lynda Kealey was looking for someone to send articles to the Niagara Anglican from St. Michael's. For some unexplained reason, I volunteered right away. I haven't looked back. I enjoy writing and reporting our events immensely.

St. Michael's is not the first church in Hamilton that I have attended. When I first came to Hamilton, my family was welcomed at St. Augustine of Canterbury. When the church closed in 2000 I decided to accompany many of St. Augustine's parishioners who chose St. Michael's for their new parish. (Even though I drive by three other Anglican churches on my way to church every Sunday)

Many of us quickly became involved in the new church. After sitting on Parish Council for a few years I was elected Deputy Peoples' Warden. This past year I became Peoples' Warden.

Just over a year ago I began our own monthly "Newspaper" – People, Parish, Events. Any event that I do not report in the Niagara Anglican is written up in our own paper. The newsletter was well received by the congregation and recently went from one page to three. (and just like the Niagara Anglican it, too, is read in Australia!)

Title Date Published Categories
The Ten Commandments: How far have we strayed? November 2008 Scripture, Spirituality
Entertainment brings tears to the eyes September 2008 Parish News
The babies will feel the love of our hands May 2008 Outreach
Soup’s on at St. Michael’s June 2008 Outreach
Good, acceptable and perfect October 2008 Outreach, Social Justice
St. Michael’s honours Kay Firth December 2008 People
Canon Lynda Kealey Retires January 2009 Parish News, People
Rededication of Mary Magdalene and Ruth Windows February 2009 Parish News
Outreach at its best March 2009 Outreach, Parish News
Cards Cakes and Cookies April 2009 Parish News
We walked on water September 2009 Parish News
Epiphany Carol Service worth the Trek February 2010 Liturgy, People, Spirituality
500 birthing kits assembled March 2010 Outreach, People
Anticipation and hope December 2010 Advent
A celebration of new ministry March 2011 Parish News, People
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