1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 ~ Psalm 84 ~ Ephesians 6:10-20  ~ John 6:56-69 

 Thanks to all our parishioners for their generous donations of food for Bissell. We received plenty of food and with some items we had doubles to put in each bag! 

Aaron Parker and Rev. Jonathan have begun a short 10 minuteish weekly podcast to help open the scripture of the week.

Expect the collect prayer of the week, and invitation to be attentive to the Spirit, the reading, a few simple reflections, and a song performed by Aaron.

It will tend to come out early in the week so that the scripture can rumble around in your world and heart, and when you hear it on Sunday, it won't be your first encounter.

You can easily subscribe on your favourite podcast service so that you can be notified when it is available each week.  Have a listen on a break from work, while you're washing dishes, or sitting on your balcony enjoying the morning glory of the sun.

Link in or listen here: https://anchor.fm/for-the-coming-day/

For the past several years, our Diocese has done an outstanding job raising funds for the people of the Buye Diocese to purchase medical cards. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we can make a difference in the lives of many of our brothers and sisters living in Burundi. Through the month of September, we encourage each parish to take up a collection for the purchase of Buye medical cards. 100% of the monies collected go directly to the purchase of medical cards. There are no administrative fees. Medical coverage is out of reach for most people in the Diocese of Buye.

A $5 medical card covers 80% of their costs and will help women in need, and children under the age of 18. 

Please mark all donations with "Coffee fundraiser" when you send along to the Church office or if you donate online with your tithe.ly account.

We have found Rev. Dowd's presentation to be inspiring, grounding, clarifying, and encouraging.  He is working to re-connect our religious perspective to the reality of life in this universe - a disconnect that is relatively new in religion.

We will use Rev. Dowd's videos for the Wednesday Night Sharing Circle beginning after labor day.

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From the author: "Having “squandered our inheritance on profligate living,” we are a prodigal species. Industrial civilization and our insatiable appetites have us hurtling toward irreversible consequences – not in some distant future, but right now. The good news is it’s not too late. At the intersection of science, spirituality, and sustainability is a deep love of life and a passion for our posterity – a ProFuture Faith. Join eco-theologian, author, and TEDx speaker, Rev. Michael Dowd in a dynamic DVD and internet-based discussion course that bridges the gap between head and heart, science and faith. Participants will be guided on a journey that accepts what is inevitable, avoids what is futile, and be inspired to attend to what is urgent. Come home to reality. Embrace a ProFuture Faith!"

Come and enjoy a relaxing time of  conversation as we  reflect together on excerpts from Barbara Brown Taylor‘s best selling  book,  An Altar in the World - a Geography of Faith. Taylor begins by reminding us of the words of the 12th century mystic, Mechtild of Magdeburg: “the day of my spiritual awakening was the day I saw–and knew I saw–all thing in God and God in all things`.  It is in this spirit Taylor invites us to discover altars everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do. So bring your coffee and gather around the (virtual) kitchen table or perhaps just settle into a comfortable chair as we enjoy each other's company and delight in recognizing  the Holy in the Ordinary.

rsvp to Anne Wightman: wildrosie7 (at) gmail.com

(Dates TBA)

Do you want to deepen your relationship with the Holy Mystery by practicing meditation. Those who are new to meditation, and those who would simply like to sharpen their skills in community, are welcome. If you are interested in praying using your imagination and senses join me for three Mondays in the fall.  (Excluding holidays) Daytime or evening, zoom or in person, will be available.

We have put together a Doodle to determine what 3 dates and times will work - register here: https://doodle.com/poll/cdpeyah34yx3sgay?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

Contact Pat Jameson for more information

 How do we live well on the land? In a five-part podcast series for the 2021 Season of Creation, the Rev. Jonathan Crane of the Edmonton diocese's social justice committee explores the significance of this question for the Church in north-central Alberta as we wrestle with both our Indigenous and ecological history.

The title is drawn from a story shared by a Dene elder of his ancestors moving into a different landscape. Their old ways and traditions were no longer applicable, they had to practice a new way of gathering food and keeping communication. The Anglican Church came from a very different place, land, and tradition. What new ways of incarnation do we need to learn and hone in this place? Beginning on September 1 (2021 Season of Creation), hear weekly interviews from people who care for land in both rural and urban settings.

The podcasts, which are designed to be enjoyed by individuals and church programs, will be available both on the diocesan website, as well as other podcast services.  

The Indigenous Ministry Team of the Edmonton diocese hosted a Ribbon Skirt workshop, on August 14, at St. Faith's Anglican Church. According to Fiona Brownlee, Indigenous and Rural Communities Liaison, Roxanne Tootoosis began the workshop by sharing teachings about the ribbon skirt, explaining why she dedicates her time to teaching others about her craft. Reconciliation begins with learning together and from one another, Brownlee says. After selecting fabrics, each participant was given her ribbons. There was much laughter, conversation, the occasional call-out for help, and smiles of joy as the women worked on their skirts.

The next workshop will be held in Frog Lake on August 28. 

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