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22nd Sunday after PentecostThe importance of loving God and loving your neighbour First reading and Psalm |
Kids ChurchJoining the congregation upstairs - Sunday 29th October 2023 |
Sunday morning coffee hourJoin us after the 10am service |
Financial Stewardship for 2024
Envelopes with Financial Stewardship information have now been distributed. Please fill in the Estimate of Giving form and return it in the stamped addressed envelope included in the package - even if none of your details, either personal or financial have changed, it is very helpful for cross reference for both 2024 budgeting and preparation/distribution of tax receipts. Many thanks in advance. |
Interment for Agatha McAuley
Amanda and Steve McAuley invite the st. A's community to a small interment service for their child Agatha this Saturday at 2pm. Agatha's ashes will be placed in the St. A's Memorial garden. |
~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~Sunday 29th October to Saturday 4th November 2023 |
All Souls Day Common Memorial and MealAll Souls Day, November 2nd 2023 All Souls Day is a traditional time of remembering those who have recently become our ancestors. We remember those personal to us, in our communities, and in the world. We will pray together and, by lighting a candle, or laying a stone, we will remember those who have died. You may bring a picture of someone you are remembering in particular. Following our time of prayer, all are welcome for a simple soup and bun supper in our lower hall. Common All Souls Day Memorial and Meal RSVPs appreciated, but not required, at rector@staugustinesedmonton.com For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/events/all-souls-day-common-memorial-and-meal/2023-11-02
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HANLEY HOME GROUP
The Hanley Home Group welcomes you to join us weekly as we share lives, Just a reminder that the group will run Monday evenings (excluding holidays) 6:45-8:15pm at 10735 52 Street. |
GATHERING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLEThursday afternoons 1.30pm - 2.45pm October 5th - November 30th 2023 “Gathering” is a relaxing and casual Zoom event. So find a comfortable spot and enjoy an afternoon with friends exploring various aspects of our life of Faith. Handouts are sent out early in the week to bring focus to our conversation. If you have any questions or want more information, please email Anne at wildrosie7@gmail.com. Please feel free to invite a friend to join us via Zoom. I'm looking forward to seeing you all each week. Anne |
Wednesday Night Sharing CircleNew Book: Finding God in the Mess Sharing in circle has a long history of transformation and community strength in both indigenous and addictions recovery traditions. Sharing in circle allows us both opportunity to listen, and when our turn arrives, to speak. A topic is raised each Wednesday in the realms of Faith, Justice, Spirituality, and Action in the Christian tradition that we are invited to reflect on and share if we wish. Rev. Jonathan usually facilitates the circle. Please contact him for the zoom access: rector@staugustinesedmonton.com We have used books, video, or individual presentations as our 'prompts' for the evening. "Doors" open at 7:45pm, process begins at 8pm-9pm. The zoom stays on until 9:30pm latest for those who want to chat more.
For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/events/wednesday-night-sharing-circle/2023-09-13
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Activities with our Church Neighbours
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Friday Night is Activity Night at Grace United
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Recently in our Parishand Beyond |
Fruit of the Spirit Sunday at Kid's Church
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We had a lot of fun making fruit kebabs
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... and then eating them!!
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Bishop Steve Celebrates Milestone Service
Bishop Stephen London visited St. Peter’s, Lac La Nonne last week, fulfilling the goal he set when he was elected bishop in 2021 to lead a service in every parish in the Edmonton diocese. “… St. Peter’s is a beautiful, little rural church with people excited to worship there,” said Bishop Steve in his Facebook post.
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Looking ForwardThings happening soon in our Parish and surrounding area!! |
Community Hub / Community Coffee Drop-in Conversation
There are a number of people who are interested in how we can help the Annex become a community hub. If you are interested in learning what conversations have been happening about this and learning more, please fill out your availability in the following doodle poll. (If you haven't used doodle before, the link below will provide you a number of dates and times that I have selected, and you just click your availability. The doodle system will help us see which dates will get the most people out.) https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/aAmOn47a For more infomation visit:
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Hoping you are able to attend!!
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~ ANGLICAN DIOCESE AND BEYOND ~
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The Messenger November 2023
The November 2023 edition of The Messenger featuring stories from the Athabasca and Edmonton dioceses is available for download. The Messenger welcomes story ideas, opinions (Letter to Editor) and photo submissions relating to news and events of the Athabasca and Edmonton dioceses. Written content should be limited to 500 words. Pictures must be high resolution, a minimum of 1 MB (300 dpi), and include the photographer's name and a brief description of the subject matter. Note: The Messenger is published 10 times/year. Please send submissions for the December 2023 edition to anglicanmessenger@gmail.com by November1.
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A Knitting Challenge!
Make a warm scarf or a pair of mittens for our unhoused neighbours Holy Trinity Anglican Church challenges all knitters to make a scarf, hat, or a pair of mittens for the Christmas care packages they prepare for our unhoused and disenfranchised community members in partnership with the Neighbour Centre. Please contact the Rev. Danielle Key at danielle@holytrinity.ab.ca to donate. Together knitters of the Edmonton diocese can help our friends stay warm and avoid frostbite. Please consider helping with this very important ministry!
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Diocesan Survey of GiftsA practical way to work out 'A Calling for All" in Edmonton diocese The Diocese of Edmonton, like many corners of God’s Church, is going through a time of transition. Being the Church today and, more importantly, preparing to be the Church of tomorrow, is going to take each and every one of us. Your Diocese of Edmonton church family needs you. We cannot be what God calls us to be without you on board. To that end, Bishop Steve is asking everyone in Edmonton diocese to please take a few minutes of your time to fill out THIS SURVEY on various possible opportunities for service in our diocesan family.
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~ OFFICE NOTES ~
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Address, phone, and email changes
Please email the office with any changes or corrections with your address, phone numbers, or email addresses. We do are best to keep this information updated but realize that sometimes we are missing updated information. office@staugustinesedmonton.com For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/news/address-phone-email-changes
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~ Ways to Connect ~
Administration, address updates, etc: Cheryl at office@staugustinesedmonton.com, 780-466-5532 Financial and giving: Cheryl at treasurer@staugustinesedmonton.com Pastoral, worship, spiritual: Rev. Jonathan at rector@staugustinesedmonton.com or text/call 780-619-3170 Children's ministry: Simone at kids@staugustinesedmonton.com Music & youth: Megan at megl_miller@yahoo.com *Lots more church info online at: www.staugustinesedmonton.com *Social media: www.facebook.com/staugustinesedmonton |