Baptism of the Lord - sorry the last newsletter was disjointed - technical issues!! Hope this is an easier read

St A's Newsletter for January 14, 2024 .. revised

Baptism of the Lord

First reading and Psalm
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29

Second reading
Acts 19:1-7

Gospel Reading
Mark 1:4-11

Exploring the Bible at Kid's Church

Sunday January 14th 2024

We will continue with our exploration of the Bible this week.

Come and find out… What’s so special about the Bible?

What’s a genealogy (and can we draw or write our own)?

How was the Bible made into a book?

Hope to see you!

Sunday morning coffee hour

Join us in the lower hall after the 10am service

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

Saturday 13th - Saturday 20th January 2024

Epiphany Retreat - NOW TAKING PLACE VIA ZOOM

Saturday 13th January 2024 from 1 - 3/3.30pm

Due to the extreme weather conditions that have descended upon us the epiphany retreat will now take place via St Augustine's ZOOM facility.

We will begin at 1pm and conclude between 3 and 3.30pm

Discussion will centre around material from Jan Richardson's Women's Epiphany Retreat

No previous experience is necessary to participate in a session that will promote rest and renewal after the busy Christmas Season through meditation and body awareness.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US

CONTACT: PAT JAMESON AT 780 995 2446 or email patcher@shaw.ca

for further details and/or to express your interest in attending

We look forward to seeing you virtually!!

HANLEY HOME GROUP

Meet every Monday, except holidays, at 6.45pm

The Hanley Home Group welcomes you to join us weekly as we share lives,fellowship, and discussion on scripture, church topics, and anything else we find interesting!

We are a friendly and relational bunch!

If you have kids, bring them along! Our daughter Isabel will love the

opportunity to entertain them!

Just a reminder that the group will run Monday evenings 6:45-8:15pm at 10735 52 Street.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact John at
john@mjhanley.net or 780-239-1103.

GATHER ‘ROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE Resumes after a Seasonal Break

Beginning this Thursday afternoon, 18th January 2024, 1.30pm - 2.45pm via Zoom

These cold winter afternoons give us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a relaxing time ofconversation with friends.

This session we will focus on a another one of Rev. Dr. BarbaraBrown Taylor’s well-known books. Holy Envy is filled with warmth and humour as Taylorrecounts her experiences of discovering the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the aWorld Religions course to undergraduates in rural Georgia. Her deep and reflective thoughtsreveal how God delights in confounding her expectations! We will also include material from other sources to add richness to our conversation.

So bring your coffee and gather around the (virtual) kitchen table or perhaps just settle
into a comfortable chair. If you have any questions or want more information, please e-mail
Anne at wildrosie7@gmail.com.

Please feel free to invite a friend to join us

I'm looking forward to seeing you all each week.

Anne

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHARING CIRCLE

Continuing with '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.

Looking Forward at St A's

The Lament of the Land and the Tears of God - January 22 event - 2 weeks away!

Our own Reverend Jonathan is one of the panelists!!

Our First Simple Supper of 2024 - Lasagne & Apple Crisp

When: Friday 26th January @ 6pm in the Lower Hall

Hoping you can join us for a chance to get together over a simple meal, exchange stories from our recent holiday season, enjoy fun and friendships - both old and new!!

$10 adults, kid's free (payable at the door)

All are welcome to this relaxed monthly social event.

Getting to Know You

St Augustine's Group Dinners

Would you like to get to know people from St A's better?

We are looking to organize group dinners (around 6 to 10 people), taking place in the home of a host.

If you are interested in attending or hosting a group dinner, or for more information, please e-mail Steve McAuley at steve.mcauley@gmail.com. Please include the number of people in your party or the number of people you are able to host in the e-mail.

Looking forward to 'Getting to Know You'.

St A's AGM 2024 & Call for reports

Sunday 11th February 2024 after the 10am service

Any written reports or group updates are required by Sunday, January 28th. Please submit to Rev Jonathan at rector@staugustinesedmonton.com or post into the office.

Your corporation would like to see us do a simple video report from each of our major groups and ministries. If you can help with that let Rev. Jonathan know.

Keep your eyes out for some new ways to serve at St. A's .. coming soon!

Events in our Community

We are invited to a Grace United Activity

Update your Information

So you stay in the loop!!

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

~ 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 (text prefered). Jonathan's day off is Monday, but he his always available for an emergency pastoral need at the above number.

Children's ministry: Simone at kids@staugustinesedmonton.com

Music & youth: Megan at megl_miller@yahoo.com

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6110 Fulton Road
Edmonton, AB
Canada T6A 3T3

780.466.5532

office@staugustinesedmonton.com