Join church and neighbourhood for a warming meal to welcome in the Autumn season

First reading and Psalm
Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm 19

Second reading
James 3:1-12

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:29-37

Grace United will be continuing to host "Messy Church" and hope parishioners from St A's are able to attend. 

The two Friday sessions take place from 5-7pm - a very fun family event!!

Blessing of the Animals with St. Augustine’s Anglican Church & Grace United Church:  *Sunday, October 6, 2pm at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church lawn.  (Rain out date Monday, October 7, 4 pm.)

Join us to mark the feast day of St. Francis to honor his care of creation and his understanding of God's work through all living things.

We gather across the street at Grace United Church (Rain out we will meet Monday at 4pm).

We share in a simple service reflecting on God's gift of life in the animals most close to us with a simple act of blessing and thanksgiving for their life.

Please bring any furry, scaley, or feathered friend that you give thanks for in your life to pray with and for them!  Please ensure your animal companion is on a leash or in a cage/crate/container/etc.  Alternatively, please feel free to bring a photo!  If you are remembering a beloved animal who has passed, you may also wish to bring a photo, as we will have a moment of silence to remember them too.

Season of Creation, "Act and Hope with Creation,” takes place from September 1 to October 4. Season of Creation is an annual month-long season when Christian communities pray and act to protect creation. We celebrate our faith in God Creator and act in unity to care for our common home.

Find out more and download the Season of Creation Celebration Guide for ideas on how to get involved. 

I am happy to tell you that “Gathering” is resuming Thursday, October 3rd .

You are invited to gather together and enjoy these informal afternoons with friends as we explore and
reflect on various aspects of our life of faith--and how this informs the choices we make as we
encounter the important issues of today’s world. We will begin with an examination of various
perspectives on spirituality and the environment.

Handouts will be out early each in the week to help bring a focus to our conversation.
So bring your coffee or tea or “whatever” and gather around our virtual kitchen table.

If you have any questions or want more information, e-mail me at wildrosie7@gmail.com.

Please feel free to invite a friend to join us via Zoom.

I am looking forward to seeing you all each week.
Anne

We look forward to meeting again in the fall .. watch this space for the start up date.

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.

Administration, address updates, etc: Cheryl at office@staugustinesedmonton.com, 780-466-5532