St. Augustine's Anglican Church

This Lent we gather around the teachings of the indigenous Medicine Wheel that gives us an image of our wholeness as humans and as people of faith. The Wheel embodies an image of our whole life Childhood - Adolescence - Adulthood - Eldership, and it embodies the four quadrants of our health: Physical - Mental - Emotional - Spiritual. Among the wheel's many teachings, we will focus on this last set.

Lent I - Physical

Lent II - Mental

Lent III - Guest preacher & Celebrant the Ven. Jordan Haynie Ware from Good Shepherd Anglican Church Edmonton

Lent IV - Emotional

Lent V - Spiritual

As well, there will be an online study of Benedictine Spirituality on Wednesday evenings (*beginning March 19) from 7-8 pm led by Rev. Jonathan. A link will be sent out each Wednesday via the parish e-newsletter.

Our sisters from the Cook Islands have spent the last few years deepening into the theme: “I Made You Wonderful,” based on Psalm 139:1-18. The 2025 program invites us into the knowledge that each one of us was made with care and love by God. When we can receive this profound truth, everything in our life changes and we begin to radiate and shine from within. We also learn how to treat every other person as made wonderful by God.

Our first Guiding Principle in the World Day of Prayer articulates that our starting point is Christian women. This has been an essential conviction of our movement over the last century. Too often, women and girls have been silenced and oppressed, making this upcoming theme from WDP Cook Islands particularly relevant. The message that we, as women and girls, are “fearfully and wonderfully” made in the image of God reinforces our movement’s support of women n expressing their faith and speaking about their lives in prayer and worship before God and in community.

The Worship Service invites us to notice aspects of our divinely created bodies that we often take for granted. The scripture reading from Psalms 139:1-18 is woven together with stories of three women from the Cook Islands. We come to understand that God knows us, is always with us, and made us unique and special.

he service leads us to offer prayers of adoration and thanksgiving to our Creator, followed by prayers of confession and longing. Finally, the prayers of intercession guide us to ask God for wisdom, courage and healing, that our world would come to treat all people as “fearfully and wonderfully made.”

The Bible Study prompts dialogue around Psalm 139, particularly focusing on the relationship between God and each one of us. The study looks at 3 sections of Psalm 139, each with a different focus: verses 1-6 (God knows us), verses 7-12 (God is with us), and 13-18 (God made us wonderful).

The Children’s Program includes a song that is popular among children in the Cook Islands, as well as several activities for coloring and creating neck garlands and flower head crowns. Children are encouraged to learn how their bodies were made wonderful by God.
The Country Background gives an abundance of information about the history of the Cook Islands, with a particular emphasis on the achievements of women.
Taking on the responsibility of being a writer country is always a rigorous journey, and we are grateful to our Cook Islands sisters for their hard work and patience.

This month, we are shining a spotlight on the impact of AFC funding—from grants that strengthen food security and support theological education to new funding opportunities and exciting updates on our Say Yes! to Kids movement. There is much to look forward to in the months ahead, and we invite you to be part of the momentum! Read on to learn more about how you can get involved, apply for funding, and make a lasting impact in 2025.

Food Security Grants

At its meeting on February 27, 2025, the AFC Board approved $148,500 in funding for 11 applicants, including: $50,000 to St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, Nelson, BC. Through the Community Ministries Fund, AFC is supporting churches across Canada who are ensuring that our most vulnerable neighbors have access to nourishing meals and welcoming spaces.

AFC Bursaries

As the church evolves, AFC is committed to supporting leaders who are not only navigating change but also shaping a future of dynamic, transformational ministry. Thanks to the generosity of Canadian Anglicans, AFC awarded more than $56,000 in 2024 bursaries for theological education to 25 students across various programs. Here are a few of our 2024 bursary recipients:

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Did you know that SYTK teams don’t just raise funds—they create impact! Since 2021, teams across Canada have successfully funded local youth initiatives while also championing reconciliation through grants that empower Indigenous youth.
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Deadline Extended!

The submission deadline for the 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) “Ecumenical Embrace” has been extended to April 1, 2025! AFC will continue to consider project applications from Anglicans across Canada who wish to share an ecumenical embrace with our fellow Christians from the Oriental Orthodox Churches.

April 1 Grant Window

The winter months are a great time to prepare for AFC’s Q2 grant cycle—and you don’t have to do it alone. Our team has guided dozens of successful grant applications. From developing strong proposals to navigating grant guidelines, we’re here to help you turn vision into impact. If you need support in shaping your project or have questions about eligibility, reach out today. Let’s do great things together!

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Create Lasting Impact

A gift of securities to AFC is a powerful way to invest in community ministry. Recent grants from the Community Ministries Fund, including $50,000 to St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral in Nelson, BC, are helping to provide food security and safe spaces for those in need. By giving securities, you can make a difference in the lives of others by supporting transformational ministry.

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