After a pause over the summer period, the 8 am service will recommence this coming weekend.

For all those who attend this service, set your alarm!!!

First reading and Psalm

Hot dogs and marshmallows will be provided. 

Please bring a lawn chair and a roasting stic, if you are able to, also a dessert, salad, or beverage to share, plus your backpack of course!!

St. A's nursery program will start on September 7, 2025, and will run at the same time as Kids Church (3x/monthly). This will be a play and storytime for children under 5 years. 

We have a wonderful group of young volunteers ready to help with this program, and encourage anyone who is interested in supporting our littlest parish members to join us!

Please contact Simone if interested.

Good news!   “Gathering” is resuming Thursday, September 18th!  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.  This fall we will using Bishop Mariann Budde’s book “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith” to focus our time together.  I think Bishop Budde’s will lead us into some very interesting conversations.  We will also  include other topics of interest from time to time.

Handouts will be send out early each  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'm looking forward to seeing you all each week.

Anne+

St. Michael and All Angels, Edmonton, is hosting a Fall Kick-off festival on September 6 from 1-4 pm. Join them in the church yard at 5003 146 Ave NW for musical entertainment, food truck samples, and lawn games.

KAIROS invites you to Learn about our treaty obligations and see, first-hand, how the wound of residential schools can be transformed. Decolonizing Ourselves: Residential School Tour and Our Future in Treaty is a free event (including lunch) to be held on September 6, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, at University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills on Treaty 6 Territory near St. Paul (transportation available).

PRE-REGISTRATION LINK 

Fitness, Fun and Fellowship:  Older Adult Fitness Class

Wednesdays, 10 – 11am, Sept 10 – Nov 26, in the Social Room at Grace United Church (6215 104 Ave)

Fee: $75.00 for 12 classes. 

Register on Wednesday, Sept 10, 9:30am in the Sunshine Room.

An affordable, safe & fun fitness class for older adults with a focus on Muscular Strength, Balance and Flexibility.  Led by Maggie Nichol, certified fitness instructor.

Questions?  Maggie at maggiewnichol@gmail.com or 587-501-2638.

Fitness Fun and Fellowship:  NEW Seated Fitness Class

Wednesdays, 11:30am – 12pm, Sept 10 – Nov 26, in the Social Room at Grace United Church (6215 104 Ave)

Fee: $40 for 12 classes

Register on Wednesday, Sept 10, 11am in the Sunshine Room.

This half-hour class will focus on mobility, strength and balance for those with mobility issues due to injury or illness, and/or pain due to arthritis or other medical issues.  The exercises will be primarily seated.  Led by Maggie Nichol, certified fitness instructor.

Questions?  Maggie at maggiewnichol@gmail.com or 587-501-2638.

Supporting people who are seriously ill, dying and grieving.

Parishes of the dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton are invited to observe September 21 as Alongside Hope Sunday. As they did last year, diocesan reps are preparing resources, including a sample Order of Service for parishes to use, if they so choose. Donation envelopes and additional resources will be mailed to parishes from the Synod Office. Watch this space for updates!

Please note that our Thursday office hours may be 'iffy' through the summer.  Please check ahead if you need to come in.  While phone messages will be checked weekly, email will be the most reliable communication through the summer.

On September 7, the sky will become magical as the most powerful lunar eclipse of the year, know as the Blood Moon, will occur.

The Earth's shadow will completely block the Sun's light on the Moon, turning it a bright red hue, as if a fiery ball were hanging in the dark sky.

This phenomenon will last for about 83 minutes; it will be visible in Canada with the best viewing opportunities will be on the western side of the country. While the eclipse itself is a phenomenon visible across a large part of the hemisphere, the exact visibility and optimal viewing times will depend on your specific location within Canada and local weather conditions. 

The Blood Moon has always been a symbol of change, new beginnings, and letting go of the past.  It reminds us that even in the shadows, you can find unique beauty.

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