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Tell Me Strange Things...Come over on Sundays as we face the hardest sayings in the bible - Sunday, August 25, 2024 The idea of God judging everyone and some being cast into a lake of fire is deeply unsettling and difficult to accept for many. It's natural to recoil from such a notion, and understandably so. Why then do Christians adhere to such beliefs that seem so harsh and unappealing? Join us this week as we confront this challenging aspect of Christian theology. Rather than shying away from the discomfort, let's explore the underlying principles and motivations behind the concept of hell. Together, we'll seek to understand how notions of judgement and salvation fit into a broader understanding of God's character and love for humanity. Through open dialogue and reflection, we may find that even in the midst of difficult truths, there is still hope and redemption to be found. Celebrant:
Readings: Revelation 20:11-15; 21:1-5, Luke 16:19-31 (Read now)
Hymns: Praise to the Lord (Listen now) Miraculous Salvation (Listen now) Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (Listen now) Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Listen now) Firm Foundation (Listen now)
To keep up to date with the new songs we're singing this year, listen to them on our church worship playlist here. For more infomation visit:
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Church Potluck this Sunday!Join us after service this Sunday for our monthly potluck! Dear parishioners! Our monthly church potluck is happening this Sunday, August 25th after our morning service! Please join us for coffee or tea, and some delicious treats and appetizers in upstairs! We encourage as many of you to sign up to bring something for our potluck - anything is welcome! Please write your name and under "My Comment," please write the item which you plan to bring! We are super excited to see everyone at 11:30, and all items are deeply appreciated! For more infomation visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAFAE28A4F5C52-50799395-sunday#/
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Welcome Rev. Seth Enriquez!A Special Induction Service with Abp. Greg Kerr-Wilson This past Sunday was truly special as we welcomed Rev. Seth Enriquez to our St. George in the Pines family...
For more infomation visit: http://stgeorgesinthepines.com/news/welcome-rev-seth-enriquez
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Weekly Events at St George's!
- Sunday Church, Sundays 10am - 11am: Join us for a weekly in-person service featuring worship, prayer, and a sermon. - Sunday Church Online, from 7:30pm on our website: Tune in to our evening online service for worship and the weekly sermon, available on our website. - Banff Food & Friends, Mondays 5pm-7pm: Enjoy a warm meal and great company at our community dinner, open to all. - Playtime at the Pines, Tuesdays 11am - 2pm: Bring your little ones for a fun drop-in play session with other families. - 321 Course, Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm: Think deeper into our relationship with Jesus, and it informs our lives and view of the world. |
Support for Jasper in the Wake of WildfiresHelp Rebuild St. Mary and St. George and Aid the Community We mourn the loss of Jasper's Anglican church, St. Mary and St. George, due to the wildfires in Jasper National Park. Built in 1914, it was a cherished community landmark. Our hearts go out to those displaced and evacuated from their homes and places of worship. We pray for everyone's safety and for the bravery of all emergency workers involved. To support the church's relief efforts and the wider community: |
WHAT WE'RE READING, LISTENING TO, AND WATCHINGEdifying content that has deeply informed our work this season! - The Ethics of Authenticity is an engaging essay sharing how true authenticity isn’t about following your own desires, but aligning your life with God’s will. - Letter to the Olympians A letter to Christian Olympians has some wonderful insights for all of us. - Nick Cave’s latest Red Hand Files gives a succinct but fascinating response to being asked if he ever worries about being on the wrong side of history. - Jonathan Pageau, a French-Canadian icon carver, writer, and public speaker known for his exploration of Christian symbolism and traditional art, shares a sobering reflection on the much discussed opening of the olympics and its drag Dionysian representation of The Last Supper. - Pagans and Christians in the City: Culture Wars from the Tiber to the Potomac is a solid book for Christians who want to learn why our beliefs are more and more being sidleines and ridiculed in our current culture? It's not new, it happened from the beginning. |
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Diocesan Newsletter
The Diocese of Calgary sends out a e-newsletter every two weeks. To view their most recent newsletter click the button below. For more infomation visit:
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