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Life of the Church: Joy’s and Concerns (August 2024)
News from our congregation in August.
Last Chance: Back to School Gift Card Challenge Closes Sunday
Last chance to enter our gift card challenge.
Indigenous Ecological Restoration Gardens Tour at Mount Royal University - Pictures from the event
See pictures from our recent Garden Tour
Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist
This past week, I did a stupid thing. We have a fifth wheel that we use to camp with, but last year we sold our truck so we can’t pull it anymore (we’re gonna get around to selling the fifth wheel some day!) .
Soup’s On Sunday Update
Learn about the next Soup’s on Sunday as well as learn what is for sale from the last event.
Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist
I love peonies. Big bold flowers that smell delicious and look marvelous. When Dave and I lived in Toronto, we had a peony bush that flowered twice in the summer – once early Spring, once closer to Fall.
Back to School Gift Card Challenge
Summer and back to school can be an expensive time of year which is why our Gift Card Group is challenging you to use gift cards for some of this spending. Not only will you be entered to win a Tim Horton’s gift card but you can help raise some money for the church.
Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist
As I look out my window today, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and some bird who must live on my roof is busy building something. After a few cooler days with gray skies, I welcome this burst of Summer!
Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson
Some thoughts on the next big thing
Several years ago, I heard an interview with Paul McCartney discussing the early years of the Beatles. They had achieved some small success as a English “skiffle” band, drawing inspiration from American folk, blues, country and jazz classics….
Kid’s Table - Summer Schedule and Can You Help?
Update about children’s Sunday morning programming.
Reflections by Rev. Grant Dawson
Some thoughts on thunder storms
As a child, I was terrified of lightning storms. I dreaded hearing one approaching. And when I did, I would go and hide out upstairs in my room until it passed….