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This Week at Saint George's |
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Change in Office HoursThe admin office remains closed. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday June 10. Photo by Anna Nekrashevich |
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Coffee and ConversationThis group offers a time to explore ideas and foster relationships among women. Light refreshments such as muffins, cheese, crackers and fruit are provided. This month we will discuss what has been happening in Canada in the last 5 months and our hopes for the future. Image: Priscilla Du Preez |
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Deconsecration AnnouncementOn Saturday, June 7, Bishop Anna will lead a service celebrating the decades of vibrant ministry at St. Dunstan’s and deconsecrate the space for its use for other purposes. The service will take place at St. Dunstan’s at 11am. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color for the day is white. The deadline to register for the lunch has passed but we encourage all members of the diocese to attend the service. For more information click below. |
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Holden Evening PrayerHolden Prayer continues at 5pm. Join us for the contemporary sung service followed by a community meal. All are welcome to the service, meal, or both. |
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Retired Clergy PicnicThe Synod Office is hosting a Retired Clergy Picnic for all the retired clergy in our diocese at St. George the Martyr, Cadboro Bay on Wednesday, June 18th from 12pm-1:30pm. Registration for lunch has now closed, but we invite anyone to attend, join Bishop Anna for a time of fellowship and gratitude!
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Monthly Outreachhttps://alongsidehope.org/news/al-ahli-hospital-sustains-palm-sunday-air-strikes/ In June of last year, the Social Justice and Outreach Team brought the focus onto the Anglican Alliance of PWRDF, for their Gaza Appeal. Sadly, we are in June a year later and the need is even more pronounced…. Information below is taken from the website of Alongside Hope. ….” Alongside Hope, formerly PWRDF, continues to bring attention to the people of Gaza who suffer daily…where yet another attack occurred on the Al-Ahli Hospital. The attack comes after weeks of no medical aid or food being allowed into the besieged Gaza Strip.” “The Diocese of Jerusalem is appalled at the bombing of the hospital now for the fifth time since the beginning of the war in 2023 – and this time on the morning of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. We call upon all governments and people of goodwill to intervene to stop all kinds of attacks on medical and humanitarian institutions. We pray and call for the end of this horrific war and the suffering of so many.” Please consider supporting Al-Ahli Hospital by giving to Alongside Hope’s West Bank/Gaza Appeal. Give online or by phone at 1-866-308-7973. Or you can mail a cheque to Alongside Hope, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate “Gaza” in the memo field. During the month of June please join your Social Justice and Outreach Team [SJOT] by focusing your prayers and support for Alongside Hope, and in particular the Gaza Appeal. Alongside Hope is part of an Anglican Alliance with grass roots agencies, and they continue to serve the most vulnerable people of this World. Donations can be made as indicated above, through St George’s Tithel.y or with the blue Outreach envelopes. |
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Shelbourne Community Kitchen: Summer Send Off Food DriveThe Shelbourne Community Kitchen states: “Every summer, our organization sees an increase in families accessing our food support services, but this is also a time when supplies of non-perishable foods are at an all time low. As food costs continue to climb and as more people are seeking food support services, we are registering an average of 50 new participants every month.” St George’s Outreach Team thanks you for your generous and ongoing support, and asks that you please share this information with your wider community. Please remember that as always, the Outreach Team will continue to collect your non-perishable donations after the weekly Sunday Service and deliver them to the Kitchen. |
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The Turbulent 2020s: A Midterm ReportHow does our theology help or hinder us as we navigate the turbulence of our times? How do we hold fast in these chaotic and changing times? Together you'll look at some of the theological voices of our time and explore their insights to dig into some of the issues of our day. Click below for more information and the registration link. |
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Summer Book Sale @ St. Mary's Oak BayThe Churchmouse Bookshop's Summer Book Sale is once again Celebrating all things Green (1701 Eglin Rd). Come browse the thousands of books, numerous puzzles, check out the silent auction, meet local groups focused on flora and fauna, enjoy food from the grill, and generally soak in the Community. Proceeds directly support local charities. Admission is free. Click below to read more. |
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Reflections with Riccio String Quartet @ St. Luke'sThis month's Reflections will feature the Riccio String Quartet, along with poems and prayers. Please join us for a unique and uplifting service of beautiful music and inspirational words, conducive to meditative reflection and spirituality. The readings, prayers, and music of this special Reflection Time will calm your spirit and soothe your soul. Click below for more information about this month's musicians. Donations to support this innovative venture and its continuance |
