Welcome to the podcast!
The episodes contain the guided meditations/prayers and messages from our weekly services. We hope that you'll join us on zoom in the live gathering but if you aren't able to do that then we have this podcast.
We have begun a new series of messages following the Lectionary put together by Wilda C. Gafney - A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year W.
Our intention is to always keep Jesus front and centre and so our focus as we talk from the lectionary passages is 'Jesus at the Centre - of our every day'
We will be meeting live this week and also on Zoom in our hybrid gathering mode. You are welcome to join us in either way. Following the updated guidelines for meetings we are looking forward to seeing your smiling faces in full - the mask mandate is no more - however, if a mask makes you more comfortable to join us live then of course you are free to wear one.
Coffee will be ready to go from 10:20 and we will start at 10:30am so if you are joining on zoom we'll let you in at around 10:25 so we can make sure it is all working for you.
Kids can pick up a 'Happy Sunday Box' with activities and bits and art materials from the welcome desk.
The passages that Nancy Boese will be starting from are: 1 Sam 17:1-7, 12-16, 24-27; Psalm 10:1-14; Romans 8:31-39; John 10:11-16
Philip and Brenda Janz will lead our sung worship portion, this will not be recorded for copyright reasons, but if you want to sing along live the lyrics are on our sung worship page as usual.
LGBTQ+ Resources
Keep popping back here as this is an ever evolving list of resources
On Sunday, October 3, 2021 we marked our churches decision to be an inclusive, welcoming and affirming community of people who are making it our business to live out our faith in love.
Stacey Chomiak is an LGBTQ Christian Speaker, artist, author and art director and was our guest speaker and we loved hearing her story.
If you were not able to join us that week, here's a recording of the gathering. It was wonderful. You can watch on Vimeo or find that episode by date on our podcast.
Hope you can join us!
Contact Sarah to be added to the list to join us live on Zoom.
We alternate Sundays in a combination live/online and online only format
The summer schedule:
July 3 - #bridgeselfiesunday
July 10 - ZOOM
July 17 - HYBRID - Live and zoom
July 24 - ZOOM
July 30 - #bridgeselfiesunday
Aug 7 - HYBRID - Live and zoom
Aug 14 - ZOOM
Aug 21 - HYBRID - Live and zoom
Aug 28 - ZOOM
Sep 4 - #bridgeselfiesunday
To help us make the Live gatherings happen contact the office and we'll add you to a team in an area that would fit you.
During LIVE GATHERINGS there are activities for kids to do during our time together this Summer as the kids join the adults upstairs.
KIDS @ HOME will be happening on our Zoom Sundays, 9:30am for a make and a hang out and a story or two.
The schedule:
July 3 - #bridgeselfiesunday
July 10 - KIDS @ HOME
July 17 - Activities in with the adults
July 24 - KIDS @ HOME
July 30 - #bridgeselfiesunday
Aug 7 - Activities in with the adults
Aug 14 - 4PM PICNIC & SPLASH
Aug 21 - Activities in with the adults
Aug 28 - KIDS @ HOME
Sep 4 #bridgeselfiesunday
Message Sarah if you want more info or to let her know you're coming to any of these things.
Contact the office if you would like to connect with others midweek and start or join a group.
We are making plans for the fall, let us know if you have an idea for a group or a book study or something else - let's use the summer break to get creative.
There may be a time when some in our community need to stay home and isolate. We want to be able to help you as you need it. There are members of our community who will be happy to pick up groceries for you, bring you a nice coffee, visit through a window, pray for you, or try and meet whatever need you have.
Let us know how we can help by contacting the church office. It's said way too often, but nonetheless it is still true; we are in this together.