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NEW in September 2009: Toddler's Church in the nursery. On Sunday, September 20 we are starting a Sunday preschool where the children will hear a Bible story, sing a simple song followed by an activity and open play. The lessons and activities for the next couple of months are already planned out. If you are interested in the programme or want to help us please contact Kieva Diamond or Karen Westhaver in the Nursery room at the back of the church.
Sunday School for ages 5-11 meets September to June and is incorporated into the 10.30am worship. The Rector and people of Saint George's believe that children are an important part of the parish; it is not unusual to see the children in procession with the choir and clergy singing the Litany, sitting on the chancel steps for the children's talk, or standing by the font during a baptism. The children are present from the beginning of the service until the sermon; teachers and children return to the church to join the congregation at the altar rail to either receive the sacrament or a blessing and to participate in the post-Communion prayers and hymns. Sunday School teachers are volunteers from the parish who provide a lesson, craft, activity and snack for the children.
This year we are following "Year One" of the four-year curriculum that was developed right here at St. George's. We will cover many topics including Godparents, The Apostles' Creed, The Ten Commandments, The Lord's Prayer and more. We will also look at the liturgical seasons of Advent, Lent and Easter. In addition to the lesson time, we'll enjoy a snack together and if time permits we may make crafts, play games, or participate in another fun activity.
During the 10:30 am service, meet us at the back door (to the right of the pulpit), at the end of the Creed. Come along and let's discover together in Sunday School. We will return to the church to receive a blessing at the communion rail with the rest of the congregation (class time is about 45 minutes).
For more about St George's Sunday School, click here.
Praying the Psalms with St Augustine: Tuesday Evenings 7.45pm - 9pm, or Wednesday 10.45am - noon The psalms are the prayers of Christ, of the Church, of Christians individually. That is, at least, how we use them in our services. Yet, sometimes the language of the psalms seems strange and difficult, even if we all have our favourites. These meetings will give us a chance to see how the Psalms have been prayed and read in the Church. We will use St Augustine as our guide. The goal will be to be able to pray and understand the psalms better, to see how they can be a guide to us, and to see how they guide public worship also. When: Tuesday evenings from 7:45 to 9 pm (after HC), or Wednesday from 10:45 to noon (after HC). Please come to the session that best suits your schedule.
Parish Lenten Retreat March 6-8, 2010: St. Gregory of Nyssa's Life of Moses and the Journey into God Father Christopher Snook will lead us on our Lenten Retreat this year at 'Our Lady of Grace Monastery.'
Registration for the retreat is now closed. Please contact Fr. Westhaver if you would like to make a donation toward the retreat, or if you would be willing to sponsor a retreatant.
Retreat brochure.
Liturgy study Group at St. George's
Have you ever wondered why particular items of clothing and various movements are used in the chancel during the Sunday liturgy? Do you understand the symbolism and significance of what is taking place? As a conclusion to our recent home study on the prayer book, Fr. Mercer will discuss aspects of the liturgy in a 90 minute session held here at St George's on Friday March 19th. We will meet at the front of the church at 7.30pm. Come with any questions you may have! Please note the change in venue. If you would like more information on the group, please contact Alex at Alexander.Easton@dal.ca.
Recent events:
2009
Fall Fellowship & Study Groups: Tuesday evenings from October 13 to November 10th
Each week will begin with a potluck from 6-7pm. The groups will meet from 7-8.30. Al are welcome, whether or not you can come to the meal beforehand. There are three different groups, so there should be something for everyone.
1) Tokens of Trust: One group will explore a book by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, called Tokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Belief. In many ways we live in a culture of suspicion. The Archbishop considers the great themes of the Christian faith alongside the question of how we can know who and what to trust. Looking to the example of modern saints, and considering the various challenges to Christian faith and practice, the Archbishop shows why he believes that we can have confidence in the reliability of a loving God.
This group will be led by Jan Connors and Alex Easton.
2) On the Thirty Nine Articles: This group will consider Oliver O'Donovan's book, On the Thirty Nine Articles: A
Conversation with Tudor Christianity. The Thirty Nine articles, which are printed in the Canadian Prayer Book on page 698 and following, were first adopted by the Church of England in 1563. They offer sort summaries of Christian teaching which deal with issues of controversy at the time of the English reformation. For some, they are of mostly historical interest, for others, they are essential guides for the teaching of the Anglican Communion. This group will use O'Donavan's book to consider what the articles say and how they serve the Church in the present.
3) Saints of the Old Testament in Film: This group will watch and discuss films based on the life of well-known Old Testament characters like Joseph, Abraham, and Moses. The discussion will focus on a few main topics: a) How do these characters serve as guides and inspirations to us with the problems and challenges we face in our day to day lives? Can they help us to live as disciples of Christ? b) Are these films helpful in bringing to life the Scriptures for us? c) How does our worship at St George's help us to encounter and meet these Saints.
This group will be led by the Rector and others.