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St. Jimmy’s Table ~ Exciting Growth
Since St. Jimmy’s Table, our monthly family program, resumed in January, it’s been growing! This last event had 30 in attendance, with some new as well as familiar faces. Everyone is welcome to join us for food, fellowship, and fun faith-formation! Here are the dates for the upcoming events, so mark your calendars:
March 24
April 21
May 26
and June 23
Also, if anyone has children’s tables and/or chairs in lightly used condition, we would welcome them for the program. Also a small carpet or children’s foam floor tiles would be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Sweeney at kattyrock@gmail.com. Thank you!
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Indigenous Canada continues on Tuesdays with the final five sessions on the following dates. Tuesday, Jan 18, Feb 1, Feb 15, Mar 1, Mar 15 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
Paul’s Shortest and Most Explosive Letter: Tuesday, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. We’ll be taking a very close look at Paul’s letter to Philemon and discover exactly how Paul radically challenged the dominant mores of the time.
Prayer of Forgiveness: Saturday, March 5 at 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. In this workshop on Forgiveness, we will explore our attitudes toward Forgiveness and learn a method to facilitate the process of forgiving and being forgiven, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. There will be opportunities to practice the method and deepen our understanding of the importance of forgiveness as part of our spiritual growth in love.
Lenten Knit-Along: More details to follow.
Pentecost Retreat: Saturday, June 4. More details to follow. Save the date!
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Workshops:
- Write your own psalm with the Reverend Canon Rhondda MacKay
- Advent hymns we love to sing with Josh Zentner-Barrett (Director of Music in the Anglican Studies Program at Saint Paul University)
A few things to consider:
- All participants must be able to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and personal identification to attend this event.
- You need to stay home if you are feeling sick. Self-screening tools you can use at home are available on our website.
- Masks will be required at all times except when consuming food or drink
- A freewill offering will be collected to help cover the cost of lunch, and a thank you gift for our workshop leaders
For more information contact Fr Brian at 613-257-3178 x 21
Register now for these coming events. Contact the Reverend Canon Mary Ellen Berry at the email address provided.
Our Fall Faith Formation program is really exciting this year! Lots of options based on your interests and what you are ready to learn.
Baking with Jan and Brenda (ZOOM): Baking together and chatting about the faith.
– Pull-Apart Parmesan Sage Butter Brioche Rolls: Tuesday, September 28 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
– Scottish Tea Cake: Wednesday, December 1 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Indigenous Canada (ZOOM): A 12-session program that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.
Tuesday, October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, November 30, December 14 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
By Hand (IN-PERSON): A celebration of the things we are moved to make by-hand and their meaning.
The Tempestry Project: Thanksgiving Sunday, October 10, live-streamed on http://stjamescarletonplace.ca/ and in-person (St James’ Carleton Place) at 10:00 am
Kaleidoscope Quilts: Saturday, October 23 at Christ Church Ashton from 9:30 am – Noon;
Our Fibre Arts with Jen and Emily: Saturday, November 6 at St James Franktown from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Lord’s Prayer (ZOOM): A deep dive into the prayer of Jesus.
Tuesday, November 9, November 23, December 7 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Advent Luminaria (ZOOM): Making your own Advent Calendar of Light. A great intergenerational opportunity for parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren to enter the spirit of Advent together.
Thursday, November 25 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Contemplative Knitting and Crocheting (ZOOM): More details to come soon.
Monday evenings throughout Advent 2021 – with possible extension to Epiphany 2022.
Advent Retreat (IN-PERSON): More details to come soon.
Either Saturday, November 27 all-day OR Saturday, December 4 all-day.
