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Next Sunday, December 11, the third Sunday of Advent, is when the third candle, the candle symbolizing JOY will be lit.  The word ‘Rejoice’ is also often associated with this Sunday as well, as in the words from Philippians 4:4  ‘Rejoice in the Lord always.  I shall say it again: rejoice.’ We have great reason to rejoice and be joyful knowing that … Read More

This coming Sunday, December 4, is the Second Sunday of Advent, the Season that equates with Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. The theme for this Sunday is Peace – the candle of ‘Peace” will be lit as a reminder that the Christ child will bring peace to a troubled world.  Let us aim to step away from what can be … Read More

Next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, and the first day of the liturgical year.  Our theme for this Advent is Walking with Jesus.  As we hear/read the scriptures this Advent relating to Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, which are symbolized by the candles on the Advent Wreath, let us, in the words of … Read More

Today, November 16, has been set as the Feast of St. Margaret, a day to celebrate the saint who lived in the eighteenth century and is known for her devout piety, religious observance, and her charitable acts.  Her notable charitable acts are the reason she has been selected for our Advent project, a project that has been named as ‘St. … Read More

Friday, November 11, is Remembrance Day!  We, once again, commemorate the sacrifices of those Canadians who fought in World War I and II, and all those who have given their lives in armed conflict throughout the years in the name of freedom and peace. (I trust if you couldn’t attend church on Sunday for the Act of Remembrance Service, you were … Read More

Today, Wednesday, November 2, is All Souls’ Day with a special service to be held at 7 p.m. this evening – a service when we especially remember our loved ones that have passed on.  At that service, we welcome Reverend Jolene Peters as our guest speaker. A few important messages and reminders for you: Confirmation registration continues after the 11 a.m. … Read More