Friday, September 23, 2011

“Building on our strengths: Ministry in the Small Church and Developing Youth Programs from the ground up.”

Parish workshop.
Friday, October 21st 7-9pm at St. James
Saturday, October 22nd 9am-4pm at Camp Caledonia
Guest Presenters: The Reverend Dan Hines, Ministry Developer for the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior.
Melissa Green, Director of Sorrento Centre Summer Youth Programs and Youth leader in Savona and Kamloops
Topics
Shift in leadership roles in small parishes.
Nature of congregations in our changing culture.
How to develop local ministry teams by recognizing and appreciating our gifts.
Children and youth ministry-
Transitions from children to teen ministry
Developing youth leadership skills and competencies.

An exciting Opportunity – please join us!
Free accommodation (basic place to sleep) is available at Camp.
Please register with Louise Peters peters57@telus.net 
Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Bible Study "The Greatest Story - Jesus"


Dates: Thursdays, October 27th – December 15th
Time: 7-8:30pm
Place: Sunday School room
Note: We will divide this 16-session study into 2 parts.  The 2nd part will be our Lenten Study: February 9th – March 29th

Book Study "The End of Religion"

Dates: 3 sessions: Tuesdays, October 18th – Nov 1st
Time: 10-11am
Place: Sunday School Room
Bruxy Cavey introduces “spiritual seekers to the irreligious message of Jesus in a way that provokes thought and promotes action.”
Cavey presents an interesting perspective that will encourage discussion.
D. Read has a number of copies. The cost is $10. Please pay D.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Newsletter

"The Messenger" is the parish newsletter.  If you would like to receive a copy by email, please contact us.