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Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings!
We hope to
see you at Church on The 2nd Sunday of Easter
, April 8, 2018
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY 10:00 AM WORSHIP
Greeters: Diane & Gus Campbell
Worship Leader: Dale Stanway
Children's Church: Joy McMann
Communion Servers: Vicky Connoy, Ann & John Thorburn
Fellowship/Coffee Time: Joy & Cam McMann
Pianist: Tanya Sullivan
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HEALING PATHWAY
To book a session or inquire about this gentle healing ministry by appointment.
or call her at 403-609-2428.
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Each Wednesday night at 7:15, we gather for holy silence, chant, song, reflective words, and experience the gentle nudging of the Spirit.
Sometimes we will also incorporate poetry, or art, or physical movement.
A special request: if you have friends, neighbours, young adult children, or anyone else who would be interested in a worship experience that is lay-led, contemplative, non-doctrinal, with a broad, inclusive spirituality... please invite them to come some Wednesday night, to "come and find the quiet centre".
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CHOIR REHEARSAL
Join the choir every Thursday,
at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
New singers are always welcome!
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ALPINE VOICES THRESHOLD CHOIR
Rehearses the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the sanctuary. Threshold Choir singing is described as "kindness made audible".
New members welcome!
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Sign up for a Sunday on the Clipboard. We have a multitude of Sunday lesson packages in the upstairs cupboard.
Children's Church
(ages 4 and up) and Nursery/Toddler care are both available as the first hymn is being sung.
For Toddler Care, join the caregivers in Gordon Hall for a moment to apprise them of your child's needs.
Please bring a snack if your child may need one, and advise if your child has any allergies. Water or juice will be provided if needed.
For
Children's Church
, our teachers will take the children upstairs for their lesson. All children will return to the sanctuary prior to the anthem. We look forward to meeting your children!
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A WIDENING EMBRACE
A circle for women of all ages with Carolyn McDade.
This is an invitation for women to come together and create a holy space through song, reflection and simple ritual.
Carolyn McDade is a lover of language and sound ~ a songwriter committed to the power of singing in personal and social transformation.
Friday, Apr. 27, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday, Apr. 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church
Contact Jan Tissandier for more information:
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HEALING PATHWAY WORKSHOPS
> Please spread the word to friends and acquaintances - in the Bow Valley or beyond - who are interested in health, healing and wholeness! <
May 4 - 6 at Ralph Connor
Phase 1
Introduction to the Healing
Pathway
an introduction to the basic concepts of healing hands within the Christian tradition, with an emphasis on learning to be a
healing presence and instrument
of God's healing power.
No prerequisite.
This workshop includes the following:
- Discussion of the basic concepts of healing in the Christian tradition
- Discussion of the traditional, scriptural, and spiritual sources of healing
- Presentation and review of the Healing Pathway Code of Ethics
- Discussion of the elements of self-care
- Centring and grounding through prayer and meditation
- Experience of being a heart-centred instrument of healing
- Learning and practising a healing sequence and specific techniques
Discussion of the application of a healing ministry within a congregation or faith community
Registration form here
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AFFIRMING MINISTRIES EVENT - TOMORROW & SATURDAY
Hillhurst United Church, Calgary and The Coming Out Monologues YYC proudly present:
The Coming Out In Faith Monologues!
Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7, 2018
Doors - 7 pm - Show - 7:30 pm
This event celebrates our diverse personal stories of coming out from the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community. Our performers stories reveal how their spirituality connected and collided with their coming out journey. Different faith backgrounds and experiences are represented, which makes for a fun, diverse, and enlightening night! Tickets at...
Tickets $15 online
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On April 13
in Calgary Join Siksika Musicians and dancers at the Foothills Mennonite Church for an evening of song and dance. Performance starts at 7:30. Tickets $14 at bit.ly/New-Blood
If you would like to car-pool to the play contact Joy at jcmcmann@gmail.com or phone 403-609-4359
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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION SPEAKER SERIES
Reconciliation through First Nation Governance with Tracy O'Donnell at the Whtye Museum in Banff on Thursday April 26, 7:00 pm
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Spring and Summer registration is now open.
Open to people of all ages, Naramata Centre is a place of inclusive, welcoming place to connect and deepen in mind, body and spirit. Situated on the east shore of Lake Okanagan, the Centre provides a peaceful oasis for children, teens, adults, families and elders to play, relax, grow and be authentically themselves, supported in community. Founded as a United Church of Canada educational centre, Naramata has provided a place for spiritual engagement since 1948.
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COMING UP at St. Mike's...
A MUSICAL SOIREE: Saturday, April 14 at 7:00 PM at St Mikes: a 125th anniversary event with In the Pink, Poco Rit, Men of the Mountains, Ukulele Ensemble, Hummingbird & Moldy Fig Fusion. Tickets $20 at St Mike's.
REACHING OUT IN THE STORM: a conference on Compassionate Approaches to Living with Chronic Pain and Illness,
April 27-28. Registration, including lunch & refreshments, is $30 with a $5 reduction for those booking by April 9th. To register or for more info,
reachingoutinthestorm@gmail.com
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