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Greetings! 

We hope to  see you at Church on Sunday March 17 , 2019

CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY 10:00 AM WORSHIP

LENT II

Greeters: Cindy & Gary McKay
Worship Leader: Ruben Nelson
Children's Church: IN NEED
Fellowship/Coffee Time: Cindee Wind
Musical Director: Tanya Sullivan
Administration: Sondy Szymanis - 403-678-5354 - office@ralphconnor.ca
In the Pulpit: Rev. Bill Millar

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As part of our Lent theme/focus on rocks this year, we are exploring the 
sub-theme of coal and its history and role in creating the 
community we now live in.  


HAPPY PIE DAY

PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. 

These are the standards we hold ourselves and our welcome to as we become Affirming, Welcoming, and Inclusive!

If  you could not make it to the Church for Pie, please view the video below. 

Affirming PIE Video, Affirm United, Affirming Connections
Affirming PIE Video, Affirm United, Affirming Connections

FUN WITH OUR REVERENDS

Greg sends Happy Pie Day wishes!  He is living his dream, today he is in Phoenix for the first Spring Training Game, Milwaukee vs LA Angels
 

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WHICH IS THE REAL BILL?


And who are these people?  You guess and we will let you know next week!

OPEN OUT - WITH REV. BILL MILLAR

During March Bill will be continuing to explore the Open Out theme with a number of short, information conversations/explorations following worship. On Sunday the focus will be on 'resourcing diversity' - looking a bit at patterns of giving here and how we can work with these to open our church to the diversity of folk who live and/or work in our community.....
 
On Saturday, April 6 from 9;00 to 2:30 Bill will lead a retreat-style training session to provide folk with hands on skills and resources to open themselves and the church to people who think, act, believe, live differently....
 
 

RE-IMAGINING OUR BUILDING

As promised at the AGM, we are excited to post the building plans that were presented.   
 
These plans are the culmination of programming and planning by Transept Architecture.  They represent  what our building could become to better meet the needs of our existing missions.  
 
We know where are.  But, do we know where collectively we want to go?  And once we collectively answer that question, how are we going to get there?  And could a reimaged building be part of that journey.   
 
Over the next month or so, please stay posted as we participate in small group discussions, complete confidential surveys and reflect on possibilities to answer these fundamental questions, which will impact the reimaging of our building.  
 
We look forward to your participation in this process.
 
Your Heritage/ Building Committee

CHECK OUT THE DRAWINGS HERE or click on the image above

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR GORDON WOOD 
 
The Celebration of Life for 
Gordon Robert Wood 
will be held on 
Friday,  March 15, 2019
 at 1:00 pm
at Ralph Connor. 
  

PRAYER SHAWL KNITTERS 
 
Will meet this Friday, March 15 at 1:00 pm at St. Michael's Anglican Church. 

EVENSONG 
 
Evensong, our contemplative mid-week service. Join us each
Wednesday at 7:15 for this contemplative service. 

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Children's Church and Toddler care for Sunday Services are key ways that we support the faith development of children, and hospitality to young families.

Children may go to Children's Church after the first hymn and return later in the service in time for the anthem.  We are making a couple of adjustments to the Sunday service to give a bit more time for the Children's Church lesson, and a bit less back-in-the service time.

Easy to lead lessons are ready for use, in the upstairs cupboard. 

Please sign up on the Sunday clipboard to help!

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Choir rehearsal each Thursday at 7:30 pm.  

New members are welcome to join us!  

Give Tanya an email at  music@ralphconnor.ca
HEALING PATHWAY 

To book a session or inquire about this gentle healing ministry p lease contact: Isabelle Ramsay or Vicky Connoy for an appointment.


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". 
  
THE AFFIRMING GROUP

I found this really cool worldwide org called "All Out"  that supports gay workers/families rights worldwide.  Their goal is to promote love and equality. 

A great way for our congregation to keep informed and be social media activists for LGBTQ rights around the world ~ Donna Scott



  
CYAN - Canmore Young Adult Network

MOVE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL - TOMORROW

The Canmore Young Adult Network (CYAN) aims to create an inclusive Canmore where young adults are given the opportunity to build relationships and play an active role in creating their community. In an effort to do so, we are hosting our second Move Mountains Festival (MMF) on 
Friday, March 15th 2019.

For more info on Move Mountains or to Volunteer for any CYAN Event visit  http://cyancanmore.ca/ 

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PASTA NIGHT -  Tuesday March 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.  Our team of volunteers are back at it again preparing a delicious and nutritious meal of Fresh Pasta, salad & garlic toast all served with fresh tea! We can cater to vegan & gluten free diets upon request.

Come out and connect with your community without having to worry about cooking or cleaning up after yourself!

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CYAN YOGA NIGHT - Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm until May 29  at the Canmore Opera House
 
HAVE YOU VOLUNTEERED AS A SUNDAY HELPER?

Help us weekly and contribute to our Sunday Service, it is easy!

Just sign up on the clipboard during Sunday Worship or after at Coffee time, then go to our website at  http://ralphconnor.ca/volunteering/ and view or download the duty sheet for the position you have selected for instructions.  


click on the image to go to the webpage

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS community
UKULELE

Join the players at  5:00 pm tonight in the Sanctuary.  

Beginner or Pro all players are welcome!
LIVESTREAM 

From March 28-31, Greg and Shannon will be in Albuquerque NM for a Conference titled "The Universal Christ - another name for every thing."  

Theme speakers include Richard Rohr, John Dominic Crossan, and Jacqui Lewis.  Many of you will be familiar with J.D.Crossan's work, as he co-authored several books with Marcus Borg, and a number of Ralph Connor folks receive the daily emails from Richard Rohr and the Center for Action and Contemplation. 
 
If anyone - or a group? - in Canmore was interested in live-streaming this event, check out the event page here


Again in 2018 we have won the Constant Contact All Star Badge. 

What does this mean?

Our Congregation loves our newsletter! Each week an average of 55% or 143 people read this email. We also have an average of 15% or 39 people open or view the links in our newsletter. Thank you for such quality contacts and we hope you continue to enjoy the Thursday Enews!

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