10th Sunday of Pentecost August 6, 2023
Welcome to St. Laurence
Please join us this Sunday for worship and fellowship.

If you are unable to be present, you may also watch online (the link is below).  

Below, you will find information about upcoming book groups on spirituality and climate resilience. These studies promise to be interesting and challenging!

We are now accepting e-transfers!
If you would like to donate via e-transfer please send to adminassist@stlaurence.ca

Please note: the office will be closed from August 25 - Sept 2 and will reopen September 5 at 8:00 am.
Drought tolerant Mountain Pines have replaced the dead trees along the parking lot! Thanks to Ross for overseeing this makeover.
LIVESTREAM WORSHIP
To view our bulletin, see here
Upcoming Book Studies
Please join us for our August Book Study:

The Wisdom Way of Knowing:
Reclaiming An Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart,
by Cynthia Bourgeault

Thursday mornings at 10 am
beginning August 10

Copies of the book will be available in the first week of August from Ian Burgess
. 
 
"This book is a precious gem, a short and brilliant synthesis of the world's great wisdom traditions. Clear, concise, inspiring and poetic."
― Joan Borysenko, author 

 
Are you concerned about Climate Change?
 
How to Be A Climate Optimist:
Blueprints for A Better World
by Chris Turner
 
Book Study:
Tuesdays, September 12, 19, 26, & October 3, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:30
St. Laurence Church
 


Please read the book for the first session September 12. It is available on Kindle and paperback. We recommend getting the paperback as the diagrams and bibliography are extensive and worthwhile.
 
September 12: Bring your questions, Technical or Otherwise, to clarify your understanding.
 
September 19: Look at Chris Turner’s Journey and discuss highlights of communities which have pursued technology to find green solutions and improved energy diversification and transition.
 
September 26: Discuss your own personal journey and what difficulties/ or successes you have encountered.
 
October 3: How, as a community, can we be optimistic. What personal steps (political, advocacy, investment) can we take?
PARISH NEWS
This week in Parish
Thursday 10 am Book study The Wisdom Way of knowing

Family Members Emergency Contact information
We are looking to comprise a list (for those interested) of emergency contact numbers in case of an emergency while attending church.
If you would like us to have that information please send it via email to Kelly.

Women's Lunch, the next women's lunch will be Monday August 14th, 11:20 Pho Pham restaurant.
Men's Lunch, the next men's lunch will be held August 30th at 9:00 am at the Grey Eagle Casino.

Contemplative prayer and Centering prayer will break for the summer. Contemplative prayer will resume September 7 and Centering Prayer will resume September 14th.

Prayer Ministry at St Laurence
The Prayer Chain at St Laurence is a behind-the-scenes group of 12 parishioners who pray individually as part of their prayer practice for individuals, close family, and friends of St Laurence members. Those individuals being prayed for are mentioned in the
weekly leaflet by first name. As many prayers are of an immediate nature , we have one person to coordinate the prayers and distribute the request to the Prayer Chain. Updates are always welcome and the prayers will stay on the list for a month unless renewed or updated by the persons making the requests.
If you have a prayer request, the best way is to email Ross Lennox
at rosslennox23@gmail.com or phone him at 403-606-2525
CALGARY ALLIANCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD
The Calgary Alliance is encouraging its members to take time to relax, refresh and restore ourselves this summer. Click here for a list of thoughtful books and podcasts to help us to just that!
PWRDF
Please see the May update from PWRDF. There are new initiatives focusing on food security around the world. One of them involves the Canadian FoodGrains Bank and the Diocese of Qu'Appelle in Saskatchewan. The need continues in Ukraine. Thank you for your support. 
CONVERSATIONS
Conversations
Join us each week in the Sunshine Room at 11:20 for reflection on theology, spirituality, and current events.

Conversations: We will be taking a break from 'conversations' for the summer.
CALGARY INTERFAITH COUNCIL