13h Sunday of Pentecost August 27, 2023 |
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Please join us this Sunday for worship and fellowship. The speaker for our Sunday morning will be Tinu Ruparell. You may also watch online if you are unable to be present for worship (the link is below).
As well, please join us at the Citywide Pride Service this Sunday, 7:00 pm at Beth Tzedec (1325 Glenmore Trail SW Calgary). St Laurence is a member of the Affirming Network, which is sponsoring the service.
Are you planning to attend the “climate optimist” book study? Please sign up (contact information is below). This will enable the moderators to send supplemental materials ahead of the study.
Please note: the office will be closed from August 25 - Sept 2 and will reopen September 5 at 8:00 am.
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A Prayer for those impacted by wildfires
O God, our refuge and strength, our help in times of trouble. Have mercy on the lands damaged by fires. Have mercy on the lands where the weather has destroyed livelihoods. Protect those who evacuate houses, comfort those who have been displaced, surround with your peace those who are anxious, and strengthen those who rebuild hope so that entire communities may face the future without fear. We ask this in the name of the One who is our Compassion and our Hope, Jesus Christ, the risen and ascended Lord. Amen.
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An online prayer event being led by the Primate on Facebook Live this Sunday evening, for all those affected by the wildfires—especially those in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.
Praying together: Strength amidst fire
with Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls
Sunday, August 27, 7pm Eastern Time
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To view our bulletin, see here
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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
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"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
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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?
If you plan to attend this study, please sign up by sending an email to
rosslennox23@gmail.com. This will allow the moderators to send pertinent material to participants before the discussions.
Please bring your own beverage.
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This week in Parish
Thursday 10 am Book study The Wisdom Way of knowing
StepNStride 2023
The four St Laurence families who have been touched by Parkinson's disease have formed a team called the "St. Laurence Steppers" for a fundraiser on September 9th in South Glenmore Park. Friends are welcome to join the 1 km, 2 km or 5 km walk. Registration begins at 9 am with the walk starting promptly at 10:30. Refreshments and entertainment to follow.
Please consider a donation to the Parkinson's association of Alberta by clicking the link below. Every little bit helps. Our goal is to raise $1000. If we exceed our goal, Jim and Denise Lawson promise to walk the 5 km course three legged!
With gratitude,
the St. Laurence Steppers.
Men's Lunch, the next men's lunch will be held August 30th at 9:00 am at the Grey Eagle Casino.
Contemplative prayer will resume September 7 at 10:00 am and Centering Prayer will resume September 14th at 10:00 am.
We are now accepting e-transfers!
If you would like to donate via e-transfer please send to adminassist@stlaurence.ca
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
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CALGARY ALLIANCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD |
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City of Calgary Proposed Housing Strategy
In the compiled results from our last listening campaign at St. Laurence, the housing crisis was a top priority as it is for many sectors of the Calgary community.
This document will be presented at the Community Development Committee meeting on September 14. People living in Calgary can hear the details of the strategy and have their say at that meeting. Information about the ways to participate is available on the above site. You can also contact your councillor with feedback. Contacts like this have an important influence on any revisions to the document and acceptance of the plan.
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News from PWRDF:
It is my pleasure to inform you that PWRDF has established a fund specifically to allow us, as Canadian Anglicans to respond quickly when a Canadian diocese asks for disaster support. This new fund, called the In-Canada Emergency Response Fund will collect donations on an on-going basis and therefore, funds will be available immediately in the face of disaster rather than the previous method where a diocese asks for funds following a disaster and the fund appeal then was made known to the larger Anglican community. There was always a huge lag in time between the request and the ability to send funds. This new In-Canada Emergency Response Fund will receive your generous donations at any time and therefore, will be ready to act quickly on our behalf. A win-win for all involved.
In the light of all that has happened this summer here in Canada with wildfires, floods and devastation, please consider making a donation to the In-Canada Emergency Response Fund via the website pwrdf.org. I have already sent my thanks and gratitude on behalf of our parish to the team at PWRDF congratulating them on this fine initiative.
With thanks,
Carol
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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.
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CALGARY INTERFAITH COUNCIL |
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