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Reminder!
A reminder that this Sunday is the AGM and to bring some fingerfood to share! Thank you!
And if you are wondering about Holy Week Services - we will be sending out the information next week.
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Vigil for PeaceFriday, March 25, 2022 The unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens peace in Europe and indeed the whole world. Situated as we are across an ocean and continent, we may feel helpless as we watch cities being bombed and civilians fleeing for safety. But there is something we can do. We can come together to pray. Some of us may question whether prayer does any good. But regardless about how we feel about its power, prayer is an expression of our solidarity with the people of Ukraine. When we engage in prayer we preserve our own humanity as we intercede for members of the human family suffering under this brutal and unjust war. Bishop Kathy Martin together with pastors from our Synod have organized a short 15 min online prayer vigil every Friday evening at 7:00PM. The vigil will continue every week until further notice. I urge each one of us to make this prayer gathering a priority, have a candle ready to light and participate as your scehdules permits. Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82643051883?pwd=MDk4ZEZjZzhBMnh0WnhGUXhJWDZtQT09 For those of who cannot join, you can pray for Ukraine during the week. Light a candle and pray for Ukraine in these or other words. O Lord our God, look down with mercy on the Ukrainian people. Protect and save them from the unjust aggressors who seek to subdue them. Give them strength and courage to defend what is good, right, and holy. Keep them safe from harm and provide for all their needs, both temporal and spiritual. Grant them steadfast trust in your mercy and protection. Hear our prayers, O Lord, and deliver us from distress, for You are merciful and compassionate and love all whom you have made. ToYou we give glory: Creator, Redeemer and Sustainor now and forever and ever. Amen. For more infomation visit:
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An Invitation from the Men's Shed Association of BC
Capilano Community Services is inviting you to learn about the first Men’s Shed on the North Shore. Men’s Sheds are modern, shared versions of the home workshops that many of us either had or wished we had! It 's not only about shop skills - woodworking, carving, metalwork etc., but also an opportunity to socialize, take part in activities and learn something new. Here's the link to the poster with more information - Men's Shed Information Session The first Information Session takes place- Date: Thursday, April 7th 2022 Time: 1:30 PM—3:30 PM Refreshments will be provided
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A Story from UkraineA mother recounts her experience reaching the border with Poland At the border there is a queue of several kilometers. They say we were lucky to have to stay only a day. Others had to wait for two or three days to cross. You can’t sleep; you need to be ready to move the car every few minutes. If you miss the queue, others will pass you by. The situation is tense, but volunteers are coming and going, literally persuading you to take hot food, sweets and fruit for the children. In general, the people we met along the way were just fantastic. So much care, so much sincere participation and warmth! Now, that we are in warmth and comfort, the children most of all remember not the howl of sirens and anti-tank hedgehogs, but this human warmth. And I will never forget it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to help the humanitarian relief effort for Ukraine by making a donation to the CLWR. You can make a donation through the church, simply noting CLWR Ukraine Appeal, or by donating online here |
Humanity in conditions of Inhumanity
Ukrainians are known to love their pets. Despite the heavy shellings of the Russian troops, they always find a place for kindness and humanity. |