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Ministry of imagination — creative dreaming
Ministry of imagination -- creative dreaming There is no shortage of needs. It takes a ministry of imagination and creative dreaming to connect with those needs in a realistic and...
Planning and Options update
Planning and Options Group Update Most recent update information for all Our tasks The Planning and Options Group is looking at high-level themes and ideas that will connect us with our...
Seven reasons you should not become a Christian
Seven reasons you should not become a Christian (and one that you should) By John Bowen 8 January 2019, The Institute of Evangelism. (Used with permission from The Institute) The world divides...
The song — Twelve Days of Christmas
"Twelve Days of Christmas" -- the song Recent urban legends about this song not accurate Christmas actually begins on The Feast of the Nativity -- 25 December. The period prior...
The Story of Christmas — Pageant
The Story of Christmas -- Pageant on Advent III On Sunday 16 December, young folks and not-so-young share in telling the Story of Christmas Our younger folks had been practising...
Yes, Virginia, St Luke’s puts Christmas into action
Yes, Virginia, St Luke's is still here to care The people of St Luke's reach out to connect with those in need in local community Now, here's something nice to...
Archbishop reflects on gifts
Christmas Message -- Archbishop reflects on gifts The Most Rev'd Colin Johnson shares thoughts on gifts, Christmas and looking ahead “It is a privilege and an honour to have served this...
East City Lessons & Carols
Lessons and Carols for the churches of East City A number of people also came along with friends from other churches beyond East City On the Second Sunday of Advent, parishioners...
Advent explained in two minutes
Advent explained in two minutes A great video from 'Busted Halo' For many Christians unfamiliar with the liturgical year, there may be some confusion surrounding the meaning of the Advent...
“community link” newsletter
the 'community link' -- brand new newsletter from St Luke's Inaugural issue of the 'community link' Advent 2018 Volume 1 Issue 1 The 'community link' is a fresh, innovative communication...
Advent and Christmas at St Luke’s – update
There's something for everyone at St Luke's Check out Advent and Christmas at St Luke's. Great for family and friends. Why not come by to get in touch with Christmas. Sing...
The struggle of trust
The struggle of trust A person has to be discerning. A person has to sift through all the information, conflicting reports, and opinions that are foisted upon us -- news,...
CoGS may discuss amendment this month, Hiltz says
House of Bishops seeks compromise Anglicans may have a better idea of what sort of amendment, if any, is likely to be proposed to a resolution on same-sex marriage in...
Neighbours and parishioners toll bell on Centenary of Armistice
At sunset on Sunday, 11 November bell tolls 100 times Neighbourhood families gather with parishioners to toll church bell 100 times marking each year since end of World War 1 Neighbourhood...
Bishops address Diocese of Toronto Synod
Archbishop Colin Johnson and Bishop Andrew Asbil address members of Synod at the 158th Session of Synod for the Diocese of Toronto in Richmond Hill Archbishop Colin Johnson retires at...
Be like Bartimaeus
Be like Bartimaeus Mark 10: 46-52 click for reading As a result of not being able to see, Bartimaeus was reduced to the sidelines of society from where he was forced...
Pittsburgh: Statement from the House of Bishops
A Statement from the House of Bishops of The Anglican Church of Canada Concerning the Events in Pittsburgh Over the Weekend On Sunday, 28 October 2018, The Most Reverend Colin Johnson...
‘The Misfits’ vocal band are no misfits!
The Misfits Vocal Band -- nowhere near being misfits A fantastic afternoon of rock'n roll with musicians from the era It was a fantastic afternoon of oldie goldie rock'n roll...
October Spaghetti Supper
Another great spaghetti supper for the community On Saturday, 20 October, 110 folks from the local community enjoyed another great meal "Best pasta sauce in town," one man remarked on...
Video: Consecration of Andrew Asbil to Sacred Order of Bishops
Consecration of Andrew Asbil to Sacred Order of Bishops The Very Reverend Andrew Asbil, Dean of Toronto, is consecrated Bishop at St James Cathedral The Very Reverend Andrew Asbil...
An attitude of gratitude
An attitude of gratitude A homily at Thanksgiving by The Rev'd Glenn Empey A very Happy Thanksgiving to you. I wish each and everyone of you a Happy Thanksgiving. This...
Choir Festival organized by RCCO
Peterborough and area choirs gather at St Luke's Festival organized by The Royal Canadian College of Organists On 30 September, over 100 choristers from fourteen choirs gathered at St Luke's for a mass...
Heartbeat of the Church
The heartbeat of the Church -- Letter from the Primate, Anglican Church of Canada -- September 2018 Dear Friends in Christ, This month marks the 125th anniversary of the formation of...
Fond farewell for Nicky
A fond farewell for Nicky Godwin The parish gathered to show appreciation and pay tribute to Nicky for all she has contributed to St Luke's Nicky Godwin has been a...
Handling spam email 🙂
How to handle spam emails The folks at St Luke's have a great sense of humour. Have you ever wanted to do this? A TED Talk by James Veitch ...
Practising collective neighbourliness
Practising collective neighbourliness “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first...
Pikangikum — Clean Water
Clean Water for Pikangikum Clean water distribution to homes, cisterns, indoor plumbing and waste management efforts continue Pikangikum, population 3,000, is the largest First Nation Community in northern Ontario. 86...
Why don’t people talk more about faith?
Why are people so reluctant to talk about faith these days? A study by the Barna Group The Barna Group is an independent for-profit research organization that has been conducting...
Jesus is the bread of life … not was
Jesus is the bread of life -- not was the bread of life A homily for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost by Father Glenn Empey -- read text John 6: 51-58...
Scriptural imagination in a secular age
Restoring scriptural imagination in a secular age -- The Living Church -- This article, by Timothy O'Malley writing in an e-newsletter for The Living Church, is a bit heavy and academic...
“Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs…”
"Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs ..." Homily for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost by Father Glenn Empey – John 6: 24-35 (click for text) Over the years, there have been times when I...
Study indicates many baby-boomers turning to churches
Many boomers returning to churches in search for meaning -- University of Southern California study A study over generations that began in 1970 indicates the baby-boomers are engaging more in...
Conrad Black comments on recent letter from Cardinal
Conrad Black comments on recent letter from Cardinal Lord Conrad Black of Crossharbour, author and former media mogul, recently opined in The National Post about a letter circulated by Cardinal...
C of E creates 100 new churches
Church of England announces 100 new churches in £27 million growth programme -- Anglican Church News Service ACNS -- New Christian communities are to be created across England in an ambitious...
A bit of excitement on Canada Day weekend
Some excitement in the 'wee hours' Canada Day weekend In the wee hours on Monday of Canada Day weekend, Churchwardens, Randy Guest and Bill Nicholls, were greeted by Peterborough Fire...
Where are you on the Evangelism Spectrum?
The Evangelism Spectrum – Where are You? The Institute of Evangelism - by Judy Paulsen Judy and Pat often gather with the People of St Matthew - St Aidan in nearby Buckhorn for...
Steady attendance at Strawberry Dinner
Steady attendance at Strawberry Dinner Joyce says it was great. Wonderful strawberries ... well worth the trip from Lakefield. It was a great evening to enjoy baked ham, home-made potato...
National Indigenous Bishop meets Holy Father
National Indigenous Bishop meets Holy Father The Anglican Journal - Tali Folkins In a personal highlight of what he and many others are calling a “historic” meeting of the...
