This Sunday at St. George's, we'll be celebrating the feast of the Epiphany, which normally ends the twelve days of Christmas. It is one of the older feasts in the Christian calendar, being celebrated first in the 4th century. Epiphany means “manifestation” or “striking appearance,” It celebrates the (the revealing, the unveiling) of Jesus’ divine identity to the gentiles--the people who do not yet know the story of the God of Israel.
Read MoreWhy go through this same script? Year after year after year? Jesus, Mary, Joseph. Shepherds. Angels. Maybe it’s because Christmas is one of our favorite and most treasured holidays. It could be warm childhood memories. It could be the gathering of family and friends all in one place. And/or it could be that this story is often paired with a stiff serving of eggnog on the side.
Read MoreWhat a way to begin a story. Mark’s gospel begins in the thick of things with John the Baptist at the side of the river Jordan shouting “repent!” Luke’s gospel begins with a dedication to a faithful reader. John’s gospel begins cosmically, way back at the beginning of time with “in the beginning was the Word.” And Matthew’s gospel begins… with a list. A long, tediously precise list of names. Beginning with Abraham, the father of all nations. Through King David, Israel’s most celebrated King. On through the Babylonian exile. Name after name after name all the way down to Jesus. It might be the least exciting way to show someone your family tree.
Read MoreWe invite you to join us on the journey of watching, waiting, and mystery in this year's Advent and Christmas seasons. No matter who you are, where you are in life, or the journey of faith. Join us as we wait and watch in joyous anticipation for Emmanuel—God with us—who is already at work in making all things new.
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Read MoreAre you passionate about making our church a more welcoming place for children and young families? St. George’s is appointing a short-term task group charged with implementing recommended changes and discerning where God is calling us forward.
Read MoreJoin us this November for our sermon series titled “Apprenticing in Matthew’s Shop,” where we'll be exploring some key texts from Matthew’s story of Jesus where we'll be asking the "What does it mean to call one's self a Christian in 21st century North America?"
Read MoreAn adult study celebrating the communion of science and faith, Painting the Stars explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. Featuring over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, as we together explore our faith journey in the 21st century. All are invited to this adventure!
Thursday evenings, October 2, 9, & 16, and November 6, 13, 20, & 27 in the Upper Lounge
7:00-8:30pm
Leadership: Glenn Jackson
Read MoreThe following sermon was delivered by Rev. Foster Freed of Trinity United Church Nanaimo, on the occasion of the covenanting service between St. George's United Church and its new minister, Rev. Ryan Slifka.
First and foremost, let me say how delighted I am to be here in your midst this afternoon. This is, in so many ways, an exciting day: an exciting day for Ryan, an exciting day for this congregation, an exciting day for Comox-Nanaimo Presbytery. It goes without saying that I am pleased to be in your midst…and that I am honoured to have been asked—by Ryan—not only to attend, but to offer a word as part of this wonderful occasion...
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