In the Christian tradition, we look at time through the lens of the church year. Thinking of time in this way reminds me of who I am and the story that I belong to that is different from other possible stories. It's not just a story I read, but one that I am living daily. But what happens when the story you are raised in has become a drain? Something that is not life-giving, but one that creates pain, guilt and hurt?
Read MoreThis Saturday, January 10th, we'll be holding our regular men's breakfast with "tastes of the Yukon." All men are welcome to come and share in good food, and greater conversation. We'll be using the New Year as an opportunity to perform a spiritual examen, looking back over the past year and looking forward to the promises of the coming year as well.
Come to the St. George's Fellowship Hall at 7:30am if you wish to help out with cooking, 8:30am to eat.
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When the wise men show up in Matthew's gospel, it's anything but cute. It's kind of dark, actually. Outraged tyrants. Murder plots. Last minute escapes. Matthew's story doesn't have any angels, shepherds, donkeys or a sweet little manger, even. These all belong to Luke's story. Which is the kinder, gentler gospel. The wise men get a little spotlight time this time of the year. But kind of like any Christmas pageant, they are usually tacked on to an already awesome story. As a bonus or something.
Read MoreThis 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
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