We may be worshipping "in place" but we're in good company!
Coming Friday, December 18, 2020 -- Two Events
From the Diocese of Calgary Newsletter...this invitation:
Every one of us is undergoing some form of stress or anxiety, whether Covid-related or just worries about family and/or friends. There are health issues, job issues, feeling isolated, feeling fear, feeling sad or lonely, just to name a few. And we know our clergy and lay leaders are dealing with a great deal, as they are overwhelmed in this busy season trying to maintain the traditions of the Advent season yet protecting the vulnerable.
What if...we were to spend a day or part of a day, in prayer, in honest, heartfelt communication with our Lord, in looking into His word, in meditating upon Him and slowing down to listen to Him.
We ask that on Friday, December 18, the people of the Diocese of Calgary take time to fast and pray – an hour or many hours; alone, with a spouse or family, via Zoom or whatever means that inspires you.
We pray: for protection from this Virus; for healing of those affected; for hope and provision for those impacted; for comfort for those mourning; for the safe and effective delivery of the vaccine; for the health services and leaders. We pray for the mission of our Church in these strange times. And we pray for each other.
Archbishop Greg has set up a Zoom link for prayer from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and will have AFP members standing by to pray in breakoff rooms for those who wish to pray with someone. Please request the link here.
Plan ahead, clear your calendar, and give one day, or a portion thereof, to the Lord, together, to raise our supplications and to let Him nurture and heal us.
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The Anglican Church of Canada is presenting a nation-wide Advent Service of Lessons and Carols Friday, December 18 at 8 p.m. EST (6 p.m. MST). Viewers will be able to enjoy it on Facebook, YouTube or at www.anglican.ca/lessonsandcarols.
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