A Reflection on the Shortest Day of the Year

Today marks the Winter Solstice -- the shortest day and longest night of the year for those of us in the earth's Northern Hemisphere. THIS LINK will take you to Kate Bowler's Advent Reflection for this day, this year. May it bless your day. 😊

Coming in January 2025

 

ACW Book Study in the New Year

Via Zoom

The Diocese of Calgary Anglican Church Women are very pleased to offer another Zoom Book Study! This will be led by our Chaplain The Rev. Betty Piwowar.

There will be two opportunities a week to study: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm OR Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. The Tuesday sessions begin January 14 and the Wednesday sessions will begin on January 15, and each will run for eight weeks (each session being 1.5 hours long).

To register contact Margaret Newton or call (403) 734-2130.

NOTE: This book is only available on the secondary market (i.e. old/used books). You can find it online at Abe Books and other such resources.

Our Annual Service of Lessons and Carols

There will be a service of Lessons & Carols at St. Cyprian's Anglican parish, 5005 C&E Trail, Lacombe, Alberta, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 2 p.m.

All are welcome to join us for an afternoon celebrating the message of Christmas, full of hope, peace, joy and love! 🌟 🐦 😊 💖

Tuesday Thoughts...

A Tuesday Thought for your Advent reflections...from Rev. Ed Trevors of the Anglican Parish of St. Magaret of Scotland in Halifax, Nova Scotia. May it bless your day. 😊

Blessings: a New Thrift Shop!

New to St. Cyprian's in Lacombe: the "Blessings" Thrift Shop!

We are opening a modestly-sized, comfy Thrift Shop in the lower level of the hall of St. Cyprian's Anglican church here in Lacombe, Alberta. Our Soft Opening is TODAY -- December 12, 2024! 

To begin, our opening times are Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entrance to the shop is on the west side of the hall, just off C&E Trail.

LOCATION: 5005 C&E Trail, Lacombe Alberta.

Open Hours: Thursday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

In the photos below you'll see a bit of what you'll find. There's sure to be something to bless someone you know this season. 😊

We have a cozy Coffee Corner...

Assorted small items...

Books, puzzles, dishware, small appliances...

Gently used clothing -- and more!

Just look for the sign outside the hall door!

5005 C&E Trail
Take 50th Avenue to C&E Trail
and turn right at the lights!

 

Thessalonians on a Tuesday...

Rejoice always, pray continually, 

give thanks in all circumstances; 

or this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.  

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Meme source: the Anglican Diocese of Calgary

Monday Musings

Monday Musings... from Rev. Ed Trevors of the Anglican Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland in Halifax, Nova Scotia. May it bless your day. 😊

Advent I

 

For the first Sunday in Advent, here is a resource you might like to use for reflection this year.

http://katebowler.com/advent

Another option is available from the Primate's World Development and Relief Fund (PWRDF):

https://pwrdf.org/advent2024/

May either one or both of these bless your day and the season ahead. 😊

To add to these resources...

Readings for Advent 1, Year C