'Preach the gospel at all times. And if necessary, use words.'  This is probably the most quoted monastic saying in the modern Anglican church. I’ve heard it in countless homilies. It’s been offered as sage advice by well-meaning Christians eager to give advice on how to live out our faith. 

Basically, it’s a trusty arrow in our quiver of Christian conventional wisdom on sharing our faith, encapsulated in that dreaded word: evangelism (spooky.jpg). At its heart this little saying is meant to remind parts of the Christian family that there is a risk of over-emphasizing proselytizing at the expense of living out the heart of Jesus in deeds of love. 

This almost biblical quote is attributed to St Francis of Assisi, often depicted as a humble friar surrounded by little animals. 

But did St Francis say this? ...

Jesus is resurrected at Easter and he's gifted us his Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Now what?

Come over each Sunday this season of Trinitytide to discover how the love of God given to us so long ago is also gifted to us today and can shape our modern lives in beautiful and life-giving ways.

Join us for Holy Communion at 10 am and then coffee right after!

Celebrant:

The Rev. Seth Enriquez

Readings:

GENESIS 37:1-4, 12-28

ROMANS 10:5-15

MATTHEW 14:22-33

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Hymns:

From the Rising of the Sun (Link)

Rock of Ages (Link) 

Christ Be In My Heart *NEW* (Link)

To keep up to date with the new songs we're singing this year, listen to them on our church worship playlist here.

Singing with friends is a lot of fun, and church is one of the few places we get to do that. But when we sing, we're more than a choir.

When we sing, we are worshipping God. And worship is an invitation to God to reshape our hearts and minds to love as God loves. The words we sing matter, because they give shape to the desire of our hearts to be more like Jesus. 

"Christ Be In My Heart" is a wonderful new song by Sam McCabe & Kristene DiMarco that uses ancient words in a fresh new expression to worship God and invite Jesus Christ to be the shape of our love for those around us. 

Click the button below to listen to this song and let's sing together this Sunday!

- Rev Seth

Join us for a community meal each Monday from 5pm-7pm at our church hall.

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- Christian Human Rights is an excellent book by Samuel Moyn, professor of law and history at Yale University, that traces the origin of modern human rights anchored in the dignity of human beings born from Christian theology and faith.

- Beware the god of Open Options is a thoughtful reflection on the nature of comittment in an honest faith. 

 - Difference: Be Prestent is a short but meaninful video by Archbishop Justin Welby on the spiritual practice of being present. 

- Testimony of a Changed Heart is an encouraging window into the faith journey of a skeptic turn Christian.

In 'From Your Mind to Your Heart' Rev. Seth reminds us that agreeing with Jesus isn't the same as following him. Mere assent isn't the same as a living trust. A genuine faith is a life lived for Jesus, and only this life brings healing and wholeness to our world and our lives. 

Check out Heather Jean Jordan's new music on Bandcamp and purchase online to support her amazing work!

Click the button below to listen to Heather's recent single.

"Join us on Tuesdays in August for a laid-back and fun-filled musical happy-hour break at the Shaw Amphitheatre!

Bring your whole crew, pack a picnic or get food from Maclab Bistro, and grab your lawn chair to soak up some sunshine while enjoying the incredible talents of Bow Valley local artists."

August 1|5 - 6 p.m. | Riley Hana
August 8|5 - 6 p.m. | Liam Cowan
August 22|5 - 6 p.m. |Todd Clarkson
August 29|5 - 6 p.m. | Heather Jean Jordan

To learn more click the button below!

The Bible is God's written word, given to us by the Holy Spirit as a revelation of God's acts in history and our final authority in matters of faith and practice. 

So we're making time this summer to meet weekly to read the bible, explore and share on our weekly passage, and to grow in faith and friendship.

If you'd like to grow in faith, hope, and love, join us every Wednesday at 7:30pm at The Rectory (406 Buffalo St) with Seth & Brit as they host our summer bible study! 

We're here for you.

If you need prayer and support, always feel free to reach out to us. You can click the button below to submit a prayer request or simply reply to this email. 

Giving is an act of love. We give because God first loved us and He freely offers us salvation. Your donation to St. George's helps spread the message of God's love. 

Curious? Explore our Spirituality of Giving

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