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Sunday Reflection

Posted on April 24, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

The theme for this year’s Annual Clergy Conference is “Renew, Refresh and Rejoice.”  It gave me an opportunity to meet and listen to some insights shared by the principal of Vancouver School of Theology, Dr. Richard Toppings.  He set the … Continue reading →

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Calling all St. Michael’s Youth

Posted on April 11, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

We would like to invite all youth of St. Michael’s ages 12 to 20 to a get together series of four Sunday’s Starting April 24. Children and grandchildren of members are most welcome. We promise a 30 minute session of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on April 11, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“The Recognition of the risen Christ” Jesus said, “Come and have breakfast.” John 21: 12. The gospel passage continues to speak to us about the gathering of God’s people. Sunday morning, as most of you are aware, is the gathering of … Continue reading →

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Notices

Posted on April 10, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Request for gardeners: In order to share and have more participation from our congregation, we would need three sets of volunteers who would do the North Side, West Side of the church building and between sidewalks including the fountain.  For … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 10, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Children’s and Youth Ministry is an area in our parish that continues to flourish with continuing conversation among ourselves and with the support of our parish leadership team. Perhaps, an effective way to get our young people going is prayer, … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 3, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“What are you doing for the youth of our church?”  At our recently concluded Annual Vestry Meeting, someone from the congregation asked Bishop Skelton, “What are you doing for the youth? There are few youth in our church.  There are … Continue reading →

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Easter Message

Posted on March 27, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“Jesus is not here, but has risen”    Luke. 24:5 N.R.S.V.   Easter is a celebration in the Christian faith which denotes new life and new beginnings. A festive time in the church year were we all sing “Christ the … Continue reading →

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Atlanta on my Mind

Posted on March 20, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“Mark” your calendars — Friday, April 22nd @ 7:30pm at St Matthias & St Luke Church. 680 W 49th Ave, Vancouver. Mark Whitmore will be hosting a special benefit concert on his birthday to aid in his professional development trip … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on March 20, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“By taking some time each day to allow that Word to echo, we may begin to recognize the loving voice of God speaking in our lives”. This incisive question by a 15 year old student cuts to the heart of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on March 6, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Throughout Lent this year Fr. Louie has been submitting to you ‘A Lenten Journey Reflection’ which can be found at http://www.anglican.ca/primate/tfc/becoming/ As I read through it, these three questions come up on one of the pages. What did you hear … Continue reading →

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