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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on December 7, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

John the Baptist prepared the way for the Coming of the Lord much like we would prepare our cities, towns, churches and homes for the coming of guests, relatives and Jesus. On the outside we decorate, bake and clean. But … Continue reading →

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Advent and Christmas Special Events 

Posted on November 29, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Dec. 13-10:00am-Service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 20-10:00am-Christmas Pageant and Holy Communion Dec. 24-Chirstmas Eve Services          7:00 and 9:30pm-Carol Singing           7:30 and 10:00pm-Holy Communion and Candle Lighting Service Dec.25-10:00am-Christmas Morning Eucharist … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on November 29, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: As we begin a brand new year in the Anglican Church, let us adopt a brand new attitude in our prayer that includes communities of faith across the world that may not be Christian.  We may find ourselves … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on November 22, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: “My kingdom is not from this world.” In the face of senseless violence, sheer horror and acts of violence, God’s kingdom and peace be triumphant in these kinds of days, in these kinds of moments, in this kind … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on November 16, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday’s Reflection: Mark’s Gospel calls forth the question: how tied are we to our institutions and the present order?  How hard do we work to keep the walls of our lives up?  As a culture we invest so much in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on November 9, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: We all have gifts and talents that we share with each other throughout our lives.  Sometimes we may not even know that we are actually sharing it with someone but we do so without any notion of receiving … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on November 1, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: “For all the saints who from their labour rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!”  This line is from the Common Praise Hymnal (#276) entitled “For All … Continue reading →

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ACW Christmas 2015 fundraiser-Purdy’s Chocolate

Posted on November 1, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

This Christmas season, St. Michael’s will once again be fundraising with Purdy’s Chocolatier.  The funds raised will be used toward the cost of repainting the church sanctuary. This program gives 25% of the total orders back to our church and … Continue reading →

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Tri-Parish Silent Retreat

Posted on October 25, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Our Fall Tri Parish Silent Retreat will be on Saturday, Nov. 21st, 9:30am to 2:00pm in our Parish of St. Michael’s. Bring your Bible and Bag Lunch. All are Welcome!

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Rector’s Corner

Posted on October 25, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: Andrew Kort wrote, “When I was a solo pastor I learned to understand the “solo” aspect of that title. There were many times I was literally solo or alone—in the office, in ministry, and in worship or strategic … Continue reading →

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