First reading and Psalm
1 Samuel 1:4-20
1 Samuel 2:1-10

Second reading
Hebrews 10:11-25

Gospel Reading
Mark 13:1-8

We are pleased to welcome our own Rev. Jean this Sunday (Nov 17, 2024) and the choir from his congregation.  Rev. Jean, originally from Congo, will preach by translator. We will enjoy two musical presentations from his community.

St Augustine's connected with Rev. Jean, his wife Charlotte and their 8 children in 2018 when they came as refugees to Canada and received housing in the Capilano area.  Jean, an Anglican priest, began a Kinyemulengue service at St Augustine's in 2023.  The New International congregation meets every Sunday afternoon.

Solar info event Sunday November 17th, @ 12 noon after church.

We are very pleased to announce that St Augustine's has received a proposal for a solar system from Edmonton's own SPICE - a grassroots, community based solar initiative.  With the help of local investors, SPICE is able to create solar opportunities for organizations who don't have upfront capital.  There is a monthly cost to the church, but it is matched to our existing power bill which, with a solar system, would no longer be significant.

Please stay to learn more this coming Sunday.

Learn more about SPICE online here: https://joinspice.ca/

Our Kids Christmas pageant will be happening December 22nd during the 10am service.

Please come to a meeting on November 24 during coffee hour if you are able to help with planning and rehearsals. We'll be rehearsing the first 3 Sundays in Decmeber during Kids Church time.

We have a pageant play that was shared by Joanne (thank you!) - it will be a good fit for our kids. I'm hoping we can assign some of the speaking roles at our meeting so the kids have lots of time to practice.

Look forward to seeing you!

Simone

Grace United will be continuing to host "Messy Church" and hope parishioners from St A's are able to attend. 

Join the Rev. Helen Chan Bennett in the Death Cafe YEG! at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church – Lower Level, Livingroom (Elevator Available),  6110 Fulton Road, Edmonton, December 20, at 7 pm. This non-religious group is for anyone interested in exploring the topics of death, dying, and end-of-life care in a safe and supportive environment. Inspired by the IDEA Cafe, Cafe Lovers, Conscious Dying, and Socrates Cafe philosophies, we gather to have open and honest conversations about mortality, meaning, and what it means to live fully. Whether you are curious, fearful, or simply interested in sparking meaningful discussions, we invite you to join us for thought-provoking conversations and connections with like-minded individuals. Let's embrace the taboo and explore the inevitable together. Come join us! Please share this UPDATED FLIER with your parish community.

This month's menu:

Cottage Pie with a side of Veggies

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Coffee, Tea, Juice/Water

Adults are $10 / children 12 and under free

Cash, debit & credit payments are all accepted.

All are welcome!! Please bring a friend if you know someone who might appreciate a warm meal and companionship.

Looking forward to seeing you there - Lower Hall at St A's beginning at 6pm

Did you know there is a volunteer run cafe in the basement of the annex?

Once a week, Wildroots Coffee House is open serving delicious coffee, tea and homemade treats.

Everyone is welcome .. please tell your friends.

Lodgepole Communitas invites all to an inclusive Celebration of the Christmas Season on December 14 at the Lodgepole Communtias Alberta Avenue, 11725 93 STNW, Edmonton. The event will feature a market, food and live music. The doors and market will open at 6 pm, with music starting at 7 p.m. Entry is by donation.

Welcome back to the Hanley Home Group! We started up again on Monday, September 30th! Join us for fellowship, prayer, and open discussion on how God speaks to us through the scriptures. Families are welcome! If are you are interested in attending, please email John at john@mjhanley.net. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Hanley Home Group
Mondays, excluding holidays, 6:45-8:15pm
10735 52 Street

Sharing in circle has a long history of transformation and community strength in both indigenous and addictions recovery traditions.

Sharing in circle allows us both opportunity to listen, and when our turn arrives, to speak.

A topic is raised each Wednesday in the realms of Faith, Justice, Spirituality, and Action in the Christian tradition that we are invited to reflect on and share if we wish.

Rev. Jonathan usually facilitates the circle.  Please contact him for the zoom access: rector@staugustinesedmonton.com

We have used books, video, or individual presentations as our 'prompts' for the evening.

"Doors" open at 7:45pm, process begins at 8pm-9pm.  The zoom stays on until 9:30pm latest for those who want to chat more.

I am happy to tell you that “Gathering” is resuming Thursday, October 3rd .

You are invited to gather together and enjoy these informal afternoons with friends as we explore and
reflect on various aspects of our life of faith--and how this informs the choices we make as we
encounter the important issues of today’s world. We will begin with an examination of various
perspectives on spirituality and the environment.

Handouts will be out early each in the week to help bring a focus to our conversation.
So bring your coffee or tea or “whatever” and gather around our virtual kitchen table.

If you have any questions or want more information, e-mail me at wildrosie7@gmail.com.

Please feel free to invite a friend to join us via Zoom.

I am looking forward to seeing you all each week.
Anne

Administration, address updates, etc: Cheryl at office@staugustinesedmonton.com, 780-466-5532