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What is a Talking Circle? Neil Mancor wants you to know!
/Learn about talking circles with our Congregational Development Coordinator, Neil Mancor….
Haven't been able to get out lately? We have made some recent sermons from our Bishop available on Youtube
/Induction Service of Father Nick Forte
Ecumenical Celebration is Rosemere, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020
Diocesan Lay Readers learn and pray about Digital Ministry!
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On Saturday, January 25th Diocesan Web and Social Media Coordinator, Lee-Ann Matthews was invited to host a workshop on digital communications to our Lay Readers.
It was an encouraging day where participants demonstrated their growth in learning by rating their digital literacy levels prior to and following the workshop. Many described having a change of heart about social media and a stronger desire to use it a s a tool to connect with, serve and reach more people in more creative ways.
Congratulations to all on a willingness to learn about new ways of evangelizing in the digital era!
Announcing the New Supper Club Lenten 24-7 Prayer Course!
/Join us for a new 5 consecutive week Supper Club experiment.
We are partnering with the 24-7 Prayer Course during Lent to teach, share and pray together from March 2nd- March 30th 2020
Monday March 2nd week 1
Our father in heaven, hallowed be thy name
Type of prayer: Adoration and presence of God
Monday March 9th week 2
Thy kingdom come (Give us this day our daily bread)
Type of prayer: Petition and intercession
Monday March 16th week 3
Your will be done
Type of prayer: Unanswered prayers Prayers of lament
Monday March 23rd week 4
Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Type of prayer: Confession, forgiveness and mercy
Monday March 30th week 5
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory is yours.
Type of prayer: Contemplation
Monday April 6th week 6
Holy Supper Club - re creation of the last supper at Christ Church Cathedral hosted by Neil Mancor. Meet at 1444 Union 2nd floor as usual
Note: Weekly Attendance is not required. You may attend and participate in as many or as few modules as you like.
Neil Mancor's first video of 2020!
/Congregational Development Coordinator, Rev. Dr. Neil Mancor shares his response to the Anglican Journal's piece on statistical decline.
"The challenge for us is to look at this not with fear but with trust"
Black History Month Celebration
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Celebration of Black History at Christ Church Cathedral Montreal
Christ Church Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal is proud to host a celebratory event to commemorate Black History on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11am. The event will include liturgy, music and dancing to honor and reflect on our diverse population
The guest speaker will be the Rt Rev’d Dr Shannon MacVean-Brown, the first female Bishop of Vermont.
A friendship luncheon will immediately follow the festivities.
All are welcome; Anglicans and non-Anglicans alike.
À l’occasion de la célébration en février du mois de l’Histoire des Noirs, le Diocèse organise
une célébration eucharistique le 22 février à 11h à la cathédrale Christ Church pour honorer
la mémoire de nos frères et sœurs Noirs et la richesse diversifiée de l’histoire de leur identité.
Nous aurons l’opportunité d’accueillir comme oratrice du jour la Très Révérende
Dr Shannon MacVean-Brown, Évêque du diocèse voisin de Vermont (USA), qui nous partagera son expérience unique en tant que première femme noire évêque de Vermont, ayant
œuvré auprès des travailleurs manuels blancs, des noirs des milieux urbains à une cathédrale
métropolitaine multiethnique et multilingue.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan 18-25
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
What is it?
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organized ecumenical services, and to share fellowship.
Source: weekofprayer.ca
Contact Ecumenical Officer Joel Amis to learn more
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Our next Supper Club is January 27 (Wisdom Stories chapter 4)
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On Monday, January 27th We will be meeting to talk about chapter 4 in Rachel Held Evans Legacy 's book "Inspired" - Wisdom Stories. If you haven’t read the book, you may still attend as we provide a summary of the chapter to facilitate the conversation.
Join us at 5:30 to mingle and snack over a glass of wine. We will begin promptly at 6 pm.
What to expect? Worship, prayer, discussion and supper.
Bring your own wine and an open heart along with your questions, concerns and desire to grow your understanding of scripture and faith in a safe community of seekers.
Kids are not only welcome but included! Bring them!
Gluten free, vegan options will be available.
