Find out how the Eastern Townships Regional Ministry is Growing God's Kingdom Together

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Dear Friends,

Lent is a time of contemplating our relationship with God and God's Church, and it is fitting that this March should be the launch of our first ever “stewardship month” campaign here in the Eastern Townships.

Our theme for this year's campaign is "Growing God’s Kingdom Together," as we strive to plant the seeds of longevity and lasting ministry presence in our region.

Stewardship is more than just a membership fee or dues owed to a club; it is an invitation to make a priority of our relationship with God, and to become active partners in growing God’s Kingdom. This month, we invite the amazing people of our congregations to make a financial contribution to their church -- such that we can make our dreams possible for the future.
You will be hearing more about financial stewardship as the month goes on, particularly including snapshots of why people support the life of their church, written by lay leaders in our communities: John Dinsmore, François Morin, Kate Murray, Randy Gates, and Janet Allingham.
For some, this stewardship month might be the first time they make an offering. For others, it might be the first time in a long time. Still for others, giving might be an overflowing part of their usual spiritual practices, giving back for what God has blessed their lives with.
And, for those who are regular givers, we encourage you to think about giving just a little measure more, as we move into larger financial commitments in the development of a new regional ministry for our area. The question to ask ourselves isn’t how much is enough, but how much do we want to grow God’s Kingdom together?
Giving can be done by mailing in cheques, or online for Grace Church (Sutton) using CanadaHelps:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/grace-anglican-church-sutton-quebec/?mprompt=1

In Christ, from whom all blessings flow,
Tyson+
Fr. Tyson L. Røsberg, Curate
The Regional Ministries of Brome-Missisquoi

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Announcing the Launch of the Lenten Listening Circles Project 2022

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REGISTER NOW

This Lent, the Anglican Diocese of Montreal invites you to be a part of a series of listening circles on Zoom.

With roots in indigenous cultures around the world, listening circles provide people an opportunity to speak and listen to each other in an atmosphere of safety, decorum and equality.

Our hope is to listen with open and prayerful hearts to a diverse range of voices. Whether you are a layperson or a member of clergy, if you are a dedicated church member, a lapsed member or if you have never been to church at all, we are listening and you are welcome to share.

The circles will be small and facilitated by a trained member of staff. Circles will take place primarily in English but French voices are welcome and there will be bilingual (French/English) translation available.

We want to be clear that this will not be a strategic planning or visioning session and we are not trying to achieve consensus or to arrive at any conclusions. There will, however, be guiding questions to support and promote open, frank and honest sharing. There are no right or wrong answers as we are gathering in a spirit of friendship and shared humanity.

These past two years have been very difficult on many levels, both for individuals and institutions. These Lenten Listening Circles are an invitation to come together to break the silence on some of our struggles, to lament, to learn and perhaps even to laugh together.

If you are interested in learning more, we will be happy to answer your questions. Listening Circle registration opens on March 2nd and will take place on Zoom.  Spaces are offered on a first-come first-served basis. Please register for ONE session only and select the date and time that accommodates you best.

Week 1. Thursday March 17th 10am

Week 2. Thursday March 24th 10am

Week 3. Thursday, March 31st 7pm

Week 4. Thursday April 7th 7pm

Reflection/questions to consider:

Impacts of Lockdown and the Pandemic on my unique experience of Faith and Worship:

Is the Changing Landscape of the Church scary or exciting for me right now? Where do I see myself and my faith in this uncertain future?

Contact Lee-Ann lmatthews@montreal.anglican.ca

Meet the Facilitators HERE




Pandemic Restriction Updates in the Diocese of Montreal

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Vous trouverez ci-joint une mise à jour de l'archidiacre exécutif, Robert Camara, sur la réouverture des lieux de culte suite à l'annonce du gouvernement du Québec la semaine dernière.

Find attached an update from Executive Archdeacon, Robert Camara, on reopening of Places of Worship following the Government of Quebec’s announcement last week.