◈ "The Rocks Cry Out: Learning to hear non-human voices in the Scriptures" - Dr. Ryan Turnbull, our Diocesan Discipleship Developer (bio: https://www.ryankturnbull.com/) will be providing a sermon at St. Peter's and a subsequent workshop in the Church Hall (soup lunch included) after the service on April 6th, 2025. The lectionary text for that day is Isaiah 43:16-21 and Ryan will preach on that topic. Following from that text, Ryan will facilitate a bible-based workshop,"Reading Ecologically", where we will look at texts that have been used for creation-care purposes, some that have been used against it, and offer a hermeneutic (reading strategy) for how to read Scripture in a way that honours God's affirmation that "it is good." A sign up sheet can be found on the church bulletin board in the narthex. A gentle reminder to please bring your personal Bible.
◈ There are two ways to donate online through our website. One is through Tithely and the other through CanadaHelps. We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the Tithely option and request that you discontinue using this link until further notice. However, feel free to continue using the CanadaHelps link if you would like to donate online. We are working with Tithely to resolve this issue.
◈ The envelopes for Easter flower donations are now available on the pews. Please fill out the information on the envelope, as well as the information on the enclosed note, and include your envelope number if you have one, and place the envelope in the collection plate. Thank you, The Altar Guild.
◈ If you would like to support the Glenlea Nursery fundraiser, there are a few ways to do so. The flyers and order forms are available online at glenleagreenhouses.com - click on Spring fundraiser, choose St Peter's Anglican Church, then make your choices, add your name on the "seller line" for online forms (this will help when the orders are sorted on May 16th), and pay the nursery. Deadline for online ordering is April 15th. Alternatively, if you prefer to complete a paper order form, please provide the completed order form to Janet Bouskill by April 6th. The garden centre will deliver the plants to St Peters on the afternoon of May 16th, just before May long weekend.
◈ As part of St Peter’s Easter campaign, the Outreach Team will be sponsoring another food drive for the benefit of St Thomas’ parish. This campaign starts on March 16th and runs till April 13th. We hope that our spring food drive will be as successful as the one we held for St Thomas in December. Non-perishable food donations/supplies can be left in the specially marked bins/boxes in The Narthex. Here is an updated list, as of March 17th for most needed items including canola oil, baking powder, noodles, ready to eat soup, canned meats, other baking supplies, breakfast cereals, personal hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. All other food and household supplies gratefully accepted. A more detailed Wish List is posted on the Outreach Board. Thank you for your support!
◈ Thelma Wynne Update: Many thanks to everyone who has donated baby items for layettes. The playpen in the Narthex is filling up quickly! This project runs until the end of March so there is still lots of time to add items if you wish. The Outreach Committee members and organizers of the Thelma Wynne project greatly appreciate your generosity.
◈ Maundy Thursday, Dinner and Service: The parish will be holding a Maundy Thursday Dinner and Service on April 17th, starting at 6PM. The dinner will be a potluck. To plan for the dinner we ask that you see the sign-up sheet which can be found in the narthex. This is to confirm attendance and the potluck item you would like to bring. Volunteers will also be needed for the event- Thank you in advance. If you have any questions email: administrator@stpetersanglican.ca