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NOVEMBER 22, 2020
Rev. Peggy McDonagh: "Beguiled by Beauty"
“Beauty leads to Compassion and Justice”
A special invitation from the Jock McTavish family:
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, you are invited to join us on ZOOM for a Celebration of Life for our dear friend, Bonnae McTavish. Prepare to enter the waiting room after 12:30 for a service to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Bonnae McTavish Celebration of Life
Time: Nov 21, 2020 1:00 PM Edmonton
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 870 4775 9557
A Letter from Rev. Peggy McDonagh:
Here is the weekly email with information regarding Sunday worship.
Announcement:
- Please join us for the zoom Foundation AGM and St. David’s AGM on November 22 following worship.
This Sunday is the final week of the series “Beguiled by Beauty.” This series has invited us to awaken to the beauty and goodness of life, especially in these challenging times and it has encouraged us to uphold in our daily life a contemplative practice of bringing us again and again into awareness of the beauty of our being, of others, and of all created life. During these difficult and disruptive times, how important it is to remember that we are unconditionally loved and cherished by the Holy One.
WORSHIP PREPARATION A candle to light during worship. I’ve attached the worship folder for those who wish to follow along. (See MINISTRIES/ WORSHIP for the Worship Folder)
If you wish to have a conversation and reach out, you are certainly invited to call either Debbie Stockdale or myself. I remind you of the Chat gatherings that take place on Mondays from 11 – noon and Wednesdays from 1 – 2.
Remember to print the worship folder so you can follow along most easily. You will find it as a file attachment on the MINISTRIES/Worship Page.
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COVID-19 has made a difference in our lives, for sure, but our St. David's community remains such an important part of our week. We last met as a congregation on March 15, 2020. Plans for returning continue to be a work in progress. Stay tuned!! If you have had a moment, we encourage to complete the survey received last week to help us with our planning for the future.
ACTS MINISTRY MONDAY NIGHT BOOK STUDY: This Autumn, our group has met on Zoom for Monday Night Study at 7:00PM to 8:30PM (90 minutes). Our Final online session is on Monday, November 23, 2020. Our Book is "Universal Christ" by Richard Rohr. If you were unable to join us, check out MINISTRIES/ ADULTSPIRITUALDEVELOPMENT PAGE to find the Keynotes 45-01 to 09 and follow along. All you need to do is buy the book from Amazon.ca, Indigo or IBOOK. It will be your only cost for the series.
“Center of your heart is the center of the Universe. Go to that center and radiate positive vibration for the well-being of humanity [and all created life].” - Amit Ray
‘Peace, Bliss, Beauty and Truth'
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Rev. Peggy McDonagh -- https://youtu.be/BAElGufAowI
"The Beauty of our Dear-Worthy Souls"
NOVEMBER 8, 2020: "ACTIVE REMEMBERING" with Rev. Debbie Stockdale
NOVEMBER 1, 2020: https://youtu.be/obr_KsBDv4s
REV. PEGGY MCDONAGH: "We are Made for the Beloved"
OCTOBER 25, 2020
REV. PEGGY MCDONAGH: https://youtu.be/ibFXO1nQGBU
OCTOBER 18, 2020
REV. PEGGY MCDONAGH: https://youtu.be/aFHCvM_QFqo
OCTOBER 11, 2020:
REV. DEBBIE STOCKDALE: https://youtu.be/rv1_jpg2ik8
OCTOBER 4, 2020:
REV. PEGGY MCDONAGH: https://youtu.be/NA-LfHnWUdA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
REV. PEGGY MCDONAGH: ""Make a Ripple -- Make a Difference"
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020:
REV. PEGGY MCDONAGH: "Glorious Diversity"
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Rev. Peggy McDonagh: "Seeing with the Eyes of God that See Us"
AUGUST 30, 2020
Rev. Peggy McDonagh: "The Saving Grace of a Positive Attitude"
AUGUST 23, 2020 -- Rev. Peggy McDonagh: "Spirit of Compassion"
AUGUST 16, 2020 -- Rev. Peggy McDonagh: "CREATION BLESSING" https://youtu.be/DwfgZndeftw
AUGUST 9, 2020 -- Guest Speaker: Brent Tucker https://youtu.be/qH6bFiXEkVs
AUGUST 2, 2020 -- YOUTUBE featuring Brent Tucker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6c124Hs_H8qK_-Jgkg6DPA
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UPCOMING EVENTS/REMINDERS/INVITATIONS/CELEBRATIONS
Our St. David's YouTube channel is
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6c124Hs_H8qK_-Jgkg6DPA
- Staying connected has become ever more important as we continue during this Time of COVID-19. Be safe, open your phone directories and make a call to someone who might just be waiting to hear from you and know that the St. David's community exists wherever we are - at home, in our community or in church.
- If you know of someone who might like to receive one of our online worship services please feel free to forward it and remind people to send their email address to us so we can keep connected. Reflections for the Worship Services can be found by clicking on SERMONS at the top of this page. P.S. Since beginning this time of COVID-19 our email list has increased by almost 90 addresses.
- Check out our FACEBOOK page at Facebook at St. David's. Additional resources for United Church congregants include https://chinookwindsregion.ca.
- If you are unable to attend church but wish to contribute your offering to the life and work of St. David's, you may do so by clicking on the link at the top of the Home Page or contacting the office at 403 284 2276 for assistance.
- PRAYER CONCERNS The prayer chain is committed to praying for you in times of crisis for a period of 30 days. Please contact the office or one of the ministers.
