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SERVICE TIMES

SUNDAY SERVICES



9.00 a.m.: Holy Eucharist and Homily

  • This is a said service with one hymn at the offertory and organ voluntaries during the administration of communion.

10.30 a.m.: MAIN SERVICE with Church School & Youth Talk

1st Sunday 10.30 a.m.: Sung Eucharist and Sermon (traditional order)

2nd Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Choral Mattins and Sermon

3rd Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Sung Eucharist and Sermon (variation on traditional order)

4th Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Praise and Worship (allowing for spontaneity)

The 4th Sunday is also our Youth Sunday. Youth either plan or lead the srvice, or participate in significant forms of ministry during the service.

5th Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Sung Eucharist and Sermon (variation on traditional order)

  • The 10:30 service is always full of new and exciting things. The music of the service spans the spectrum of The Christian Tradition
  • The children come into "God's Garden" following the Introit Hymn. There they share in conversation with the priest or another member.
  • Twice a month, on the first and third Sundays, the teenage members of the congregation join in "Youth Talk". There they seek to make sense of the lections of the days, making connections with their daily lives.

WEDNESDAY SERVICES

12.00 NOON: Holy Eucharist, Lunch & Bible Study

During the months of July and August there is one service and it starts at 10:00 a.m.

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OTHER CELEBRATIONS OF THE SACRAMENTS

Holy Baptism is normally celebrated on the:

· - Baptism of The Lord
· - Second Sunday of Easter
· - Day of Pentecost/Whitsunday
· - Sunday nearest to All Saints' Day (November 1)

Five New Members on the Baptism of Our Lord - 2002
Five New Members on The Baptism of Our Lord - 2002


Holy Baptism is arranged by the clergy and there are some preparation classes that parents and godparents must attend.

Holy Matrimony is arranged in consultation with the clergy.

Holy Unction for the sick and dying is administered on request.

Confession or The Reconciliation of a Penitent is available for those who desire it.

Confirmation is administered by the Bishop at a time to be appointed.

Other services are held according to the Liturgical Calendar of the Anglican Church of Canada.

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Opportunities for Learning

10:00 a.m. 20-minute Workout (a short Bible Study)
10:30 a.m. (Sunday) Sunday School
10:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sunday) Youth Talk(A Rap session for Teenagers)
7:30 p.m. (Tuesday) Circle of Prayer and Study (COPAS): a gathering for members who are interested in Prayer, Bible and other forms of theological reflection. (Led by the Rector)
5:00 p.m. (Wednesday) Bible Study (Led by the laity)
6:00 p.m. (Friday) PreTeens Plus Club

Other opportunities for Learning are organised throughout the year.
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