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This Sunday February 5
We're right in the middle of Ordinary Time, the Sundays after Epiphany, reading through Mark's Gospel account of the beginning of Jesus' ministry. At the 40-Minute Forum, former mayor David Miller will be speaking about climate change, in Canon Nicholson Hall, 10:10-10:50am.

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We've had scouting and guiding groups at St Clement's for decades! Every year we invite these young people and their leaders to join us for worship, to celebrate our special relationship. The celebration will be at 9am, February 12.

Our Winter Book: Falling Upward

Often at St Clement’s, it may seem like our focus is entirely on newcomers and young families. We hear things like “children are our future” (though, of course, children are as much a part of our present as any of us). Long-time members may feel like their needs, tastes and experiences are not as valued as they once were. We’ve even heard some senior members say they feel like second-class citizens. Let it be affirmed here and now: together, we are the Body of Christ—young and old and in-between—all of us are equals in this parish family. And so, if there has been an imbalance, let it be addressed!

This year we’re introducing a Winter Book. It focuses on issues that are especially important to the spiritual lives of seniors (though it is eminently readable and applicable to younger folks too). Richard Rohr’s Falling Upward is an amazing new book about the two halves of life, and the particular spiritual characteristics of people who are middle-aged and beyond. We know it will be helpful, practical and spark some great discussion. There will be copies available for borrowing from the Parish Library, and we’ll have group discussion on Sunday February 12 at 10:10am.

Community Hymn Sing
In the afternoon of February 12 at 3pm, we're holding an event for anyone who likes to sing! There will be lots of audience participation, choral arrangements by Paul Halley and John Rutter, and hymns for a Victorian Choir in the gallery, with instruments and celebrating the newly restored 1842 Mead Organ. Vote now in the narthex for your favourite hymn and it will be included in the festivities. Pay what you can.

 

 

Updated January 30, 2012