MacGregor’s Meat Sale Fundraiser

St. Paul’s is currently holding its semi-annual  MacGregor meat sale fundraiser!  The first long weekend of the season is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than with a BBQ of wonderful MacGregor meat!  We are once again taking orders for boxes of frozen meat, poultry, fish and seafood. ...

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Easter Day (and Holy Week)

The holiest event in the Christian calendar.  Celebrations happen in many ways around the world, but all point to the same thing.  Jesus Christ risen from the dead, a sign of God’s grace to us as we are adopted children of God promised with eternal life.  We shout our Hallelujah’s...

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Good Friday

Many ask why this day, of all days, is called “Good” when it is about the crucifixion of Jesus, his death on the cross.  Many see it as God Friday, that even in death there is faith in God to do something new.  What new thing is God doing in...

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Palm Sunday

With palm fronds and palm crosses held high, we join in the majesty of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.  A bitter sweet moment, as we then move to more somber tones with the readings for the Passion of Jesus.  Thank God that he knows our highs and lows, meeting us at...

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Ash Wednesday

  The ash, made from the Palm Crosses from the previous year, is now placed upon the forehead of those making their spiritual pilgrimage.  It is a reminder that we are fragile, frail people, and that from dust we came, and to dust we will return.   That in our signs...

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Black History Month – Sleeping Car Porters

Changing Canadian Employment & Immigration In the early 20th century, the train was the primary form of transportation across Canada.  The porters on these trains were Black men, hired from Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.  In fact, being a porter was one of the only jobs available to...

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February is Black History Month

The vision of God’s Kingdom is one where all races, tribes and nations are welcomed and made one in Christ Jesus.  However, we exist in a society with systemic racism – one which has historically ignored the significant impacts that Black Canadians have had on our country. To work towards...

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