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Lent 2022

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The Theme of Lent is Lent.

When we were planning our program for this year, we heard from many folks who were new to the Church or new to the church calendar asking “what is Lent about? What’s it for?” That made us think: what if the theme of Lent is…Lent?

In the Ash Wednesday liturgy, we are invited to an intentional season of prayer, reading and meditating on God’s holy Word, self-examination and repentance, fasting, and self-denial. In his Gospel teaching, Jesus also reminds his followers of the importance of giving alms and sharing with others. This focused season re-centers our lives around our relationship with God and reminds us what this Church thing is all about.

We hope this brochure will give you a starting point for wondering how God might be calling you into this season. It’s been a few years since we’ve had a “normal” Lent, so we’re all learning all over again what it means. Let the Spirit guide you.

Register Today!

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We have a number of activities planned to connect with our Children (Pre-K – 5th grade) and Youth (6th – 12th grade) from September 27 – Christmas. Sign your child or youth up today!

Children’s Formation

For our children in Pre-K – 5th Grade, we will offer online formation. In lieu of in-person formation, St. George’s will be offering pre-recorded formational videos each week that will invite children to worship and explore our traditions. We will also incorporate activities for different age levels, and hope to provide opportunities for in-person gathering this Fall. Sign your child up here.

Youth Formation and Youth Group

In lieu of our normal in-person gathering at church, St. George’s will be inviting youth grades 6 – 12 into a deeper discussion on topics that inform our faith. Grades 6 – 8 will meet online on Sundays from 5 – 6 pm and grades 9 – 12 from 6 – 7 pm. The first 6-week conversation will explore working for justice for all in our world. The second 6-weeks will focus on environmental stewardship and caring for God’s creation. We also plan to offer opportunities for in-person, distanced gatherings throughout the Fall. Sign your youth up here.

For more information please contact Hecti Musa.

2020 Vacation Bible School

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Compassion Camp – Virtual Vacation Bible School
Children are invited to join us for a Virtual Vacation Bible School from July 20 – 24, 2020. The theme for this year is Compassion Camp. The program is written for children in 1st – 5th grades, but all children are welcome to join if they would like to. We have an excellent line up of some familiar faces and neat activities planned, and most of the events for VBS will be able to be completed at a time of your choosing. Please contact Hecti with any questions.
To register, fill out the form below. If the form isn’t displaying correctly, click here.

Holy Interruptions Retreat

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Spring_GraveyardThe Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation has developed an online retreat called ‘Holy Interruptions’; a time to pause, center, and refresh in the presence of the Holy.

Please join the Rev. Areeta Bridgemohan on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9 am -12 pm for a guided experience of this retreat via Zoom. Sign up by filling out the form below. If the form doesn’t display correctly, please click here. 

After you register, watch for an email from Rev. Areeta with information on how to login for the Zoom call and other helpful information for your personal preparation. Please note that registration closes at 5 pm on Friday, April 24.

Click here to learn more about the retreat or if you’d like to participate in the retreat on your own time.

This online retreat is free of charge, freewill donations to Shalem are welcome.

 

Join the 300th Anniversary Bible Reading Challenge

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As part of our 300th Anniversary celebrations, our rector, Joe Hensley is challenging us to read the whole Bible by May 1, 2021 to ground our 300th celebration in faith. It is not too late to join! We have a suggested reading program (analog or digital) so that we can do this together (over 90 St. Georgians participating with new people still joining).

A weekly email from Rev. Joe provides encouragement and guidance for the readings. And anyone with questions is invited to attend our adult formation session (held virtually) on Sundays at 10 am. You can watch via Zoom Conference Call. Visit https://zoom.us/j/392738239 or dial 929.205.6099 and enter the meeting ID: 392 738 239.

Contact Joe Hensley if you are interested in participating.

Click here for a pdf of the reading schedule for the year.