Good morning!
As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter, remember that Jesus’ resurrection brings new hope and a fresh start every day. Even when we face struggles, His peace is with us, just as He offered peace to His disciples. Let this Easter season inspire you to live with faith, courage, and the joy of knowing that Christ is always with you.
Lectionary Study: Please join us every Wednesdays at 10:15 as we take part in a Lectionary Study. The Lectionary is a list of Scripture readings for every Sunday based on a three-year cycle of readings that is often used by ministers to guide worship. The readings can be found on the PCC website, Worship – Weekly Lectionary Readings. Link: Worship – The Presbyterian Church in Canada
Cultivating Hope – Food, Justice and the Life of Faith at Grace Presbyterian Church: Please join on April 25-27 for a weekend of powerful learning and meaningful action with Dr. Norman Wirzba (Duke Divinity School). Discover how faith, food, and hope come together to heal our lives and the world around us. Please register here. The food security workshop is fully reimbursable by the Presbytery of Calgary- Macleod for all St. Giles members.
Bible Study every Mondays at 7PM: Starting April 28th, join us for the Bible study led by Rev. Chandra on the Parables of Jesus. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, May 3rd at 3 PM: Join us in the St. Giles parking lot for our annual Walk for Housing in support of Home Space Society to help secure access to affordable housing for vulnerable Calgarians. To join or support the St. Giles Team go to Home Space Society’s website and select Walk for Housing or use this direct link to our team. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/st-giles-team. Not an online fan? Call or visit the St. Giles office to register. You can also donate through the offering plate or by e-transfer through [email protected] Please provide your name, mailing address and indicate “Walk for Housing” in the envelope or e-transfer comment box. All donations $25.00 and over will receive a tax receipt.
Sunday, May 4 at 11:30 Speaker Series #5 in the Park Room: Have you ever wondered what or who is Presbytery? Wonder no more! Our own Sandra Cameron Evans, the representative elder to Presbytery for St. Giles, will give an informative talk on the Presbytery of Calgary Macleod and try her best to answer all of your questions.
Friday, May 9th 11:30 – 1:30: Join us for a Victorian Tea (China cups, fancy sandwiches, delectable dainties). Tickets are available for $20 per person and may be purchased on Sundays in the Narthex and through the church office on Tuesday to Friday afternoon.
Post for Secretary at Presbytery Macleod: Presbytery Macleod is looking for a secretary who can work five to ten hours per month on a part-time basis. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact [email protected].
Covenant with Mortgage Connection: St. Giles has entered into a covenant with a new neighbour, Mortgage Connection, for them to use the parking spots along the 10th Street side of the lot between 8AM and 5PM, Monday to Friday. Mortgage Connection will graciously be making a monthly donation to St. Giles for this usage. Please respect this arrangement and, during this timeframe, park elsewhere on the lot.
Save the dates:
- Sunday May 25th: Jazz Vespers, further details to follow.
- Sunday June 22nd: St. Giles Orchestra, details to follow.
- Saturday, June 21st & Sunday 22nd: Presbytery Special Event with Guest Speaker Dr. Ray Aldred.
AFTERNOON SERVICES: For those who are unable to attend morning services, there is an afternoon study and prayer at 1:30PM every Sunday at St. Giles led by Rev. Chandra.
April 27th, Second Sunday of Easter: This Sunday, we are led in worship by Chandra our minister, by our St. Giles choir, and by Malcolm Edwards, our new music leader. This week’s Bible readings—Acts 5:27–32, Revelation 1:4–8, and John 20:19–31—invite us into the very heart of the Christian journey: to encounter the risen Christ and to live as His bold witnesses in the world, even in the face of fear, doubt, or opposition.
May we ask God to breathe His peace into our hearts, to give us the courage to obey Him, the grace to trust Him in moments of doubt, and the strength to remain faithful witnesses of His resurrection.
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”
John 20:22-23
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May God fill you and your family with His peace and abundant blessings.
St. Giles Presbyterian Church