Bishop's Lenten Books for 2021
This year, Bishop Susan Bell has chosen to recommend two books for Lent: Seven Spiritual Gifts of Waiting by Holly Whitcomb and The Way of St. Benedict by Archbishop Rowan Williams.
A source of inspiration for the bishop’s most recent charge to synod, Seven Spiritual Gifts of Waiting is well suited to a time of pandemic, especially during the season of Lent. This book presents seven spiritual gifts that waiting can teach us: patience, loss of control, live in the present, compassion, gratitude, humility, and trust in God.
The latest work by Archbishop Rowan Williams, is being recommended for individual study as a way growing in one’s faith and discipleship. The Way of St Benedict explores the appeal of St. Benedict's sixth-century Rule and shows it to be a document of great relevance to contemporary Christians and non-believers alike. The book speaks to the Rule's ability to help anyone live more fully in harmony with others while orienting themselves fully to the will of God.
Both books are readily available through online book suppliers at an affordable price.
Canterbury Hils a Forever Memory
Registration Open
Canterbury Hills Virtual Camp registration is now open. Bring the magic of Canterbury Hills right to the comfort of your own home. Each week will offer a variety of activities that encourage spiritual growth, independent play, creativity, and exploration, with opportunities to connect and share with staff and fellow campers. View the dates and themes of each week here to pick the right session for your camper! Each week will also include a virtual group campfire and chapel sessions!
To register, visit the Canterbury Hills website.
Pen Pals
Canterbury Hills Camp is excited to launch a new pen pal program. Campers will be matched with another participant of similar age and interests. Your camper will then receive five pre-addressed, stamped envelopes, and conversation starter cards. What a fun opportunity to meet a new friend who could even become a cabin mate in an upcoming summer! This will be an add on program that is accessible to campers registered in any of the 2021 summer sessions. Select this option while registering online. The pen pal program comes with a one-time $10 fee.
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ST. PAUL'S OFFICE
Hours: There is no office hours at St. Paul's.
Phone: 905-877-7059
Emergency Pastoral Care Phone: 289-377-9496
Email: kathy.gastle@gmail.com
Territorial Acknowledgement:
Norval is one of the many places our First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous communities lived, hunted and farmed along the banks of the Credit River. The last Indigenous peoples who lived here were the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation- but there is strong evidence of Huron-Wendat Nation longhouses, farming and hunting as well as assumed burial sites in Norval along the banks of the Credit River. (Missinnihe)
First Nation, Metis, and Indigenous community welcomed new comers to their land and in doing so trusted that they would share with them and treat mother earth (Shkakmigkwe) with respect.
St. Paul's Anglican Church is situated on lands once inhabitated by our First Nation community.