Parish Council Minutes
Minutes for Parish Council on Thursday, September 19, 2013 Called meeting to order at 7:30pm Present: 1Dianne Biggar, Joe Biggar, Ed Lewis, Naomi Neeb, Rick Carpenter, Dave Wilson, Lesley Harris, Nigel Cox, Bryan Hunt, Ray David Glen, Neil Denison Motion … Read moreParish Council Minutes
Thanksgiving Letter
Some of my earliest memories are from church, singing songs and choruses. One of those choruses comes to mind as I write this Thanksgiving letter. It may seem twee, but wisdom often hides in simplicity. Count your blessings, name them … Read moreThanksgiving Letter
New Worship Music
If you are looking for some new good worship music, there are 2 new worship albums coming out today that would be worth checking out. I find it really devotional just to have worship music playing in the background of … Read moreNew Worship Music
My Trip to Nairobi – Update
Within 2 hours of posting our need for funds to cover travel expenses, I received an encouraging email. We have already received enough money to cover my trip and a small surplus! The surplus will be offered to delegates from … Read moreMy Trip to Nairobi – Update
Pray for my trip to Nairobi
The shooting of innocent civilians in a mall has thrust Nairobi, Kenya into the headlines of every news outlet. The Somali Islamist al-Shabab militants siege has left at least 62 people dead, 63 missing and some 200 injured. Although happening … Read morePray for my trip to Nairobi
Be Still My Soul
“In every change, He faithful will remain.” Last Sunday I led the old hymn ‘Be Still My Soul“. It is a beautiful hymn of God’s faithfulness and sovereignty amidst the grief and pain of life. One of the lines that … Read moreBe Still My Soul
Prayer Week Signup
Click here to sign up for the Love the Village: Prayer Week where we will pray for every street in Alton Village.
Praying Together
Oswald Chambers once said, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” There is no activity in which we can participate as a Christian that is more important to the spreading of the Gospel … Read morePraying Together
Happy (Real) New Year!
On January 1st we count down the seconds to 12 am and the beginning of a new year in the Gregorian calendar. The liturgical calendar marks Advent 1 as the beginning of the new year. But everyone with school-aged children … Read moreHappy (Real) New Year!
Building Progress Report
It is time for an update on the progress of the new church building in Alton Village. We were originally targeting to break ground this summer, but unfortunately that will not happen. Though the plans were completed by the Architect … Read moreBuilding Progress Report
New Sermon Series
Throughout the summer months, Jonathan Wong and Len Finn from Christ the King Anglican Church, Toronto, will be leading us in a new sermon series, Solid Hope in a Shaky World: A Sermon Series on The First Letter of John. Find out … Read moreNew Sermon Series
Car Free Sunday Video
The City of Burlington have created a video with highlights from June 23rd’s Car Free Sunday Street Festival, which St. George’s participated in and helped oragnize. You can watch it below.
New Song: “Be the Fire”
Sometimes new songs come out of you quick, as if written by someone else. “Be the Fire” was one of these. I wrote it last week after watching the movie Brave. I’ve always liked celtic music, (perhaps it’s the Irish/Scottish … Read moreNew Song: “Be the Fire”
Burlington Post’s Coverage
Our very own Avery Kitchen made the cover of the Burlington Post in their coverage of the Car Free Sunday Street Festival. There are more pictures from the event on page 16 of the edition. Click here to see the issue.
Car-Free Sunday Wrapup
Thank you to all who helped with the Car Free Sunday Street Festival. It was a fantastic, hot and sunny day in Alton Village. Hundreds of people turned out for the festival and made the day a real success. Here … Read moreCar-Free Sunday Wrapup
