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Blessing in the Chaos by Jan Richardson

Ursula Andrade2020-04-09T16:06:12-07:00April 9th, 2020|

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St Andrew's-Wesley United Church

St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
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Jazz Vespers at Home Aug 2021 edition. Premiering Jazz Vespers at Home Aug 2021 edition. Premiering at 4pm and can be enjoyed throughout the month! Wth Don Stewart snd Friends! 🎺🎷👐🏼 Link in our bio👆🏼
Happy Pride! It goes without saying that Pride is Happy Pride! It goes without saying that Pride is a creative, exciting, and fun event in Vancouver. But it's also a reminder of how much distance still needs to be covered for the full inclusion of LGBTQplus people all over the world. LGBTQplus people are 70% more likely to experience violence in refugee situations, and here in Canada, they represent 25-40% of homeless youth. In living a Christ-centred life, we are called to live out the radically inclusive love that God promises us and make it real. So while there isn't a parade this year, Vancouver Pride has tons of events and happenings that can help you celebrate Pride and advocate for LGBTQ rights! Just check out their website for the full program here. As for us, we have a great Pride service this Sunday at 10am (https://youtu.be/uy6pHwLhMeo) with Rev. Brenda Fawkes, (@blfawkes ) who will share some of her story along with the parable of the woman at the well, asking how do stories that are kept on the margins offer us a new glimpse into God? Rev. Fawkes has been a minister for 19 years, was on faculty at the Vancouver School of Theology, and now is a Minister in the Office of Vocation for the United Church (a fancy term for shaping and accrediting ministers!) We will also hear a testimony from one of our youth, hear from our LGBTQ community group The WORD is OUT, and enjoy music from Rev. Curt Allison. Then Jazz Vespers features Don Stewart (http://www.donstewart.ca/) and friends, with reflections by Rev Dan. So maybe a cool lemonade and cool jazz will help us beat the heat? 🙂 As many of you know, next week we have a unique and moving opportunity to take a step towards reconciliation. On Sat Aug 7th at 9:45am at the church to walk down Granville Island to see Squamish artist Xwalacktun (O.B.C.) who is carving a house post for the church. This post will be part of a Reconciliation Wall project at the church called "Honouring the Children". You can meet the artist, learn more about the wall, and show your support for the ongoing work of reconciliation in our community. Register with me! (r.walker@standrewswesley.com) Cont’ in comments 👇🏼 Service link in bio 👆🏼
In the spirit of Pride, let’s talk Queer theolog In the spirit of Pride, let’s talk Queer theology! Affirming LGBTQplus isn’t just about accepting people, it’s also about affirming that LGBTQplus lives and experiences have something to teach us about God. #pride #affirmunited #queertheology #queertherory #holydiversity #faith
Acorn, bluebell, ivy, fern, moss, blackberry, dand Acorn, bluebell, ivy, fern, moss, blackberry, dandelion, lark, raven, heron, starling, hazel, heather, goldfinch, otter and kingfisher... Do you know those words? Of course you do. But a child under the age of 20 will be less likely to be familiar with these words or the things themselves because the editors of the Jr. Oxford English Dictionary have been greatly reducing words that pertain to the natural world. Why? Because they need to make room for more current words that describe the world of computer technology, like broadband, database and chatroom. I wonder, what worlds get lost when words are lost? We’ll explore this question on Sunday and hope you can be part of it. Sunday @ 10:00 – morning service (or tune-in at a time that works for you!) Sunday @ 7:00 – Candlelight and Music (like a spa for your soul) https://youtu.be/4pXg_y6hQpc Next Sunday, August 1st – Pride Sunday with Rev. Brenda Fawkes Pride continues at the 4:00 Jazz Vespers with Don Stewart and Friends Tune in, keep connected and keep well. We miss you and look forward to seeing you before too long! Dan On our YouTube channel Link in bio 👆🏼
Check out this awesome day camp for LGBTQIA2S+ chi Check out this awesome day camp for LGBTQIA2S+ children and adults and family members! Caitlin Beck is one of those planning and leading! #stawchildrenyouthandfamilies #allarewelcome #standrewswesleyunitedchurch
"GOD'S DOORS ARE OPEN FOR ALL" That’s the open- "GOD'S DOORS ARE OPEN FOR ALL" That’s the open-door message that’s now planted in our memorial garden. When you swing by Today (Thursday, July 22nd, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM) for a time to be in the sanctuary, make sure you take a look! The Pride Doors are a friendly loan from Shaughnessy Heights United Church @shuc1550 who were kind enough to bring them to us carefully loaded on the back of a pick-up truck. The eye-catching, colourful message will be with us until later in August. Thank you, SHUC! It’s great to have good neighbours! And thank you, God! It’s great to be aligned with a Love that knows no bounds. #godsdoorsareopenforall #vancouverpride #downtownvancouver #standrewswesleyunitedchurch #radicalinclusion #affirmunited #unitedchurchofcanada #allarewelcome
“A Timeless Circle” by Susan Point, a (brillia “A Timeless Circle” by Susan Point, a (brilliant) Coast Salish artist from Musqueam. This is one section of several bronze pieces of 86 faces of children and can be found in Whistler, BC. Another way to honour the children and lift up the remarkable work of this artist. #everychildmatters; #allinthistogether; #uccan; #whistler; #whistlerart; #pacificmountainregionucc; #standrewswesley, #revdanadventures
Have you, like me, ever watched a dancer who could Have you, like me, ever watched a dancer who could spin around and around and then balance on their toes, not at all dizzy? Amazing! How? I’ve heard that the dancer needs to keep eyes focused on one spot, but I’ve never mastered that trick called “spotting”. Jen Cunnings did it when she danced – you can ask her! I spin and I get dizzy. How about a Sufi practitioner like Anna who turns, and turns, and turns as a form a prayer and though she can do this turning prayer for a very long time, she doesn’t tip over, dizzy from all the whirling. How?? This Sunday (https://youtu.be/Ekqj9rVpxqg)Rev. Curt Allison reflects on finding peace in the midst of chaos. In my mind, that’s kinda like being able to spin and not get dizzy – it takes practice. Chaos tends to crowd out any semblance of peace we might carry within us. Like a baby elephant getting on an elevator, chaos leaves no room for anything else and peace, clarity, and perspective get squeezed out the door. In the service we’ve dipped into the music files and so will have a rich array of musical offerings to help us sense that strange and surprising “peace that passes all understanding.” These bright summer days, may beauty wrap its arms around you and peace greet you warmly, Dan Link in bio 👆🏼
For all the beach days and long balmy nights, add For all the beach days and long balmy nights, add these books to this summer's reading list as we'll unpack them throughout August together! SUMMER PREACHING SERIES: Beach Reads for a Spiritual Summer! Sundays at 10am August 8, 15, 22, 2021 Get in the spirit of the beach read with this August sermon series that combines this year’s best books and fresh takes on spiritual themes. Featuring: “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro @kazuo_ishiguro0 “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest” by @drsuzannesimard “Jonny Appleseed” by Joshua Whitehead @jwhitehead204 @arsenalpulp #summer2021reads #StAWSummerSpiritualReads #StAWSummerPreachingSeries #KazuoIshiguro #SuzanneSimard #JoshuaWhitehead #JohnnyAppleseed #weareinthistogether #standrewswesleyunitedchurch #foodforthespiritandsoul
Good morning from Camp Spirit! Remember to Draw t Good morning from Camp Spirit! Remember to Draw the Circle Wide!! #campspirit #stawchildrenyouthandfamilies #standrewswesleyunitedchurch
Camp Spirit Day 2 - another lovely day! Prayer pr Camp Spirit Day 2 - another lovely day! Prayer practices in the sanctuary in the afternoon and some fun at Nelson Park in the afternoon! #campspirit #stawchildrenyouthandfamilies #standrewswesleyunitedchurch #hopejoylove
Day one of Camp Spirit! What a joy to have the sa Day one of Camp Spirit! What a joy to have the sanctuary full of singing and laughter! Great staff team! Wonderful youth crew! Terrific LITs (leader in training)! Generous volunteers! And Amazing campers! #campspirit #stawchildrenyouthandfamilies #standrewswesleyunitedchurch

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