A Weekend to Celebrate!

This past weekend found me in two different places but were each filled with their own celebrations of being church together.  Friday, I went to Riverview's version of BE, the new ministry in Maritime Conference that has been gathering a variety of people together in venues other than traditional churches to celebrate common values and just be together.  The energy in the room was electric as we ate, sang, heard stories of faith, had conversation and prayed together.

            People gathering                       True Colours


             

Music Team

Guest speakers included Paul Tonner and Aidan Legault, both dynamic speakers who openly shared their stories of how faith impact their lives.

                 

I think what most deeply impacted me was our conversation in small groups, where I heard passionate people who are seeking new expressions of faith for both their already existing church communities and for their personal lives.  If you have not been to one of these yet, it will be Charlottetown's turn to host on November 4th, and then in the winter, there will other dates announced to continue this new and emerging ministry.


Sunday morning found me at Saint David's United in Rothsay, NB, as we gathered to celebrate their 156th Anniversary.

                                   Gathering for Worship

It was a music-filled service, with lots of laughter and a children's time that reminded us that God's passion bubbles up inside of us and calls us to continue to be the church together.  Following the service, we had a sandwich luncheon, and of course, cake! Thanks to the congregation for welcoming me and to Rev. Sean Handcock, Alicia Walls, and Christopher Lane for the invitation! It was too much fun.  Attending these anniversary services reminds me of all that we have to celebrate and the dedication that goes into the ministries that are found all across our conference.


                                                     Cake!!

Alicia Walls, myself, and The Rev. Sean Handcock!

Until next time,
Love and Blessings.