Today we begin the season of Lent and if you have not already decided on a practice for these 40 day, below are some suggestions you might consider:

* set aside some time to pray each day for yourself, your family, friends, or maybe choose places in the world where there is war, famine, acute climate crisis

* try journalling with a focus on your questions, thoughts, feelings, longings for God 

* give up regular coffee in favour of fair trade coffee

* give up regular chocolate in favour of fair trade chocolate

* clear out your old jackets, shoes, and clothing and donate anything that is still in good shape to a local shelter (did you know that Richmond has an emergency shelter)

* fast from Amazon and choose instead to buy fewer things or to buy locally

* go for a walk and notice the birds, the new buds forming, the flowers and give thanks for new life

and here is a blessing for this season from the writer Kate Bowler:

Blessed are you, ready to open yourself to a new joy, a doorway that until now has been hidden. 

In this culture of acquisition and gain, blessed are you who desire fresh ears to hear what might be a bit too loud. Who take the next step to turn it down a notch and make more space for God. 

Who discipline yourself, with time, intention, and hope, anticipating God to show up in your discomfort. Trusting that when we need God, God promises to be there.

God, give me courage, give me strength, give me hunger for You. Let this set time of less be a chance for more of You. 

Let this fast be an entrance into the discernment I desire, the divine presence I’m longing for, and the hope to will what You will, oh God, to be who You’ve called me to be.

a blessing from Good Enough

In gratitude for our ministry together,

Marnie

Readings for next Sunday include:

DEUTERONOMY 26:1-11; PSALM 91:1-2, 9-16; ROMANS 10:8B-13; LUKE 4:1-13

You can find the link here

We begin our Lenten journey on Wednesday, March 5.

There will be two services for the imposition of ashes at 10am and 7pm.

Join us for this sung evening prayer service on Wednesday evenings in Lent. 

The Practicing the Way Course features eight sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to lay a foundation for our faith practice. 

We will meet in person on Wednesdays at 11:00am and online on Thursdays at 7:00pm

Here is the Zoom link:

St. Anne's Steveston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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We are looking for people to join the team of people who lead our prayers at the 10am worship service.

If this is something you think you would like to do, please speak with Marnie to learn more.