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St. Anne's Steveston Anglican Church
Mid-week check-in for June 11, 2025
Mid week Check-in

Mid week Check-in

From the Rector's Desk

“I See You’re Trying to Sleep…”

Finding Stillness with the Jesus Prayer

I saw a meme recently: Kermit lying in bed while his brain whispers, “I see you’re trying to sleep… can I interest you in the ten worst memories of your life?” Funny, yes. But also painfully familiar. So many of us carry the hum of anxiety, regret, or just plain mental noise when we try to rest.

In our Into the Mystics course, we’ve been exploring ancient spiritual practices that draw us into stillness, and one that’s quietly transformed my nights is the use of the Orthodox prayer rope and the Jesus Prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Or simply: “Jesus, have mercy.”

There’s something about the rhythm of fingers on the knots, 33 or 100, it doesn’t matter, that draws the soul back to centre. The prayer isn't magic. It’s muscle memory for the spirit. It gently replaces the spinning thoughts with a whispered plea for mercy, rooted not in shame but in divine presence.

This prayer is old. It comes from the desert. And yet, here I am in the 21st century, praying it into my pillow, and finding that the critical voices are quiet. My body softens. My spirit exhales.

I don't always fall asleep right away. But I'm no longer alone with the noise. I'm with Christ. And most nights, that’s enough to let me rest (really rest) in God.

 

- Christ Clark

The readings for Sunday, June 15, 2025

The readings for Sunday, June 15, 2025

Below are the readings for this Sunday

Readings for next Sunday include:

PROVERBS 8:1-4, 22-31, PSALM 8; ROMANS 5:1-5; JOHN 16:12-15

Here is the link to read them

 

 

 

 

 

Into the Mystics!

Into the Mystics!

Thursday evenings

A note from Chris about what to expect:

This is for everyone who wants to discover their inner life more deeply. While we're learning about the mystics and their writing, this is about the heart, not the head. You don't have to be a theologian; you just have to be open to meeting God more deeply. You can come for one, a few of your favourites, or the whole thing. 
 
We'll spend about 10 minutes learning about the mystics, but then the rest of our time will be with prayer, reflection and meditation practices that will take us deeper into the heart of God. 
 
And here is the zoom link:
Topic: Into the Mystics
Time: May 15, 2025 05:30 PM Vancouver
        Every week on Thu, until Aug 21, 2025, 15 occurrence(s)
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrcOuqrjMoGtP5Gl18K0NY_5fhA8OcnQHN/ics?icsToken=DMHl5rstpD1cb4iq3wAALAAAAB3o8i9gRiRPWaCoUjwAyDyTb-WD_yLEJWxqKbn-hqSjHrlRsgPlEm_vsZ1ZKgf5LCl7xB1MDeGa-9eO_TAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=RcadofVfRe6BYv0La4yvXQ
 
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83672208207?pwd=j39pbTMNGKoUsRS8gJHgM7zBKiWQVX.1

Meeting ID: 836 7220 8207
Passcode: mystics
Clean up Day at the church!

Clean up Day at the church!

We are having a clean up day at St. Anne's and we would love your help!

There are a number of projects both inside and outside that need some attention. If you are available please sign up on the sheet outside the office.

Thank you!

Marnie is on vacation

Marnie is on vacation and will return on Sunday, July 6.

If you have a pastoral emergency, please call Pastor Christoph Rieners at Our Saviour Lutheran Church at 604-270-0085

Save the date!

Save the date!

St. Anne's Annual BBQ

Retreat at Rivendell Centre

June 27-29

The Rev. Areeta Bridgemohan is leading a retreat at Rivendell Retreat Centre on Bowen Island on an Introduction to Contemplative Practice. To learn more or to register please follow the link here.

Deadline to register is June 19, 2025

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