Sunday
Worship
We’re calling this Sunday, Celtic Sunday. Some of you may know of it as St. Patrick’s Day, but at Spirit West we are going put aside the green beer, and look at what the Celtic Church gave to our understanding of our faith. The term Celtic Church refers to the church that existed in what we now think of as the British Isles, Ireland and northern France around the 5th to 9th centuries. It was a church that had been established by missionaries from Rome in the early years of the Christian era. When the Romans pulled out, the church was left to develop on its own. And it did so, producing such figures as Patrick, David and Columba. But it also developed to the point that when missionaries from Rome came to Britain again centuries later, they found a church that they did not recognize or understand. Ultimately, much of what made the Celtic church unique was suppressed. But recent work has been done to seek for that which was lost. So on Sunday, in word and music we will celebrate the unique gifts of the Celtic church. The readings from Scripture are not the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, but for the Feast of St. Patrick. They focus on the call to be the voice for God’s message in a variety of times and places.
We’re calling this Sunday, Celtic Sunday. Some of you may know of it as St. Patrick’s Day, but at Spirit West we are going put aside the green beer, and look at what the Celtic Church gave to our understanding of our faith. The term Celtic Church refers to the church that existed in what we now think of as the British Isles, Ireland and northern France around the 5th to 9th centuries. It was a church that had been established by missionaries from Rome in the early years of the Christian era. When the Romans pulled out, the church was left to develop on its own. And it did so, producing such figures as Patrick, David and Columba. But it also developed to the point that when missionaries from Rome came to Britain again centuries later, they found a church that they did not recognize or understand. Ultimately, much of what made the Celtic church unique was suppressed. But recent work has been done to seek for that which was lost. So on Sunday, in word and music we will celebrate the unique gifts of the Celtic church. The readings from Scripture are not the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, but for the Feast of St. Patrick. They focus on the call to be the voice for God’s message in a variety of times and places.
In the time for the Story for all ages, we will hear about “Patrick”
From the Scriptures we will hear from the Prophets: Jeremiah 4-9, and from the Gospels: Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20.
The reflection is, “Saints of the Celtic Church”
Special
Note about the Wednesday Lenten Study
Next
week only,
the Wednesday Lenten Study will be on Tuesday, March 19, same
time same place.
Sunday
School
This
Sunday we will continue with our Lord's Prayer craft and explore prayers. what
they are, who they are for and how do we pray. See you Sunday.
Membership Classes
Membership Classes will be starting on Sunday afternoons in
the near future. Watch this space and the Sunday announcement sheet for
details.
rEvolve
Concert:
Music to renew the Soul
It
has been confirmed that rEvolve will play in concert at Spirit
West United Church on Sunday, April 14 at
7:00pm. Mark it on your calendar. It is hoped that this concert
will also be the launch for their new CD
Maundy
Thursday Seder Supper for Christians
On
Maundy Thursday, March 28 at 6:00pm we will remember Jesus’ time with his
disciples at a Passover meal that became for us Holy Communion. The is a
combination Pot-Luck Supper and Service. Because we need to know how many
to set up for, we are asking that you sign up. There will be sign-up
sheets available on Sunday. For those of you who attended the Seder last
year, we will be using a different (and somewhat shorter) Haggadah (Order of
Service) this year.
Messy
Church
Messy
Church is an innovative way to be the Church in a way that appeals to all ages,
particularly young families. It is an opportunity to experience the
stories of faith in a different way and time from the typical Sunday
morning. It is an experience of community time involving story and music,
a variety of “messy” hands-on crafts and activities, a celebration and
dinner. We will be piloting “Messy Church” on Saturday, June 1wt at
4:00pm. Please spread the word to others who might enjoy this
experience. On June 1st we will share the story of Noah in a
number of ways. If you want to know more about Messy Church, check our
website www.spiritwest.org
Annual
Plant Sale
For
the past two years, Liane Maitland organized a plant sale here at Spirit
West. It provided the community with some lovely plants. With
Liane’s passing, we have lost our Plant Sale Co-ordinator. We have
willing workers, but we are looking for someone who will take on the role of
co-ordinator so that the Plant Sale can continue. If you are interested,
please call the church office (780-481-1406)
Church
Photo Directory
At
church last Sunday, there seemed to be a general support for a Photo Directory
for Spirit West. Now we are looking for one or two people who would like
to work with IPC to make this happen. This would be to act as the local
contact. If you are interested please talk to Norma or Larry, or
email the church.Important Dates and Youth Events (Y)
F Sunday, March 17 – Celtic Sunday
F Tuesday, March 19 – Lenten Study, 1:30 pm
F Friday, March 22 – Soul Circle, 1:30 pm
F Tuesday, March 26 – Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
Looking
Ahead to Holy Week
F Thursday, March 28
– Maundy Thursday, 6:00pm – A Seder for Christians (Pot-luck Supper and Service
combined)F Friday, March 29 – Good Friday Service, 10:30
F Sunday, March 31 – Easter – Celebration of the Resurrection with Communion, 10:30
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to seeing you.
Céad
míle fáilte
Blessings,
Larry
Blessings,
Larry
(Rev.)
Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
Spirit
West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.org
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