Service for All Saints Day will be held Sunday, November 2nd.

Service of Rememberance will be held Sunday November 9th.

CHOIR:

Our worship is greatly assisted by members of the choir, who lead the congregation and prepare anthems, especially for key festivals and seasons. Practices are held on Sunday mornings. All are invited to join the choir, no experience or audition is required.

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES:

Sunday School: Classes are held from September to May for children from about ages 3 years to Grade 6. We have a hands-on-program where each lesson has an activity (craft or game) that will help bring the Biblical Stories to life.

Nursery: For the little tots, we have a fully equipped nursery.

Confirmation Classes: We address the basics of Christian faith in the Anglican tradition. Adults who wish to be confirmed may prefer to meet with the Rector for some private lessons and discussion.

Dinner and Diego: A group of students, professionals, parents, and anyone else who feels young at heart meet on Thursday evenings at 6pm for dinner, discussions on faith and prayer. Children eat with us and watch ‘Diego’ and then they leave to go and play during a parent focused discussion. We are currently doing a Bible Study on How to Grow Your Mates Self Esteem.

ADULT ACTIVITES

Seasonal Bible Study: Our next Bible study will begin in September and we will be looking at the historical and anthropological information surrounding Jesus' disiciples. Please join us on Tuesdays at 1:30pm for tea, cookies and fellowship. Each day is another lesson, so you are never too late to join!

Dragons Group: meets every once in awhile for a lunch and fellowship after the 10am service.

Altar Guild: The Altar Guild is a group that provides an invaluable behind the scene ministry. They are responsible for the preparation and cleaning of the vessels for communion, for arranging flowers and decorating for major festivals.

Gabriel's Reel Film Club: This group meets about every six weeks to see a movie followed by refreshments and discussion at a hosts home. This past year we went to movies and plays that had deep issues that we could discuss in great length. Please call for more information.

We will be watching The Kite Runner on November 7th at 7:30pm.

Lecture Series: We encourage various speakers to come and talk on numerous topics. This past year we had a number of professionals join us for discussions surrounding Judaism, Islam and Christianity. This year we plan to have a series on down-to-earth outreach initiatives presented by parishioners.

OUTREACH ACTIVITES

We are committed to serve the greater community and the world. Activities include providing lunch for the Inner City Pastoral Ministry, providing Christmas lunch for female inmates under the auspices of the Elizabeth Fry Society and providing support to refugee families coming into the city of Edmonton. Recently one of very own parishioners went to Africa with the Stephen Lewis foundations Grandmother’s to Grandmother’s Campaign. We also give through our open offering every month and this month we will be giving to the University of Alberta Food Bank.

The next Lecture, with Judy Yawney, will be held November 2nd on the purpose and vision of the Edmonton Food Bank will be held after the 10am service, please bring a bag lunch.

Prayer

Please join us for prayer every Monday at 10 in the Chapel. We pray for the up coming week, for vision, for the world and for those in need.

Please pray for a new treasurer at 5pm for 5 minutes.

University of Alberta Chaplaincy

The New University Chaplain and our new Honorary Assistant is starting November 1^st.   The Rev. Susan Oliver (Sue) graduated from Wycliffe College in 2005 and comes to us from Fort McPherson, NT. Her warm demeanor, sense of humor, compassionate and non-judgmental nature will uplifting.

We will be having a welcome pot-luck dinner and celebration November 9^th at 5pm.

We welcome University students and enjoy their presence and their participation at St. George’s. We hope they find a family away from home!

"The Edge", every Sunday at 7pm, we explore contemporary music, alternative, taize and prayer with a uniquely Anglican/Lutheran flare. If you are not a student and would prefer an evening service or are just curious, please join us! Everyone is Welcome!!