"Prayer is where the action is.” - John Wesley
Dear Friends in Christ,
Lent is a 40-day period of reflection, repentance, and renewal leading up to Easter. Many Christians observe Lent through the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
As we journey together through the time of Lent, our theme will examine Jesus’ words from the Beatitudes—what they mean for our daily lives and how our faith can be lived out in the world today. The Sermon on the Mount provides eight character-building lessons that we can reflect upon on a deep theological level and more practically regarding how we love our neighbour.
Anglican Theologian John Stott once said, “The Sermon on the Mount is probably the best-known part of the teaching of Jesus, though arguably it is the least understood, and certainly it is the least obeyed.” I pray that together we can listen to the words of Christ as we better understand our Lord’s teachings.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
The Rev. Dr. Kyle Wagner, Rector
Dear Friends in Christ,
Lent is a 40-day period of reflection, repentance, and renewal leading up to Easter. Many Christians observe Lent through the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
As we journey together through the time of Lent, our theme will examine Jesus’ words from the Beatitudes—what they mean for our daily lives and how our faith can be lived out in the world today. The Sermon on the Mount provides eight character-building lessons that we can reflect upon on a deep theological level and more practically regarding how we love our neighbour.
Anglican Theologian John Stott once said, “The Sermon on the Mount is probably the best-known part of the teaching of Jesus, though arguably it is the least understood, and certainly it is the least obeyed.” I pray that together we can listen to the words of Christ as we better understand our Lord’s teachings.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
The Rev. Dr. Kyle Wagner, Rector
Lenten Book Study:
11:00m on Wednesday Mornings in the Parish Office ALSO: Join Maggie during Coffee and Conversation for a short talk about the weeks Lenten reflection. The Seven Last Words of Christ with Maggie Wiegers (AST Student) This Lenten season join Maggie in exploring the seven last words of Christ and the role they play in the Passion. Wednesday mornings in the parish office we will meet at 11am to discuss, pray, and reflect on Jesus’ final moments. We will be following a book during this study but no purchase is necessary. Whether you join for one, a few, or all sessions, you’re welcome to connect in person or via zoom to dive into Lenten learning and conversation. Contact the parish office if you have questions: 902.466.4270 or christchurch@christchurchdartmouth.com. Date: February 22nd Theme: Forgiveness Verse: Luke 23:34 Phrase: Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Date: March 1st Theme: Salvation and Love Verse: Luke 23:34 and John 19:25 Phrase: Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. And Woman, behold, thy son! Behold, thy mother! Date: March 8th Theme: Atonement Verse: Psalm 22 Phrase: My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Date: March 15th Theme: Suffering Verse: John 19:28 Phrase: I thirst. Date: March 22nd Theme: Victory Verse: John 19:30 Phrase: It is finished. Date: March 29th Theme: Security Verse: Luke 23:46 Phrase: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. 
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MARCH 26th in the Lower Hall following 10:00am worship
Anglican prayer beads are used as a tactile aid to prayer and as a counting device. Anglican prayer bead sets consist of thirty-three beads divided into groups. There are four groups consisting of seven beads with additional separate and larger beads separating the groups. The number thirty-three signifies the number of years that Jesus Christ lived on the Earth, while the number seven signifies wholeness or completion in the faith, the days of creation, and the seasons of the Church year. Join guest speaker Joe Young in learning the history of, how to make, and how to pray with Anglican prayer beads. Please RSVP your attendance to christchurch@christchurchdartmouth.com or by calling the parish office at 902.466.4270 
Join us for an evening of sharing an historic meal that comes to life through the lens of the Scriptures. We will journey through the last Passover meal Jesus shared with His disciples before going to the Cross. Your senses will be opened through the sights, sounds and tastes of a dinner that has become the Christian Communion.
It was in this context, the Seder meal that Jesus was having with his disciples, the LAST SUPPER, before His arrest, trial and crucifixion that Jesus instituted for us as His followers, the sacrament of Holy Communion. For us as Anglicans, the words of the liturgy for Holy Eucharist contain the exact words of Jesus regarding His body and blood, “Whenever you eat or drink this, do it in remembrance of me.” The 4 cups of the Passover become one with the blood of Jesus. The bread or Matzo, become the body of the Pascal Lamb, the body of Jesus in which we find the forgiveness of our sins, the complete and total defeat of evil in our lives and true freedom in a relationship with Jesus Christ, the living God. As Anglicans, the whole liturgy of Holy Eucharist is a preparation to coming to the Lord’s Table to receive His most precious body and blood. Holy Eucharist is our way of reliving that Passover Meal, that Last Supper, the disciples enjoyed with Jesus. |
