News & Events
News
This is a list of St Mary Magdalene Church News items, announcements, and Events.
Check back often for the latest information.
June 10, 2023 – Meditative Walk for Reconciliation and Official Naming of Path -Nakweyamàdiwin Mikàns
On Saturday, June 10, 2023 there will be a meditative walk led by Gilbert Whiteduck of Kitigan Zibi to raise awareness of the history of the Algonquin Anishinabeg in this region and to celebrate the official naming of the community path, Nakweyamàdiwin Mikàns, as the first community path in Chelsea to be named an Algonquin Anishinabeg name, meaning "Friendship Trail". The meditative walk will start at St Mary Magdalene Church,will pass through Quartier Meredith, along the community path , and will finish at St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church. The walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. Gilbert Whiteduck will speak about the history of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. Refreshments will be served. . The distance of the walk is approximately a half of a...
Lenten Book Study – “The Doors of the Sea. Where Was God in the Tsunami?” by David Bentley Hart
During Lent Rev. Kevin Flynn will lead a book study via Zoom on Tuesdays, February 28-March 28, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The title of the book is The Doors of the Sea. Where Was God in the Tsunami? by David Bentley Hart (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2005). Rev. Kevin has three copies ($16.00 each) for anyone interested. Copies are also available at the usual online sites. Free membership in the Internet Archive Digital Library (https://archive.org/) will give you access to an online pdf of the book, as well. The Christian Century review of the book says, "A moving inquiry into the question of evil, likely to be a classic. Hart defends the ancient Christian descriptions of evil as nonbeing and of God as immutable,...
Ash Wednesday
Lent begins on February 22, 2023. The Ash Wednesday service with imposition of ashes will take place at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene at 7:15 a.m. and at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 5:15 p.m.
Yoga Classes As a Spiritual Practice for Christians – Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Kevin Flynn will lead yoga classes in the hall of St Mary Magdalene Church every Thursday morning 10:00-11:15. These yoga classes are open to anyone of any level of experience of yoga. These classes aim to show how yoga can be a spiritual practice for Christians. The classes are free of charge. Yoga SMM posterDownload
Christian Meditation – Mondays, 7:15 p.m.
Christian meditation takes place every Monday evening led by Rev. Kevin Flynn. Christian meditation takes place in person in the hall at 7:15 p.m. Christian meditation is also available on Zoom. For the Zoom link email Father Kevin at: kevin@anglicansinthehills.ca MEDITATION POSTER - SMMDownload
Service times
Sunday Eucharist 9:00 a.m. in person and on zoomMorning Prayer on Zoom and by emailMondays-Thursdays, 8:15 – 8:30 a.m.Christian Meditation on ZoomMondays, 7:15-8:00 p.m.For zoom links or to be included in the email notifications please contact us at smmchurchchelsea2021@gmail.com
Advent Bible Study- Isaiah, Prophet of Warning and Hope
Tuesdays, November 29, December 6, 13 and 20. Evening Prayer, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, 7:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Location: 9 chemin Boreal, Wakefield and by Zoom. If you plan to attend in person, please indicate by text to 613-867-3046.
Events
St Mary Magdalene Church invites you to join in special services, Zoom coffee hour, Vestry meetings and other events, gatherings and meetings.
Please check this website or the SMM Facebook page, as most in-person events are postponed or are held online, due to COVID-19.
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