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St George’s Anglican Church presents The Rocky Mountain Rescue Vacation Bible School Aug 12th – 15th, 10:00-12:30. Ages: 4 to 12. Games, Snacks, Stories and More. Free of charge. Please register your child by calling Deb 344-1290.

“Tell it on the Mountain” this summer at Vacation Bible School! Children 4-10 are welcome to join the adventure the week of August 19 – 23, 2013 from 9:30 am – 12 noon each day. St. Paul’s Anglican Church (808 Ridgeway Street). Cost is FREE! Register today with Marty: 768-9662.

The diocesan Lay Readers’ Conference will be held in Thunder Bay September 27-29. Topic is HOMILETICS: Don’t let them fall asleep in the pews! Keeping people awake with the good news! Opportunities for…fellowship, worship, and growth!

LAYREADER’ CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Friday, Sept. 27 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 808 Ridgeway St. E., (807) 622-4945
Registration: 4:00 – 6:00
Labyrinth Walk: 4:00 – 6:00
Archdeacon Kraft’s Welcome & Bishop Andrews’ Reception BBQ: 6:00 – 7:00
Bishop Andrews’ Talk: 7:00 – 8:30
Evensong: 8:30 – 9:00

Saturday, Sept. 28 at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 226 Pearl St., (807) 345-6898
Late Registration: 8:15 – 8:45
Eucharist: 8:45 – 9:30
Workshop: 9:30 – 12:30
Lunch: 12:30 – 1:30
Workshop: 1:30 – 4:30
Free Time & Optional Tours: 4:30 – 6:30
Polish Alliance of Canada Hall, 102 S. Court St., (807) 344-3772 Meet & Greet; Dinner: 6:30 – 9:00

Sunday, Sept. 29 at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 226 Pearl St., (807) 345-6898
Eucharist (robed): 10:30 – 12:00
Optional Open House & BBQ @Mission to Seafarers: 2:00 – 4:00

CONTACTS for Registration Form and further information:
Ruth Douglas – Chair, Planning Committee: (807) 475-8124; ruth-douglas@shaw.ca
Janet Baillie – Registration: (807) 935-3186; jjbaillie05@gmail.com

Lay Readers’ Conference Workshop Leader The Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Rois

Judy Rois, a native Calgarian, holds a Master of Divinity from Wycliffe College, Toronto, a Master of Theology from Trinity College, Toronto, and a Doctor of Ministry in Homiletics from Seabury Western in Chicago. She has served many parishes in the Diocese of Toronto including being Vicar of St. James’ Cathedral and Rector of Christ Church, Deer Park. In 2011, she was appointed Executive Director of The Anglican Foundation of Canada. As Adjunct Professor of Homiletics at Trinity College in the Toronto School of Theology, her goal is enabling others “to make real the mystery of the living God in ways that are inspiring, challenging, thought-provoking, puzzling, and interesting”. Her doctoral thesis addressed ways in which today’s preacher can communicate sacred stories in an age of increasing biblical illiteracy. This workshop will explore fresh ways of communicating the faith and making something happen for people in the pews.