Sunday 28 November
Church is now happening in a mixed format. For those who would like to attend onsite, we will be implementing a range of measures to reduce public health risk. Please RSVP to info@paddington.church before Sunday so that we can keep track of numbers since space will be limited.
Preacher: Rev. John Stanley
9.30am – Morning Communion. We will celebrate Holy Communion at the 9.30am service this week, so please have elements (bread and wine, or as close as you can to these) at hand to be able to participate in this part of our service.
3:00pm – Something New. We’ll be anticipating the dawning of God’s kingdom with the coming of Jesus into the world by reflecting on the prequel to the Christmas Story: the announcement and birth of John the Baptist in Luke chapter 1. Join us for celebration, conversation, carols and craft; we’ll be making Christmas presents, decorations and Advent wreaths. Something New is a monthly gathering of adults and children together exploring what it means to live the good life in God’s beautiful broken world.
Wednesday 7-8pm – ADVENT is one of the two main penitential seasons of the church calendar. As we progress towards Christmas, Advent reminds us that Jesus’ coming is promised and certain! Please join us as we reflect with daily readings from Common Grace. We will meet to discuss our reflections from 7-8pm online or in person at the rectory Wednesday evenings, starting this week. You can sign up for the reflections, delivered daily to your email, at http://commongrace.org.au
Saturday 4 December – COUNCIL ELECTION
On Saturday 4th December, St George’s church hall will once again be a polling place for local council elections. The St George’s Community will be ready with democracy sausages, dog minding and lolly guessing – only between 10am and 2pm. BBQ is by donation, all funds raised will go to supporting Domestic & Family Violence local services and advocacy.
Sunday 5 December
Church is now happening in a mixed format. For those who would like to attend onsite, we will be implementing a range of measures to reduce public health risk. Please RSVP to info@paddington.church before Sunday so that we can keep track of numbers since space will be limited.
Preacher: Byron Smith
9.30am – Morning Communion. We will celebrate Holy Communion at the 9.30am service this week, so please have elements (bread and wine, or as close as you can to these) at hand to be able to participate in this part of our service.
3:00pm – Afternoon Service. The 3pm service (onsite and online).
Sunday 12 December
Church is now happening in a mixed format. For those who would like to attend onsite, we will be implementing a range of measures to reduce public health risk. Please RSVP to info@paddington.church before Sunday so that we can keep track of numbers since space will be limited.
Preacher:
9.30am – Morning Communion. We will celebrate Holy Communion at the 9.30am service this week, so please have elements (bread and wine, or as close as you can to these) at hand to be able to participate in this part of our service.
3:00pm – GINGERBREAD HOUSE and CHRISTMAS COURTYARD PARTY
Start your Christmas activities with a fun opportunity to construct and decorate your very own gingerbread house. Make it as an edible centrepiece for festive celebrations or to give as a gift. Suitable for everyone – young and old alike. Potentially a great activity for an adult and child to work on together – fun, creative with plenty of Christmas spirit! Book your kit now for pick up on December 12th between 2-6pm at the St George’s Courtyard Christmas Party.
What gives you hope? Jess Lyons overcomes adversity to reflect on Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Revelation 1:4b-8, the music of Olivier Messiaen, and the end of time; and also suggests Orfeo by Richard Powers. Jess has also provided the text of the sermon.
Not being distracted by things that distress us. Barbara Booth reflects on Mark 13:1-8.
Unbinding from death into the life prepared for us. Rev John Stanley reflects on Psalm 24 and John 11.32–45.
Loving Well, Loving God, Loving People. Alison Stanley reflects on Ruth 1.1-18, Hebrews 9.11-15, Mark 12.13-17, 28-34.
Are you a Good Person? Rev John Stanley reflectson Mark 10.17-31.
Listen to Podcasts from Paddington Anglican
From Paddington Anglican. Recent reflections are now on the web site and also on iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts by searching for Paddington Anglican.
PEACEtalks. a monthly event (held on a Thursday or Saturday evening) hosted by Paddington Anglican Church aimed at serving the community by promoting and cultivating deep conversations about life, the world and everything. ‘PEACE’ stands for ‘political, ethical, artistic & cultural engagement’. Also on iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts by searching for PEACEtalks.
On Android listen with free Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, or Castbox apps, or for ad free try Pocket Casts ($3.99, on iPhone/iPad for $5.99 too) or Podcast Republic ($3.89 in-app purchase to remove ads). Just search for “PEACEtalks”, “The Good Dirt with Byron Smith” or “Paddington Anglican” – and all of these let you download a podcast when you have WiFi and then listen offline.