Pray for Peace

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

As I am writing these words war has shaken the world. A day that many have prayed would be averted has come and the consequences are being felt around the globe. Nowhere more acutely that in Ukraine. Armed conflict is always messy and always inflicts pain and suffering on the innocent who simply want to live in peace.

As followers of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, what are we to do?

Pray.

Pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia. For families and children, for the elderly, for those who are and will be left homeless, for those who are hurt and dying.

Pray.

For leaders around the world. For courage and wisdom to do what is right and just.

Pray.

For peace. For the cessation of armed conflict, for words rather than weapons to resolve the conflicts of the nations.

This weekend during our services we will dedicate time for prayer for Ukraine, Russia and for peace.

Blessings,

Matthew+

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever.  Amen. (BCP p.815)

Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (BCP p.816)

Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Join us  for Worship this Week

There are still risks to gathering as a group and the safety of all is our highest concern. While we are no longer requiring that you sign-up for Sunday mornings, the following instructions  are to help make our worship experience meaningful and safe. 

Please read the instructions here.

Saturday February 26, 2022 5:00 PM:

Holy Eucharist   Cranmer Chapel (in person only)

Sunday February 27, 2022 9:30 AM: 

Holy Eucharist (online and in-person)

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Coming up...

Sunday Morning Bible Study

We hope you will join in with us for Sunday morning bible study. We are reading and studying The Gospel of Luke.  

This coming Sunday, February 27th,  we will be working our way through Luke 4:16-30: The witness of scripture.

Ash Wednesday

Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

A service of Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes. All are welcome and invited to the observance of a holy Lent.
Ash Wednesday is the first of the forty days of Lent, named for the custom of placing ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday services. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality and are imposed with the sign of the cross.

Locations/Times:

Cranmer Chapel, Winter Park- 10:00 am

75 High Country Drive (Behind the Conoco)

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church – 12:00PM

390 E. Garnet Ave, Granby

We have a new prayer ministry coordinator at St. John’s!

Please join us in welcoming Janet Chubb in her leadership of this important ministry in encouraging us to pray for the many needs in our community and the world.

How blessed we would be if we found ourselves face-to-face with our Lord in this life as Abraham did. That may not happen. But one thing that will happen is we may cause our Father's face to shine with joy if he sees his children lift up their sisters and brothers in Christ with love and prayer, particularly in times of affliction, just as he has lifted us into his arms since before we were born. If you know of someone the prayer group may hold in love and prayer or if you would like to join this ministry, please contact Janet Chubb at sherpani1@yahoo.com or (785)409-5595.

Diocesan Taskforce on Small Rural Churches Seeking Members

The landscape for congregations continues to rapidly change and perhaps our resources and strategies need to also adapt to better suit the needs of churches across Colorado. Small and rural churches have their own unique challenges and opportunities. Bishop Kym has asked to establish a taskforce representing several small rural parishes (average Sunday attendance under 65) to explore:

• what clergy support can and could look like in smaller rural congregations
• the role of Lay Pastoral Leaders and other lay leaders in the liturgical, administrative, and congregational life of rural churches
• how our entire diocese and Office of the Bishop can support these congregations
• how small rural churches cannot survive but thrive for years to come
• what other dioceses are doing to support small rural churches

The Taskforce will submit a report on their findings, which will be made available to the entire Diocese.

If you are interested in serving on this taskforce please talk to Deacon Kaye or Fr. Matthew.

Shopping List for Mountain Family Center

Next time you shop, why not pick up a few of the following items for MFC.

• Crackers
• Tuna
• Cereal (especially oatmeal in individual packets)
• Granola bars

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Exodus 34:29-35

• Psalm 99

• 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

• Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a]

You can read them online here.

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