Why "Church?"
To heal life's hurts. To pursue difficult questions. To make a lasting difference. To experience God's kindness. To embrace mystery and share the ups and downs of life's journey with others.
At St. Mary's Kerrisdale, you will find people who accept you as you are and challenge you to become all that you can be. You don't have to be a Christian to check us out. We welcome folks who are searching spiritually and those who are simply curious about Christianity. We won't try to twist your arm. We rejoice in a God who invites, not coerces.
Beyond worship, our life includes such varied activities as ministries with children and youth, a monthly Sunday morning men's breakfast, women's groups, a book study group, Musings in the Morning discussion group, and Twelve Step programs. Work/mission trips to the El Salvador for youth and adults, pilgrimages to Taize and recently to the Holy Land, and hands-on outreach in our local community are also part of our community life. Baptism at St. Mary's Kerrisdale
Contact Sheila Whelan in the parish office (604) 261-4228, ext. 226 about upcoming baptism preparation classes and to schedule a date for baptism. Confirmation Classes
A series of confirmation classes for adolescents grade 8 and up will start in November. On April 20, 2008 we rejoiced with eleven confirmation candidates as they made a public profession of faith at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver. To register for next year's confirmation classes for adolescents please call Sheila Whelan at the parish office (604) 261-4228, ext. 226. Weddings at St. Mary's Kerrisdale
Contact Sheila Whelan in the parish office (604) 261-4228, ext. 226 to schedule an appointment with one of the clergy, to discuss available dates, and to obtain a package of information about getting married here.
Ministry Needs and Opportunities
There is a need for people who would be interested in serving as liturgical leaders at the 11:15 am service on Sundays, starting in September. Of particular need are readers, intercessors, sidespeople, eucharistic ministers and servers. Training will be provided. Contact Kevin Dixon kdixon@stmaryskerrisdale.ca or Sheila Whelan secretary@stmaryskerrisdale.ca
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