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Welcome to St. Luke's GP
The Anglican Parish of Gondola Point
Important Update (March 20, 2022)
St. Luke's GP - Provisional COVID-19 Policies
Our Vestry has met to discuss our Parish's response
to the easing of Provincial COVID-19 guidelines.
We understand that this season of transition is not necessarily going to be an easy time for many of us,
and our desire is to find a way to graciously and lovingly move forward together as a Parish family.
To that end, here are the policies that Vestry and I
are supporting at St. Luke's Gondola Point at this time:
While we continue to recommend mask wearing in St. Luke's Church and our Parish Hall,
especially when entering or moving about, once seated people may remove their masks.
Those who are leading or reading at the lectern (well distanced from others)
will be able to remove their masks if they so choose.
We continue to recommend maintaining appropriate distances from each other,
both while sitting and while entering and exiting the buildings.
If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19,
please do not attend In-Person services.
We will continue to record attendance
and contact information for the time being.
While we continue to support vaccination against COVID-19,
proof of vaccination will no longer be required to attend services.
Our adjusted Communion practices will continue for the time being.
Finally, we are re-introducing our fellowship time after our Worship Services.
Coffee & tea, along with some tasty baked goods will be shared in our Parish Hall.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out
to myself (Rev. Rob) or one of our Wardens.
As always, our At-Home worship resources,
including a service of Morning Prayer, Bulletin, Sermon, and Songs,
can be found each week on our St. Luke's Blog.
I am here as the Priest of St. Luke's GP
to hear from you, to pray with you,
and to share this journey with you.
As a Parish Family
we have many sisters and brothers in Christ
both to lean on and lift up in this time as well.
So please do not hesitate to reach out.
In Jesus Christ, and through the Holy Spirit,
God remains truly with us.
As a Christian community we can continue
to live in faith, grow in love, and serve Christ
through worship, prayer, scripture, acts of compassion, and fellowship,
wherever we may be.
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May the LORD God richly bless us
with a sense of His guiding presence and peace.
Yours in Christ,
Rob+
to the easing of Provincial COVID-19 guidelines.
We understand that this season of transition is not necessarily going to be an easy time for many of us,
and our desire is to find a way to graciously and lovingly move forward together as a Parish family.
To that end, here are the policies that Vestry and I
are supporting at St. Luke's Gondola Point at this time:
While we continue to recommend mask wearing in St. Luke's Church and our Parish Hall,
especially when entering or moving about, once seated people may remove their masks.
Those who are leading or reading at the lectern (well distanced from others)
will be able to remove their masks if they so choose.
We continue to recommend maintaining appropriate distances from each other,
both while sitting and while entering and exiting the buildings.
If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19,
please do not attend In-Person services.
We will continue to record attendance
and contact information for the time being.
While we continue to support vaccination against COVID-19,
proof of vaccination will no longer be required to attend services.
Our adjusted Communion practices will continue for the time being.
Finally, we are re-introducing our fellowship time after our Worship Services.
Coffee & tea, along with some tasty baked goods will be shared in our Parish Hall.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out
to myself (Rev. Rob) or one of our Wardens.
As always, our At-Home worship resources,
including a service of Morning Prayer, Bulletin, Sermon, and Songs,
can be found each week on our St. Luke's Blog.
I am here as the Priest of St. Luke's GP
to hear from you, to pray with you,
and to share this journey with you.
As a Parish Family
we have many sisters and brothers in Christ
both to lean on and lift up in this time as well.
So please do not hesitate to reach out.
In Jesus Christ, and through the Holy Spirit,
God remains truly with us.
As a Christian community we can continue
to live in faith, grow in love, and serve Christ
through worship, prayer, scripture, acts of compassion, and fellowship,
wherever we may be.
____________________
May the LORD God richly bless us
with a sense of His guiding presence and peace.
Yours in Christ,
Rob+
As a Parish family, our priority
remains extending grace,
patience, care, and understanding
to one another and those around us,
putting into practice
the self-giving love
Jesus Christ calls us to share.
remains extending grace,
patience, care, and understanding
to one another and those around us,
putting into practice
the self-giving love
Jesus Christ calls us to share.
Check out the St. Luke's Blog section of our website
for weekly services, sermons, songs, and resources
to help us faithfully follow Jesus Christ wherever we may be.
Service Times - Sunday 10 AM
Typically our services
are relaxed & warm, so you can come just as you are. We at St. Luke's GP are seeking to move forward as the COVID-19 situation changes with patience, grace, and care for the safety and concerns of each other, and our wider community. We are being careful to follow the guidance and directives of both the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton and the Provincial Government. This means we have had to make some temporary adjustments to our gatherings in order to keep everyone safe. |
What to Expect at St. Luke's
As followers of Jesus Christ,
we seek to live in faith and grow in love through everything we do. The first Sunday of each month we use the traditional Anglican Book of Common Prayer. Other weeks we follow the Book of Alternative Services, which uses more present-day language. Sunday School is in Session
(Temporarily On Hold) Children are always welcome to remain in our worship services with their family.
Our St. Luke's Sunday School has resumed meeting each week in the Parish Hall during the 10 AM service. We ask that you let our Sunday School leader (Susan Sleep) know by Friday if your young ones would like to attend that Sunday. |
Fellowship Meals Each Sunday
(Still Temporarily On Hold) Affectionately known as Hymn Tortons, we typically have a simple brunch together each week following our service.
This meal is free and open to all, and is a great opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy some time together. For the time being, we are not yet resuming this fellowship meal together as a Parish, but we eagerly look forward to the day when we can safely do so again. A free-will offering can still be made at this time to support the mission of Bishop McAllister school in Uganda. |
Building Renovation Project
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What's Happening at St. Luke's GP
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St. Luke's GP Events
You can find more info about our regular and
special events on our Parish Schedule below
Building Restoration Fund
Top Number = the funds required to meet our goal. Bottom Number = the funds received to date. (Updated August 2021) |
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Jesus said: "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28 NRSV. |
