We are a diverse community growing in the presence of the living Jesus, proclaiming the gospel and seeking to connect with the wider community and each other, through faith, worship and service
We have had so many blessings in our community throughout this year. Our greater community of Carp is also truly blessed. We will start off our fall season by giving thanks and celebrating.
Kathy Craig and Family will be hosting a special Ice Cream Sunday and they hope that the whole community will join in.
At St. James Anglican on Sunday September 11th there will be a Thanksgiving for the Community service at 10:30. The community will be invited to add names and items to the list of thanksgivings; this list can include anything that we wish to give thanks for in Carp!
The service will be followed by Ice Cream for everyone outside at 11am. (Rain location: Parish Hall)
Please join in the fun!
CLAY 2016 - We have returned!
We had a jam packed five days in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. There were many many blessings and also some challenges (like getting 900 people to one beach!).
Our team participated in a servant event at a local Seniors Home where they offered their helping hands to the community by assisting with gardening and creating a new flower bed area that will allow the residents to have a beautiful view out of their gazebo. Other teams at the residence built raspberry trellises and community garden boxes.
The residence is also home to several nuns who originally owned the property and our youth enjoyed meeting the Sisters (the first time for many of them to see a nun in full habit).
We had a fun-filled time that allowed our youth to grow in their relationship with God and learn some great (and challenging) life lessons.
We were very thankful for all of the support of our parish. Particularly for the extra donations that allowed us to fill the rooms with snacks, run to the dollar store for much needed gardening gloves (that we left with the seniors for their community garden) and then to go out for a group lunch at East Side Marios!
Much Thanks!
Ministry opportunities in the fall season!
We have many exciting things happening in the fall. If you feel called to take an active role in the leadership of our many community activities please email me at huntleypriest@bellnet.ca. September is a great time to try something new and ensure that our parish continues to be an visible presence in our community
Leaders & Coordinator Needed for Sunday School
We need occasional Sunday leaders and a new coordinator. Please note that we already have all of the teaching materials for the program!
A Sunday School curriculum focused on creation called 'An Illustrated Earth' with modules on agriculture, water and animals
We need Head Coordinators for the following activities:
Chili Supper (Leaders: Sue Cox and Ted Barnicoat will be looking for additional support)
Pancake Supper
All Souls Vigil
Family Pumpkin Carving
Advent Family Day
Christmas Parade (Role Filled)
Shoebox Ministry (Role Filled)
Ministry Planning - Anglican Deanery Gathering
The various Anglican churches in our area (Arnprior, Kanata, Fitzroy, etc.) are gathering together on November 5th for a brainstorming session on how our communities can work together in ministry.
Each parish is asked to bring a minimum of five people to the event.
Please let me know via email at huntleypriest@bellnet.ca if you would like to be on the team
Bus Tour - The History of Carp
Registrations is Full.
If you would like to be put on the waiting list please email Heidi (as per below).
The first activity of our Sharing Wisdom Across the Ages is a Free bus tour throughout Carp with a lunch to follow. We have only 54 spots on the bus and almost 35 are already gone. If you would like to attend the bus tour please REGISTER right away!
The History of Carp Story-Telling and Bus Tour
Date: Saturday, September 10th
Time: Bus Tour begins at 10am. Pick Up location and lunch information will be distributed to registrants.
This unique bus tour will be led by our best Carp storytellers who have grown up in this community that was established by their ancestors! The tour will highlight several historical stories and will be followed by a free fellowship lunch for all participants.
A great opportunity for families new to Carp to learn from those who have made Carp home for generations!
Registration is FREE but space is limited!
For more information please email: carpsharingwisdom@gmail.com or call the
Parish Office at 613-839-3195
For more information about the Sharing Wisdom Across the Ages Program please visit the parish website (click HERE). Or contact the Program Coordinator Heidi at carpsharingwisdom@gmail.com
West Carleton Glee Club
The Anglican Parish of Huntley is pleased to be able to support the new location for the West Carleton Glee Club. The club was searching for a new facility to host their children and youth programming in the West Carleton area and our Council has supported their move to the Parish of Huntley.
The club will be using the Hall Wednesday nights beginning in September.
The program is already 90% booked so if you would like more info check out their website For Info
Summer Services & Info
The following is the list of our Summer Services.
Please remember all services begin at 9am
August 28: 9am @ Christ Church
(Rev. Monique)
September 4: 9am @ St John’s
(Rev. Monique)
Remember the Office is reduced to one day a week (Wednesdays from 9am - Noon). With the exception of holiday times and other travel commitments (i.e. General Synod and CLAY) Monique is available by appointment only and will typically be working from home. During the summer months please contact me at 613-614-7595 or huntleypriest@bellnet.ca
Sunday School in the fall
We have an intro to Sunday School leaders dinner meeting on Tuesday, September 27th from 6:30 - 8:30. If you are able to join in please email me directly at huntleypriest@bellnet.ca. This dinner is open to leaders who are considering volunteering in any way during the 2016/2017 children's ministry year.
We need some additional support in the Sunday School. If you are able to take on a session or two at St. James please contact Cathy at the office at huntleyoffice@bellnet.ca
Please note that our Sunday school program will be developed in a manner that balances what we can offer with the size of our volunteer leadership team. On Sunday's when we do not have leaders the young parishioners will be part of the congregation and offered some activities for their pews.
Any thoughts/ideas/support you would like to offer towards the formation of our young parishioners is most welcome. Please email me at huntleypriest@bellnet.ca to chat.
What are we Reading each Sunday?
What will we be reading each Sunday?
Our parish follows the Revised Common Lectionary (a three year cycle of readings from the bible). If you would like to know what we will be reading the upcoming Sunday you can find it on our website under resources. The link is found HERE. There are sometimes exceptions to the reading list (i.e. on Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 we are using the Epiphany Readings that are listed on the actual day of Epiphany, January 6th but in general I stay pretty committed to following the RCL)
Grounded - A Women's Retreat
I am pleased to provide information on a women's retreat that I have been asked to lead that is open to all
Grounded: A Women’s Retreat Friday Evening & Saturday, October 14th & 15th
Galilee Centre in Arnprior
Led by The Reverend Monique Stone, the theme of the retreat will focus on our relationship with the soil and creation. We will examine God’s invitation for us to consider our call to be grounded in our environment, our community, our faith journey and the world around us. We will ground ourselves in theology (discussion), worship (eucharist), prayer (Anglican rosary making), movement (yoga), reflection (Bible study), quiet (walks) and conversation (social time). The cost, including all snacks and meals, is $150 (single room) or $130 (shared room).
The final deadline for registration is October 5th. Contact Vicki Milnes for more information (vickimilnes705@rogers.com or 613-741-4624).
Huntley Community Association Movie Night
August 30th and 31st, 2016
August 30 (Rain Date - September 1) Zootopia
August 31 (Rain Date - September 2) Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Movie starts at dusk
$5 per person
If you'd like to volunteer, please send us a message at info@hca-carp.ca.
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Girl Guides
Fall 2016
We have Sparks, Brownies, Guides & Pathfinder groups in Carp. Meetings will be starting in September. Register online girlguides.ca
2016 Schedule
The 2016 Schedule is available HERE. It is also on the website at huntleyparish.com
Please note that there was an error on the time listed for the 5th Sunday services at Christ Church. The time is NOT 10:30am but is 9am (the link above is corrected).
Final Thoughts
Here are a couple of things to ponder:
A wonderful VIDEO by TV Star and Scientist Mayim Bialik on how you can love science and God
