Welcome to St. George's

Worship is offered:
- Sundays at 8am (simple and contemplative) and 10am with choir, Nursery and Sunday School
- Advent Café Worship Wednesdays at 7pm
- Wednesday & Thursday at 12:10pm

 





Advent Cafe
7pm. Every Wednesday,
through the side garden entrance
(left side, from facing the front of the church)

 

Community Breakfast
at St. George’s

We serve a hot and nourishing Community Breakfast 365 days of the year.
It is entirely free and is available to anybody who needs a meal, no questions asked.

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In 2017, St. George’s Anglican Church celebrated its 225th anniversary.  St. George’s was the first established church of St. Catharines.  Generations have found strength and peace here through prayer, fellowship and service.  On any given day, you will see this building open and serving breakfast to the hungry, providing shelter to the homeless, and offering a place of prayer and faith for people of all ages and stages.

Celebrating 225 Years Young – History of St. George’s

“Lift up your hands in the Holy place and bless the Lord.” (Psalm 134)

In 2017, we celebrate our 225th Anniversary.  St. George’s is the oldest faith community in the city of St. Catharines, founded in 1792.

For all anniversary details, see our Anniversary Brochure

Jesus

In Jesus we see who God is and what God cares about.  We follow Jesus in order to draw closer to God and to better serve the world.

The Bible

We explore how these ancient stories become alive and meaningful, and a source of God’s guidance, to us here today.

The Anglican Church

The Anglican Communion is worldwide. It is known as “the middle way” – tracing its roots back to the earliest followers of Jesus and the ancient church, but with a modern-day charism of an “Open Mind” to the new thing God is doing in us and in our world.

Worship

We offer different styles of worship throughout the week, from the very modern café setting of our Wednesday nights, to the quiet contemplation of Sundays at 8am and the beautiful family service with choral music and pipe organ at 10am.

Music

Music has always been a way for people to connect more deeply with God. Music lifts our spirits and brings us into communion with one another. We offer music programs for people of all ages. Our worship services offer a wide variety of musical expressions, allowing us to pray more fully!

Serving

Our goal as Christians is to “seek and serve Christ in all persons.” We are engaged in meaningful service with those most vulnerable in our community and in our world. Find your life changed by learning to live for the sake of others.

Feeding Hearts, Minds, Bodies and Souls

Narrative Budget 2020

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2019 THANKSGIVING LETTER

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Get caught up on all of the happenings, opportunities, prayers and thanksgivings of St. George’s through our weekly Saints Connection.

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Upcoming Events

November 16th—St. George’s Christmas Bazaar 10am to 2:00pm

November 17th – Mini Bazaar & Soup Sunday
-New Journeys Meeting after Soup Sunday in the Asbil Lounge; Noon – 2pm
November 17th – 4pm – Order of Niagara in Hamilton
November 18th—Breakfast Program Meeting 1pm in the Asbil Lounge
—Parish Council Meeting 7pm in the Asbil Lounge

Tuesday November 19th -Bible Study—“Gospel of Matthew” 6:50-8pm
—George Express Youth Choir 6:50-8:15pm
—English Café for International Students 4:30-6:30pm in the Bear’s Den
Wednesday November 20th– Prayer Shawl Meeting in the Asbil Lounge 1pm-3pm
-Parents’ Group 5:45 in the Lounge
—- Advent Café 7pm in the Bear’s Den
-“Sermon Series: Images of God”  Preacher: Allison Lynn  Music: Infinitely More
Thursday November 21st—Blanket Exercise—Archdeacon Val Kerr 9:45-to noon in the Bear’s Den
– Prayer Shawl Meeting  Prayer Shawl Meeting in the Asbil Lounge 1pm-3pm

Saturday November 23rd—Christmas Wreath Workshop  with Wade Ruddle  in the Gym at 9:30am

November 24th—Evensong 4pm
November 28th—Altar Guild Meeting 10am in the Asbil Lounge
November 30—Labyrinth—9am to Noon in the Gym
December 2nd—Bishop Beattie Christmas Party 6:30pm in the Asbil Lounge
December 7th—Christmas Table Arrangement Workshop
with Wade Ruddle in the Gym at  9:30am
December 8th– Sunday School Christmas Concert

– Wassail Party 2-4pm in the Bear’s Den
December 12th—Visitor’s Group Meeting in the Asbil Lounge 1:30pm
December 15th– Bishop Susan visit; 4pm Lessons & Carols

December 22nd—Blue Christmas  4pm

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services

December 24th – Christmas Eve Services 4pm, 7pm, 10pm
December 25th – Christmas Morning Service @ 10am

 

 

 

Question of the Week

May 27, 2019 in Question of the Week

Julian of Norwich 1342-1429 By Archdeacon Lynne Marchant

All Shall be well, all shall be well, all manner of things shall be well. I invite you to come with me on a journey back to the mid 14th…
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Reverend Martha’s Blog

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I always believed in God. But something happens when you walk through the doors of this church. I just connect in a whole new way.

Terry Shergold
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I come out of the church and I’m beaming. I talk about church to people, and I’ve never done that before!

Michelle Scott
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A place of welcome, support, faith and hope.

Marc Delisio
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I first came to St George’s for the excellent music, but over 9 years have come to love the people, the clergy, the many meaningful programs and opportunities for service.

Rose Spraggon
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a place to question and grow in faith whilst offering wonderful opportunities for service.

Wendy Northcotte
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St George’s has felt like home since we first walked in the door. God is here. Christ is here. The Holy Spirit moves through the love of the people.

Doreen MacFarlane
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very faithful clergy and laity, supports all walks of life. Home, friendship, opportunities to learn and grow in faith; community involvement and a very welcoming place. I did a lot of church shopping before finding St George’s.

Vikki Coates
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Advent Cafe provides an opportunity to connect with faith and spirituality in an informal and welcoming setting. Its "drop-in" atmosphere and easy-to-follow service makes it the kind of space that I, as someone who doesn't attend church regularly, find to be a simple addition to my life that lets me access the church in a way that is comfortable for me. As a music leader, I've been given the opportunity to find the divine in secular music and bring that to Advent Cafe; I am stretching my spiritual muscles and connecting with my gifts as a musician while also serving the community. I'm truly grateful for this role.

Katherine Kerley
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"I was baptized, confirmed, married at St. George's and have spent my whole life there. And yet still every time I walk in, I just have to say WOW!"

Shirley Chamberlain
 

In the example of Jesus we discover that everyone has something to offer and everyone has something to receive. To find where your gifts connect with our ministries, or where our ministries connect with your searching, find out more about our community of faith, St. George’s.

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