St George’s Podcast

We chat with Dylan Wong, Children and Youth Worker at St George's. 

Hear about how Zoom Sunday school worked during Covid over the past year or so, how Dylan ended up at Bible School and what the experience was like coming to work and worship at an Anglican Church.


Please note that the episode mentions Residential Schools and Asian Hate Crime.

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society

• https://www.irsss.ca or toll-free 1 (800) 721-0066 or 24hr Crisis Line 1 (866) 925-4419 if you require emotional support or assistance.

Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network

• https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/multiculturalism-anti-racism/anti-racism/resiliencebc

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David and Roxanne chat with Maple Ridge Mission MLA Bob D'Eith.

Bob shares about how he ended up in politics, shares something of how the Legislative Assembly works in Victoria and how that fits with other levels of government.

We talk about how Covid has impacted the Arts, the local community and faith groups.

Resources
Bob's website is https://bobdeith.ca

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We catch up with Bishop John Stephens, the new bishop of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster, as he starts this new chapter of ministry.

John shares his background story and  why and how he stepped up for election as bishop. We discuss the future hopes and vision for the Anglican Church, from parishes to diocese to a national level.

Diocese of New Westminster website - information about Bishop John

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We chat with Archbishop Melissa Skelton just as she retires from 7 years of leadership and ministry in the Diocese of New Westminster. 

Archbishop Melissa shares the ways in which God has enticed and lead her into a variety of roles in her adult life.  She speaks of the barriers she has faced as a woman in leadership and she shares some of the highlights and challenges she has experienced in her role as Archbishop.

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We chat with The Revd Jessica Schaap about the origins, purpose and practice of Lent.

Jessica is the Missioner for Christian Formation at the Diocese of New Westminster in Vancouver. She describes Lent as the Springtime for the Soul.

We talk about a few different questions...
What is Lent? What does it mean? How did it all start?
Isn’t it kind of depressing?
Do I have to give something up?
How do I decide what to do?
Can my kids do Lent?
Whats the significance of the colour purple in lent?

Resources mentioned in this podcast episode
Lent 2021 Resources | Diocesan Resources | Anglican Diocese of New Westminster

www.lentmadness.org/about/

www.vibrantchurchcommunications.com/lenten-micropractices

Pinterest Boards
www.pinterest.ca/dionewwest/lent/

www.pinterest.ca/dionewwest/holy-week/

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In this first episode of 2021 David Edgerton and Roxanne Bruendl chat about resolutions, goals, hopes and dreams for this year.

They talk about how to set manageable goals particularly around Health and Fitness, Money Mental Health and our Spiritual lives.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:
7 Habits of Highly Effective People - book by Stephen R. Covey - Link on our Resources page
The Bible in One Year App

Helplines for those in Crisis or needing to talk to someone:

• In BC - Healthlink BC 
• Local Resources Across Canada - Crisis Services Canada 
• In USA - Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
• In UK - The Samaritans

Contact us at St George's via our website.

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David and Roxanne take a look back at 2020 and talk about how Christmas may look for  churches this year.

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We chat with Dr Angela Macdonald, about health, wellbeing and faith.

Angela is a member of St George's, local business owner and chiropractor. 

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Our special guest this month is the Reverend Alecia Greenfield, chair of the diocesan climate emergency committee and friend of St George Maple Ridge.

We catch up with what she's been up to since her time at St G's, discuss how to tackle the subject of climate change with skeptics, and look at what we can do as individuals, as well as what the church can do, when it comes to our environmental impact.

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David Edgerton and Roxanne Bruendl discuss how St George Maple Ridge has tackled the switch to live streaming, the importance of connecting with community and how they plan on continuing during this unpredictable season.

Follow the St George's Podcast on Instagram : @stgeorgespodcast 

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