The Hope and Promise of the Church by Martha Tatarnic
May 6th - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:23-25)
As a result of the Dream Boards’ Ideas provided by Island Parishioners at the DCS Fall 2022 Picnic, there have been many discussions and conversations regarding the question of “Why”.
Why is it important to help individuals discover that everyone has a ministry.
Why do we want youth in church?
Why is it important we explore programming to facilitate the “ministry of all believers.”
Why is it important we find ways to continue to uphold and encourage one another in trusting God’s work among us.
To aid in finding the answers to these “Whys,” the DCS of PEI, with support and sponsorship from the Diocese of NS & PEI are hosting a workshop with Author, Martha Tatarnic at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Charlottetown, May 6. 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Martha is currently the Rector at St George’s Anglican Church in St Catherine’s Ontario. Her most recent book “Why Gather? The Hope & Promise of the Church” effectively addresses our questions along with others. Martha will share with us the real stories of real people revealing how God shows up, who the church really is, and why the church matters as a response to our hurting world.
In the midst of a global crisis, Martha found herself in a crisis of vocation, wondering whether or not there might be something else she could do with her life, other than serve the church. The church as a whole began asking questions of a similar and urgent nature. Why be together in Jesus’ name? Does any of what we do as the church in gathering, in proclaiming, in serving, in being together, in not being together, does any of it matter?
The presentation is available in person and will also be livestreamed on the Facebook and YouTube pages of St. Paul’s Church. We hope to see many Anglican Islanders join us in person for this wonderful opportunity.
Preregister at Eventbrite or by calling St Paul’s Office at 902-892-1691