What if the love you are searching for is already reaching out to you, even before you know how to name it?

This Sunday is Pentecost, the day we remember when the Spirit of God moved not with thunder and lightning from above, but with wind and flame among ordinary people. It is the moment the Church was born, not out of power, but out of presence. And maybe it still speaks.

We will also be baptizing baby Josephine. And that is no small thing. In a world that constantly says you are what you accomplish, baptism is a stubborn act of grace. It says you are loved first.

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am, all are welcome. There will be a light reception after the service with coffee, snacks, good conversation, and maybe even a little joy. We would love to see you.

Celebrant:

Rev. Seth Enriquez

Readings:

Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:23-29 (Read now)

Hymns:

Behold Him (Listen now)

Come Thou Fount (Listen now)

Amazing Grace (Listen now)

Tethered To The Cross (Listen now)

Yet Not I, But Through Christ In Me (Listen now)

What songs are shaping your faith right now? Take a listen to the ones we're singing this season on our church playlist on Spotify!

We’d love for you to join us this Sunday as we celebrate the baptism of our daughter Josephine. It means a lot to have our church family there for this special moment. Stick around after for a light standing reception. We’d be so glad to share this day with you.

What is happiness? Why are we here? How do we know what’s right?

The Big Questions Club is a Sunday afternoon philosophy group for curious kids. We watch a short video, explore thinkers like Aristotle and C.S. Lewis, and have real conversations through a Christian lens.

It’s not a Bible study or class! Just a space to think, ask, and grow.

Snacks provided. Curiosity encouraged.

Sign up below or visit stgeorgebanff.com/philosophy for details.

Our third session of our book study on The Screwtape Letters will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 P.M. with an additional meeting on Monday, June 9 at 7:30 P.M. By this Monday, we will have read till Letter 21. We'll continue to explore the many shades of a Christian life, and the power of evil versus good through the eyes of a senior demon. All people are welcome! Come out and share with your hearts and minds, as we discover more about each other and ourselves. Registration is open!

Happy June, all! What a wonderful turnout we had this summery Monday, and many thanks to everyone who came out and showed their support. We're so grateful to Chef Souvik Sebastian for working diligently in the kitchen to prepare an incredible dish for all of us to enjoy. We had a total of 296 meals served! We were treated to an amazing Asian-style Hot Garlic Chicken and Tofu, served with rice and artisinal salad. Thank you so much, Souvik. It was a hit-and-a-half.

We also received $319.21 in cash donations and $75.00 online, for a total of $394.21. Thank you to everyone who came, brought their enthusiastic energy and spent time in community with one another.

With love,
The Banff Food & Friends Team

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What does it take to change a life?

In this final message from Following Jesus in Real Life, Rev. Seth reflects on Acts 16, where a trafficked girl is freed, a jailer finds mercy, and Paul and Silas reveal the gospel through faithfulness. Not through strategy or eloquence, but through courage, compassion, and quiet trust in the darkest hour.

When the world watches, what do they see in us?

My wife and I rarely agree on what to watch. This is not, I’m told, unusual in a marriage. But I probably make it harder than it needs to be. I have a small collection of films and shows I revisit like familiar liturgies. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (the slow-burn 1980 BBC version), Cromwell (the 1970 classic with Richard Harris and Alec Guiness), Mad Men, Persuasion, Field of Dreams, and always, Contact. The 1997 adaptation of Carl Sagan’s novel is not flawless, but it lingers. Jodie Foster plays a scientist driven by data, scarred by loss, and allergic to easy belief. Then she encounters something that resists proof but demands wonder. It is a film about science and faith that tries very hard not to be sentimental, and still ends up being just that...

- Francis Collins, the scientist who led the Human Genome Project, tells the story of how he went from atheism to faith through science, beauty, and an honest search for meaning.

- The Limits of Liturgy is a thoughtful look at how liturgy shapes us for better or worse and why simply following tradition is not the same as being formed by Christ.

- The Screwtape Letters C.S. Lewis' classic that helps us recognize the subtle ways we’re drawn away from God, offering sharp insight into spiritual struggle through wit, wisdom, and piercing truth.

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