... In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low... and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed.’” - Isaiah 40:3-5

What does it mean to have hope, for a better life, or a better world? This week at St. George's, we are invited to think about why we desire good things, renewed relationships and healing, as we prepare for the First Sunday of Advent. Advent is a season of beginnings, arrivals and longing. On Sunday, we will light the candle of Hope, and we will come to understand why Jesus' arrival becomes more than a happy story: it is the fulfillment of hope itself.

As we celebrate the baptism of two of St. George's beloved littles, brother-and-sister Kobe and Momoko Becic, we are invited to see how God's sacraments solidify His promise of union, through His Son, our Christ. Please join us this Sunday at 10am and join us for a hot cup of coffee or tea, a boatload of treats and a wholesome tête-à-tête.

Celebrant:

Rev. Seth Enriquez

Readings:

Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 (Read now)

Hymns:

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Emmanuel (Advent Prayer)

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Benedictus

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!

Over the past several weeks, we have walked together through the stories of God’s people. Kings, prophets, disciples, and ordinary men and women whose lives were interrupted by grace. Each week invited us deeper into one question:

What happens when we stop living on our own terms and step into the life that God is offering?

If you missed any of the sermons, or want to revisit them, you can find the full series here: Sermon Series // Generosity 2025

This Sunday at 10am, we invite our St. George's parish family to celebrate the baptism of brother-and-sister Kobe and Momoko Becic!

Kobe and Momoko, along with their parents, Greg and Lianne, have been faithfully attending St. George’s for several months, and we are delighted to welcome them more deeply into the life of our community.

Please join us in praying for them and in surrounding them with love as they take this beautiful step of faith. All are warmly welcome to share in this special moment!

You are welcomed to a heartwarming Christmas evening with Banff’s own trio, The Three Sisters, as they bring their festive show to artsPlace Canmore on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30pm!

Inspired by the classic charm of The Andrews Sisters, The Three Sisters will fill the night with close harmonies, timeless Christmas favourites, and the cozy, nostalgic atmosphere we all love during the season. Come, relax, and let their music usher you into the spirit of the holidays.

As we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ, let's celebrate with the The Bow Valley Chorus in their performance of George Frideric Handel’s legendary oratorio Messiah at the Whyte Museum on Sunday, December 14 at 7:30pm. All are welcomed to share in this unforgettable evening of Scripture and song as we journey toward the joy of Christ’s birth.

What if the moment we finally see Jesus clearly comes not in our strength but in our need?
This week Rev. Seth reflects on the scene at the cross and what the repentant thief shows us about the kind of King Jesus truly is, and why that matters for us today.

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