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One year after Tk’emlups

May 24, 2022 by Greg Wooley
Every Child Matters

We remember, with lament, the announcement one year ago from Tk’emlups, of the results of the ground-penetrating radar explorations.  Though survivors of the residential schools had shared this news for … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags Kamloops, lament, reconciliation, residential schools

Sermon: Every Child Matters Sunday – Sept 26, 2021 – Matt. 3: 13-17

September 26, 2021 by Greg Wooley
creation time stole

Jesus was not the first person to be baptized.  And John the Baptist was not the first person to perform this sacred ritual.  But at the baptism of Jesus, some … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags baptism, baptized, belovedness, Jesus, John, love, mattering, orange shirt, residential schools, Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 – Orange Shirt Day events

September 29, 2021September 17, 2021 by Greg Wooley

Here are some local events on Sept 30th – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. the TOWN OF CANMORE is having an event at the Civic Centre at 12 noon … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags Orange Shirt Day, residential schools, Truth and Reconciliation

Sermon: August 1, 2021 – 2 Samuel 11

August 1, 2021 by Greg Wooley

For decades, I have been both impressed and troubled by the way the Bible approaches the story and legacy of King David. Watch at https://youtu.be/CUA-kadR1DY   Download PDF: Sermon_01August2021 We will … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags abuse, accountability, Bathsheba, Christ, David, grace, residential schools, Uriah

Sermon: June 6, 2021 – Acts 15: 7-19

June 7, 2021June 5, 2021 by Greg Wooley
Every Child Matters

I am writing this sermon four days after hearing of the discovery at the Kamloops Residential School.  At this moment, I carry within me silent, sorrowful, helpless, culpable emptiness, and … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags healing, indigenous, justice, lament, residential schools, shame, sorrow

our hearts break

May 30, 2021 by Greg Wooley
Every Child Matters

Our flag will be lowered for the next 215 hours, starting Sunday afternoon, in honour of the 215 children whose lives were lost at the Residential School in Kamloops.   As … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags reconciliation, residential schools, sorrow

Alberta Curriculum Proposal and the TRC calls to action

May 25, 2021April 20, 2021 by Greg Wooley

Indigenous Perspective in New Alberta Curriculum: Alberta Education has recently released the draft of a new curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 6. This curriculum is in direct violation of a … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags church, curriculum, IRS, letter writing, residential schools, TRC

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Rev. Greg Wooley – Minister
Rev. Shannon Mang – Wedding Minister

CANMORE CAMPUS:
Trish Campney – Office Admin, Canmore

Church Phone: 403.675.0064
Church Fax: 403.675.0071

Mailing Address:
PO Box 8901 Stn Main,
Canmore AB T1W 0J3

Street Address:
Ralph Connor Memorial UC,
617 Main (8th) Street,
Canmore, Alberta

BANFF CAMPUS:
Nancy Murray – Office Admin, Banff

Church phone: 403.762.2075
Mailing Address:
Rundle Memorial United Church,
PO Box 1086
Banff, AB T1L 1B1

Street Address:
104 Banff Avenue
Banff, Alberta
(corner of Banff Ave and Buffalo St)

 

 

 

 

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