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JayTheAnglican
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I’m Canadian and Anglican from Ontario. Gay and lgbtq supportive. Anglican diocese of Toronto. Anglican Church of Canada. Views are my own. Recently moved to #Saskatoon
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given for thee
December 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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But it is good for me to hold me fast by God, to put my trust in the Lord GOD, / and to speak of all thy works in the gates of the daughter of Sion.
Psalm 73.28 (1962 Book of Common Prayer, page 421)
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The URC is seeking a Moderator, Southern Synod.
Contract: Full time, seven-year termed appointment
Salary: URC Minister’s stipend
Closing date for applications: 18 January 2026

For full details, see https://urc.org.uk/jobs/moderator-southern-synod/
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Then he brought forward the second ram, the ram of ordination. Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram, Leviticus 8.22 (NRSV)
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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I WILL hearken what the LORD God will say: / for he shall speak peace unto his people and to his saints, and unto them that turn their heart to him.
Psalm 85.8 (1962 Book of Common Prayer, page 439)
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Churches around the country are waiting to welcome you this Christmas!

Find events and services in your area at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

📍 St Mary the Virgin, Newport, Essex

#TheJoyOfChristmas
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The United Methodist Immigration Task Force has reorganized and issued an Advent call to the church to welcome and support migrants.
Task force responds to growing needs facing immigrants | UMNews.org
The United Methodist Immigration Task Force has reorganized and issued an Advent call to the church to welcome and support migrants.
www.umnews.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Fun Fact: Westminster Abbey used to be a Cathedral for a few years.
Westminster Abbey is not a cathedral and Westminster Cathedral is not Anglican and ‘cathedral’ is an adjective meaning ‘a church that holds the seat of a bishop’, not ‘big famous church’
December 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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St. Thomas journeyed to the East, bringing the light of Christ to the people of #India. His gospel work continues to this day. #Christianity #mission #Covenant #TheLivingChurch
Lighted to Lighten: St. Thomas & the Desire of Nations - The Living Church
St. Thomas journeyed to the east, bringing the light of Christ to the people of India. His Gospel work continues to this day.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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When it comes to campus ministry in the #EpiscopalChurch, we are struggling. A university chaplain reflects: "Where are the young people?" #commentary #opinion #churchlife
Where Are the Young People? - The Living Church
When it comes to campus ministries in the Episcopal Church, we are struggling. Some dioceses don’t have any campus ministries.
livingchurch.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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#ACNA ruling acquits Stuart Ruch, following a decision to set aside two independent investigations and admit additional evidence. #news
Ruch Acquitted on All Charges - The Living Church
The court’s ruling, its first-ever acquittal, followed a decision to set aside two of three independent investigations and to admit additional evidence.
livingchurch.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Reporter Cathy Newman of London’s Channel 4 launches comprehensive follow-up documentary about John Smyth’s wife, son, and daughters. #news #Anglican
Videos Show Legacy of John Smyth’s Beatings - The Living Church
Reporter Cathy Newman of London’s Channel 4 has done a comprehensive follow-up documentary about Smyth’s wife, son, and daughters.
livingchurch.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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O Antiphons - Day 3
O Radix (Root of) Jesse

O Root of Jesse, standing
as a sign among the peoples;
before you kings will shut their mouths,
to you the nations will make their prayer:
Come and deliver us, and delay no longer
December 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Mortal, there were two women, the daughters of one mother; Ezekiel 23.2 (NRSV)
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The MCC Staff recently had an online get-together Christmas Party.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays! May love, joy, hope, and peace fill your holiday season and festivities. 🎄🎁🌟
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Chester’s morning walk became a mud-wrestling session in a thawed field….which became a full bath when we got home.
#DailyChester
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Shall they escape by their wickedness? / O God, in thy displeasure cast down the peoples.
Psalm 56.7 (1962 Book of Common Prayer, page 400)
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts
December 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Bible Verse For Today:
PSALM 91:13 (Holman Bible):
You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the young lion and the serpent.
December 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Bible Verse For Today:
PSALM 91:12 (Holman Bible):
They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
December 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Bible Verse For Today:
PSALM 91:11 (Holman Bible):
For he will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways.
December 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Luke 1:35 KJV
[35] And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

bible.com/bible/1/luk....

#Luke135
Luke 1:35 (KJV) - And the angel answered and said unt | YouVersion
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be c
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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May the Lord increase you more and more, * you and your children after you.
Psalm 115.14 (Book of Alternative Services, page 864)
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM