Summer Opportunity for Youth & Young Adults @ Sorrento Centre

For all the information you need to know on these opportunities and how to apply visit: http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca/admin-staff.html 

 

Staff Team

Sorrento Centre is now accepting applications for the 2014 Summer Youth Staff and Volunteer Team. 

Sorrento Centre is looking to hire 15-20 people to join the staff team for the summer months who are dynamic and energetic people. Staff are hired to work in all departments: Children & Youth Staff, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Grounds & Farm, Maintenance, Waterfront Supervisors (NLS Qualified). 

All staff must be 16 years or older.  

*Each spring Sorrento Centre determine what four month Summer Youth Staff positions (May – September labour day weekend) they will need on site. These positions are a possibility for the following departments: Grounds and Farm, Housekeeping, and Kitchen. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions please include this in your cover letter. 

Applications will be received until March 8, 2014 for the 4-month positions and April 5, 2014 for all 2-month positions.

 

 Volunteer Team

Sorrento Centre is now accepting applications for the 2014 Summer Youth Staff and Volunteer Team.

Sorrento Centre is looking for youth volunteers who want to experience and contribute to the dynamic and energetic Summer Youth Staff community.

If you are a youth or young adults aged 15+ and interested in joining the Sorrento Centre staff team for a period of time throughout the summer as a volunteer then this is the information for you! Volunteers will have a chance to engage in the life of the Sorrento Centre community, grow and develop new skills, and form friendships that could last a lifetime. There will be many opportunities to work in all the different departments.

Applications will be received until April 5, 2014.

For all the information you need to know on these opportunities and how to apply visit: http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca/admin-staff.html 

Sorrento Centre is looking for dynamic and energetic people to work in all departments. We will hire 15-20 people to join our staff for the summer months. All staff must be 16 years or older. - See more at: http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca/admin-staff.html#sthash.BMdvpHJD.dpuf

Sorrento Centre is looking for dynamic and energetic people to work in all departments. We will hire 15-20 people to join our staff for the summer months. All staff must be 16 years or older. - See more at: http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca/admin-staff.html#sthash.BMdvpHJD.dpuf

Sorrento Centre is looking for dynamic and energetic people to work in all departments. We will hire 15-20 people to join our staff for the summer months. All staff must be 16 years or older. - See more at: http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca/admin-staff.html#sthash.BMdvpHJD.dpuf

Sorrento Centre is looking for dynamic and energetic people to work in all departments. We will hire 15-20 people to join our staff for the summer months. All staff must be 16 years or older. - See more at: http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca/admin-staff.html#sthash.BMdvpHJD.dpuf

2014 February Faith Lecture - Next Sunday!!

February Faith Lecture St. Paul's Cathedral

Sunday February 23, 2014

7:00 pm.

Lady Wisdom: the Feminine Face of the Divine

Lecturer:  Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls

Does not wisdom call,

and does not understanding raise her voice?

“To you, O people, I call,

Hear, for I will speak noble things,

and from my lips will come what is right.

Take my instruction instead of silver,

and knowledge rather than choice gold;

for wisdom is better than jewels.

I love those who love me,

and those who seek me diligently find me.”

Proverbs 8

The wisdom traditions of ancient Israel contain a sustained and repeated representation of Lady Wisdom, a feminine image of God’s interactions with humanity. References to this feminine image start in the early wisdom writings as a metaphor of wisdom calling humanity to learn. Later, the image develops into a full-blown personification of Wisdom as a female emanation of God. We’ll trace this image through the ages in the world of ancient Israel and listen for the playfulness associated with the Lady Wisdom. Participants will have a chance to read and understand some of the wisdom texts that develop this idea.

Join us Sunday February 23, 2014 at 7 pm for the St. Paul’s Cathedral

 February Faith Lecture given by

Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls.

Dr. Dutcher-Walls is Dean, Professor of Hebrew Scripture, and Director of the Library at the Vancouver School of Theology, an inter-denominational graduate school that prepares students for ministerial leadership in Canada. She holds a Doctor of Theology in Old Testament/Biblical Studies from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA and a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School. She has published several books and a number of articles in scholarly and religious journals. A life-long Presbyterian, she was ordained by the United Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1978 and now is a minister in the Presbyterian Church in Canada. She has been active in the church through positions in campus chaplaincy, part-time congregational leadership, preaching, and social ministries. With a love of teaching, she has led numerous adult education courses, retreats, and continuing education courses. She is married to a Lutheran minister and has two grown children.

Sunday February 23, 2014      7:00 pm.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

360 Nicola St. Kamloops BC

250 372 3912

2013 Annual Vestry Meeting

St. Paul's Cathedral 2013 Annual Vestry Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 16th, 2014 immediately following the 10am service. 

Confirmation Program 2014

Confirmation: 

Confirmation is the public affirmation of one’s baptismal commitment symbolized by the public profession of faith and commitment and the reception of the ancient symbol of the Laying on of Hands by the Bishop.  The Laying on of Hands signifies the giving of the Holy Spirit to equip the confirmand with God’s help to fulfill baptismal promises and life in the faith.  Confirmation is offered to those who are baptized and who are at least 12 years up through adulthood. St. Paul’s has engaged in a confirmation program that pairs each confirmand with a mentor who walks, prays and journeys with the student in their preparation and exploration of faith and commitment.  This has been a very successful and rewarding process for both the confirmands and mentors.  Confirmation is usually offered every two years and scheduled on a Holy day when the Bishop is present.

We will be holding a service of Confirmation on Palm Sunday April 13, 2014. 

Making Disciples – A confirmation journey will be offered for young people 12 – 16.

This program partners a young person with an adult mentor. Together they walk through a committed comprehensive and fun program that explores spirituality, faith, the bible and God.  Partners meet together individually, with all participants gathering every other week for whole group programs and social time.  These classes will begin mid February.  If you would like to be part of the confirmation class, please contact the Cathedral office at 250-372-3912.  

Deadline for registration (so we can order materials and train mentors): February 5, 2014.  If you would like to be involved in reaffirming your baptismal and confirmation vows, please speak to the Dean or contact the office.

Reboot Refresh Revision: Day 2 - JOIN US!!

Reboot Refresh Revision:  Day 2

We continue to explore our Vision and Ministry

Saturday February 1, 2014

9:00 am – 2:30 pm

St. Paul’s Cathedral Kamloops BC

All are welcome!

Your input is vital, your voice and vision matter!!

Lunch provided.  Children’s program.

rsvp @ 372 3912 or email:  stpaulscathedral@shawbiz.ca

Building on the strength of the experience and the fine materials gleaned at the October 28, 2013 Revision Day, we will reconvene to discern the future ministry of St. Paul’s Cathedral. 

At the Fall Gathering we spent time in small  groups to reflect on two questions:

            * What is your experience at St. Paul’s Cathedral NOW?

            * What is the Church you hope to see?

The common ‘key words’ from the NOW experience included sentiments of caring, support, affirmation, community, family, diversity, welcoming, friendly, spirit-filled, warmth, nourishing, boring, out of date, renewing.   This helps us define who we are as the Cathedral community:  as the body of Christ.

The common ‘key words’ from what people HOPE TO SEE for our Church were grouped into 8 Themes. The 8 Themes were: Outreach; Youth; Sustainability; Inclusiveness; Relevance; Spirituality; Worship; Leadership.  This helps us understand what our ministry as God’s people is  and is to be into the future.

Our Day together on February 1, 2014 will use these 8 themes, these 8 ministries, and build a deeper understanding of the future directions we are to go as a church.  We will explore what God wants of us, and how this ministry will be done.

Please join us.  It promises to be another fine day of prayer, laughter, exploration and discernment.  Your voice and input are VITAL.  We want as many folks to attend as are able.  If you were not at the fall day, no worries!  All are welcome and we want everyone’s input and presence. 

Please pre-register and let us know you are coming, by calling the office, or emailing us at:  stpaulscathedral@shawbiz.ca

Winter Retreat: Keep Calm and Love God

Winter Retreat: Keep Calm and Love God

When: February 7-10 2014 

Cost: $150 for programming, meals and accommodation

For: Teens aged 13-19, Young Adults up to age 25, and their leaders

What: Gather together at Sorrento Centre for a fantastic weekend of retreat. 

The primary purpose of this weekend is to be a retreat: a chance to take a breath in amongst the beauty of Sorrento Centre in the winter.

There will be times to gather as a community for inspiring worship, some great games and meals together. Some wonderful speakers will explore how God’s love for each of us brings us together for the love of the world.

Registration: Is now open online at http://keepcalm2014.wordpress.com/, you can find all the details about the weekend there too!  

If you have any questions about this retreat please talk to our Youth Coordinator, Melissa (stpaulscathedralyouth@gmail.com).

Thoughts from Youth Group...

Last week at youth group our Young People reflected on these questions:
What word do you want to carry with you this year?
What word will be your inspiration this year?
What word will you hold before you as you seek to discover it in the world?

... Balance... Joy... Creativity... Gratitude... Abundance... Hope... Adventure... Love...

We invite you to reflect with us... What word are you carrying with you into this year? And maybe you'll feel like finding a creative way to help you remember your word like we did!