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Take a Hike for God: Three Brothers

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After our successful hike up The Chief last weekend, there is an opportunity for a second hike on Saturday August 6th.

For those so inclined we will hike the Three Brothers trail in Manning Provincial Park. We are able to drive quite high up, so the trail ends up very high but without as great a vertical hike. (It is about 600 meters vertical: 1800 feet). It also gets us into the incredible alpine meadows covered in flowers and great views. It is a long hike, about 21 kms altogether, 7 hours all told.

We will leave from the church at 7:00 am(!). Bring sensible hiking shoes, bring a lunch and high energy snacks on the trail, water, hat, sunscreen, etc. We will have Eucharist at the top.

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Three Brothers (from Vancouver Hiking)

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Take a Hike! For God.

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For those intrepid souls who want to we will hike The Chief in Squamish. We will meet at the church at 9:00 am, carpool to Squamish and hike to the top of the Chief (1800 foot vertical). We will have Eucharist on top. We will likely be back about 5:00 pm.

It is a vigorous hike, not a walk. It takes about 2 hours to the summit on a steep but good trail. Bring water, a daypack to carry it in, hat, sensible footwear (not sandals) sunscreen, a favourite walking stick and such. Please reply by email if you are coming and if you can provide transportation or not.

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CTR’s Second Annual Ceilidh!

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Ceilidh!

Gesundheit!

(No, it’s Irish for “party”!)

Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church believes that there is no better way to end off the year before summer than with a most excellent party and so are throwing their second annual Irish Ceilidh with the most excellent Celtic band, Blackthorn. A Ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee”) is a Celtic gathering with live music and dancing. There will be called Celtic dancing, lots of fun, no experience necessary and of the sort that even a Baptist could handle. Blackthorn were received enthusiastically at last year’s ceilidh. The band is excited to be back as well: Said leader Michael Viens “Christ the Redeemer put on such an excellent Ceilidh last year that was just so much fun that we wouldn’t miss it again for the world”. The event will be family friendly and childcare will be offered. It is also an excellent event for singles. Please call ahead to the church office and we can have a host to guide you to a table of friendly folks if you are coming solo. The rector was asked if this was a sneaky way to get people to invite their friends to something religious. “Absolutely!” said Rev. Craig Vance, eyes twinkling, “Especially if you find a righteous toe-tappin’ Irish fiddle band and a mug of Guinness a transcendent experience”. (and who doesn’t?) There will be suitable Irish themed food and beverages to be purchased at the event (“Vitamin G” as some Irish pubs refer to it!). Tickets are $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door and $30.00 for a family. Childcare is $5.00/hour onsite if you would like some adult time. Food and beverage is extra.

Date

June 24th, 7:00 pm – 11:00pm

Location

Christ The Redeemer Anglican Church

16613 Bell Road, Surrey BC

(near 168th and 57A st)

Tickets

Call to reserve or purchase tickets: 604-576-2216, or email at admin@ctrchurch.com’