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well, here we are in Lent again. it's still winter. the Impact are 2-0 up in their Champions League quarter final matches. the tax receipts are in the post. life is interesting!

something to think about...
"So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he'll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it's the only way you'll get on your feet. Don't bad-mouth each other, friends. It's God's Word, his Message, his Royal Rule, that takes a beating in that kind of talk. You're supposed to be honoring the Message, not writing graffiti all over it. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others?" Jesus' little brother James 4.7-12 The Message

sunday march 1
"emerge goes to the country"
no gathering at the Undercroft this week. instead you are invited up to Morin Heights, to Nick & Sue's cabin in the Laurentians for a day of just being together and hopefully enjoying the outdoors. we have some people who have or can get hold of cars, so we just need to coordinate rides. please contact Sue if you haven't already done so, if you can give or need a ride, or want info about buses etc. remember it's a pot luck so please bring some food!

monday march 2
the east of St. Laurent "Jesus Way" reading group happens, Taika is the contact person. another group is getting started in NDG, really, contact Didier to find out more!

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sunday february 22
"north and south" or "yum, is that raw seal i see? "
you know how emergers get them selves into some pretty interesting places. Julia & Charlie in Cambodia, Steve & Alisha in Kenya. well, Catou got herself up to Ivujivik northern Quebec for a total of ten months a couple of years ago. she is going to tell us about the experience this sunday. as usual there will be bread, soup, coffee etc. as well as live music, prayer and lots of conversation. 5.00 pm the Undercroft, come yourself, bring a friend, forget the Oscars!

monday february 23
the east of St. Laurent "Jesus Way" reading group happens, Taika is the contact person for that. another one is getting started in NDG, contact nick_brotherwood@hotmail.com to find out more!


you've missed Julie Maud's Vernissage (see details in previous post) but not the exhibition, which finishes saturday february 28. a word of warning, make sure anyone you go with is able to prove they are over 18! under 18's, (along with dogs and marijuana,) are definitely not welcome. the paintings look great, I must make another longer visit before the end of the month!

sunday march 1
"emerge goes to the country"
no gathering at the Undercroft today, instead you are invited up to Morin Heights, to Nick & Sue's cabin in the Laurentians for a day of just being together and hopefully enjoying the outdoors. we have some people who have or can get hold of cars, so we just need to coordinate rides. please contact Nick if you haven't already done so, if you can give or need a ride, or want info about buses etc. it'll be a pot-luck so bring some food! more details next week.

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if you get a chance to see the Canadian documentary film "one size fits all?" I don't think that you will be disappointed! an Undercroft full of les curieux & emergers had a good time watching & then discussing the movie which features leaders of different expressions of church across the country.(see previous post for more.)

sunday february 8
"diving into scripture" sees us taking a look at God's take on the diversity of cultures and contexts we are faced with in Montreal today. along with soup & bread, coffee & tea, there'll be some live music, conversation prayer and of course scripture! starts at 5.00 pm at the Undercroft. it would be great to see you, feel free to bring a friend.

monday february 9
Julie-Maud's vernissage


le Boudoir, 850, avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montréal







wednesday february 11


a "Jesus Way" group starts east of St. Laurent, contact Nick for details

same day, different location, musicians & singers get together at Nick's place 7.30-9.00pm