Blog - Saint Aidan Orthodox Church

COVID-19 INFO

Posted in St. Aidan Community, Uncategorized | Tagged churchservices, covid, education, pray - by Fr Andrew Applegate

As of the last BC govt. health directive, all churches services in BC . are cancelled. This order will be reviewed on Jan. 8, 2121. Click on the link below for current information. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions St. Aidan Orthodox Church is complying with this order and has written a letter of protest regarding the blanket closing of

Letter to Bonnie Henry and Hon. Adrian Dix

Posted in Uncategorized | - by Fr Andrew Applegate

Dr. Bonnie Henry Dec 2, 2020 BC Provincial Health Officer P.O.Box 9648 STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC; V8W 9P4 Dear Honourable Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, I am the priest in charge of St. Aidan’s Orthodox Church in Cranbrook B.C. in the East Kootenay. First I would like to thank you for

weapons of mass distraction

Posted in Glimpses of Glory | Tagged distractions, pascha, prayer - by Anastasia Bartlett

I recently read about a single mother who received a four month driving suspension for distracted driving; talking on her phone while driving, two incidences three weeks apart. But because of the restrictions in place due to the pandemic, her suspension will not start yet, leaving her with the ability to drive to the grocery

Cheese Pascha

Posted in Glimpses of Glory, Recipes | Tagged Cheese Pascha - by Anastasia Bartlett

You need a big mixer for this one, or cut the recipe down 3 pounds of room temperature cream cheese 1 pound room temperature butter 2 cups icing sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 pint sour cream (2 cups) optional; golden raisins, slivered almonds Cream the butter, add cream cheese, keep creaming add sugar, vanilla then

Pascha Sweet Bread

Posted in Glimpses of Glory, Recipes | Tagged pascha sweet bread - by Anastasia Bartlett

Warm 4 cups of milk with 1 pound butter cool in large bowl, beat 12 eggs with 1 Tablespoon salt and 2.5 cups sugar Meanwhile mix 4 Tablespoons yeast with 1 cup warm water and 1 Tablespoon sugar and 1 Tablespoon flour let proof Add all the above together with about 19-21 cups of flour

Letting Go in times of uncertainty

Posted in Glimpses of Glory | Tagged let go and let God, orthodox, trust, uncertainty - by Anastasia Bartlett

I grew up, as most of us did, in a school system which emphasized planning. I learned to schedule time for homework assignments, work time, play time, social time; all the things in the life of the successful student. Planning continued to be emphasized when I entered the workforce. I learned management techniques designed to

Time in the desert

Posted in Glimpses of Glory | Tagged covid 19, desert, liturgy, materialism, orthodox, St Mary of Egypt - by Anastasia Bartlett

Well, I can’t avoid talking about this Covid19 outbreak, especially since it has replaced the weather as the number one topic of choice. So here are a few thoughts. As a confirmed introvert, I rejoice in the option of self-isolation. I no longer have to search for excuses to avoid social gatherings, now I can

Incarnation

Posted in Glimpses of Glory | Tagged becoming human, Christ, Christmas, incarnation, magic - by Anastasia Bartlett

“What child is this who’s laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” When I was little and full of Christmas anticipation, this child served as a reason for me to get lots of presents and perform in the annual nativity pageant. I enjoyed being an angel, a sheep, not so much, but the year

Living Forgiveness

Posted in Glimpses of Glory | Tagged forgiveness, pride - by Anastasia Bartlett

Twenty years ago, when we entered the Orthodox Christian Church, our children ranged in age from 9 to 16 years of age. One of the first services we experienced was the service of forgiveness which begins Great Lent in the Orthodox calendar. This is a service where every person in the congregation prostrates his or

Is arguing theology worth it?

Posted in Glimpses of Glory | Tagged becoming human, orthodox, theology - by Anastasia Bartlett

I’ve spent a lot of time over the years discussing theology and have recently concluded… there is no point. Orthodox means ‘right beliefs’, but right beliefs don’t necessarily translate into right action. James 2:19 says “You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder.” The demons have right beliefs,