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The Parish was celebrating its 160th Anniversary: Feast of All Saints; Isaiah 25: 6-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21: 1-6a; John 11: 32-44

Sermon Notes

"What is God calling us to do over the next 160 years?" "What is God calling us to do over the next 160 years?"

Sermon preached by Bishop John Stephens during an episcopal visit to Christ Church, Hope. The parish was celebrating its 160th Anniversary. The Christ Church, Hope building is a Canadian National Historic Site.
November 7 was still within the Octave of the Feast of All Saints

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