St George's Newsletter, May 15th

Weekly Newsletter

May 15th, 2026

A Note from Rev'd Ben

Dear St George’s,

Hello from Prince Edward Island! Sarah and I are having a wonderful time here getting some writing done and exploring another part of Canada. We’ve made the requisite pilgrimage to Green Gables (see the photo above) and have enjoyed lots of walks along the water.

On the traditional Anglican calendar, last Sunday was Rogation Sunday, and Monday through Wednesday of this week were Rogation Days - days traditionally set aside to pray for the upcoming growing season, to ask God for good weather and fruitful harvests so that everyone may have enough to eat. Do any of you have memories of celebrating the Rogation Days? As someone who has only lived in cities and towns, it was really interesting to experience Rogation Sunday in a more rural setting, where people are a little closer to the land and its seasons. It was a good reminder that the food we take for granted in our grocery stores depends on farmers and farmworkers, the earth, and ultimately on God’s provision. May God bless the fruit of the soil, this year and always!

Yours in Christ,

Ben

Ascension, Church of St Elthedreda, London UK

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