St Aidan's Moose Jaw

This church is the amalgamation of four parishes and not surprisingly this has not been without its problems. Alan and Denise Diorksen, (brother of the famous composer of ‘Come now is the time’ and other global worship songs) had been there for 5 years or so but had recently left to take on a parish in the now divided Diocese of New Westminster. On arrival we were welcomed by Ross who shared about the theological insights of the novels by Marilynne Robinson, and recommended me to read 'Gilead'. The church has had a seriously impressive reordering in recent years – with the help of Del as Carpenter now priest of Big Country Parish. St Aidan’s attracts significant numbers from the Pentecostal Bible College at Caranport. This has brought life, youth and fresh energy as they have become involved and have taken on leadership. These discoverers of the Canterbury Way seem to appreciate the structure and shape of the liturgy which the Anglican church offers. After the service there is a shared lunch and a 'Ministry Fair' which provides an opportunity for people to see all that goes on and a chance to sign up and use new gifts.