Christmas 2024
November, 2024
Conversations
Why faith is becoming less prominent in Canadian society
Pastor Darcy Albers estimates that he preaches before 100 worshipers split between two Sunday services at St. Albert Evangelical Lutheran Church. He… Read
City
Sit Stay Squat
Let’s get dog-gone physical. A fun way to get pets into shape With that tradition of making New Year’s resolutions just around… Read
Living
Holiday Recipes
Healthy servings for the Yuletide season. There’s nothing wrong with holiday indulgences. For some, it’s part of the ritual, while for others,… Read
St. Albert Chamber Music Society
A local society celebrates 15 years of chamber music tinkering One night in November, 2022, an audience at St. Albert United Church… Read
FROM THE EDITOR
Traditional folks find the holiday season isn’t complete without taking in a church service that heightens the more spiritual aspects of the celebrations. But over the years, everyone from casual observers to pollsters have discovered that those pews are gradually looking a bit more vacant. And it’s not just in December, but year-round.
Pundits believe it’s a generational thing that’s caused Christianity’s prominence to erode, while others think that the church, once a typical community’s sole gathering spot, now has to compete with a myriad of other social options. We get to the heart ̶ and soul ̶ of the issue.
There’s no arguing that folks are also preoccupied with a more materialistic aspect of the holidays, especially when looking for the right gift for even the most difficult recipient. We have a few ideas. And while the holiday feast is certainly a highlight of the season, it helps to have a pragmatic mindset on what to serve everyone. We present a few recipes on preparing festive meals that are no only delicious, but also heart-smart.
Elsewhere in T8N, we highlight the 15th anniversary of the St. Albert Chamber Music Society, visit pet therapist Sarah Keller, offer an historic look at nearby Villeneuve, and chat with Arienette Zak, St. Albert’s latest Poet Laureate.
Regardless of how you plan to celebrate the holiday season, all the best to you from everyone here at T8N!
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