[evoz] Is the Pope a game-changer? The Francis effect

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"The Francis Effect –“ Is Pope Francis a game-changer?"
Reflections and stories of transformational change in the lives of Pope Francis and St. Francis of Assisi
This email may be of special interest to:
- anyone interested in the topic of transformational change in society
- Anglican community members
- Roman Catholic community members
- friends and ecumenical partners in all Christian churches
- interfaith partners and friends

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Island-dwellers,
I have recently completed a week of study and pilgrimage in Rome and Assisi, undertaking a course entitled "The Francis Effect" at the Anglican Centre in Rome, with a range of exceptional speakers, visits to the Vatican, Pope Francis's general audience, and visits to the Franciscan sites in Assisi.

We were examining the topic of transformational change, by looking at the life and work of Pope Francis, and his inspiration St. Francis of Assisi, as witnessed in the recent environmental... encyclical "Laudato Si". Â

I would be glad to share with you some of my observations, stories, and experiences, and invite all and any, from any faith background or none, to be in dialogue with me about the implications of "the Francis effect" for living in today's world.
As we look towards the upcoming Paris summit on climate change and the environment, I would particularly like to offer this event in honour of the late Bob MacRae (The Ven. Dr. Robert D. MacRae)Â , former archdeacon of the Anglican diocese and for many years Rector of St. John the Divine, Quadra St.

Please join me:
What? "The Francis Effect ~Â Is Pope Francis a game-changer?"
Reflections and stories of transformational change in the lives of Pope Francis and St. Francis of Assisi
When? Wednesday Nov 25th, 7.30 pm
Where? St. Matthias, 600 Richmond (at Richardson), Victoria
Who? Open to the general public, everyone welcome:
key words/special interest topics: transformation, environment, community, lifestyle, faith communities and churches, dialogue


The Rev. Andrew Twiddy
The Anglican Parish of St. Anne & St. Edmund, Parksville

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250-248-3114Â (parish office)