Welcome to Christ Church Anglican – Fort Macleod
Meet the Priest – The Rev. Dr. Julio R
eis Simões The Rev. Dr. Julio Reis Simões serves as the Incumbent Priest at Christ Church, Fort Macleod. Born in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, and shaped by a life of teaching, writing, liturgical arts, and pastoral accompaniment, Julio brings a theology that breathes—curious, embodied, and rooted in the margins. Julio holds a doctorate in Religious Studies and has spent over two decades engaging the intersections of faith, justice, art, and identity. His ministry draws from liberation theology, Afro-Brazilian spirituality, queer and poetic theologies, and the enduring mystery of the Gospel. He joined the Anglican Diocese of Calgary in 2024. In the pulpit, Julio preaches with reverence and playfulness. He doesn’t aim to give all the answers—but to stir the holy questions. His sermons open with story, dig into paradox, and leave space for grace to settle where it needs to. He believes the Gospel invites reversal, surprise, and healing—not just for individuals, but for whole communities. “Is he traditional?” Yes—if tradition includes prophets and poets. “Is he a bit different?” You might say that. But so is the kingdom of God. “Can I trust him?” If you’re ready to hear both silence and song, yes. At Christ Church, Julio nurtures a liturgical, welcoming space where laughter is holy, ambiguity isn’t feared, and the Spirit has room to dance. Whether you’re full of questions, heavy with doubt, or simply curious, you are welcome.
Dear Friends in Christ,
Please come join us with full communion services on Three Sundays of each Month and one Sunday will be morning prayer. Services start at 10:30am.
If you are not able to attend in person please join us via Zoom. Just email a request to fmchristchurch@gmail.com.
In person and Zoom Sunday services.
Our Regular Sunday family worship service begins at 10:30 am.
Upcoming Schedule & Events
- Sunday School – 2nd & 4th Sundays.
- Tuesdays 10:00am – Bible Study on Zoom
- Thursdays at 10:00am – Hebrews Cafe. A casual and relaxed chance to talk about anything and everything.
- Compline – Sunday 8:00pm on Zoom
Sunday May 24th – Come join us and celebrate Pentecost and share in celebration of Carole Cressman who retired after a lifetime of leading music worship services. Potluck lunch and presentation to follow.
Monday May 25th – 7:00pm -8:30pm – “In the Deep” Discussion – Rev. Julio will lead a discussion on a topic or question put forward. An opportunity to get together and deeply discuss and go “deep” into finding answers. Examples might be “Why are there so many religions“? or “Is the Bible to be taken literally“? Do you have something you want to explore? Come join us.
Thurs May 28th. 10:00am – Acorn Spiritual Outreach grouping – In Person at Church Hall & on Zoom
Sharing our experiences resulting from the The Acorn Method using a simple morning prayer: ” Lord, is there someone outside the Parish you would like me to connect with” then waiting, watching and discerning the opportunity to ask someone two simple questions. “How are you” and then if necessary “How are you…Really”
Fresh Start Monday Breakfasts- Next Breakfast June 1st – 7:30am – 9:00am
- Free breakfast open to everyone who needs a fresh start to the week. Come enjoy a fresh hot breakfast with us!
Ephesians 5:19-20
19 Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.