We Are The Solbergs
Father Aaron Solberg is an Anglican priest and composer. Together with his wife Isabelle and their two sons, he lives in Fort Smith, in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Here the family shares personal reflections, experiences, and insights into faith and life in the North.
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The NorthWord
A daily devotional from the North with Fr. Aaron L. Solberg. The Word, the North, your week — a few minutes each day of Scripture, prayer, and faith lived out in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
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Join us for our November Grandfriends Gathering! Grandfriends is a community gathering that brings together seniors and families with young children for connection, conversation, and fun.Come enjoy:☕ Coffee, tea & baking🎨 Crafts for kids🎁 Door prize💬 Conversation & connection❤️ A warm, welcoming atmosphere for all agesIn a northern community like Fort Smith, many families live far from grandparents and extended family, just like many seniors are far from their own children and grandchildren. Grandfriends is about creating space for generations to come together, share stories, laughter, coffee, and community.📅 Tuesday, November 17th ⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM📍 St. John’s Anglican Church HallThis is a free, drop-in event and everyone is welcome — whether you come with children, on your own, or with a friend.Need a ride or have questions?Call Fr Aaron at (867) 793-5005We would love to see you there!
I’d love to talk with you.A lot of people have asked me what we’re doing at St. John’s in Fort Smith, and how they can be part of it. So I’ve set up an easy way to book a call, 30 minutes or an hour, by phone or video:app.reclaim.ai/m/aaronsolberg/coffee-with-a-priestUse it to learn more about the ministry, talk about working together, find out how you can take part, or just catch up.Grab a coffee and pick a time.
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A video or phone chat with Fr. Aaron Solberg for clergy, colleagues and friends of the ministry. Good for ministry collaboration and planning, work meetings, project discussions, or just catching up. ...
We’re starting a letter called The Northern Light. It’s short and simple: what’s happening at St. John’s, a reflection, a few photos. The first one goes out at the end of November.If you’d like it, sign up here: stjohnsfortsmith.com/north#AnglicanChurchOfCanada #DioceseOfTheArctic #AnglicanCommunion
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Clergy, curates and families are invited to visit, stay, or live with us and see northern ministry up close. We want Fort Smith to be the place where people begin their ministry in the North: a welcom...