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Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
Synod Scene Aug 28-Sept 3, 2017
Please remember in your prayers this week

Please remember in your prayers this week

  • Those who are sick or suffering.
  • Those who have died and those who mourn.
  • Those who are suffering the effects of Hurricane Harvey in Texas including our Episcopalian brothers and sisters in that area who seek to find ways to help even as they are affected.
  • Our Treaty Six First Nations brothers and sisters in Christ.
  • Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (List of Twinned Parishes).
    Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in Buyé diocese who are suffering the effects of drought.
Lay Reader Training in Final Stretch

Lay Reader Training in Final Stretch

Saturday, August 26 saw 15 new and continuing lay readers gathered at All Saints' Cathedral in Edmonton for the final session of training this summer. The Rev. Matthew Oliver, Honourary Assistant at St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton, led the group through the ins and outs of leading morning and evening prayer from the Book of Alternative Services and the Book of Common Prayer.

Previous training sessions focused on Preaching, with the Very Rev. Neil Gordon, Dean of All Saints' Cathedral, the Diocesan Missional Model, with the Ven. Richard King, Archdeacon for Mission and Discipleship, and the Christian Foundations Course with the Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander, Bishop. All the material presented is being developed into an on-line resource for review and for those who couldn't attend the sessions. Licensing of new lay readers and re-licensing of many current lay readers takes place September 17.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/lay-reader-training-in-final-stretch--67

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Lay Readers' Licensing

Lay Readers' Licensing

Sunday, September 17 at 7:00PM

This will be a commissioning service for all new and continuing lay readers.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/lay-readers-licensing/2017-09-17

See Diocesan Website
Top Ten Reasons to Run Alpha this Fall

Top Ten Reasons to Run Alpha this Fall

REASON NUMBER TEN!

Throughout the summer, Diocesan Alpha Co-ordinator Amy Croy has presented her Top Ten Reasons to run an Alpha program this fall in your parish. The final reason is Amy herself. She's here to help, but for a limited time only...

"I am excited to help groups invite their communities to explore life, faith and God on Alpha. I am available to answer your questions, speak to your church, and train your team, please contact me at alpha@edmonton.anglican.ca.

I will be available to help your group until October 15, when the position of Alpha Coordinator in our diocese will come to an end."  

Amy Croy, Alpha Coordinator  

For more infomation visit:

http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/what-we-do/alpha-and-alpha-youth

See more at edmonton.anglican.ca
Bleeding Heart Ministry Opens New Art Space

Bleeding Heart Ministry Opens New Art Space

Bleeding Heart Art Space, a growing ministry of the Edmonton diocese, has moved to a new home. When the lease expired on the Alberta Avenue storefront gallery, the Bleeding Heart team set about transforming an office space on the top floor of the building next door. The grand opening takes place Sept 15-17 during Kaleido Festival.   Supported by private donors and volunteers, this ministry needs to raise $3,000 to cover the cost of renovations. New paint. New wall. New floors. New community bar. So much beauty for so little. Your gift - every gift - will help make this dream a reality by the time Bleeding Heart re-opens on September 13! Donate online at https://bleedingheartart.space/build-our-new-home

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/bleeding-heart-ministry-opens-doors-to-new-art-space

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Bleeding Heart Art Space Grand Re-opening

Bleeding Heart Art Space Grand Re-opening

Bleeding Heart Art Space, a growing ministry of the Edmonton diocese, has moved to a new home. When the lease expired on the Alberta Avenue storefront gallery, the Bleeding Heart team set about transforming an office space on the top floor of the building next door. The grand opening takes place Sept 15-17 during Kaleido Festival. All are welcome!

The gallery's next exhibit, opening Sept 13 at 6:30 pm, is Jennifer Berkenbosch's: Cultivar - a series of bright, beautiful abstract mixed-media paintings inspired by the quotidian, everyday experiences at Sundog Organic Farm - where she lives and works. 

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/bleeding-heart-art-space-grand-re-opening/2017-09-15

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Holy Cross Day Ordination Service

Holy Cross Day Ordination Service

Thursday, September 14 at 7:00PM

It is our pleasure to announce that Bishop Jane Alexander intends, God willing, to ordain the Rev. Cheryl Boulet, the Rev. Donna Gauthier and the Rev. Rita Milne to the priesthood; and Sandra Arbeau, Christopher Cook, Rebecca Harris, Billy Isenor, Sheila Moorey, Ruth Sesink-Bott, Andreas Sigrist to the diaconate on Holy Cross Day, September 14, 2017, 7:00 pm at All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 Street, Edmonton. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is red.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/holy-cross-day-ordination-service/2017-09-14

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Bishop Appoints Indigenous Ministry Archdeacon and Canon Theologian

Bishop Appoints Indigenous Ministry Archdeacon and Canon Theologian

During the opening service of the 65th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton, September 29, 2017 at 7:00 pm, Bishop Jane Alexander will collate the Rev. Canon Travis Enright as Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministry in the stall of St. James; and install the Rev. Dr. Scott Sharman as Canon Theologian in Mission in the stall of St. Jean de Brebeuf.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/bishop-appoints-indigenous-ministry-archdeacon-and-canon-theologian

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Registration and Nominations for 65th Synod

Registration and Nominations for 65th Synod

Register and submit nominations for the 65th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton, to be held Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, 2017 at All Saints' Cathedral and St. Matthias, Anglican Church, Edmonton.

  • Synod Update #1: June 16, 2017
  • Synod Update #2: July 18, 2017
  • Synod Update #3: July 24, 2017
  • Synod Update #4: August 14, 2017
     
  • Register!
  • Guidelines for Nominations and Elections at Synod.
  • Nomination Form (pdf)
     
  • Please display POSTER in your parish.

For more infomation visit:

http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/synod

65th Synod
Registration Open for EfM

Registration Open for EfM

Registrations for Education for Ministry are being re-opened with the prospect of beginning a new group. This group will be meeting on Wednesday evenings at St. Augustine’s of Canterbury. Anyone interested should contact the Rev. Robin Walker AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Email: robin_walker1948@outlook.com; phone: 587-523-4297. 

Note: Graduates of EfM are welcome to register for any one of the four years – an opportunity for those who completed the program under the old curriculum to sample the new. 

BROCHURE

2017-18 TEXTBOOK LIST

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/registration-open-for-efm

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Indiginews

Indiginews

Diocesan Contacts and Resources

150 Acts of Reconciliation: Please see this link or download the pdf with 150 ideas for activities that lead to reconciliation: "Many of these are small, everyday acts that average Canadians can undertake, but others are more provocative that encourage people to think about Indigenous-settler relationships in new ways." 

Contacts: 
Sharon Pasula, Oskâpêwis / Aboriginal Cultural and Educational Helper: oskapewis@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-439-7344
Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison: f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-312-9070

Fiona's Schedule:

  • September 1: Indigenous Ministry Outreach Team, St. Mary's, Ponoka
  • September 9: Blanket Exercise at Lakeland Lutheran, Cold Lake
  • September 10: Participating in worship at Lakeland Lutheran
  • September 16: Blanket Exercise, St. Saviour's, Vermilion
  • September 20: Inter-agency Meeting, Wetaskiwin
  • September 25: Treaty 6 Flag Raising, Wetaskiwin City Hall
  • September 29: Orange Shirt Day, Wetaskwin

Resources: Please see the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website for leaflets, web links and other resources to help you pray and act for reconciliation.

Two Histories-One Journey

Two Histories-One Journey

Rev. Maraylyn Benay shares about her Indigenous and European roots

Diocesan Oskapewis, Sharon Pasula, visited the Rev. Maralyn Benay this summer, at Whispering Spruce Campground near Pigeon Lake. Rev. Maralyn runs Lawnchair Church at the campground every year and after joining her for church one Sunday, Sharon sat down with Maralyn and asked her to share some of her life journey as an indigenous person. 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEunGWjVW1s&feature=youtu.be

See the 16 minute interview here.
St. Saviour Vermilion to Host Blanket Exercise

St. Saviour Vermilion to Host Blanket Exercise

Saturday, September 16 at 9:30AM

On Saturday, September 16 St. Saviour's, Vermilion is hosting a Blanket Exercise as an act of reconciliation with the first peoples of this land. We invite you to learn more about the shared history of Indigenous and Settler peoples of Canada using the Blanket Exercise created by KAIROS. We ask that each person please bring a blanket that means something to them. All are most welcome. For more information please contact Fiona Brownlee.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/st-saviour-vermilion-to-host-blanket-exercise/2017-09-16

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Job Opening

Job Opening

Moving Forward in Reconciliation Oskapewis

In shared ministry with Moving Forward with Reconciliation (MFWR) - a working group of representatives from United Churches in Edmonton, as well as people from other faith traditions and cultural backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples - ICPM seeks to fill an 18-hour/week, part-time position providing support to congregations in developing and participating in Reconciliation initiatives with the goal of moving forward on the Calls to Action that were put forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Please see the attached job posting for full details and contact information.

Save the Date for Spirit of the Land

Save the Date for Spirit of the Land

The 6th annual Spirit of the Land Conference will be held from Friday November 3 to Sunday November 5 at the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus in Camrose, AB. This year's theme is Next Generation Thinking: Hopeful Economics for the 21st Century. The conference line-up will represent various ecological, agricultural, and energy industry perspectives. See the attached Save the Date poster and check spiritoftheland.ca for more details.

60 Years of Generosity

60 Years of Generosity

This year the Anglican Foundation of Canada is celebrating 60 years of service with a Diamond Anniversary publication titled Imagine That. More than 100 people and groups who have received funding through the AFC tell their inspirational stories. Read about it in the AFC newsletter and contribute to the next inspirational story by purchasing a Hope Bear for someone you know who is going back to school this fall.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/60-years-of-generosity

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St. Saviour's Celebrates Baptism and Confirmation

St. Saviour's Celebrates Baptism and Confirmation

St. Saviour’s, Vermilion celebrated three confirmations and a baptism on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Pictured (from left) are: confirmands Alyx and Ethan Ward, rector's warden JoAnn Mones, Bishop Jane Alexander, Robert Watson who was both baptized and confirmed, and rector the Rev. Elizabeth Metcalfe. Bishop Jane presented the candidates with backpacks that included items to help them continue on their journeys of faith each and every day. Submitted by Tricia Polowy  

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/st-saviours-celebrates-baptism-and-confirmation

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Church in the Park

Church in the Park

Sunday, August 27 dawned clear and bright and warm - perfect weather for Church in the Park! Two southeast Edmonton churches, St. Augustine of Canterbury and St. Luke, got together at Gold Bar Park to enjoy an outdoor service - which included a challenging (for some of us) memory game. The theme came from Joshua 1, where God encourages Joshua to "be stong and very courageous" and to remember all that the Lord had written through Moses. That was followed by a lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs and all the fixin's, and then some Messy Church activities enjoyed by kids of all ages.  Photos by Tony Saloway

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/church-in-the-park

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2018 Church Calendars!

2018 Church Calendars!

The Synod Office is taking orders for the 2018 church calendar, which has a number of improvements over last year! Deadline is September 8.  

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/2018-church-calendars

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Stephen's Perogy Dinner: St. Stephen the Martyr ACW is hosting a Perogy Dinner (vegan alternative available) on Saturday, September 16, from 5-6:30 pm, at 11723-93 St, Edmonton (PrayerWorks Common). Admission to the dinner, in honour of St. Ninian Celtic Missionary, is $10 (children under 6 are free). Please join us! POSTER

St. Matthias Upcoming Events: 6210-188 St, Edmonton

Foot Care Clinic 
Mobile Certified Nursing Staff will hold a clinic (general/diabetic assessments, nail cutting, corn/callus Reduction and foot massage) on September 18. Appointments will be between 1 and 4:00 pm. The cost will be $5 per clinic (at the church) and $10 home visit (West Edmonton area). Contact the office for more information or to book an appointment at 780 487 0324.

Save the Date - Christian/Muslim Interfaith Dialogue 
The 5th Annual Christian/Muslim Dialogue is taking place on October 28, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Participating in the dialogue will be Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali (UK) and Dr. Harry Huebner (Winnipeg). POSTER

Youth Worker Position: St. Paul’s, 10127-145 St, Edmonton, is seeking a part-time Youth Worker to oversee a joint youth group at St. Paul’s and St. Timothy’s Anglican parishes. Application deadline is September 1, 2017. For more info, see attached MINISTRY PROFILE.

BEYOND THE DIOCESE

BEYOND THE DIOCESE

Opportunity to Minister

Are you a musician looking for a unique opportunity to serve?  Billy Isenor, the Anglican Chaplain at Edmonton Institution – a maximum security facility northeast of the city – is looking for people to help at the prison church service, especially musicians and readers. Please contact Billy by email at William.Isenor@CSC-SCC.GC.CA if you are able to help.

Bishop to Speak at King's University

Bishop to Speak at King's University

Bishop Jane Alexander will be a keynote speaker at "Does the Church Matter? Navigating Divisions 1517–2017." This conference runs September 20 and 21 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. It will explore the state of the church today, the challenges of relating hospitably to those who hold different beliefs, and the ways that the watershed events of the Protestant Reformation continue to shape our world. For further details, visit The King's website or contact Rebecca Warren (rebecca.warren@kingsu.ca, 780-465-8332).

 

More from Beyond the Diocese

Providence Renewal Centre offers opportunities for self-care, self-discovery and spiritual nourishment, September through to Christmas this year. POSTER

Opportunity for spiritual growth: Spiritual growth often occurs when we are able to discuss our experiences of God with another person who is trained in reflective listening. This is the primary activity of spiritual direction. The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is now seeking participants to meet with our second-year students to engage in spiritual direction as part of each student’s supervised practicum. If this opportunity interests you, find out more by contacting Shelly King at shellydking@gmail.com.

Free Legal Advice Clinic: The Edmonton Community Legal Centre is organizing an open-air, free legal clinic at City Hall on Saturday, September 23, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, to support vulnerable individuals in our communities with their legal needs and increase public awareness of the programs and services that ECLC offers. Volunteer lawyers will offeri free legal advice in various areas of law such as landlord-tenant, employment, immigration, criminal, family law and civil law matters. Refreshments will be available for all attending. Anyone needing free legal advice can either call the ECLC office at 780-702-1725 or drop in for a clinic session on the event date. POSTER

Permanent Part-time Secretary/Receptionist: Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert is seeking a Permanent Part-time Secretary/Receptionist three days a week, eight hours daily. The successful applicant will have excellent organizational, hospitality and communication skills. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Access are required, along with an ability to learn and maintain a new website management system. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a team environment and, importantly, is sensitive to retreat center ministry.  Position will begin when a suitable candidate is found. Apply with resume to Star of the North Retreat Centre. Only those short-listed will be contacted.

Call to Action on Addiction and Child Welfare: Creating Hope Society would like to invite you the one day Community Conversation “Call to Action Addiction and Child Welfare One Day”. Our day will be filled with community conversations, panel, guest speakers, traditional teachings and entertainment. I am excited and hope that you will register your family, colleagues, co-workers, students, acquaintances and pass it on! (FOR ALL RSW “A” Credit plus Certificate.) To register please contact Cheryl at info@creatinghopesociety.ca or call 780-477-7961 Ext. 201.

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