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Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week
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Thanks for your patience and understanding.
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DIOCESAN NEWS and EVENTS
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Bishop's CommissarySeptember 15-October 31 Bishop Jane will be taking a short leave of absence from September 15 to October 31. During this time, the Rt. Rev. Victoria Matthews will act as Commissary. Bishop Jane asks that all requests or inquiries come through the Bishop's Assistant, Jen Wirun, as usual. Bishop Jane will still be attending and leading the 66th Synod, October 4th and 5th. |
$5 - 5 Ways - 5 SundaysSupport a Medical Initiative in Buyé It's back! Last year's September Coffee Fundraiser was so successful, we've decided to do it again. POSTER The Mothers' Union in our sister diocese of Buyé launched an amazingly practical initiative in 2018, helping senior citizens and less advantaged families to get a medical card, which gives them 80% medical coverage for a full year. The card costs about $5, but that is out of reach for many of the people who need it most. For more infomation visit:
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Synod 66 - Deadlines Coming Up!God's Gift to the Church is YOU - Belong, Share, Love “This is my vision for our churches: that they become places of belonging, places of sharing, places of love." Jean Vanier, Befriending the Stranger All information about the 66th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton, to be held October 4-5, 2019, is posted on the diocesan website. The following are highlights of Synod Update #4, sent to delegates on August 26, 2019. *** PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL DELEGATES IN YOUR PARISH!*** All delegates please register for Synod on Eventbrite. Registration deadline is September 13th. Nominations and Elections: Please consider if you or someone you know would like to be nominated for any of the positions available (it is ok to self-nominate!) For more information, the guidelines for the nominations and the nomination form are posted on the diocesan website: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/pages/nominations--221 Draft Agenda: A draft agenda for Synod is now available on the diocesan website: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/synod/66th-synod-2019 Reports: A reminder that reports from committees and groups are due by this Friday, September 6th. If you wish to nominate someone for a position, please obtain their consent and forward their name and a short one paragraph biography to Ven. Chris Pappas c/o churched@edmonton.anglican.ca at the Synod Office no later than this Friday, September 6th. For questions, email Canon Barbara Burrows, Secretary of Synod: Barbarab@edmonton.anglican.ca |
Healing of Memories WorkshopEveryone has a story; every story needs a listener - Fr. Michael Lapsley, SSM This workshop will be led by Father Michael Lapsley a South African Anglican priest and social justice advocate. After he lost both hands and an eye in a letter bomb attack in Zimbabwe in 1990, he developed the Healing of Memories Workshop to run in parallel to South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (1996-1997), creating a platform for those who wished to share their experiences and be heard compassionately. Over the following two years, workshops were offered through the length and breadth of the country, and in 1998 the Institute for Healing of Memories was born. Today, the Institute offers workshops and training to diverse groups of people all over the world, offering a venue to explore how scars of the past continue to shape our lives, attitudes and choices. This workshop would be of interest to those working in social justice, counselling, and advocacy fields; those interested in bringing healing to their own lives in a supportive environment; and those planning to pursue further facilitator training with the Institute. Conference registration fee of $275 includes meals, accommodations & conference materials. Register on Eventbrite For more info, email: HealingofMemoriesEdmonton@gmail.com / POSTER |
Season of Creation Prayers
For all who lead Prayers of the People during worship, please feel free to use this template, created by the Rev. Tim Chesterton, based on the Season of Creation resource pack. |
Many Ways to Celebrate Season of CreationSeptember 1 to October 4 Season of Creation 2019 Celebration Guide The 42nd General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada voted to adopt The Season of Creation as an annual time of prayer, education and action. Beginning September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and running through October 4, the Feast of St. Francis (patron saint of ecology), Christians across the ecumenical spectrum are encouraged to join together in prayer for creation and environmental stewardship. This season is a special time for the Creator and each other. Some of us pray, some of us do hands-on projects, some of us advocate. We all protect creation. The momentum continues long after the season ends. By seeding ongoing prayer, changes in lifestyle and advocacy, the season grows hope in our communities each year. General Synod, as an example, also passed resolutions encouraging parishes and dioceses to curtail their purchase of single-use plastic products by 2023, and to support the new Global Goals for Sustainable Development which aim to end poverty, protect the planet and pursue the common good. Ways to Observe Season of Creation - Hold a sustainability event - Plant a tree - Hold an ourdoor service - Reduce your carbon footprint - For inspiration, read the inaugural issue of Epiphanies, a digital magazine produced by the staff of the Anglican Journal For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/what-we-do/environmental-stewardship/pages/season-of-creation |
Season of Creation in YOUR parish
How is you parish marking the Season of Creation, September 1 - October 4? Send your ideas, events and pictures to churched@edmonton.anglican.ca and we will share them through the Synod Scene. |
Imagine What You Could Do with $2500to address the climate change crisis The Anglican Foundation of Canada challenges your parish to respond by upholding our Baptismal Covenant: “to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the earth.” 20 grants of up to $2,500 each will be awarded to parishes or dioceses for projects that foster sustainability, reduce the carbon footprint, and plant the seeds for change for a greener Canada. Please see this link to the AFC website to find out more! For more infomation visit:
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Edmonton West/Yellowhead ACW RegionalSaturday, September 21, 2019 The Edmonton West/Yellowhead ACW Regional Meeting will be held September 21 at St. Timothy's Anglican Church, 8420-145 St, Edmonton. This year's theme is Care for the Environment - "The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it" - Psalm 24. For more info, please contact president Gen Ashwell: 780-486-2999; Secretary Joyce Sharum: 780-407-6002. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/edmonton-west-yellowhead-acw-regional/2019-09-21
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Lay Evangelists:New Formation Program Beginning this Fall We are currently looking for lay people in the Diocese of Edmnton who love Christ, want to help others come to know and love him too, and are willing to commit themselves to a two-year formation program (six Saturdays a year, plus some practical work in between sessions). We hope to begin a new formation program in early October. The attached documents (hover for link) describe what Lay Evangelists are, and how we plan to form them for their ministry. If you would like to find out more about this, please contact your rector and also the warden of lay evangelists, the Rev. Tim Chesterton (stmrector@gmail.com or 780-437-7231). |
A Weekend to Renew and Revive Your Faith
Register now for the next Cursillo Weekend, October 18-20, 2019 at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert. It's an opportunity for anyone: singles, couples, and people at all stages of their Christian journey, to explore and expand your Christian life in a retreat setting through guided discussion, prayer, music and fellowship. If you've been to Cursillo before, please pray about who you can sponsor. If you would like to go but don't have a sponsor, email David Holehouse. Registration forms are completed by the applicant, a sponsor and your parish clergy. Email David or visit www.edmontoncursillo.ca for more information. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited. |
Call for Cursillo Secretariat VolunteersHelp share the blessing of Cursillo with others Has Cursillo been a blessing in your life? You can help ensure other Christians have an opportunity to experience Cursillo in our diocese by joining the small leadership group (Secretariat) that plans our activities. We meet 6-7 times a year, and there's room for every talent: from number crunching, to community event planning, to social media managing to general brainstorming. If you value Cursillo and enjoy fellowship with coffee and a cookie, you have what it takes! Please contact Lay Director David Holehouse at dwholehouse@gmail.com to express your interest by September 1.
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A Common Word Christian-Muslim DialogueFeaturing Canon Scott Sharman as Guest Speaker A Common Word Alberta invites you to its annual Christian-Muslim Dialogue on Saturday, October 26. Featured guest speakers are Neveen Ayad and Canon Scott Sharman, Anglican Church of Canada Animator for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, will address the ways, as an Interfaith Community, we strive to create spaces for gatherings where we can engage with each other in order to overcome stereotypes. POSTER Tickets, $10, available on Eventbrite. For more info, visit www.acwalberta.ca
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Save the Date: Annual Bishop's Fund Dinner
The Annual Bishop's Fund Dinner, in support of clergy of the Dioceses of Edmonton and the Arctic, will be held November 13, 2019 at the Royal Mayfair, Edmonton. Guest speaker TBD. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/save-the-date-annual-bishops-fund-dinner/2019-11-13
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INDIGINEWS
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Learn history they didn't teach you in schoolat Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castledowns Road, Edmonton This is not another boring lecture, but an interactive activity designed to encourage reflection and a new understanding of Canada's roots and how we've arrived to where we're at today. This is useful for newer Canadians or anyone looking to understand more of our world around us. Participants are asked to bring a blanket that can lay on the floor. |
Amiskwaciwaskahikan:An Indigenous Community Gathering The Creating Hope Society of Alberta is hosting Amiskwaciwaskahikan: An Indigenous Community Gathering, Saturday, September 21, 11 am to 8 pm, at the Edmonton Intercultural Centre Gym, 9538-107 Avenue. For more information, contact Brittany: 780-477-7961 or email Indigenous.Liaison@creatinghopesociety.ca POSTER |
Orange Shirt DayAn Invitation to Heal September 30th is Orange Shirt Day! The Indigenous Ministry Initiative in the Diocese of Edmonton invites you to join us, and hundreds of people across Canada, as we wear an orange shirt to honour the children who survived Indian Residential Schools and to remember those who didn't. Every child matters. We will wear orange shirts in recognition, remembrance and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters. We are encouraging your parish to commemorate this on Sunday, September 29, 2019 with prayer and by wearing orange shirts to church that day. If you would like assistance with this please contact the Rev. Nick Trussell or Fiona Brownlee. If you would like to learn more about this day check out http:// www.orangeshirtday.org/ Together as a diocese we will be that invitation to heal in our communities. Orange Shirt Day Prayer, Orange Shirt Day Responsive Prayer, Background and Resources Information Sheet, POSTER |
Diocese of Edmonton Indigenous Ministries
Contacts: Resources: Please see the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website for leaflets, web links and other resources to help you pray and take action for reconciliation. See also the Anglican Church of Canada Reconciliation Toolkit. For more infomation visit: http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/what-we-do/indigenous-ministries
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Historic Apology
It was an historic moment in the journey of reconciliation between the Anglican Church of Canada and Indigenous people both within and outside the church: on July 12, outgoing Archbishop and Primate Fred Hiltz offered a heartfelt Apology for Spiritual Harm done to Indigenous people during the colonization of what we now know as Canada. Bishop Jane asks that this apology be read out in each parish in Edmonton diocese. See the apology in the link below and in the attached pdf.
A number of Edmonton diocese parishes have or plan to personally share the text of this apology with First Nations representatives in their area and with whom they have contact. If you would like information on how to do this, please contact the Bishop's assistant. For more infomation visit:
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Indigenous Response
On July 16, 2019, the Indigenous Elders of General Synod 2019 resonded to the Apology for Spiritual Harm spoken by Primate Fred Hiltz on the evening of July 12. Find the full text of their response at the link below and in the attached pdf. For more infomation visit:
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PARISH NEWS and EVENTS
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Holy Trinity Riverbend Church Celebrates Blessing of BackpacksBackpacks stuffed with school supplies donated to Norwood School students Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history, and a recognized advocate for girls’ education, once stated: “one child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” This quote certainly resonated with me as Holy Trinity Riverbend held its Blessing of Backpacks during our Season of Creation service on September 1. Once again, through the generosity of our parishioners, we were able to donate a large number of backpacks and school supplies, including pens, pencils, crayons, paper, pencil cases, binders, art supplies and other needed items to a deserving school. This year, Norwood Elementary School, located in the inner city, was chosen to receive our gifts. A special 'thank you' for suggesting Norwood goes out to our HTR parishioners, Brian and Carol Graham, whose granddaughter, Hannah, works at the school. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/holy-trinity-riverbend-church-celebrates-blessing-of-backpacks
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Manna Market First Anniversary!
More than 70 people turned out to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Manna Market at All Saints’ Cathedral with ice cream, cake and balloons. On Wednesday afternoon, August 28, people lined up for an opportunity to purchase fresh produce from the market for a cost far less than grocery store prices. The Rev. Quinn Strikwerda, Vicar of All Saints’ Cathedral and the Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander, Bishop of Edmonton, welcomed special guests including David Huey, manager of Fatima’s Discount Food Store and supplier of the market, and David Shepherd, MLA for Edmonton City-Centre. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/manna-market-first-anniversary
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Toys Please!
Do you have toys that are no longer being played with? The parish of St. Mary & St. George in Jasper is starting a Toy Swap/Library and is currently looking to collect quality toys. You can drop the toys off at the Synod Office or give them to the Rev. Andreas Sigrist during the Diocesan Synod on October 4-5. For further information or questions please contact Rev. Andreas at andreas.sigrist00@gmail.com or by phone at 587-938-2007. |
Short Course on The Universal ChristJoin the Rev. Sheila Hagan-Bloxham in studying Richard Rohr’s book - Saturday, September 7, 2019 Join the Rev. Sheila Hagan-Bloxham in studying Richard Rohr’s book The Universal Christ. Rev. Sheila will host two Saturday morning retreat days, as well as two Sunday morning studies in order to have time to fully examine this topic. A mid-week evening session could be organized for those interested but unable to attend the Sunday morning sessions. Please contact Sheila for more information and to RSVP: sbloxham@shaw.ca For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/short-course-on-the-universal-christ/2019-09-07
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Introduction to Godly PlaySaturday, September 7, 2019 Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Ave, Edmonton, is hosting a Godly Play training event on Saturday, September 7. The cost is $25 for the day (includes refreshments), which is payable to Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the day of the event. Please bring a bag lunch. To register, by August 30, 2019, send attached form to the Rev. Danielle Lepine: email assistantcurate@holytrinity.ab.ca or call 780-433-5530, ext 102 For more info or questions about Godly Play, contact Ruth Lumax, Accredited Godly Play Trainer, at uchurch@incentre.net or 780-352-2157. POSTER / Registration / Agenda For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/introduction-to-godly-play/2019-09-07
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Tŷ Dewi – Raising the Roof!Concert in Support of the New Roof at St. David’s The band "Tŷ Dewi" will perform a benefit concert to raise funds for a new roof for St. David's Anglican Church, 8345-79 Avenue NW, Edmonton, on Friday, September 13, at 7pm. Admission is by donation with a suggested amount of $10-30 (donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt). There will be a licensed cash concession available during intermission. Please join us for this exciting event, featuring music by The Beatles, Spirit of the West, Sheryl Crow, Simon & Garfunkel, Coldplay and more. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/ty-dewi-raising-the-roof/2019-09-13
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St. Augustine's Old Canterbury Public HouseSeason of Creation pub and karaoke night - Saturday, September 21, 2019 On September 21, from 7-10 pm, join the St. Augustine's Community, 6110 Fulton Road, Edmonton, for a fall pub and karaoke night. Craft beer and pub snacks available (non-alcoholic options too). $20 gets you one drink and one plate of snacks. Profit directed to fundraising for St. Augustine's LED light upgrade. Purchase tickets early online. |
Dreams WorkshopDreaming Our Way to Wholeness - Saturday, September 21, 2019 Are you longing for an ancient and powerful practice to explore spiritual growth and transformation? Dreams are one of the fastest ways to connect to the soul and experience human wholeness, which brings freedom, spaciousness and meaning to our often distracted lives. This workshop, presented by Kathy Sperling on Saturday, September 21, 9 am-3 pm, at St. George's Centre for Wellness and Learning, is designed to teach you strategies to discover the meanings of your dreams through a method of working with dreams in a group setting. To register, cost is $75, contact ksperlingwellness@gmail.com All are welcome, even those who do not remember their dreams; prior knowledge is helpful but not necessary. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/dreams-workshop/2019-09-21
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Fusion Offering Foundations Course at St. MatthiasDiscover community transformation through God, yourself and others Fusion Canada is offering a Foundations Course (12 weeks + 2 Saturdays + outreach opportunity) at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 6210-188 St NW, Edmonton, September 18-Dec 4 (Wednesday evenings). The cost is $75 (includes manual and food on the Saturdays). The course will run from 6-9:30 pm (potluck supper at 6 pm with teaching starting at 6:45 pm). The Foundations course explores four areas of study: Living with God, Living with Others, Living with Yourself, and community transformation. Have a look at the website for more details and to register: http://fusioncanada.ca/training/ |
Spare Hymn Books?
St. Paul Anglican Church in Edmonton is looking for some Common Praise hymn books. If you have any to spare, please contact their office. |
Piano Needs a Home
A lady in the diocese is moving into a seniors’ home and regretfully cannot take her piano with her. There are a lot of memories in this piano and she is uneasy parting with it, so would love for it to be enjoyed in a new home. A Mason & Risch from Toronto, It’s in good shape, has a lovey sound and just needs a tune-up every once in a while. If you know of a music-lover or a church that could take this piano, please email or leave a voicemail for Leslie at 780-757-7000.
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Ministry Opportunity: All Saints' Cathedral, EdmontonBishop Invites Applications for Dean and Rector The Diocese of Edmonton and All Saints’ Cathedral are looking for a Dean. You will be an experienced priest who will work closely with the Bishop, support the diocese and lead a large, urban parish. We are looking for a passionate leader who will guide us in deepening our fellowship and growing as Christians. we need you to support and guide the parish in intentional and transformative discipleship, missional growth, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, as well as to support the numerous community based program the cathedral offers.
For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-all-saints-cathedral-edmonton
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Ministry Opportunity: St. Luke's, EdmontonBishop invites applications for Rector St. Luke's Anglican Church in southeast Edmonton eagerly awaits your application for the position of rector. Our search committee is looking for someone who is ready to build on the energy in this congregation and take St. Luke's to its next level in spiritual and numerical growth.
For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-st-lukes-edmonton
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Ministry Opportunity: St. George's, Fort SaskatchewanBishop Invites Applications for Part-time Priest The parish of St. George’s Anglican Church in Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a part-time priest who will provide leadership within the parish: guiding, educating and supporting parishioners to realise the Church’s Mission: “Serving Christ in Our Neighbours.”
For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-st-georges-fort-saskatchewan
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Ministry Opportunity: St. Paul's, LeducBishop Invites Applications for Rector St. Paul’s is a dynamic family sized parish in the Diocese of Edmonton and we are looking for a new rector. We seek a priest with at least three years of experience who is enthusiastic about growth. We have 60 families on the parish list. St. Paul’s would describe itself as a BAS-parish with blended traditional and contemporary music.
For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-st-pauls-leduc
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Ministry Opportunity: St. Mary's, PonokaBishop Invites Applications for Rector The parish of St. Mary’s, Ponoka in conjunction with the Church of the Epiphany, Rimby, is searching for a joint rector to nurture and guide our parish of all ages towards deeper spiritual growth, community development and outreach.
For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-st-marys-ponoka
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Tell Your Story!
Any special services, end-of-summer barbeques or church picnics in your parish? New events or activities planned for fall? We love to share stories from all corners of the diocese. Please send your promotions, your pictures and write-ups (they don't have to be long!) to churched@edmonton.anglican.ca and we will be happy to post them with your church information on the diocesan web-site and in the Synod Scene. Look forward to hearing from you!
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BEYOND the DIOCESE
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Shaping a Just CanadaCPJ Pre-election Townhall Gathering - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Ahead of the 2019 federal election, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) will engage voters with a townhall gathering presented in partnership with The King’s University’s Micah Centre on Wednesday, September 11, 7:00 - 9:30 pm, at The King’s University. We invite you to attend, gain a better understanding of key policy issues, and learn important questions you can ask federal candidates. This is a free event. Please register your attendance via CPJ.ca/Tour2019. Make your voice – and your vote – count! For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/shaping-a-just-canada/2019-09-11
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Steven Bell - Where the Good Way LiesFriday, September 27, 2019 The Wainwright Ministerial Association presents award-winning Christian storyteller and musician Steve Bell in concert at the Wainwright Communiplex, September 27. Bell is a member of saint benedict’s table at All Saints’ Anglican Church in Winnipeg. Tickets can be purchased at stevebell.com and proceeds will help purchase a CT scanner for the Wainwright Hospital. Quick fact: Steve learned to play guitar in Drumheller Prison when he was 8 years old - his father was a federal prison chaplain. |
Now Accepting Applications
The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is now accepting applications for its next cohort of students beginning in March, 2020. The Studion is a two-year, part-time training in the ministry of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition and is included as a public access course of King's University in Edmonton. Click here for application forms on The Studion website. Email thestudionschool@gmail.com for more information. |
On Eagle's Wings Seeking NWT/Nunavut Minister
On Eagle's Wings is seeking a minister with a passion to see northern people grow as disciples of Christ. The minister will be an active member of the On Eagle's Wings’ ministry team, with primary responsibility for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This position (see JOB Profile) requires travel to remote communities periodically throughout the year and the ability to respect and walk alongside northern people. For more information or to obtain a detailed job description, please contact: |
Anglican and ELCIC Ministry Opportunities
There are currently several ministry opportunities in the Diocese of Rupert's Land and the Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod of the ELCIC:
For more info, contact Canon Susan Suppes, Executive Assistant to the Bishop Diocese of Rupert's Land, 204-992-4212 / Exec.asst@rupertsland.ca For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/anglican-and-elcic-ministry-opportunities
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