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Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week
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Prayer Cycle for the New Year
The Prayer Cycle for Edmonton diocese for January-April 2020 will be available on the diocesan website before Christmas. Please look for it under "Parish Info" in the top right hand corner of the screen and then look for "Prayer Cycles" on the black bar.
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Christmas hours at the Synod Office
The synod office will be closed for Christmas starting Monday, December 23 and opening again Thursday, January 2. We will be checking messages throughout the holidays. The synod office staff would like to wish everyone a joyous and peaceful Advent and Christmas season. |
DIOCESAN NEWS and EVENTS
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Diocesan Appointment
Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to appoint the Rev. Anthony Arza-Kwaw as rector of Emmanuel, Gibbons effective January 1, 2020. For more infomation visit:
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Clergy RetreatSoul, Snow and Silence: Grace at the Edge of Wilderness Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur will lead this year's clergy retreat from January 28-30, 2020 t Star of the North Retreat Centre. His theme will liken our connection as Canadians to "fierce landscapes and silent reaches" with early Christians whose lives were "marked by a soulful quest for a rugged spirituality in places of wilderness". This retreat is mandatory for clergy as they otherwise often don't have time for much needed space and quiet reflection. The cost is $360 to be shared between the clergy person attending and his/her parish. The registration form is attached and has also been sent by email. PDF Form / Word Form |
Faith Community Members Interact with Virtual Nativity Scene
Visitors to the City of Edmonton’s Celebrating Our Faiths exhibit at City Hall now have the ability to interact digitally with a virtual nativity scene via their smartphone. Last Wednesday, December 11, members of the Edmonton and District Council of Churches (EDCC) were given a demonstration of a one-of-a-kind nativity app created by students in the digital media program at NAIT. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/faith-community-members-interact-with-virtual-nativity-scene
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Give the Gift of Life
Want to give the best gift there is this season? Donate blood and give the gift of Life! And while you're at it, let them know you're Anglican! Donate through the Partners for Life program using our code: ANGL696986, and help us meet our goal of 100 units of blood donated by the end of December.
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'Tis the season of helping to feed someone in need in our community!All Saints' and Synod Office Accepting Donations for the Food Bank In the spirit of giving, the Synod Office and All Saints’ Cathedral are having a friendly competition to see who can bring in the most non-perishable food donations for Edmonton’s Food Bank. The food bank’s annual Festive Campaign will run until January 10, and we want to help them reach their goal of collecting 370,000 kilograms of food! If you’d like to help us, just drop by the Cathedral and leave a donation under the tree in the narthex - you can't miss it. THANK YOU!
For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/tis-the-season-of-helping-to-feed-someone-in-need-in-our-community
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No Room in the Inn 2019 CampaignEdmonton Churches Help Support Seniors' Safe House Local churches and individuals from many denominations join together around Christmastime to provide financial support to a housing provider to the homeless or those at risk in the Edmonton Capital Region. NRII is based on the biblical story of Mary and Joseph being forced to take refuge in a stable after discovering that there was no room for them in the inn in Bethlehem. No Room in the Inn (NRII) brochures are available for pick-up from the Synod Office and can be downloaded here. |
Canterbury Foundation Seeking Directors
Grounded in the Anglican tradition, Canterbury Foundation, a private not-for-profit charitable organization in Edmonton, is seeking members for its Board of Directors. The Foundation has provided quality seniors accommodation and related supportive services for more than 40 years, and is currently undergoing a major Court Modernization and Expansion Project. Interested candidates must be an active member of an Anglican Parish within the Diocese of Edmonton. Please see attached document, or contact Brian Popp for more information: brpopp@telusplanet.net. Application deadline is February 14, 2020.
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Parish Finances Training DaySaturday, January 18, 2020 Parish treasurers, clergy, wardens, and anyone else who does financial tasks in their parishes are invited to attend one or both of these sessions offered at the Synod Office on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Lunch is provided. Please register on eventbrite: https://parishfinancestrainingday.eventbrite.ca by no later than January 13. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/parish-finances-training-day/2020-01-18
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INDIGINEWS
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Community Festive GatheringEdmonton Intercultural Centre Creating Hope Society invites you to a Community Festive Gathering on December 20, 2019, 11:00 am–1:00 pm, at the Edmonton Intercultural Centre Lunchroom, 9538-107 Avenue NW, Edmonton. Everyone welcome! For more information Please contact Chery, 780-477-7961, or info@creatinghopesociety.ca |
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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PARISH NEWS and EVENTS
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St. Luke's Messy Christmas
St. Luke’s Edmonton celebrated a rollicking Messy Christmas on December 14th, with nearly 100 people in attendance! The festivities included plenty of activities and crafts, several of which involved creating costumes for the “no-rehearsal-all-participation” nativity pageant, which was followed by a delicious Messy Christmas feast of some traditional and some not-so-traditional foods. 2019 marks St. Luke’s fourth annual Messy Christmas; the first with the Rev. Nick Trussell and his family. Rev. Nick became rector of St. Luke’s on December 1st. Click below to see what he had to say about it. For more infomation visit:
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Lessons and Carols at SJE Church
An estimated 400 people worshiped together at the annual ‘Lessons and Carols Service’ at St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton on December 15. As in past years, Organist and Music Director, Dr. Jacobus (Kobie) Kloppers worked with both junior and senior choirs to prepare musical selections which, this year, included favourite old hymns, beautiful choral arrangements, and some well-known pieces from Handel’s Messiah. In the week before the service, guest vocalists and instrumentalists joined musicians from St. John’s and all was brought together under the leadership of guest-conductor Dr. Debra Cairns. Photos by Doug Cowan For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/lessons-and-carols-at-sje-church
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St. Peter's Christmas Community Lunch
St. Peter's Anglican Church, 11035-127 Street, Edmonton, welcomes all to its Christmas Community Lunch on Wednesday, December 18, at noon. Join us for turkey and carol singing! POSTER |
Blue Christmas and Christmas Eve in Onoway
St. John the Divine in Onoway is holding a Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 18, 7 pm; and a Christmas Eve Service is at 7 pm. There is no service Christmas Day. |
Blue Christmas @ St. George'sDecember 19, 7 pm, 11733-87 Ave, Edmonton |
When Christmas Hurts: A Service of Hope and HealingSt. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 12603 Ellerslie Road, Edmonton Life circumstances can make it it difficult for us to celebrate Christmas. St. Patrick's and St. Margaret's invite you to a service of hope and healing on Thursday, December 19, at 7 pm. There will be an opportunity to offer specific prayer requests and to light a prayer candle in memory of a loved one or in token of a special need. |
Holy Days at St. Stephen the Martyr Parish
Holy Days at the Parish of St Stephen the Martyr, 11725-93 Street, Edmonton December 20 St. Thomas the Apostle, 7:00 pm: Solemn Evensong December 27 St. John the Evangelist, 7:00 pm: Solemn Evensong December 28 The Innocents’ Day, 10:30 am: Low Mass January 1 Circumcision of our Lord, 7:00 pm: Solemn Evensong with devotions to the Blessed Sacrament |
St. David's Christmas Services
St. David's, 8345-79 Ave, Edmonton, welcomes everyone to join us as we celebrate Christmas. We have three Christmas services: Christmas Eve: Children’s and Family Eucharist: Tuesday, December 24, 5:00 pm. Please join us for our early Christmas Eve service, which is suitable for Children and Families. Christmas Eve: Traditional Eucharist: Tuesday, December 24, 10:00 pm. Please join us for our late-night traditional Christmas Eve service. Christmas Day Eucharist: Wednesday, December 25, 10:00 am. A morning Eucharist to celebrate the Birth of Christ. |
Christmas Services at St. Patrick's334 Knottwood North, Edmonton Christmas Eve Eucharist services: 7 and 11 pm Christmas Day Eucharist: 10 am |
Advent and Christmas at St. Mary's, Ponoka
St. Mary’s, 5120-49 Ave, Ponoka, is holding the following events and services during the Advent and Christmas seasons:
For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/advent-and-christmas-at-st-marys-ponoka
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St. Timothy's, 8420-145 Street, Edmonton
St. Timothy's Anglican Church in Edmonton invites one and all to join us for our Advent and Christmas services. |
Christmas Eve and Day Services at St. Peter's, Edmonton
Join us at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 11035-127 St, Edmonton, on Christmas Eve, at 7:00 pm, for our Children’s Christmas Pageant, followed by Holy Eucharist. We can guarantee a fun, joyous celebration, loving and inclusive fellowship and a perfect way to mark the birth of our Saviour. All are welcome. Then, join us again Christmas morning, at 10:30, for Holy Eucharist ringing in the joyous news of our Saviour's birth. We are an accessible, inclusive community who would be delighted to welcome you. |
St. Patrick's to Host Ecumenical Prayer Service
The local ecumenical community will mark The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2020, with a prayer service on Sunday, January 19, 7 pm, at St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, 334 Knottwood Road North, (one block south of 23rd Avenue on 85 Street), Edmonton. The international resources for the 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity have been prepared by representatives from Malta. The theme, “They showed us unusual kindness” (Acts 28:2), remembers the historic shipwreck of Paul on the island of Malta and calls us to a greater generosity to those in need; moving us from shared prayer to shared action. Access planning resources at weekofprayer.ca |
Creation Care Resource for BAS
In the spirit of resource sharing, the Rev. Kevin Kraglund has created a label for older versions of the Book of Alternative Services with the newest baptismal promise to "strive to safeguard the integrity of God's creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth" (page 159 of the baptismal liturgy). The labels can be printed on Avery Labels 5366 and placed in alignment with the celebrant/people margin. LABELS For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/creation-care-resource-for-bas
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Good Shepherd Seeks Youth and Children's Ministries Coordinator
Good Shepherd Anglican Church seeks an enthusiastic and flexible Youth Children’s Ministries Coordinator who loves to share the Good News of God’s love with children, teens, and their families. This is a part-time, independent contractor position with flexible hours and paid planning time. Join our team of passionate volunteers as we seek to equip families to grow in the knowledge and love of God not only on Sundays but all week long. For more info about this opportunity, please see Ministry Profile For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/good-shepherd-seeks-youth-and-childrens-ministries-coordinator
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St. Faith's Deacon Publishes Book of Jesus-centered Reflections
The Rev. Dr. Adenike Yesufu, a vocational deacon at St. Faith’s, Edmonton, has recently published a book titled Exploring Jesus in the Bible. The book includes a Foreword message by Dr. David Williams, President, Taylor Seminary, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Director E. P. Wahl Centre. Adenike would like to share her book with members of the diocese. Copies are available for $10 (half the retail price) at the Synod Office and you are welcome to come by and take a look. Adenike’s book can also be purchased online at full price: iuniverse
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BEYOND the DIOCESE
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EXPLORING BOUNDLESS COMPASSION
In her book Boundless Compassion, Joyce Rupp invites us to enter into a transformational process for developing and deepening compassion for others, for ourselves, and for the world. In the comfort of your home, read and reflect on the first two chapters of daily meditations before we gather to share on January 8th. We will continue to meet every two weeks to share our experiences and thoughts around this powerful process for developing our compassionate consciousness and skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 22, Feb 5 (1:00 to 3:00 pm) For more infomation visit: https://providencerenewal.ca/tc-events/exploring-boundless-compassion-event-13394-2/
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Wintersong Choral Concertsa warm gust of song on a winter’s day Every December, Kokopelli hosts Edmonton’s largest seasonal choral concerts. This year, we present seven ensembles of all ages, for a total of almost 400 singers. Wintersong fills historical McDougall United Church (10025-101 Street NW, Edmonton) with music Saturday, December 21, at 2 pm (featuring Tamariki, Kikimasu, Shumayela, Kokopelli, Òran, Vacilando) and 7 pm (featuring Kikimasu, Shumayela, Kokopelli, Òran, Vacilando, and ChandraTala). Both concerts will embrace a wide array of holiday music and traditions—with the afternoon concert including the abundant charm of our youngest ensembles. Tickets ($25 adults, $20 students, $15 ages 6-12, 5 and under are free with ticket and accompanied by an adult) are available at Tix on the Square, from choristers, and at the door. POSTER |
Public Conversation about Young Adults and Faith
A public conversation about young adults and faith will be held at The King's University on Wednesday, January 15, from 7-9 pm. Rick Hiemstra, co-author of the Renegotiating Faith report, will share the findings of his research, followed by a panel discussion. Anyone interested in youth identity formation, including people working with young adults and young adults themselves, is welcome and encouraged to participate. This event is presented by: The King’s University, Classis Alberta North Youth Ministry, Edmonton Central Baptist Church, and Faith Formations Ministries are hosting. For more information, contact Ron DeVries at 780-619-6566. |
Opportunity for Spiritual Growththrough spiritual direction Spiritual growth often occurs when we are able to explore our experiences of God with another person, particularly when that person is trained in active and reflective listening. This is the primary activity of spiritual direction, sometimes also known as spiritual accompaniment. The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is currently seeking volunteers willing to receive spiritual direction from our second-year students as they complete their practicum requirement. If this opportunity interests you, contact us by email at thestudionschool@gmail.com to find out more. For more infomation visit:
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New Doc, Building Bridges, Explores Interfaith Dialogue in Edmonton
The Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action welcomes faith communities to view the new video documentary Building Bridges, which explores the ways diverse faith groups are working together in the city of Edmonton. To arrange a screening for your community, email interfaith@shaw.ca View Film Trailer |