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Prayers requested at the passing of Buyé Archdeacon
My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ in Edmonton Diocese, With great sadness, I am writing to inform you the sudden death of the Archdeacon Casmir Ndereyimana of Ruyenzi Archdeaconry, who also served as parish priest of Giteranyi Parish. Casmir died in the night of 25th December, 2019, at 8:00 pm, in Giteranyi Vicarage. Please pray for his wife Elisabeth with her 7 children at home. Loving and Merciful God, we entrust our Brother Casmir to your mercy. The Rev. Audace Kwizera, Buyé Diocesan Secretary |
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 is available on the diocesan website. 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, or click on the link below. For more infomation visit:
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DIOCESAN NEWS and EVENTS
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Diocesan Appointment
Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to appoint the Ven. Alan Perry and the Rev. Madeleine Urion as Interim Priests at St. George's by the U of A in Edmonton effective January 1, 2020. |
The Messenger January, 2020
The January, 2020 issue of The Messenger is available to download or view as a Flipbook. Click here to subscribe to The Messenger or to change your subscription address. Print editions of the Anglican Journal and The Messenger are mailed to confirmed subscribers. The Messenger welcomes story ideas, opinion and photo submissions relating to news and events of the Athabasca and Edmonton dioceses. Written content should be limited to 500 words. Pictures must be high resolution, a minimum of 1 MB (300 dpi), and include the photographer's name and a brief description of the subject. Submissions are accepted until the first of the month, one month prior to the publication date (for example, February 1 for March, 2020 issue). Please send submissions to editor Margaret Glidden: anglicanmessenger@gmail.com |
'Tis the season of helping to feed someone in need in our community!
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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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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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 at Star of the North Retreat Centre. 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 |
Give the Gift of Life
It's the start of a new year, and what better resolution than to become a blood donar and give the gift of Life! And when you do, let Canadian Blood Services 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 2020.
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Serve SeniorsCanterbury 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. |
INDIGINEWS
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Diocese of Edmonton Indigenous Ministries
Contacts: *The Ven. Travis Enright, Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministry: rev.enright@gmail.com / 780-477-5931 *Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison: f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-312-9070 *The Rev. Lori Calkins, Priest: loriinkster@gmail.com 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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Epiphany: Revelation! Interface Worship ServiceSaturday, January 18, 2020 St. Paul's Anglican Church, 10127-145 St NW, Edmonton, and Interface Worship invite you to celebrate the season of Epiphany on January 18, 7 pm, with the Feast Day worship service Epiphany: Revelation! This service will feature the Bread of Life liturgical sculpture, a Black Water Reflecting Pool, prayer stations, meditative time, open art tables, and the extensive use of original symbols, rituals, and imagery. The Eucharistic liturgy allows worshipers to embody the theme through a unique sacramental ritual of enduring quality and significance. Interface Worship blends ancient spirituality with innovative expressions to create generative worship events. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/epiphany-revelation-interface-worship-service/2020-01-18
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St. Patrick's to Host Ecumenical Prayer ServiceWeek of Prayer for Christian Unity Service, January 19, 7 pm Bishop Jane Alexander will preach at the Edmonton and District Council of Churches (EDCC) Week of Prayer for Christian Unity prayer service to be held 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 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. The international resources for the 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity were prepared by representatives from Malta. POSTER |
All Aboard!An evening of Canadian railroad stories |
St. Luke's Messy ChurchCorrection Our recent story about St. Luke's Messy Christmas said that St. Luke's Messy Church meets regularly on the second Sunday of each month. That should be the second Saturday of each month, from 4-6 pm. |
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. You are welcome to come by and take a look. Adenike’s book can also be purchased online at full price: iuniverse |
BEYOND the DIOCESE
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Retreat on Lake Como Italy
The Church of the Ascension at Cadenabbia on Lake Como will be holding another Holiday Retreat attended by people from all over the world from the Anglican Communion. The retreat will run from October 11-16, 2020 and will be led by Bishop Michael Colclough. |
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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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. |