• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Linda, Becky, Brian, Daphne, Denise, Erin, Jenny, Megan, Paul, Rhea, Sandy.
• Those who have died; and all those who mourn.
• Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty Six and Treaty Eight First Nations, and from the Métis Nation of Alberta.
• Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (Twinned Parishes).
• Request a prayer Click here to let us know who you would like prayers for in the diocese. We will use first names only which will be removed after two or three weeks.

The funeral for Fr. Will Drake will be held at St. Stephen the Martyr Anglican Church on February 29, 2020 at 11:00am. Fr. Will served in the dioceses of the Arctic, Edmonton and Moosonee. He passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31. 

It is our pleasure to announce that Bishop Jane Alexander intends, God willing, to ordain to the priesthood the Rev. Rebecca Harris, interim deacon-in-charge at Holy Trinity Riverbend, Edmonton. The ordination service will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the Annunciation of the Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary, 7:00 pm, at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, 10035-103 St NW, Edmonton. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is white.

Download the March, 2020 issue of The Messenger or view online as a flipbook

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The 2020 Interfaith Works Project will take place from March 3 to May 14! The IWP is a project that brings together faith communities to support Habitat for Humanity as we provide affordable home ownership to local families. Learn how you and your faith community can be part of the action: https://www.hfh.org/interfaith/ POSTER / INFO

• Project Info Session, February 24, Prefab Shop, 14755-121A Avenue NW, Edmonton, 6–7:00 pm, RSVP to Monica: 780-451-3416 x 222; mlittleton@hfh.org
• Kick-off Celebration: March 3, ReStore South, 4004-99 Street NW, Edmonton, 6–7:00 pm, RSVP to Monica at volunteer@hfh.org

Anglican and Moravian youth camping programs are teaming up once again to offer a Spring Retreat for junior and senior high youth. The camp will run Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22 at Van-Es Camp, about 20 minutes southeast of Edmonton. Camp starts with supper on Friday and ends with lunch on Sunday. Registration fee is $65 per camper. REGISTER by March 13.

Trinity Youth Project is a Diocesan ministry that supports marginalised youth in Edmonton and area. In February and March they are offering a 15% discount to parishes looking to order baked goods from their baking employment program! Individuals part of the Diocese can also take advantage of this discount by mentioning discount code “Diocese15” when placing an order. For their current menu, and to place an order, please email info@trinityyouthproject.ca.

Committed to “walking together” despite “deep differences,” the Primates of the Anglican Communion have called the churches of the Anglican Communion to a Season of Repentance around the Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 29, 2020.

They commend a collection of prayers for repentance and reconciliation to use in worship. The Lent 5 resources are available for parishes to download in PDF for printing, or as a WORD document, for cutting and pasting into other documents, such as service booklets.

The Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM) is an inter-denominational Christian ‘ministry of presence’ for inner city people. Partners in ICPM are members of Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Church denominations. The current pastor retires on May 31, 2020, thus, a full-time position is available for an ordained minister on May 31 or earlier. The pastor oversees the overall direction of the ICPM mission, objectives, and goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the pastor provides spiritual leadership and pastoral care largely among adults living within the urban core of Edmonton. For more information, see the Ministry Description, visit www.icpmedmonton.ca, or contact or Nancy Kerr. Please send applications by email to nkerr@ualberta.ca by March 9. Review of applications will begin on March 16, 2020.

Keeping track of historical documents important to the Diocese of Edmonton is a big job! Our dedicated archivist is looking for interested and conscientious individuals who would like to volunteer to help with this work for about three hours a week. Please take a look at the attached Job Description which includes more information and the right person to contact if this interests you. 

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.

• Sign up here to become a Partner for Life
• Make an appointment to donate at the Edmonton Donor Clinic (8249–114 Street)
• March Mobile Clinic Schedule (communities outside of Edmonton)

The Edmonton diocese 2020 Financial Plan is available to view online. 

The Anglican Church of Canada invites you to listen in to an eight-part podcast series entitled Sacred Teachings: Wisdom of the Land; a joint initiative of Indigenous Ministries and Anglican Video. The series features Indigenous speakers, who share their insights, wisdom, traditions and stories about the sacredness of creation. To date, four podcasts have been released across various platforms, including: Vimeo, Spotify and PodBean

You are invited to join the Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave, for Philosopher Café on Sunday, March 1, at 4 pm. We will view the Anglican Church of Canada’s film: The Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts. It is a film about a devastating decision, made over 500 years ago, in which Pope Alexander VI ruled that the lands being discovered by European explorers at the time was “empty” land and its millions of Indigenous inhabitants were “non-human.” The purpose of this film is to respond to the TRC Calls to Action by helping to provide education and insight into the racist foundations of many of our property and other laws still in existence to this day. 

Kokopelli Choirs will return to the Winspear Centre stage to deliver their signature Stories concert at 3:00 pm, Sunday, March 8. The annual concert’s theme provides a broad choral canvas to explore significant moments, perspectives and traditions through song. At the concert’s finale, voices from the seven ensembles will come together en masse to perform three contemporary First Nations compositions by Cree-Dene artist Sherryl Sewepagaham. 
Tickets ($30 Adults, $25 Students, $20 Children) are available from choir members, Tix on the Square (780.420.1757, tixonthesquare.ca) or at the door. For more information regarding tickets contact office@kokopellichoirs.com. POSTER

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.

The Very Rev. Alex Meek will be inducted as Rector of All Saints' Cathedral and Dean of the Diocese of Edmonton during Evensong on March 1, 2020, the First Sunday of Lent, at 7:00 pm. All are welcome! 

Take some time in your Lenten journey to spend a day with Bishop Jane Alexander as she leads participants through a series of reflections, worship and prayers, pointing us on our journey to the cross and beyond to Jesus’ resurrection. This is a day of common worship and contemplative prayer; an opportunity to personally encounter with God and to be spiritually refilled. Refreshments and a light hot lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, you are encouraged to bring your own bagged lunch. Donations appreciated. POSTER

St. Stephen the Martyr ACW is hosting an Irish Stew Dinner in honour of St. Patrick on Saturday, March 14, 5:00 pm, at PrayerWorks Common, 11725–93 St, Edmonton. They are also serving a vegan alternative. Admission is $10 and children under 6 are free. POSTER

In the middle of the Lenten season, Passiontide reflects on Christ’s journey to the cross, and the universal themes of sorrow and betrayal, as we hope for Easter. Featured works are Schütz’s rarely performed early Baroque masterpiece, his setting of the St. John Passion; and the lush, Romantic Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence by Francis Poulenc. The audience is invited to bring donations for Edmonton’s Food Bank – in contrast to the somber Passion story, a reminder that humans are capable of love, compassion, and justice. Advance tickets $20 through TixOnTheSquare.ca (780-420-1757) or Eventbrite.ca. Tickets at the door $25.

The Associates of SSJD will host a Quiet Day on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave. We will begin with coffee at 9:30 am. Canon Susan Storey will deliver two talks on the theme of spiritual practices, including centering prayer. We will have a noon Eucharist with Canon Maureen Crerar officiating, followed by a silent lunch (bring your own brown bag surprise); soup will be served. Please confirm your intention to come by emailing Gen at gclaire@telus.net We will close with compline at 3:15 pm. We really like having new attendees – everyone is welcome.

The Anglican Foundation’s Board of Directors will be having its spring meeting in Edmonton this year. All are invited to an Evensong service, Reception, and Annual General Meeting at All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 St, on the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Come join us! INVITATION

5:45 pm – Choral Evensong

6:45 pm – Reception

7:30 pm – Annual General Meeting  

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 

Ascension Lutheran Church, 8405-83 St, Edmonton, is hosting an Ecumenical Meatball Cookoff on Saturday, February 29, from 5:30-7:00 pm. To register a team, or to RSVP your attendance, please contact Ascension Lutheran Church at admin@alchurch.ca Everyone welcome! Freewill donation. All proceeds fo to support Tree Canada.

Hastings Lake Bible Camp is hosting two concerts featuring Potters Clay Quartet to benefit HLBC programs. 2020 marks the last year that this group will be performing, so come see them while you still can! Both concerts start at 2:30pm. Refreshments served afterwards. Admission by donation.

First concert: Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Sherwood Park

Second concert: Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Camrose

The Parish of St. Andrew, Woodhaven in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a full-time incumbent. Deadline for applications is March 4, 2020. For more information, please see Parish Profile.

Ignatian Prayer Retreat with Faith Nostbakken, March 27-29. Cost: Live-in: $250; Commuters: $190.

Seven Sorrows of Mary with Sandy Prather, Thurs, March 12, 9:30 am to 3 pm. Cost: $40.

Mundane Mysteries: A Contemplative Bread-Making Retreat with Jodi Lammiman & Amy Spark. Sat, March 21. Cost: $95.

At This Wonderful Age: Discovering and Celebrating the Gift of Our Years with Sandy Prather & Connie Hopkins. Wednesdays, 7 to 9 pm, April 15, 22, 29 and May 6.  

Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation (GANG) is looking for donations of new fabric, notions, yarn, craft supplies for their Fabulous Fabric Frenzy 2020, to be held May 2nd. All proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, helping African orphans, victims of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and their grandmothers looking after them. Whether you are trying to downsize or helping someone else clear out a home, please consider donating to GANG. Donations can be delivered to the back door of Strathearn United Church, 8510 95th Ave, Edmonton, any Thursday until April 16, from 10-2:00 pm. Pick-up can also be arranged by calling 780-902-1894.

The Diocese of Huron has forwarded information about The Church Camp at Big Bay Point on Lake Simcoe, Ontario. Several cottages are available to rent every summer. The Board would like to make these rental opportunities available to clergy across the Canadian church. The land for the camp was donated to provide inexpensive respite for clergy and these rustic two and three bedroom cabins offer a quiet, forested setting on a private beach that is close to Barrie.  The site is easily accessible from the airport and GO train in Toronto.  Brochure

Messy Church Canada is holding a National ‘Messy Connections’ Conference in Winnipeg, from October 15 to 18, 2020. Messy Connections brings together Messy Church teams, as well as those interested in launching Messy Church, in a four-day conference with Messy Church founders and leaders. The conference will be an interactive, energized, musical, and inspired gathering that will connect you with other leaders and with your own learning in Messy Church.Information about the Conference and registration can be found on Eventbrite.

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund has a number of resources available for parishes to purchase. This year there is a special focus on climate action, including - back by popular demand - reusable laminated place mats. For more information, see the attached letter. To see all that is available, visit the PWRDF website. If you know your parish ID number, you can use it when ordering, but it is not necessary. Resources will be mailed out beginning in early April.