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Daylight Saving TimeStarts this weekend! REMINDER: Daylight saving time will begin at 3:00am this Sunday, March 8. "Spring forward" by moving your clocks ahead one hour, and avoid being late for church! |
Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week
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DIOCESAN NEWS and EVENTS
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All Saints' and Edmonton Diocese Welcome Alex Meek as Rector and Dean
On the first day of March, 2020, the Feast of St. David, the parish of All Saints’ Cathedral and the Diocese of Edmonton rejoiced over the new ministry of the Very Rev. Alexandra Meek. Meek was installed during Choral Evensong by the Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander, Bishop of Edmonton. The service featured music by the Cathedral Choir and All Saints’ Music Director Jeremy Spurgeon. For more infomation visit:
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11th Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue
Bishop Jane participated in the 11th Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue which was held in Zanzibar, Tanzania, from February 19-23, 2020. You can read her reflection on the trip in the April, 2020 edition of The Messenger. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/11th-consultation-of-anglican-bishops-in-dialogue
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Bishop Jane's Upcoming Events
Whether she is visiting parishes in the diocese, leading and educating the community, providing pastoral support to the clergy, or representing the diocese in the Anglican Communion, our Bishop is always on the move! Here are some of the upcoming events which Bishop Jane will be attending: *March 14: Lenten Quiet Day, St. Mary the Virgin, Vegreville For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/bishop-janes-upcoming-events--378
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Trinity Youth Project Art Installation Opening"Sings the Tune Without the Words" Art Exhibit Join Trinity Youth Project on Monday, March 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, for the opening of their youth art installation, “Sings the Tune Without the Words,” at EPL in Old Strathcona, 8331-104 Street, Edmonton. RSVP by March 6 to info@trinityyouthproject.ca The exhibit will feature art collaborations by youth, led by Alma Louise Visscher, thanks to a Community Arts Program grant from the Edmonton Arts Council. For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/what-we-do/trinity-youth-project/pages/support-typ
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Coffee Hour or Special Event BakingSupport TYP Baking Employment Program 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. |
Register Now!Spring retreat for campers in junior and senior high 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. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/spring-youth-retreat-2020/2020-03-20
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Inner City Pastoral Ministry AGMkeynote speaker Bishop Jane Alexander The Inner City Pastoral Ministry Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 18, 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Christ Church Anglican, 12116-102 Ave, Edmonton. The keynote speaker is the Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander. For more information, call ICPM Pastor Rick Chapman at 780-424-7652. INVITATION |
Service of Ordination to the Priesthoodwith blessing of oils and honouring of Canon Barb Burrows on her retirement from synod duties 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. *PLEASE NOTE* This service will also include the blessing of the oils, so please bring your containers. Plus, we will be celebrating Canon Barb Burrows and thanking her for her years of hard work and dedication as the Secretary of Synod. Please feel free to bring cards and warm wishes for her. |
Lent 5 - A Season of RepentanceCollection of prayers for repentance and reconciliation 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 Neighbourly
Please click to read The Neighbourly, a publication of the Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative of which the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is a founding and active member. This month's edition includes a reflection on the Marks of New Monasticism and notes from a workshop on Harm Reduction and Abstinence as needed to support a person with an addiction on the road to recovery. Plus more info on this year's Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Works Project. For more infomation visit: https://mailchi.mp/779fc32652de/the-neighbourly-february-2020-1304893?e=3c0ce0a1c4
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Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Works ProjectFaith communities supporting affordable home ownership 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 |
Lay Ministry OpportunityHospital/Carehome Visitor Program Branching Out Do you enjoy sharing God's love and presence with people in need? Have you considered giving your time as a Lay Hospital/Carehome visitor in our diocese? The Rev. Regula Brandle, diocesan hospital visitor program coordinator, would like to build her lay hospital visitor team. She will gladly provide information and training. Your time commitment would be approximately three hours/week. If you are interested, or would like to know more, please contact Regula, Anglican Hospital Chaplain, at 780-484-0334. She is hoping to hear from you! |
ICPM Seeking Full-time PastorApply this week! The Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM) is an inter-denominational Christian ‘ministry of presence’ for inner city people. The pastor oversees the overall direction of the ICPM mission, objectives, and goals, providing 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. |
Archivist Seeking Volunteers
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
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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INDIGINEWS
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Diocese of Edmonton Indigenous Ministries
Contacts: Resources: For more infomation visit: http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/what-we-do/indigenous-ministries
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4 Directions Sharing Circle
The Creating Hope Society of Alberta invites anyone involved in urban core ministries to a 4 Directions Gathering in the Spirit of Creating Hope. A sharing circle will be held at McCauley School Gym (Edmonton Intercultural Centre), 9538 -107 Avenue, on Friday, March 20, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm. Creating Hope Society is engaging with community Elders, agencies, and educators to share responses to the TRC Calls to Action – reconciliation, healing and beyond (resurgence). Your participation in this timely gathering is significant because members of 4 Directions engage daily on many levels with First Nations, Métis and others. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/4-directions-sharing-circle/2020-03-20
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Anglican Reconciliation Connectionsa Lenten reflection Please click here for the latest Anglican Reconciliation Connections newsletter from Melanie Delva, Reconciliation Animator for the Anglican Church of Canada. This issue includes her reflections and a Lenten prayer from National Indigenous Archbishop, the Most Rev. Mark MacDonald.
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Podcast Series
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 |
Kokopelli Choirs Present 'Stories'
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. |
PARISH NEWS and EVENTS
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Tummies Full of Shrove Tuesday Pancakes in Drayton Valley
More than 40 people from All Saints' church in Drayton Valley and surrounding community gathered for a delicious pancake supper held on Shrove Tuesday, February 25. In keeping with the spirit of the day, it was a bit of indulgence before beginning the Lenten season. People walked away from this event having eaten hundreds of pancakes with wide smiles and full tummies. The event was extended to anyone in the community, which made for a wonderful time of fellowship, feasting and thanksgiving. Submitted by the Rev. Christopher Cook, rector, All Saints’, Drayton Valley |
Lenten Quiet Dayled by Bishop Jane Saturday, March 14 from 9:30am-3:00pm at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, 5042 – 48 Avenue Vegreville. 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. 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 |
Irish Stew Dinnerhosted by St. Stephen the Martyr ACW 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 Street, Edmonton. They are also serving a vegan alternative. Admission is $10 and children under 6 are free. POSTER |
Meditative Music at Holy Trinity
In the middle of the Lenten season, i Coristi Chamber Choir presents Passiontide, reflecting on Christ’s journey to the cross, and the universal themes of sorrow and betrayal, as we look with hope toward 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. Advance tickets $20 through TixOnTheSquare.ca (780-420-1757) or Eventbrite.ca. Tickets at the door $25. |
Induction of the Rev. Andreas Sigristas Rector of St. Mary & St. George, Jasper The Rev. Andreas Sigrist will be inducted as rector of St. Mary and St. George in Jasper, on March 22 during the Sunday morning service at 10:30. The church is at the intersection of Geikie Street and Miette Avenue. All who are able to make the trip to beautiful Jasper are welcome to join us. Any clergy who are able to attend are invited to vest. The colour is purple. |
SSJD Associates Quiet Dayled by Canon Susan Storey 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. |
Anglican Foundation Choral Evensong and AGM
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 |
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 |
St. Augustine's Raises $1,450 for LED Lighting Upgradeunsold rummage sale items available for donation St. Augustine’s of Canterbury, Edmonton recently held a parish rummage sale, raising more than $1,450 for the parish LED lighting upgrade project. Everything that was not sold, was donated to “Moms Canada.” We had a few things remaining that someone suggested were so lovely, we should try and find another home for them. They were all priced “to go” at the rummage sale, but the tags were removed as we packed up. If anyone would like any or all of this beautiful collection of Partylite (donated by one of our ladies who sold Partylite), or the couple of other items remaining, we’d be really happy! A nominal donation to our St. Augustine’s rummage sale proceeds would be most welcome. Anyone interested in any of these items (in addition to the Partylite sconces, there's a lamp and Sony stereo), please text or call Jenny Nunes: 780-909-5410 |
Lowrey Jubilee Organ to Give Away
Jenny Nunes has a well-used and beautifully cared for Lowrey Jubilee organ, originally purchased from Giovanni’s, to give away to a good home. For more information, please call Jenny: 780-909-5410.
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BEYOND the DIOCESE
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PWRDF 2020 Annual Resources
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. |
Upcoming Programs at PRC
Unfolding Through the Seasons: Guided Nature Therapy Walks: Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, translated as “forest bathing,” this series of nature and forest therapy walks is designed to connect participants in ever-deepening ways with themselves and the “more-than-human” world as we journey together through the seasons. This program is entirely outdoors on the lovely grounds at PRC, so dress for the weather!! Holy Week Retreat: Walking with the Disciples through the First Holy Week: April 5, 7:00pm to April 12, 10:00am |
Star of the North Upcoming Programswww.starofthenorth.ca / 780-459-5511 Mundane Mysteries: A Contemplative Bread-Making Retreat with Jodi Lammiman & Amy Spark. Sat, March 21. Cost: $95. Ignatian Prayer Retreat with Faith Nostbakken, March 27-29. Cost: Live-in: $250; Commuters: $190. POSTER 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. For more infomation visit:
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Crafty GANG Accepting Fabric DonationsFabric Frenzy 2020 in support of Stephen Lewis Foundation 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. |
Clergy Cottage Rentals
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 |
Save the Date: National Messy Church Conference
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. |