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News and Events in the Edmonton Diocese

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
Synod Scene March 16-22, 2020
Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week

Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week

  • Those who are sick, suffering or in need: all who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19; all who are struggling with fear or depression in these difficult days; all who are doing their best to serve others.
  • Those who have died; and all those who mourn.
  • Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 First Nations, from the Métis Nation of Alberta, and from the Métis Settlements in 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 make sure they are prayed for by name.

DIOCESAN NEWS and EVENTS

Bishop Postpones Resignation

Bishop Postpones Resignation

My dear brothers and sisters, In the light of the current situation, I will not be giving my formal resignation to our Metropolitan Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson in April. Although it had been my intention to leave at the end of July, I would not feel right in leaving the diocese at this time. Therefore, I will stay in place until at least December 31, 2020, and we will see where we are at in the fall.
All my love and every blessing, +Jane

 
Serving You Remotely

Serving You Remotely

We will also check the mail box for 'snail mail' regularly.

No Sunday services March 22 or 29

No Sunday services March 22 or 29

As per Bishop Jane's directive on March 14, all public worship services in the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton are suspended until March 29 inclusive. She will be continually evaluating the situation and will communicate next steps for April as they come clear.

"We are living in an extraordinary time and we need to put the needs of the most vulnerable members of our churches before all else," she said. "Please take good care of yourselves and your folk." 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

AHS website for up-to-date information
Light a Candle of Hope

Light a Candle of Hope

Sunday, March 22 - 8 pm

Bishop Jane invites everyone across the diocese to join the Church of England initiative to place a lit candle in the window at 8pm this Sunday, "so as darkness falls, light will shine out." Let’s light candles of hope and look out for one another.  

Caring for Ourselves and Each Other

Caring for Ourselves and Each Other

Bishop Jane has advised that all non-essential gatherings, such as coffee-hours, potlucks and concerts, be postponed until April. Video-conferencing, such as Skype and Zoom, should be used in place of face-to-face meetings and Bible studies. Consider making Bible study reflections available on Facebook or other digital platforms.

When serving meals to vulnerable folk or running a food bank depot, please be extra vigilant about hand-washing and hand-sanitizing. Be mindful of volunteers and their own health and wellbeing.

"Now is probably the time to divide the parish lists into phone groups so you and vestry can make sure everyone gets a weekly call to see how they are doing."

  • AHS Visiting Patients During Pandemic INFO SHEET
  • AHS Help Prevent the Spread POSTER
  • The World Health Organization has prepared this VIDEO on basic protective measures against COVID-19
Worship from Home: Online Resources for Prayer and Support

Worship from Home: Online Resources for Prayer and Support

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, parishes and dioceses are finding creative ways to encourage and support their communities using digital and mobile technology. If you are on Facebook, check out Worship Resources YEG, a collection of online worship opportunities in the Edmonton area to support prayer, learning, and virtual community in this season of social distancing.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/worship-from-home-online-resources-for-prayer-and-support

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Lent 5 - A Season of Repentance

Lent 5 - A Season of Repentance

Collection of prayers for repentance and reconciliation

Something you can still do at home...

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.

PWRDF Lenten Reflections

PWRDF Lenten Reflections

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund has provided a series of recorded lenten reflections that began Ash Wednesday. Diocese of Edmonton PWRDF representative, Dorothy Marshall, is one of the presenters. Click the link below to listen.

For more infomation visit:

https://pwrdf.org/get-involved/lent2020/

PWRDF Lenten Reflections
From Our Prayer Partners in Buyé

From Our Prayer Partners in Buyé

Buyé Diocese sent this message on March 14:
Lenten greetings. I would like to inform you that we pray for you during this challenging time of Covid-19. So far, the virus has not reached Burundi, but it has reached in some of our neighboring countries. The Diocese is looking ahead to create awareness in our community about how to deal with this virus which is on our gate. Please pray for us to get financial means to carry out such endeavor. Let us pray for each other during this unprecedented time. 

Letter from Province of Rupert's Land Bishops

Letter from Province of Rupert's Land Bishops

Letter from Bishops

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/letter-from-province-of-ruperts-land-bishops

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Blood Donations Down

Blood Donations Down

AHS says it is safe to give blood

In this extraordinary time of COVID-19, Canadian blood services is experiencing a decline in blood donations. However, the need remains strong. According to Alberta Health Services, giving blood during COVID-19 is safe. Donate through the Partners for Life program using the code for the Edmonton diocese: ANGL696986. We are working toward a 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)

INDIGINEWS

Diocese of Edmonton Indigenous Ministries

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

Diocesan Indigenous Ministries
Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

Documentary showing at Philospher's Café

On Sunday, March 1, Christ Church Edmonton hosted a regular and popular event, The Philosopher’s Café, which offers an opportunity to explore many topics surrounding the Christian faith today. The focus on this occasion was the showing of Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts. Dr. Stephen Martin led the discussion and sends this summary of the evening:   

The turnout was not as strong as other Philosopher’s Café gatherings (about 15 as opposed to 40). However, the response was very positive. We discussed some of the striking images in the documentary that captured the original relationship between the Creator, the land, and the aboriginal peoples. We also shared the gifts we could offer the process of healing and reconciliation, and for the most part those gifts were gifts of listening in silence. We also thought about Lent as a time of repentance, and the call of the film to examine settler relations with aboriginal peoples and the land in a time of global crisis was especially poignant. Finally, the film made us even more appreciative of the work of Nick Trussell on helping the church become aware of the gifts of aboriginal people, and to become aware of being “treaty people.”  

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/stolen-lands-strong-hearts

Read More, Learn More about this documentary
Podcast Series

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

OTHER PARISH and DIOCESAN NOTICES

Sing it Out!

Sing it Out!

St. Luke's Seeking Worship Music Leader

St. Luke's, Edmonton is looking for a part-time musician and choral leader (approx. 6hrs/wk, paid monthly) who will lead Sunday and special worship music, as well as rehearse with our choir and volunteer musicians. If interested see attached Ministry Profile. To apply, please email rector the Rev. Nick Trussell at
n.trussell@edmonton.anglican.ca or call 780-405-6938.

Ministry Opportunities

Ministry Opportunities

Christ Church Hiring Youth Ministry Leader and Communications Coordinator

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave, Edmonton, is hiring a Youth Ministry Leader and Communications Coordinator. To apply, see attached ministry profiles and email your coverletter and resume to the Rev. Sue Oliver: sue@christchurchedm.ca .

Archivist Seeking Volunteers

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. 

FUTURE PLANNED EVENTS

We will update whether these will go ahead, closer to the date.

2020 Outdoor Way of the Cross

2020 Outdoor Way of the Cross

Good Friday, April 10, 9:45 am

This year, preceding the walk on Good Friday, April 10, a smudge ceremony will be offered at the starting point beginning at 9:45 AM. The walk then begins at 10 AM at Immigration Hall, 100 Street 105 Avenue, Edmonton, and finishes about noon at Hope Mission (9908 106 Ave).

The 40th annual Edmonton Outdoor Way of the Cross is an ecumenical event that invites the participation of people from all faith traditions. This year the focus is inspired by Pope Francis’, Laudato Si, Care for Our Common Home. Each of EIGHT stations offers prayer and musical reflections on how the gospel values of Jesus apply to individual and public life today; calling us to action. They will highlight both a challenge and a source of hope reminding us that “The earth is the Lord’s and its fullness is for all who dwell therein.”Participants walk from station to station, on a route of two kilometres, on paved streets and lanes, making it reasonable for most ages and levels of fitness and ability. Participants are encouraged to dress for conditions; ensuring they wear good footwear for the journey.

Participants are invited to bring donations of toiletries or non-perishable food items to be collected by the Mustard Seed. There is free street parking available in the area of the start and finish locations. POSTER

Anglican Foundation Choral Evensong and AGM

Anglican Foundation Choral Evensong and AGM

The Anglican Foundation’s Board of Directors will hold 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  

Newman 50th Anniversary Reunion Weekend

Newman 50th Anniversary Reunion Weekend

Honour Fr. Don MacDonald for 50 years of service - June 12-13, 2020

Newman Theological College will conclude its 50th Anniversary Year celebrations with an Alumni Reunion Weekend on June 12-13, 2020. Honour Father Don MacDonald for 50 years of service at NTC. Come and socialize. Tour the College. Share some meals. Be inspired with talks by Father Ron Rolheiser. Pray together with Archbishop Richard Smith, and join in a fun and casual alumni BBQ. For more information or to register by May 31, visit newman.edu/50threunionweekend. We look forward to seeing you! POSTER / BROCHURE / BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/newman-50th-anniversary-reunion-weekend/2020-06-12

INFO / REGISTER
Save the Date: National Messy Church Conference

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.

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