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Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week
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DIOCESAN AND PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS
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Diocesan AppointmentSt. Matthias, Edmonton In April, the Rev. David Pickett was appointed by Bishop Jane Alexander as interim priest-in-charge at St. Matthias', Edmonton effective June 1, 2021. You can read his bio on the Christ Church, Elbow Park (Diocese of Calgary) website. |
Bishop Jane's Farewell Gift to Provide 19 Community Water Treatment Projects$19,350 USD raised for Buye communities to access clean water In honour of Bishop Jane Alexander and her ministry, the Edmonton diocese has gifted $19,350 USD to Bishop Sixbert Macumi and the Diocese of Buyé. The funds collected for Bishop Jane’s farewell gift will be used by Buyé diocese to help build water spring improvement projects in 19 more communities. Bishop Jane is amazed and grateful: “I am overwhelmed at the generous response to the water projects in Buyé as a farewell gift,” she says. “Your generosity will ensure clean water in 19 parish communities and this will be life-changing. I have seen firsthand what a difference it makes to the community to have a clean, fresh water source and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Bless you.” “Thank you so much for such good news,” said Bishop Sixbert Macumi. “I am so thankful to everyone who contributed to the donations.” For more infomation visit:
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Deadline for Proposals for NominationsMay 16 at noon If you would like to put forward the name of a person you believe fits the criteria laid out in the Diocesan Profile, and that person has agreed to let his or her name stand, please remember that you have until noon on Sunday, May 16 to get your proposal to the Diocesan Search Committee. Nomination forms are included within the profile. For more infomation visit:
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Delegates Invited to Formation Daysin preparation for the electoral synod June 26 In preparation for the upcoming electoral synod, the Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman will lead synod delegates and other interested laity in an online Synod Formation Day. The purpose of these sessions will be to receive some inspiration and reflection, and to pray and converse together, as we prepare to call, receive, and join the next bishop of Edmonton as partners in our shared ministry. Clergy will gather via Zoom on Thursday, May 13, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Lay delegates and other interested members of laity will gather in the same time frame on Saturday, May 15. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/delegates-invited-to-formation-days
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Music and photos for Synod
Would you like to share worship music from your parish with the diocese during the virtual synod, June 26? Organizers are collecting mp3 or mp4 audio files of pieces performed by people in parishes across the diocese that can be compiled and played on that day. We invite you to share your audio files by clicking on this link https://cloud.trussell.ca/index.php/s/CsogEQF4zgxDRWX and dropping the files into a Nextcloud folder started by Nick Trussell. Likewise, if you have a photo you would like to share with synod, please drop it here: https://cloud.trussell.ca/index.php/s/n9e8qcwxLotQXpP. |
Join the Rural Ministry Road Trip Adventure!head out on a day trip to a rural parish community It’s no secret….we are heading into our second Pandemic Summer. As a result, many of us will be planning adventures closer to home. What better time to pack up the family vehicle and hit the open road for a day trip to communities around the Edmonton diocese. This month the Rural Ministry Initiative and diocesan social media pages began sharing information about rural parishes and communities. We are blessed with an abundance of rural communities and parishes in the diocese. This week we invite you to head on over to Edgerton and Wainwright, home of St. Mary's and St. Thomas' Anglican churches and communities full of rural heritage and hospitality! **Please Note: When you visit communities in the Diocese you are asked to follow the guidelines mandated in Alberta. Stay 6ft apart. Wear a mask. Stay home if you are sick. For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/join-the-rural-ministry-road-trip-adventure
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Congratulations to Isenor Family on the Birth of Micah William Hunter
Please join St. Augustine's Parkland Anglican Church in congratulating the Rev. Billy Isenor, Dana, Alison and Florence on the arrival of the newest addition to their family! Micah William Hunter Isenor made his appearance at 9:36 pm last night, weighing 8lbs. Both mom Dana and baby are doing well and the family couldn't be happier!
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"Won't You Be My Neighbour" Virtual GatheringWednesday, May 19, 2021 The Anglican Parish of Christ Church will host a Virtual Neighbourhood event on Wednesday, May 19, 7 pm, on Zoom Meeting ID: 880 5857 2386 Passcode: 964259 Throughout the season of Easter, The Anglican Parish of Christ Church explored themes of justice, sabbath, love, neighbourliness, diversity and faith using the example of the life and faith of Fred Rogers. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/wont-you-be-my-neighbour-virtual-gathering/2021-05-19
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Holy Trinity Riverbend Rehoming Itemsfree to other churches in diocese The Anglican Parish of Holy Trinity Riverbend, Edmonton must rehome (free to other churches in the diocese) items including a beautiful, working condition pump organ and more (see Inventory List). Items can be picked up at the church on Saturday, May 22, from 9 am to 1 pm. If other arrangements must be made, items can be picked up by May 29 at the latest. Everything is on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Annual Spring Plant SaleSaturday, May 22, 10 am to 1 pm St. Augustine’s Parkland Anglican Church, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove is holding part two of its annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday, May 22, from 10 am to 1 pm. Individual geraniums, dahlias, and begonias, bedding plants, as well as some herbs and vegetables will be available. Please wear a mask and practice safe distancing. Accepted methods of payment: cash, e-Transfer or cheque |
Good Shepherd Seeking Part-time Parish Admin
Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Edmonton seeks a Parish Administrator to help support the rector, staff and parishioners. GSAC values diversity and welcomes applications from visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, Metis and new Canadians. For more info, see attached Job Profile. |
Education for Ministry (EfM) Registration Open
Registration for Education for Ministry is now open. The program gives lay people a basic grounding in the main theological subjects. It runs September through May, with registration due by July 15. For detailed information on the program, go to the EfM Canada website at www.efmcanada.ca. Interested people are asked to email the Synod Office (churched@edmonton.anglican.ca) for diocesan information. BROCHURE For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/education-for-ministry-efm-registration-open
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Love My Neighbour Interfaith Projectopportunity to gift-forward COVID-19 vaccine Did you know that while places like Canada, the US, the UK, and elsewhere are well on their way in COVID-19 vaccination efforts, many other parts of the world who have not been able to receive a single dose yet (and will not in significant numbers for months or even years)? Canon Dr. Scott Sharman, ecumenical and interfaith coordinator for the Edmonton diocese, says this is, quite simply, a moral crisis. What does it mean to love our neighbours in the context of vaccine access? What would Jesus say to us about vaccination justice and equity? The Love My Neighbour project, in partnership with UNICEF, is a grassroots Canadian interfaith initiative which is seeking to respond to these questions by encouraging people of faith and compassion - Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Zoroastrians, and many more - to "gift forward" the cost of 1 vaccination in another part of the world for every 1 vaccination administered in Canada. For just $25, you can cover the costs for someone else to be vaccinated and multiply the gift you were blessed to freely receive. Visit www.lovemyneighbourproject.org for more information, and a link to the donation page. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/love-my-neighbour-interfaith-project
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Still Working From Home
Synod Office staff are working from home in compliance with current public health guidance in Alberta. The best way to get the help you need is by email. General office questions and communications Questions regarding finances and giving: Questions to the attention of the Diocesan Administrator: |
INDIGINEWS
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Diocese of Edmonton Indigenous Ministries
Contacts: 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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Immanuel Reconciliation Team Creates Red Dress Displaypark goers invited to learn about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people Communities all across the diocese found different ways to remember and honour the murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S). People posted on social media to bring attention to this important issue. The Reconciliation Team of Immanuel, Wetaskiwin placed red dresses and educational information in two of the city’s parks during the week of May 1 to May 8. Gloria Rogers, the lead on this campaign, said the team's effort was to bring the issue to the forefront of the community. It was Rogers who brought the idea to the team and found most of the red dresses used in the installation. About 35 dresses were hung in the two parks. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/honouring-the-murdered-and-missing
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Bannock and a Movie - Online
Nukskahtowin, the Indigenous Meeting Place of Athabasca University, invites you to engage with two documentaries first shared last Spring. Gifts from the Elders (60 mins) follows five Anishinaabe youth on a summer research project with their Elders which guides them on a journey back to proceeding generations that lived a healthy lifestyle off of the land before the devastating impact of environmental and cultural dispossession. The Sacred Relationship: Healing the Water, Healing Ourselves (60 mins) explores how reconciling the relationship between Indigenous people and Canada can lead to healthier water. Click below to create a new account or sign in if you have already registered. Please contact Ivy Lalonde with any questions at ivyl@athabascau.ca
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ONLINE WORSHIP RESOURCES
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Worship from Home Schedule and Resources
This page lists online opportunities for worship, learning and virtual community provided weekly by parishes throughout the diocese. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/worship-from-home-schedule-and-resources
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Give Today
In this time of continued uncertainty, the Church, the Body of Christ, remains a loving and connected community. we hope to do all we can to support each other, and the diocese grateful for any and all donations we receive. If you are able, please continue to support the ministries of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton. You can make a secure online donation through the diocesan website. |
BEYOND THE DIOCESE
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Global Prayer Initiativefrom Ascension to Pentecost, May 13-23 Once again this year, Christians from around the world are being called to 10 days of prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to draw more people to faith in Jesus Christ. This initiative, which began with the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in the Church of England, has increased dramatically since its start in May 2016. Click below to watch a video describing this amazing growth. Click here for resources to help you and your parish participate. For more infomation visit:
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Surprised by the Spirita national conversation Over the next five months, the Anglican Church of Canada is encouraging parishioners across the country to join in prayer, reflection and conversation about those things we have learned through our experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click below to watch a video of Primate Linda Nicholls and to find resources to help you and your parish participate. Responses will be collected and shared in a special celebration on Thanksgiving 2021. For more infomation visit:
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Anglican Church of CanadaNews and Upcoming Events The News from General Synod e-newsletter includes online resources and information about upcoming virtual events, including the following: Anglican Lutheran National Worship Conference, July 6-7, 2021 Anglican Deacons Canada Virtual Conference, July 9-10, 2021, Registration Open. PWRDF Accepting Donations for India: via Primate's World Relief & Development Fund (PWRDF) is now accepting donations to support India as it struggles with the current COVID-19 outbreak. AFC Say Yes! to Kids Campaign: The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) is using the 10th anniversary of the Kids Helping Kids Fund (KHK) to launch Say Yes! to Kids—a campaign to raise $100,000 to fund post-pandemic programs for children, youth, and young adults in Canada. For more infomation visit: https://mailchi.mp/national/anglican-church-of-canada-update-for-may-10-2021?e=88e7bb17de
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Hastings Lake Bible CampMay Newsletter Click below for the HLBC May newsletter, with updates on hopeful plans for camping fun this summer and a virtual tour of the new Trinity Lodge. For more infomation visit: https://mailchi.mp/9a8ebac763e9/hastings-october-update-10168594
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Spiritual Exercises of St. IgnatiusProvidence Renewal Centre Are you curious about an opportunity to experience The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola? COME & SEE what it's all about on Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm (via Zoom). Learn more about this ‘retreat in daily life’ which runs September 2021 to May 2022. Meet the facilitator Faith Nostbakken and some past participants.
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Community Organizing for the Common GoodGEA introductory training session Wednesday, May 19, 10 am to 2 pm, via Zoom The Greater Edmonton Alliance (GEA) for the common good is hosting virtual, introductory training for members based on the philosophy and practices developed by the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF). This is an opportunity for members to learn why the community organizing approach achieves concrete and winnable outcomes. Learn about the organizing cycle, relational meetings, listening sessions, problems vs. issues, the power of negotiating and more. Please RSVP. For more info, email GEA. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/community-organizing-for-the-common-good--574/2021-05-19
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Anamcara Spiritual Formation Q&AWednesday, May 19, 12 noon Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert is happy to partner with The Anamcara Project, a contemporary apprenticeship model of training and certification for caregivers and spiritual seekers. Anamcara is a Gaelic word for “soul friend”. This two-year spiritual formation program starts in September 2021. Join us for a free, online question and answer hour with founder Richard Groves and Canadian director Debbie Doornbos to learn more about this program that helps us learn to be a soul friend to others through the various aspects of living and dying. The Anamcara Apprenticeship is co-sponsored with the Sacred Art of Living Centre. Click below to register to join us on Wednesday, May 19 at 12:00 noon MST. Please note that we will host a second Q & A on Wednesday, June 16 at 7:00 pm (MST). For more infomation visit:
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The King's University Offering Free, Public Lectures
Throughout the months of May and June, The King's University invites you to attend an ongoing series of public lectures exploring topics like natural theology, wisdom in the book of Ecclesiastes, and faith organizations in the pursuit of environmental sustainability. These lectures will take place via Zoom on Thursday evenings, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and are free of charge. Register today at kingsu.ca/public-lectures May 13 - All is Vanity: The Wisdom of Ecclesiastes for Today |
Children's Book Launchedby Research Team at King's University The King's Centre for Visualization in Science "is a research centre of The King's University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada committed to improving the global public understanding of science... energized by the talent and enthusiasm of a creative interdisciplinary team of undergraduate students and faculty collaborators!" (KCVS website) This Spring, KCVS has launched a resource to help kids and adults engage with ways to make energy-smart choices. Click below to read, watch or purchase a copy of Bearly Over the Mountain.
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Edmonton Anglican Marriage Encounter has gone VIRTUAL!
Enjoy our Marriage Retreat from the comforts of your home, live online via Zoom, June 4-6, 2021. Sessions run Friday, 7:00-8:30pm, all day Saturday, and Sunday, 8:30am-3:00pm. "Live your best life in love" by spending a weekend focusing solely on each other. Click below to access our newly updated website, where you can find more information, watch our new video and register today. Give yourself the gift of Marriage Encounter. “This experience is a MUST for all couples. It brings back the closeness, joy & romance in your marriage.” Oliver A. For more infomation visit:
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