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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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Consecration of the 11th Bishop of EdmontonSaturday, September 18, 2021 On the morning of September 18, 2021, the diocese will celebrate the consecration of the Rev. Stephen London as the 11th Bishop of Edmonton. The service will begin at 11:00am at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral. Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land, Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson, will officiate and Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Linda Nicholls, will also take part. Details regarding the physical attendance of the congregation are yet to be determined, however the service will be livestreamed through the All Saints’ Cathedral YouTube Channel. |
Installation of Archbishop of Burundi
On August 21, the Rt. Rev. Sixbert, Bishop of the Diocese of Buyé, will be installed as Archbishop of Burundi. Executive Secretary of the diocese, the Rev. Dominique Ciza asks for our prayers as they prepare for that event and for Bishop Sixbert and the diocese as they transition into this new season of ministry. |
Frog Lake Road Tripa journey toward reconciliation Nearly 100 representatives of the Diocese of Edmonton made the trek to Frog Lake First Nation on Saturday, August 7, to attend the annual pow wow. A bus, the use of which was donated by Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes, left St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Sherwood Park at 8:00 am, along with a convoy of smaller vehicles, to make the 240-km journey. Among the many making the trip were a contingent from Cursillo, volunteers on a Base Camp training weekend, individual families and groups from various parishes, including those in the east of the diocese who joined the larger group on site. All had responded to an invitation from Fred Matthews, Lay-Reader-in-Charge of the Church of the Nativity in Frog Lake. For more infomation visit:
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St. John's, Sedgewick Hosts Community Church Service at Iron Creek Museum
On Sunday, August 8 the parish of St. John’s in Sedgewick gathered with interdenominational friends for worship at the Iron Creek Museum in Lougheed, AB. All Saints’ Anglican Church, once the community church in the village of Lougheed and part of a five-point parish charge shared by Killam, Sedgewick, Hardisty and Hughenden, now stands deconsecrated in the museum in Lougheed. Members from church communities gather annually to worship together in the little church, which was moved to the museum grounds a few years after the building was deconsecrated in 1993.
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Joy Berg and Ann Salmon Make Magical Music in Christ Church Garden
More than 150 people were treated to a magical evening of music in the gardens of Christ Church on August 4. The Wednesday evening concert series featured Christ Church Music Ministry Coordinator Dr. Joy Berg on piano and the Rev. Dr. Ann Salmon on flute and piccolo. Many will remember Ann from her time as rector of the Anglican/Lutheran parish in Edson. She is now living in Saskatoon where she is retired as Dean of the Lutheran Theological Seminary. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/joy-berg-and-ann-salmon-make-magical-music-in-christ-church-garden
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Regimental Church and Padre Bless Anne Frank Statue
As the regimental church and padre for the Southern Alberta Light Horse (SALH), Holy Trinity, Old Strathcona and the Rev. Danielle Key were invited to take part in the unveiling and dedication of a bronze statue of diarist Anne Frank in Light Horse Park by the Dutch Canadian Club of Edmonton.. SALH troops were an integral part of the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944/45, especially during the brutal Battle of The Scheldt including the liberation of Welberg (Steenbergen). “It was a truly spectacular event with so many different people from different backgrounds gathering together to witness the unveiling of a statue of a truly remarkable young girl who stood for inclusion, peace and love,” says Key. “It was a tremendous blessing to be able to be part of something so much bigger than ourselves and our communities as the unveiling truly showed how one person can have an influence worldwide.” For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/regimental-church-and-padre-bless-anne-frank-statue
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Register Now for Base Camp!DEADLINE AUGUST 15 Prepare to be Surprised by the Spirit at Surprise Lake Camp! Plans are underway for a week of fun and fellowship at Base Camp, August 21-27. Registration is open on the diocesan website, to any campers 12 years and older who have had at least their first COVID immunization shot. We also have openings for volunteer counsellors, a lifeguard, and cook help. Please contact Camp Director, Dr. Mark Armstrong at marmstro@ualberta.ca if you can help. For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/what-we-do/youth/pages/base-camp-summer-2021
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Donate Crafting Supplies for Base Camp
Creating a Prayer Garden is one of the many activities Base Camp volunteers have planned for the "Surprised by the Spirit" camp this summer. The team is in need of crafting supplies and will gratefully accept donations. Please take a look at the Crafting Supply List and send a note to camp chaplain the Rev. Heather Liddell (hliddell@ualberta.ca), if you can donate. |
Christ Church Garden Concert SeriesWednesday, 7 pm You are invited to the Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave, Edmonton, Garden Concert Series each Wednesday, at 7 pm, through the month of August. Remember to bring your water bottle, chair or blanket to spread out on the lawn. Invite a friend to join you for these free, 45-minute, outdoor concerts. And remember to spread the word! |
Join St. Tim's for Edmonton Swing Band ConcertTONIGHT! Thursday, August 12, 7 pm St. Timothy's, 8420-145 Street NW, Edmonton, invites you to a free, outdoor concert with the Edmonton Swing Band on Thursday, August 12, at 7 pm. The band will set up outside the main church doors on the east side of the property and the audience will be seated on the north lawn. Please come and bring your own lawn chair, or blanket, water bottle (and perhaps your dancing shoes!) and enjoy the music with us. |
Brass Monkey Arts Concerts at HTACThursday, August 12 and Sunday, August 15: check times! Holy Trinity Old Strathcona will be hosting Brass Monkey Arts outdoor Community Concerts. All concerts are free to the public and any donations will be given to the performers. Please bring your own chair or blanket, food and beverages, and please practice safe distancing. Concerts are weather-dependent and are subject to change. Brass Monkey Community Concerts are supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/brass-monkey-arts-concerts-at-htac/2021-07-29
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August UltreyaJoin Edmonton Cursillo for a Walk Along the River Edmonton Cursillo is heading to Fort Saskatchewan for an outdoor gathering August 20, from 5pm to 9pm. We will gather at the West River Edge Pavilion covered picnic area (with tables, fire pit and restrooms). Carpooling to Fort Sask is encouraged! This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to reconnect and share the bounty and beauty of our river valley. Our program will include a short walk and talk with a local elder and a smudge. If permitted, we'll also have a fire-pit and sing along! POSTER For more information or to register, call Corinna at 780-991-4985 or email at cmkubos@gmail.com |
SSJD Associates' Foundation Day EucharistWednesday, September 8, 11 am You are invited to join the Associates of The Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine (SSJD), in celebrating Foundation Day and the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Ven. Kathy Bowman will preside at the eucharist on Wednesday, September 8, 11 am, at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church, Edmonton, 12116-102 Ave. After the service, please join us in the church garden, or hall (bring your bag lunch and a beverage). Registration is not necessary, however, please indicate your intentions of attending: email maureen.crerar@gmail.com or call (780) 990-9620. Social distancing is required. POSTER On September 8, 1884 our foundress, Mother Hannah, made her life profession the beginning of the Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine. |
September $5 Coffee Fundraiser
For the past several years, our Diocese has done an outstanding job raising funds for the people of the Buye Diocese to purchase medical cards. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we can make a difference in the lives of many of our brothers and sisters living in Burundi. Through the month of September, we encourage each parish to take up a collection for the purchase of Buye medical cards. 100% of the monies collected go directly to the purchase of medical cards. There are no administrative fees. Medical coverage is out of reach for most people in the Diocese of Buye. A $5 medical card covers 80% of their costs and will help women in need, and children under the age of 18. Please send all donations directly to Rev. John Gee at the Synod Office. With our heartfelt thanks, Rev. Rebecca Harris and Rev. Danielle Key For more infomation visit:
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Anglican Student Ministry Fall Retreat 2021
Anglican Student Ministry presents The Fall Retreat 2021, August 27-29, Van Es Retreat Centre (51244 Range Road 220, Sherwood Park, AB, T8E 1G9. Cost is $100 (scholarships available). For more info, email the Rev. Heather Liddell, Educational Chaplain. Register Online POSTER |
Holding at 53 Units
As a Partner for Life with Canadian Blood Services, the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton has pledged to donate 100 units of blood in 2021. And we're just over halfway there! 53 units have been donated so far (same number as last week) and we have the rest of the summer ahead to close in on our goal. Thank you to those who donate regularly and, if you've never signed up before, please consider whether this might be the time to do it! Click here to join Team Anglican. Our Partner ID is ANGL696986. To donate blood, call: 1-888-236-6283 or visit Canadian Blood Services. |
Education for Ministry (EfM) Fall Registration Deadline Extended
Do you have questions about your faith? Education for Ministry (EfM) was developed by the School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee to provide a mechanism for people to work through their questions. This four-year course of study provides the framework, through reading and discussion (no exams), to connect your faith to your daily life:
Group members and trained mentors will meet via Zoom once a week, September through May, to for an opportunity to articulate their faith and shape it into action. For detailed information about the program and to register for the fall session, go to the EfM Canada website at www.efmcanada.ca. Please email local mentor June Miller for more information. BROCHURE For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/education-for-ministry-efm-fall-registration-deadline-extended
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Christ Church is HiringYouth and Children's Ministry If you know someone who might be interested in working at Christ Church this fall please pass along this information to them! We are interested in hiring someone to work in the areas of children's ministry and youth ministry. We are looking for individuals who have experience in these areas, are active followers of Jesus, have strong biblical knowledge and the ability to teach the faith, and who are creative and hard-working. We are open to hiring one individual for each position or someone who can offer ministry in both areas. Please email Rev. Sue (sue@christchurchedm.ca) for more information. For more infomation visit:
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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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Sacred Teachings, Season 7The Last Word This season of Sacred Teachings is dedicated to Ginny Doctor, former executive producer of the series until her untimely passing. In the final episode of The Season of Ginny, we hear from a few close friends, like Archbishop Mark MacDonald, about what made Ginny so special, what drove her to achieve so much, and what she wanted to leave behind. Thank you for listening. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again for Season 8. For more infomation visit:
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Bannock and a Movie - Online
Nukskahtowin, the Indigenous Meeting Place of Athabasca University, invites you to engage with: Freedom Road This story begins over a century ago when the City of Winnipeg diverted the water surrounding the traditional Anishinaabe territory of Shoal Lake 40 First Nation to be used as Winnipeg’s primary water source. Their ancient burial grounds, environment, and ways of life are forever disrupted, and access to opportunities and essential services are severed. Enforced residential schooling and a tainted water supply compound the devastating impact. Community leader and former combat engineer Daryl Redsky sheds light on how generations of complex planning, cultural preservation, and mobilization have led to the current moment and the construction of Freedom Road. The Power of Spirit What happens to a young child who is removed from their home? Seven generations of Canadians know first-hand. Trust was broken, love was lost, and respect was challenged. In this 45 minute documentary, several Indigenous families share their stories about how they attempted to overcome the impact of residential schools. 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 For more infomation visit:
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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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Looking for Alpha Material
Here at the Synod Office, we've had a request for some material for the Alpha Parenting Course. If you have a copy of the DVD that goes with this course that you would be willing to lend, sell or give away, please contact the office at 780-439-7344. |
2022 Church CalendarsAvailable to Order Online Orders for the 2022 Canadian Church Calendar can be made online through the Anglican Church of Canada's e-store at www.anglican.ca/store. The diocese no longer places a bulk order for calendars, as the online system is easy to use and ships directly to the parish or person ordering. Visit the e-store or click here to see a preview of this year's calendar. For more infomation visit: https://anglican.gilmore.ca/en/product/a4ff9c58-9eee-46ba-89c8-8a374dd96430
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Summer RetreatsProvidence Renewal Centre Join one of two summer retreats through Providence Renewal Centre (PRC), or sign up to share a time of contemplative stillness with others each Wednesday morning, in a virtual gathering titled "Just Silence" (no charge). Sunday, August 15 - Saturday, August 21 join PRC spiritual directors for a virtual silent directed retreat titled "Abundant Life" which includes the option of daily morning prayer on Zoom, (or receive an emailed document) and individual spiritual direction each day online, or by telephone. |
Learning on Purpose: Changing Leadership for a Changing World
Being a faithful leader in a changing world means learning to be an agent of change. Not just passive learning, or accidental learning, but intentional learning. Learning on purpose. This two-week intensive leadership development module from the Centre for Christian Studies is a practical, holistic, hands-on, learning community experience. Those who take it come out feeling transformed (in a good way!). Register for Learning on Purpose. August 16 – 27 online (Full days—Saturday and Sunday off) Cost: $1,680 Bursaries are available by application. For more infomation visit:
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AFC to Accept Proposals for Ministry Projects in Support of Children, Youth and Young Adults
Based on the success of its Say Yes! to Kids campaign, the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) will be accepting proposals for ministry projects that contribute to the physical, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual well-being of children, youth, or young adults within Canada. Grants for both ongoing and emerging projects will be considered:
Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, administrative expenses, equipment, technical costs, remuneration, honoraria, and food. Proposals will be accepted from September 1 to October 1, 2021. AFC’s Board of Directors will review proposals in November and announce the grant recipients in early December. Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals will not count toward one of the three submissions each diocese is allowed per year.
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Covenant Health Seeking Casual Hospital Chaplain
Covenant Health is seeking a casual chaplain for the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals. For more information and to apply online, visit: http://r.rfer.us/ALH93O1GeN |
To Give Away
Are you looking for an upright piano or a small organ? The Cathedral Close, the senior's apartment building beside the Cathedral, has a piano and a small organ that they are looking to give away for free. If you are interested in either of the instruments call their office at (780) 428-1027. |