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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 EdmontonVideo Message from Bishop-elect Stephen London The consecration of the Rev. Stephen London as the 11th Bishop of Edmonton will take place on the morning of September 18, 2021. Sadly, due to peaking numbers of COVID-19 cases and the re-introduction of health measures, this will be a closed service. The entire diocese, however, is invited to attend this celebration virtually. The live-streamed service will be available on the All Saints’ Cathedral YouTube Channel. For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/consecration-of-the-11th-bishop-of-edmonton
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Share a Video Greeting with Bishop-elect Steve LondonMONDAY DEADLINE All are invited to share a video greeting with Bishop-elect Stephen London through the diocese's Dropbox account. You do not need your own Dropbox account to share a video. Simply record a short clip (maximum 30 seconds), and click here to upload by Monday, Sept 13. For more infomation visit:
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Prayer Initiative for Bishop-elect
Edmonton Anglican Cursillo invites members of the Edmonton diocese to take part in a 24-hour prayer vigil for the Rev. Stephen London who will be consecrated as 11th Bishop of Edmonton on September 18. Clergy, parish prayer teams and individuals can sign up online for one-hour timeslots which will begin at 11 am on September 17. Please sign up here as an individual, or as a group, to pray God guides and strengthens Steve and his whole family in this new ministry.
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Back Pack Blessingat St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton St. John the Evangelist in Edmonton was one of several parishes that held "Back Pack Blessings" in the week before students went back to school. Families who haven't been able to visit with one another during the pandemic enjoyed an afternoon in the sun on St. John's patio doing crafts (each family had their own table to work at), hearing a short reflection on the parable of the farmer who planted a mustard seed in a field (Matthew 13:31, 32), receiving the blessing of the back packs, and munching tasty, homemade, individually wrapped cookies. For more infomation visit:
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Let's Talk!Join a Conversation about Children and Family Ministries Wondering about possibilities for children and families in your parish this coming year? Join the Rev. Sue Oliver, Canon for Children and Family Ministry, on Thursday September 16 at 1:00pm for a conversation about creative ways to offer ministry to children in light of continued COVID restrictions and protocols. Come to share your ideas and get a few new ones. The conversation will be via Zoom, facilitated by Rev. Sue. All clergy and lay people who are involved in children's ministry in their parishes are welcome! For more infomation visit:
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HTAC Speaker Series"The Hobbit and the Barnyard Picture of the World" Join us at HTAC, 10037-84 Ave, Edmonton, on Saturday, September 11, 1pm, for the first installment of our Speaker Series. Nathan Kowalsky (PhD Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) will give a talk entitled, "The Hobbit and the Barnyard Picture of the World". He is an associate professor of philosophy at St. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta, where his interests lie in the interrelationships between wildness, non-agrarian hermeneutics, evil, divine alterity, and critiques of modern technology. He is editor-in-chief of the environmental humanities journal the Trumpeter. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/htac-speaker-series/2021-09-11
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Brass Monkey Arts Concerts at HTACContinuing through to September 16 Holy Trinity Old Strathcona continues to host 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://holytrinity.ab.ca/my-calendar/?cid=my-calendar&mc_id=1217
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Marriage Encounter WeekendNovember 5-7, 2021 What if ONE weekend had the potential to bring you and your spouse closer… or help you connect at a level you maybe didn’t think was even possible? Would you consider investing the time? The Marriage Encounter in-person weekend experience is back! Though now we're including the option of staying at the Providence Renewal Centre in Edmonton where the sessions will be held, or going home or to a hotel at the end of Friday and Saturday evening. Here's what participants are saying: This experience is a MUST for all couples. It definitely brought the romance & joy back into our marriage. The best thing you can do for your children is to love your spouse… We took the plunge and tried out the retreat and we’re so happy we did! For more infomation visit:
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Season of Prisoners' Justice
In the next episode of the "Season of Prisoners' Justice" video series, Rob Betty, a life-long Anglican and member of the diocesan Social Justice Committee since 2015, talks with the Rev. Quinn Strikwerda, an Anglican Priest and former Chaplain at the Edmonton Remand Centre. He is currently Pastor at the Inner City Pastoral Ministry Community of Emmanuel. For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/what-we-do/social-justice--2/pages/season-of-prisoners
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The Land Wants Us to Live Differently Here: Camp Van EsSeason of Creation Podcast Series How do we live well on the land? We begin our Season of Creation podcast journey in a familiar place to many in the Diocese of Edmonton - Camp Van Es . Rev. James Lavoy reflects on place as he expresses his sense of vision and mission for the camp land in its 80th year of church use. Season of Creation Resources For more infomation visit:
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Season of Creation
Our celebration of the Season of Creation runs now through to October 4, the Feast of St. Francis (patron saint of ecology), Christians across the ecumenical spectrum are joining together in prayer for creation and environmental stewardship. The theme for the 2021 The Season of Creation is A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God. Oikos is the Greek word for "home" or "household." For more infomation visit:
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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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On Track to Meet Our Goal!
As a Partner for Life with Canadian Blood Services, the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton has pledged to donate 100 units of blood in 2021. With four months to go, we need just under 40 donations to hit our target. Thank you to the 37 members who have signed up, and the 28 active members who donate regularly, including our bishop-elect, the Rev. Steve London. 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. |
St. Timothy's, EdmontonLooking for a Music Director St. Timothy's in Edmonton has an opening for one or more persons who can organize and oversee all aspects music ministry, consistent with the values, vision, and mission of St. Timothy’s in order to support the wider ministry of the parish. The Music Director will contribute to a leadership team seeking to equip, encourage, and empower members of St. Timothy’s congregation to connect with God, with each other, and with the community. See the Job Description for qualifications and details on how to apply. |
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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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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Online Arts & Crafts Opportunity
The Aboriginal Congress of Alberta Association presents this half-hour "Indigenous Art Adventure" with Lance Cardinal. In this session participants will learn the Cree word for Fall, and then create a family portrait out of leaves!
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"Resilience Through Birthwork" Flourishing Foundation Special PresentationSeptember 15, 8 pm All are invited to a special event on Wednesday, September 15, at 7:00 pm (MST). From an awareness of the intergenerational trauma of colonialism, Indigenous Birthworkers the Rev. Lori Calkins, a member of the Edmonton diocese's Indigenous Ministry Team and cultural birth helper; and Nadia Houle, founder of Indigenous Birth of Alberta, will lead Flourishing Foundation (Global Women Seeking Change) in an evening presentation and discussion. Learn about the Indigenous worldview and the healing and restorative work of Aunties and Birthworkers. Please join us for an Indigenous-led evening of education in a shared space of reconciliation. POSTER To attend, email: contact@flourishingfoundation.org. Registered guests will be provided with a Zoom invitation and link. For more infomation visit:
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Truth and Reconciliation Week Virtual EventSept 27-Oct 1 Truth and Reconciliation Week (Sept. 27-Oct. 1) virtual event, with programming for students, teachers, and general public attendees, through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. The programming will feature short videos created by Indigenous storytellers, followed by conversations with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Survivors, and the children of Survivors of residential schools. Click here for daily schedule For more infomation visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/truth-and-reconciliation-week-tickets-153491752965
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On-line Lecture
The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research presents this online lecture entitled “Life Issues: The Indigenous Perspective” on October 5, 2021 at 8pm (ET) via Zoom. This lecture will feature presentations from a panel of Indigenous midwives, and a presentation from Dr. Carrie Bourassa on end-of-life practices and the need of decolonize health care. More information is available on the de Veber website. POSTER For more infomation visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kf_4jxMCRVOdI6HgMkwuOg
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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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What kind of a Canada do you desire?
Three key leaders of Anglican and Lutheran churches have penned a letter encouraging parishioners across Canada to engage with the upcoming federal election. The letter comes from Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC), National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Mark MacDonald, and the Rev. Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. It is available to view or to download at the ACC website. |
20 Years Laterthe ongoing need for Christian-Muslim dialogue post 9-11 We are approaching the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. The events of that day, and others in the months and years that followed, brought the need for Christian-Muslim dialogue to the forefront of attention like few things in recent memory. The urgency of this has not diminished 20 years later; if anything, it has increased. Why not use this anniversary to take a step into listening, learning, and dialogue yourself? If you live in the Edmonton area, you can register on Eventbrite to take part in the the "A Common Word Alberta" annual day of dialogue at Al Rashid Mosque. Want to start an "A Common Word" conversation where you live? You can find some resources to get started by downloading this helpful toolkit. |
GEA Mayoral Candidate ForumThursday, September 9, 2021 The Greater Edmonton Alliance (GEA), of which the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is a member, is hosting a virtual Municipal Mayoral Candidate Forum, September 9, at 7 pm. The candidates will be asked to comment on three issues GEA is currently advocating for:
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Grandmothers of Alberta for a New GenerationPop-Up Fabric Sale Cancelled Due to rising COVID numbers, Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation (GANG) regret to announce they are cancelling their Pop-Up Fabric Sale on Sunday, September 12 in the Old Strathcona Antique Market parking lot. Plans are underway for another large sale next spring. The GANG apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but want to keep grandmothers and members of the public safe. For updated information, check out our Facebook page (EdmGrans), our Instagram page (edmontongrannies) and our website edmgrandmothers.org. |
Chorale ColibriAn Adventure in Missional Singing Starts September 19 Chorale Colibri is an intergenerational choir (all ages are invited, including families), with no audition to enter, where the music is taught by rote as well as with scores. Sponsored by the Synod of Alberta and the Territories of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and hosted at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Chorale Colibri participates missionally in learning about various culture groups in the Edmonton area, in Alberta, and beyond into the global world, through the singing of and presentation of the sacred song of these cultures. This is a choir that is deliberately trying to learn about and walk beside our neighbors around us in Edmonton and further afield... For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/chorale-colibri/2021-09-08
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VST Virtual Open HouseThursday, September 23 The Vancouver School of Theology (VST) is hosting a virtual Open House on Thursday, Sept 23, 11:30am - 6:00pm MST. Spend some time with faculty, hear from the president of the school, attend community worship and stay for a class. For more infomation visit:
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Interfaith Housing Workshop: "Help Me Heal!"How Wraparound Housing and Community Structures Aid Healing - Thursday, September 30, 2021
Interfaith Housing invites you to a workshop exploring the Wraparound and COSA models of community care on September 30, 2021, at ARCA Banquet Facility (Behind the Edmonton Islamic Academy at 14525 127 st. NW). This approach creates a circle of people around a person (with both professional and natural community members) to support them in addressing major obstacles they face. Come join us as we learn about these important structures and consider how we can strengthen their use in all manner of settings; reinforcing a person with love, support, accountability, encouragement.
Due to ongoing Covid concerns, attendees can also choose to participate remotely via Zoom. Link will be posted on our website and on our Eventbrite page one week prior to the event. For more infomation visit: https://mailchi.mp/554bb9863faf/helpmeheal-7903606?e=3c0ce0a1c4
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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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