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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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Bishop's Itinerary
Bishop Steve London, newly consecrated on September 18, has hit the ground running in his new role in Edmonton diocese and in the Anglican Church of Canada. One of his first ambitions is to visit every parish in the diocese as soon as possible. Following is his public itinerary for the next few weeks:
Note: Bishop Steve also has various visits booked to meet with rectors, corporations and vestries in the coming months. |
The Messenger October 2021- Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Download the October 2021 edition of The Messenger or view online as a flipbook. Click here to subscribe to The Messenger or to change your subscription address. Print editions of the Anglican Journal and The Messenger are now mailed to confirmed subscribers only. For more infomation visit:
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The Best of News
The Ven. Richard King (rector at St. John the Evangelist and archdeacon for mission and discipleship) and the Rev. Deacon Shelly King (synod office) are thrilled to welcome their first grandchild! Annabel Bushnell was born September 27 at 8:00am (UK time). |
Synod Office Closed for Observance of National Truth and Reconciliation DaySeptember 30 The Synod Office will be closed this Thursday, September 30, in observance of the National Truth and Reconciliation Day. On this day we hope you will set aside some time to acknowledge past harm and pray about how we can continue to address the Calls to Action as a church community. The Anglican Church of Canada has provided this 18-minute video service of reflection and prayer, designed by Indigenous Anglican Elders. We are invited to walk with them on a journey of grief and sorrow for the hurt and injustices of the past and present. They share teachings about forgiveness and help us to understand what must be done to be able to move toward reconciliation. For more resources, please visit the Indigenous Ministries page of the diocesan website. For more infomation visit:
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Public Reading of TRC Calls to ActionThursday, September 30, 2021 To help guide us in the way of settler-Indigenous relations, St. Augustine of Canterbury, 6110 Fulton Rd, Edmonton will host a public reading of the TRC Calls to Action on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, this Thursday, September 30, at 6:30 pm. Please join us in person (outside on the front steps weather permitting) or via the livestream. For more infomation visit:
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National Day of Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2021 On the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Thursday, September 30, members of Immanuel Anglican Church will gather with community members from Wetaskiwin, Millet and Maskwacis for the 6th annual walk from the Heritage Museum, 5007-50 Ave, to the Peace Cairn. We will gather to remember the children who did not come home and those that came home broken. We will gather for healing and for truth-telling. The walk starts at 5:30 pm and all are welcome to join us. |
Online Bible Studyhosted by Good Shepherd Anglican Church Good Shepherd Anglican Church invites you to join our online bible study. The Ven. Jordan Ware is exploring the book of Acts, celebrating how all can be made new with God. Bible study will be meeting on Zoom every Wednesday at 7:00pm. We are very hopeful that hosting this bible study online will allow more people to attend and deepen their connection with the bible. Email rector@goodshepanglican.org for the Zoom link. |
Choral EvensongSunday, October 3, 2021 All are invited to join All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 Street, Edmonton, for Choral Evensong sung by members of the Cathedral Choir and directed by Jeremy Spurgeon, this Sunday, October 3, 7 pm. Bishop Steve will be the officiant. |
Planetary PrayerSaturday, October 16, 6-8pm All are invited to a unique opportunity for Planetary Prayer, October 16 at St. Matthias' Anglican Church. The event will be led by Janet Kwantes and Scott McDonald of St. Thomas' in Sherwood Park, who explain it this way: We are all moving through Covid, navigating the challenges of changing social isolation requirements, on a path of reconciliation, dealing with personal challenges while also witnessing national and global unrest. Here is an opportunity to join with others in a circle of walking prayer for healing and resiliency. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/planetary-prayer/2021-10-16
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Join One of Two Groups this Fall
The Ven. Jordan Ware, diocesan archbishop for social justice and community connection, is excited to announce the return of the Edmonton Diocese Anti-Racism Book Club. This year the book club will begin to grow in two directions. There will be a Foundations group which will meet and discuss four incredible books chosen to increase awareness of the experiences of BIPOC individuals (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) and challenge readers to view the world through a new lens. A second group, Building on Foundations, will take a deeper dive into the impacts of racism in everyday life and build on the ideas and tools discovered in the Foundations group. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/join-one-of-two-groups-this-fall/2021-10-26
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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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Cursillo Secretariat Welcomes New Members
Edmonton Anglican Cursillo welcomed new members of the Secretariat at their monthly Ultreya on Friday, September 24. Corinna Kubos is the new lay director and Sandra Arbeau is the parish liaison. Rita Stagman has also since been welcomed onto the Secretariat as the 4th chair. "We would like to take a moment and praise God for our wonderful team," says Janie Seguin, communications chair. "Thank you ladies for volunteering." "We would like to give a huge thank you to David Holehouse for his many years as lay director. We are happy that he will be continuing to be part of Cursillo and part of the Secretariat for a while." |
A Glorious Time of Year
"Creator of All, we are grateful that from your communion of love you created our planet to be a home for all. By your Holy Wisdom you made the Earth to bring forth a diversity of living beings that filled the soil, water and air. Each part of creation praises you in their being, and cares for one another from our place in the web of life…." Season of Creation 2021 Prayer. For more infomation visit:
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The Land Wants Us to Live Differently Here: Tree FarmerSeason of Creation Podcast Series In this episode, Jonathan Crane speaks with Michelle Nieviadomy, assistant director at the Edmonton Native Healing Centre, and a member of the Inner City Pastoral Ministry at the Bissell center and the diocesan social justice committee. This conversation was recorded as part of their trip to Alexander First Nation to gather sage for winter use. Thanks for caring for the land you are on, and listening in. Listen on Anchor FM
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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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13 weeks - 30 units of bloodEvery Week We Get Closer! 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 13 weeks to go, we need 30 donations to hit our target. Thanks to those are serving the community in this way. Do you know anyone who might like to join the team? Don't by shy to invite them! 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 organise and oversee all aspects of 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. |
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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Truth and Reconciliation WeekSept 27-Oct 1 Registration has closed for Truth and Reconciliation Week (Sept. 27-Oct. 1) virtual events. Programming will be available to watch at nctr.ca. Also tune into a Prime-time broadcast for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at 6pm MT on September 30, 2021. |
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 6 pm (MST) 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 to decolonise 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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Opportunity to LearnMeetings on again with some restrictions in place Calling all grandmothers, grandfathers, and seniors in general! Here is a chance to become better acquainted with Indigenous teachings. St. Faith's Anglican Church and Creating Hope Society in Edmonton are hosting a weekly series called Teachings of the Drum. All Kokums and Mosums (Cree for Grandmother and Grandfather) are invited to join weekly teaching, conversation and events focusing on drum teachings. Sessions run Thursdays, from 6-8 pm, at St. Faith's Anglican Church, 11725 93 Street NW, Edmonton. Contact Cynthia at 587-596-9805 or email programs@creatinghopesociety.ca for more information. UPDATED POSTER |
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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Star of the North begins its new formation program with an opening retreat (on-line or in-house), October 1-3. This first retreat (Module 1 of the program) will rely on the core stories from the Book of Genesis to explore themes of: creation/creativity, self image and self expression, images of God, land conflicts and God’s blessing on our journeys as tribes, cultures and peoples formed in the image and likeness of God. Presenters include Maureen Wilde, Harry Lafond, Ron Rolheiser, Rabbi Gila Caine, and Steve Heinrichs. If you miss Module 1 you can still sign up for Module 2. Overall, the program will focus on faith & contemporary issues such as creation care, social justice & reconciliation. For more infomation visit: https://www.starofthenorth.ca/register/browse/programs-2/event/aurora-living-module-1-236/
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Spiritual Book ClubProvidence Renewal Centre On the 1st Monday of the month from October 2021-June 2022, join us on Zoom as we use our eyes of faith to see inspiration in the writings of a variety of authors. Meetings are held on Zoom from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Cost to join is $45.00 and members are responsible for acquiring their own books (most are available through public libraries and on e-readers). Click here to register for Event #14343. For more infomation visit:
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Final Week to Submit AFC 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 until 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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Addiction Affects Us AllRecovery Workshop with Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie, OMI Did you know that in one province in Canada more people died of opioid overdoses in 2020 than of COVID-19? This timely workshop, based on Sylvain’s popular book used by support groups internationally, provides hope for recovery from addictions through the wisdom of the 12 Step program, with a special focus on Steps 6 & 7. A blend of keynote presentations, music, ritual, humor and fellowship will make this on-line and in-person workshop an experience of personal growth and healing. It runs Friday evening to Sunday noon, October 15-17, 2021. The cost is $50 virtual; $150 commuter and $250 in-residence. This is open to all fellowships or anyone wanting to learn more about addiction and recovery. What is impossible for us can happen to us! For more infomation visit:
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Taize Ecumenical Musical MeditationFacebook live stream - Sunday, October 24, 7 pm All are welcome to join the Taize ecumenical community on Sunday, October 24, 7 pm, on Facebook for Thanksgiving prayer with scripture, silence and songs of Taize. POSTER For more infomation visit:
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Interfaith Housing Workshop"Help Me Heal!": How Wraparound Housing and Community Structures Aid Healing - Thursday, October 28, 2021
Interfaith Housing will host a workshop on October 28. Participants will explore the wrap-around and COSA models of community care to create a circle of support around people facing obstacles. 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.
For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/date-change-interfaith-housing-workshop/2021-10-28
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Ronning Centre WebinarMuslims and Multiculturalism in Canada - Thursday, October 28, 2021 A roundtable discussion will be held October, 28, 6 pm, in light of the 50th anniversary of Canada’s adoption of multiculturalism with Canadian Muslim scholars and activists. The panel will bring together different perspectives on the politics of multiculturalism and pluralism in Canadian society as they relate to religion, race/ethnicity, gender, and indigeneity amidst a climate of Islamophobia. This webinar is co-Sponsored by CRC and I-RSS. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/ronning-centre-webinar/2021-10-28
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"Does Faith Matter?"A Common Word Christian/Muslim Dialogue We invite you and interested community members to join us this year in our annual A Common Word Christian/Muslim Dialogue on October 30, 2021, 9:30am-1:00 pm. The venue for the in-person component will be the Al Rashid Mosque. There is a zoom option to join. Either way, participants will be welcomed and given an opportunity to interact on the topic of “Does Faith Matter?” We will hear from four (younger) individuals from both faith traditions, followed by facilitated table discussions on this topic. POSTER |
Palliative Care Public AwarenessInvitation to Prioritize and Sort Ideas The Covenant Health Palliative Institute recently invited your feedback on what kinds of supports would help you better prepare for end-of-life or better care for loved ones who are approaching the end of life. We received dozens of suggestions, and we are now inviting you to help us interpret and prioritize this list of ideas. You can provide your input online through the following link: https://participant.groupwisdom.tech/project/1754/sorting-rating After creating an account, you will be guided through two activities: (1) sorting the list of ideas into groups, and (2) rating each idea in terms of relative importance. The feedback you provide will help identify areas of greatest need and establish priorities for our Palliative Care Public Awareness Project. If you need any support with this exercise or would like more information, please contact Mary-Ann Shantz at mary-ann.shantz@covenanthealth.ca. Thank you in advance for your input! For more infomation visit: https://participant.groupwisdom.tech/project/1754/sorting-rating
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