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Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
Synod Scene January 8-14, 2018
Please remember in your prayers this week

Please remember in your prayers this week

  • Those who are sick or suffering; Amy, John, Brian, Elsie, Laureta, Norman.
  • Those who have died; and those who mourn. 
  • For distress line; both for those who call and for those who listen.
  • Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty Six and Treaty Eight First Nations.
  • Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (List of Twinned Parishes).
    Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in Buyé diocese who continue to suffer the effects of drought.
  • Request a prayer
Commissioning of Lay Evangelists

Commissioning of Lay Evangelists

Sunday, January 14 at 6:00PM

Alison Hurlburt, Corinna Kubos and Jenny Stuart will be commisssioned as the Edmonton diocese's first lay evangelists. The Lay Evangelists' program had its beginnings in 2012 when the Rev. Tim Chesterton went on a fact-finding trip to three dioceses in the Church of England that have been training and licensing lay evangelists for many years. Since then a number of people have worked together to create our own home-grown Lay Evangelist formation process. Alison, Corinna and Jenny have participated in twelve training sessions through 2016 and 2017, covering such subjects as relational evangelism, helping new disciples grow, running invitation Sundays, practical neighbourhood outreach, dealing with common questions and objections to the Christian faith, evangelistic preaching and testimony, running inquirers' courses etc. These sessions have been led by various clergy and lay people in and beyond our diocese. Sandra Arbeau was also part of this training, and although she has recently been ordained as a deacon the work of evangelism continues to be very important to her.  

Watch Alison and Tim describe lay evangelism to the 65th Synod in September, 2017

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/commissioning-of-lay-evangelists/2018-01-14

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Service of Ordination

Service of Ordination

Thursday, January 25 at 7:00PM

It is our pleasure to announce that Bishop Jane Alexander intends, God willing, to ordain the Rev. Aaron Parsall-Myler to the priesthood and Danielle Lepine to the diaconate on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, January 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm at All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 Street, Edmonton. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is white. Please note: Those who are planning to drive may want to consider car-pooling or public transit. There is an Oilers/Flames game that night and the Impark rate will be around $15.

Building the health and strength of Buyé children

Building the health and strength of Buyé children

Christmas appeal a success

Bishop Jane’s Christmas appeal for donations to renovate the pediatric ward of the Buyé health centre was a resounding success. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, Edmonton diocese raised more than $77,000 for the project ($65,000 from Reach pledges and $12,000 from individual donations). We are waiting approval from PWRDF to begin work on the project, which is anticipated to begin this spring. The Rev. Dominique Ciza, Health and Christian Education Coordinator for Buyé Diocese, says the ward currently in use was built in the 1940s and is very congested, with two and sometime three patients sharing a bed. As a result, children are being re-infected by other patients, picking up illnesses other than those for which they were admitted in the first place. Rev. Dominique says the extension will go a long way to solving these issues.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/building-the-health-and-strength-of-buye-children

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Week of Prayer Ecumenical Service

Week of Prayer Ecumenical Service

Sunday, January 21 at 7:00PM

Each year, parishes of the Diocese of Edmonton join in the Ecumenical Service celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU). The 2018 service will be held Sunday, January 21, 2017 at McDougall United Church. Reception to follow. 

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/week-of-prayer-ecumenical-service/2018-01-21

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Cursillo Ultreya

Cursillo Ultreya

Friday, January 19 at 7:30PM

The year 2018 promises to be a year of fulfilling personal potential for the Lord. Cursillistas, along with family and friends, are invited to attend the first Ultreya of 2018. Worship music will be led by Cathy Ponech. Our speaker for the evening will be Ted Greenaway who will share on finding one’s place in God’s plan for His people.  Join us for inspiring information, worship and song, fellowship and snacks.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/cursillo-ultreya/2018-01-19

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Clergy Retreat

Clergy Retreat

Tuesday, January 30 to Thursday, February 1

This is a silent retreat led by Canadian Franciscan friar, Jean-Pierre Ducharme, OFM. It runs from registration, starting at 3:00 pm Tuesday to supper-time on Thursday (supper is optional). Registration forms are due by noon on January 19. Please bring your Bible, BCP, BAS and Common Praise (1998).

Edmonton & District Council of Churches AGM

Edmonton & District Council of Churches AGM

Sunday, February 04 at 3:00PM

A special award will be presented at the EDCC annual general meeting on February 4th. Jim Gurnett will receive the Rev. Marilyn McClung Memorial Award for Ecumenism, honouring his years of advocacy for social justice and the unity of the Christian community in Edmonton. Jim is a former MLA, founder of the Outdoor Way of the Cross and Inner City Pastoral Mission, past Executive Director of the Edmonton Centre for Newcomers, Bissell Centre, and Hope Foundation. Julien Hammond, ecumenical officer for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton calls Jim a "social justice legend and ecumenist extraordinaire." Jim attends St. Faith Anglican Church, serves on the Social Justice Committee for the Diocese of Edmonton and has his own Wikipedia entry!

For more infomation visit:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gurnett

Jim Gurnett
Full-Moon Winter Camp

Full-Moon Winter Camp

Let the adventure begin!!

A full moon falls on the first weekend in March and that's when we're holding this year's Full-Moon Winter Adventure Camp! Location this year is Elk Island Retreat. Camp starts Friday evening on March 2nd to Sunday afternoon March 4th. Registration and transportation details will be available on the diocesan website soon. Stay tuned!

Bleeding Heart Exhibit Explores Identity

Bleeding Heart Exhibit Explores Identity

Origin Stories Exhibit Runs Until Jan 27

Bleeding Heart, a ministry of the diocese curating creativity, connections and conversationsaround art, faith, hope and love, is currently showing artist Jenny Hawkinson's Origin Stories. Running until January 27, this exhibit is an exploration into the external factors that contribute to an identity. It questions the authenticity of personal and collective memory/loss, and the desire to find home in the midst of a shifting world. 

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/bleeding-heart-exhibit-explores-identity/2018-01-11

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Indiginews

Indiginews

Contact: 

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

Resources: Please see the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website for leaflets, web links and other resources to help you pray and act for reconciliation. Please see the City of Edmonton Indigenous Relations Office to subscribe to their Community Bulletin.

For more infomation visit:

http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/what-we-do/indigenous-ministries

Diocesan Indigenous Ministries
Oskapewis Position Ended

Oskapewis Position Ended

As of the end of December 2017, the position of Oskapewis ('helper' in Cree) for the Diocese of Edmonton has come to a close. Sharon Pasula has ably filled this position, which was created with funds from the Reach Campaign. Sharon represented the diocese in a number of settings and in turn helped bring greater understanding of the indigenous community to our parishes. Her service has been much appreciated and the diocese offers its thanks, with prayers and best wishes for her future. The Indigenous Ministries of the diocese continue under the leadership of the Ven. Travis Enright, Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministries; the Rev. Lori Calkins, Priest-in-Mission; the Rev. Helen Northcott, deacon; and Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison.

For more infomation visit:

http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/what-we-do/indigenous-ministries

Diocesan Indigenous Ministries

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Second Sunday Blues: St. George’s, 1 St. Clair St, Devon, invites you to Second Sunday Blues on January 14 at 7:00 pm. POSTER

Food, Fun and Fellowship: St. Margaret's, 12603 Ellerslie Road, Edmonton invites all to their first Food, Fun, and Fellowship evening on Friday, January 26, 6-8 pm. Join them for supper, singing, prayer and crafts!

Upcoming Events at Holy Trinity Old Strathcona

Upcoming Events at Holy Trinity Old Strathcona

10037-84 Ave, Edmonton

Malachite Theatre presents: Twelfth Night or What You Will
by William Shakespeare

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Sanctuary

January 10-14 and 17-20, 7:30PM

Tickets $25, available from Eventbrite.ca 

London, England’s internationally-acclaimed Shakespeare Company Malachite Theatre are delighted to return to stages across Alberta this winter, with a heart-warming new production of Shakespeare’s beautiful and boisterous seasonal comedy Twelfth Night. In the deep snows of the Canadian winter, the shipwrecked Viola has been saved from the sea. Believing her twin brother Sebastian to be drowned, she makes her way in this brave new world disguised as a boy in the service of the melancholy Duke, Orsino. Meanwhile at the court of the Countess Olivia, Christmas is over and no-one is going home! But with the seasonal liquor cabinet running dangerously short on supplies, Olivia’s cousin, Sir Toby Belch, resolves to make this year's the family reunion of a lifetime! Featuring a beautiful live choral arrangement and an outstanding cast of home-grown talent, Twelfth Night is the bitter-sweet love song to the Canadian winter promises to be a theatrical highlight of the season.

Holy Trinity Presents Speaker Series: Please join us for an exciting and enlightening lecture-discussion series on monthly Saturday mornings at Holy Trinity. A 30-minute lecture is followed by 30 minutes of discussion. Refreshments provided. 11am to 12pm in the Upper Hall.  

January 6 – Heather Coleman: “Russian Orthodoxy as ‘Lived Religion’”

February 3 – Amy Fisher: “Galilean Archeology: A Brief Introduction”

March 3 – Marian Allen: “Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job: Wisdom Relevant Today?”

April 7 – Nathan Kowalsky: “Evil, nature, and God”

May 5 – Mildred Thill: "Forgiveness in the Bible and What it Means to us Today"

For more info: 780-433-5530 / www.holytrinity.ab.ca / church.office@holytrinity.ab.ca 

Creation Care: In the Beginning...

Creation Care: In the Beginning...

Friday, January 12 at 7:00PM

What is the basis of our Christian faith as it applies to stewardship of God’s creation? Where do we start as Stewards and where will we go? Please join us as we explore your passion for Creation Care and pose and answer questions on the subject. This is the first session in a series exploring a Christian’s duty to Creation Care. Mark Polet has been a biologist for 40 years. He has had the privilege to speak and work on Creation Care on three continents. Mark will present on work done in this field in different places around the world. A table discussion will follow. Please confirm your presence to Mark at 587.988.8136 or email markpolet@ualberta.net . For more info, see attached DOCUMENT. Admission is free. A freewill donation will be requested to cover the cost of the evening and support the work Mark and his wife Terri are doing. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Black History Month Service

Black History Month Service

Sunday, January 28 at 3:00PM

St. Faith’s Anglican Church will once again be hosting an ecumenical service in celebration of Black History Month. Come out and praise God with uplifting live music, food and fellowship. POSTER

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/black-history-month-service/2018-01-28

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What to Expect When Adopting

What to Expect When Adopting

Thursday, February 01 at 7:00PM

So you are adopting! This is an exciting time in your life. Soon you will be welcoming your forever child into your lives. This four session art therapy workshop is designed to help you navigate this journey, share your innermost heartfelt thoughts and feelings about your journey to adopt, and record the start of your and your child’s journey. By the end of the four sessions you will have completed four significant pieces for your child’s life journal. Each night will include teaching and discussion, an art therapy activity and sharing, plus helpful handouts. Each two-hour session runs from 7 - 9 pm on consecutive Thursday evenings: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018. The cost is $20 per session per participant ($80 for the four weeks); $150 / couple for four weeks. Payable by cash, cheque or e-transfer (no refund after Jan 26, 2018). For more information, see attached BROCHURE and contact Wendy Goetze: kinderhavenwg@gmail.com; 780-481-3843; www.kinderhavencounselling.com

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/what-to-expect-when-adopting/2018-02-01

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King’s Now Offering Continuing Education Courses

King’s Now Offering Continuing Education Courses

Starting the second week of January 2018, The King’s University will offer a variety of non-credit personal enrichment, child care, business, music, and spirituality courses on evenings and weekends. There are no prerequisites, text books, essays, or exams. It’s learning and personal development at its most relaxed. Learn about infant development, how to write a book in 40 days, technology strategies for business, and many more! See the full listing here. POSTER

For more infomation visit:

https://www.tixonthesquare.ca/performances/4707

Beyond the Diocese

Images of Faith, Hope and Beauty: The Kule Folklore Centre at the University of Alberta in partnership with the Ukrainian Pioneers Association of Alberta is offering a free, public exhibit  Images of Faith, Hope & Beauty, featuring Ukrainian Canadian icons and iconostases from national and international collections.

The exhibit takes place until January 28, 2018 in downtown Edmonton at the West Gallery in Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Avenue (main floor near the food court, behind the glass walls). One area of the exhibit features icons painted on ammo boards, by Contemporary Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Klymenko. The screening room has a running set of videos/music, including one by Oleksandr about his icons. 

The King's Choir Tour Benefit: Brian Doerksen is in concert with The King’s University Choirs and A Call to Worship Band on Saturday, January 20 at 7:00 pm. This benefit concert is for the King’s University Choirs Netherlands Tour in May 2018. It takes place at South Pointe Community Centre, 11520 Ellerslie Road, Edmonton. Doerksen is author of many contemporary worship songs, including "Refiner’s Fire," "Faithful One," and "Come, Now is the Time to Worship."

Winter Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Conference: Join us at The King’s University on January 24–25, 2018 for our winter IS conference, with keynotes by Rev Dr. Margaret Aymer of Austin Theological Seminary, where we will consider a prophetic challenge to the way we live by exploring practices (both individual and communal) that might lead to greater shalom for all. The conference sessions are free and open to members of the public.
We will also host an evening performance of “Freud’s Last Session” on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the play are available at www.kingsu.ca/isconf or through King’s Bookstore. For more details, contact Rebecca Warren at rebecca.warren@kingsu.ca or 780-465-8332. POSTER

Mens' Retreat at Providence Renewal Centre: Something lacking in these days is a spiritual vocabulary that speaks to many men. Retreat leader Richard Groves will reach back to the Grail Quest story to address that need. Groves, an ordained Catholic priest for 15 years, also served as chaplain in the Oregon Correctional System and as assistant chaplain in the US Air Force. The retreat will include engaging films, a creative process for reflection and conversation and inspiring ritual. It takes place January 26-28 at Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119 Street Edmonton. 

 

Institute for Christian Studies and Society Events

Institute for Christian Studies and Society Events

Wednesday, January 24 at 4:00PM

Celebration of Scholarship: On January 24, from 4-5:00 pm, T104, Concordia University of Edmonton, you are invited to check out recently published works by members of the Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Light refreshments (coffee, tea, cookies) will be served. POSTER

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/institute-for-christian-studies-and-society-events/2018-01-24

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Living in the Word Series

Living in the Word Series

Wednesday, January 17 at 10:00AM

2018 Winter Seminars begin the week of January 17

No seminars during reading week Feb. 21 - 24

Wednesdays, 11:30 - 12:30 pm, weekly, to be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Sherwood Park: ‘Believe in the Good News’, The Gospel of Mark, Hosted by Stéphane Saulnier,

Thursdays, 12:10 - 1:00 pm, weekly, to be held On Campus: ‘Be Holy as I am Holy’, The Book of Leviticus, Hosted by Stéphane Saulnier

For more infomation visit:

https://www.newman.edu/BenedictXVIInstitute/LivingintheWord

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SAGE Awards

SAGE Awards

Nominate a Senior!

Do you know a Greater Edmonton senior who has made contributions to our community after the age of 60? Nominate them for a Sage Award! The Sage Awards celebrate the invaluable contributions older adults make to our communities and lives. Award Categories include Arts & Culture, Community Building, Education, Health & Wellness, Public & Non-Profit, Science & Technology, Social Justice & Peace and new this year: a Truth & Reconciliation category to recognize the truth and reconciliation process with Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Nominations close February 1, 2018. The 12th Annual Sage Awards Luncheon is May 8, 2018.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.mysage.ca/public/download/documents/46628

Click here for nomination forms
Star of the North Events

Star of the North Events

Star of the North Retreat Centre,  3A St Vital Ave, St. Albert

TLC for Caregivers: An afternoon of quiet reflection, some sharing and rest to honour those who are in for the long haul of caring for someone with little ability to care for themselves. A time to be spiritually embraced and uplifted for the continuing journey. Facilitator Helen Gledhow is a certified grief counsellor and former pastoral associate. She has developed programs of support for the often weary journey of care giving. It takes place Wednesday, January 24 from 1:00-4:00 pm for a cost of $25 (financial subsidy will be available if needed). Register at: 780-459-5511 or online. POSTER

Writing Our Sacred Lives from Sacred Earth with faciliatators Anita Allsopp and Lucie Leduc
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?” (Job 12:7-9) Do you dream of writing? These four sessions will provide input, time for writing, and time for sharing. The focus will be on our relationship with the Divine through the connection of our individual lives to the land, our planet and the cosmos: a contemplative ecological approach. Come explore the life-lines of your life in a prayerful, reflective space. We begin with water and land. Sessions run 7-9:00 pm. Cost is $80. POSTER 
Feb. 1:  What waters are you from?
Feb. 8: The gift of tears
Feb. 15: The home landscape
Feb. 22: At home, always a stranger
       

For more info or to register: 780-459-5511 / www.starofthenorth.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://www.starofthenorth.ca

Star of the North
Ecumenical Ministry Seeking Bible Camp Coordinator

Ecumenical Ministry Seeking Bible Camp Coordinator

Sharing God's Love with Northern Communities

On Eagle’s Wings is looking for an individual to fill the positon of Bible Camp Coordinator beginning February 1, 2018. The position is half-time equivalent with flexible hours. The position is based at the head office, the Katzman Centre, in Edmonton. The Bible Camp Coordinator will primarily be responsible for coordination of the Bible Camp ministry and will also assist in the daily operations of the corporation. For more info, see attached Job Posting

For more infomation visit:

https://providencerenewal.ca/ProgramsRetreats/UpcomingPrograms/Details/TabId/164/ArtMID/585/ArticleID/40/Quest-for-the-Holy-Grail-The-Masculine-Side-of-Healing-Mens-Retreat.aspx

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