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Synod Scene January 15-21, 2018
Please remember in your prayers this week

Please remember in your prayers this week

  • Those who are sick or suffering: Amy, Brian, Elsie, Laureta, Norman.
  • Those who have died: John, and those who mourn: Sheila, family and friends. John Bloxham's funeral will be held at All Saints' Cathedral in Edmonton at 11:00am this Saturday, January 20th.
  • 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
Bishop Jane's Upcoming Events

Bishop Jane's Upcoming Events

Whether she is visiting parishes, leading and educating the community, or providing pastoral support to the clergy, our Bishop is always on the move! Here are some of the events which Bishop Jane will be attending over the next few months:

Parish Visits:

  • Jan 21: St. Luke’s, Edmonton
  • Jan 28: St. George’s, Fort Saskatchewan
  • Feb 11: Holy Trinity Old Strathcona
  • Feb 18: Holy Trinity Riverbend
  • Feb 25: St. Mary Abbots, Barrhead and St. Mary the Virgin, Sangudo

Jan 21: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service @ McDougall United, Edmonton
Jan 25: Ordination Service @ All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton
Jan 28: Black History Month Service @ St. Faith’s, Edmonton
Jan 30- Feb 1: Clergy Retreat at Star of the North, St. Albert

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/bishop-janes-upcoming-events--151

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Cathedral Launches New Website!

Cathedral Launches New Website!

www.allsaintscathedral.ca

The next time you're surfing the web, check out the newly designed website of All Saints' Cathedral.

Lay Evangelists Commissioned to Proclaim God's Love to the World

Lay Evangelists Commissioned to Proclaim God's Love to the World

The first licensed lay evangelists of the Diocese of Edmonton were commissioned to proclaim God’s love to the world during an Evening Prayer service, January 14, at All Saints’ Cathedral.

The Rev. Tim Chesterton, Warden of Lay Evangelists and rector of St. Margaret's, Edmonton, presented Alison Hurlburt, Christ Church, Edmonton; Corinna Kubos, St. George’s, Fort Saskatchewan; and Jenny Stuart, St. Matthew’s, St. Albert for commissioning by the Very Rev. Neil Gordon, Dean of Edmonton. Bishop Jane Alexander was unable to preside due to illness. Also representing the community of lay evangelists as participants, teachers and learners were the Rev. Sandra Arbeau, who completed the lay evangelism formation process and was recently ordained a vocational deacon, the Ven. Richard King, Archdeacon for Mission and Discipleship, and the Rev. Stephen London, rector of St. Thomas, Sherwood Park.

“Tonight our Lord Jesus Christ has given a wonderful gift to His church,” said the Rev. Tim Chesterton in his homily address (read full sermon). “He has given us the gift of Alison, Corinna and Jenny to be sent out as evangelists, to spread the good news and to help make new disciples for Jesus.”

 

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/lay-evangelists-commissioned-to-proclaim-gods-love-to-the-world

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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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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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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.

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. Julien Hammond, ecumenical officer for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton calls Jim a "social justice legend and ecumenist extraordinaire." Jim is a former MLA, is a past Director of Community Services at the Bissell Centre, and has been involved in organizing the Outdoor Way of the Cross for the past 20 years. Jim currently works as a pastoral associate at Inner City Pastoral Mission and attends the Community of Emmanuel fellowship there. He 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
The Neighbourly

The Neighbourly

January Newsletter

The Neighbourly is a monthly publication of the Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative, of which the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is a founding and active member.

This edition contains a reflection on love and compassion as a common thread through all faith communities. There's also a personal story of one person's friendly encounter with a homeless woman, and an account of a workshop on affordable housing that took place near the end of 2017.

Full-Moon Youth Winter Adventure Camp

Full-Moon Youth Winter Adventure Camp

Registration is open!!

A full moon falls on the first weekend in March and that's when we're holding this year's Full-Moon Youth Winter Adventure Camp! Location this year is Elk Island Retreat where we will camp out together in Trappers' Cabins. Camp starts Friday evening on March 2nd to Sunday afternoon March 4th. Registration and transportation details are available on the diocesan website. Sign up! Bring your friends! POSTER

For more infomation visit:

http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/what-we-do/youth-camps/pages/winter-camp-2018

Info and Registration
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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Habitat-Interfaith Works Project Info Nights

Habitat-Interfaith Works Project Info Nights

January 23 and 31 at 6:00PM

Help engage your faith community in social justice by attending an upcoming Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Works Project Info Night. This year members of the interfaith community are needed to help complete 59 homes in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan. The info sessions will be held January 23 and 31 at Habitat's Prefab Shop. RSVP by email to: jdejong@hfh.org or call: 780-451-3416, ext. 222 POSTER

The 7th Annual Habitat-Interfaith Works project will begin with a Kick-off event on February 27th and conclude with a Wrap-up Celebration on May 31st.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/interfaith-works-project-info-nights/2018-01-23

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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
pîkiskwe-speak

pîkiskwe-speak

an invitation to Conversations in Reconciliation

pîkiskwe-speak is a collaborative project involving Cree artist Lana Whiskeyjack and documentary filmmaker Beth Wishart MacKenzie. Beth's 37-minute film follows Lana as she works to complete a sculpture of a tortured face; the face of her late uncle, George. The sculpture is called "Lost My Talk" and is an effort to break the silences surrounding the Indian Residential School legacy. Along with more of Lana's work, it will be displayed at Galerie Cité, 8627 91 Street, Edmonton from January 21-March 31. A special screening of the documentary, titled "Lana Gets Her Talk," will be held Thursday, February 1 from 7:00-9:00pm with reception and discussion to follow. Admission is free. POSTER

For more infomation visit:

http://pikiskwe-speak.ca/

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Messy Baptism at St. Luke's

Messy Baptism at St. Luke's

Saturday, January 13 saw a first-of-its-kind event at St. Luke's Messy Church. The Messy Church family gathered round to celebrate the baptism of 4-year-old Carter Reddy. All the Messy crafts and activities focused on the theme of "Jesus, the Light of the World" and each person held a candle to share in that theme as Carter was baptized. The celebration presented an opportunity to explain the triune nature of God and of holy baptism in a uniquely "Messy" way. The Ven. Richard King, Rector of St. Luke's, placed three circles on the floor to remind us that baptism is done in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. One circle held the baptismal water, a candle was placed in another, and in the third were the baptismal oil and a dove. All who took part said it was a profound blessing to be part of this ceremony with Carter and his family.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/messy-baptism-at-st-lukes

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Creation Care: In the Beginning

Creation Care: In the Beginning

Biologist Facilitates Creation Care Discussion

Anglicans living the Five Marks of Mission are called to “strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.” But what is the Christian basis for environmental stewardship and how can it be applied to our stewardship of God’s creation; where do we start as stewards and where will we go? Those are a few of the questions posed by biologist, business consultant and missionary Mark Polet during a prayerful discussion about Creation Care at St. Paul’s, Edmonton on January 12. For the past three years Mark and his wife Terri have actively engaged their passion for Creation Care in central and southeast Asia as Crossworld missionaries.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/creation-care-in-the-beginning

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Food, Fun and Fellowship

Food, Fun and Fellowship

Come in out of the Cold!

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!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.facebook.com/events/190725608174422/

Event on Facebook
Interface Worship Presents Epiphany: Revelation

Interface Worship Presents Epiphany: Revelation

Saturday, January 20 at 7:00PM

'The danger is not that the soul should doubt whether there is any bread, but that, by a lie, it should persuade itself that it is not hungry.' Simone Weil

Interface Worship and St. Paul's Anglican church will celebrate the season of Epiphany with the Feast Day worship service Epiphany: Revelation! The focus this year will be on exploring the ongoing need for fresh revelation.

This service will feature the Bread of Life liturgical sculpture, a Black Water Reflecting Pool, dramatic readings, prayer stations, meditative time, open art tables, and the extensive use of original symbols, rituals, and imagery. The Eucharistic liturgy allows worshipers to embody the theme through a unique sacramental ritual of enduring quality and significance.

Interface Worship blends ancient spirituality with innovative expressions to create generative worship events.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/interface-worship-presents-epiphany-revelation/2018-01-20

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Alpha at SJE!

Alpha at SJE!

The new Alpha film series begins at St. John the Evangelist, 11111–57 Avenue NW, Edmonton on February 21 with a FREE supper at 6:00 pm. Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Consider who you might invite and bring along! TryAlpha.ca

For more infomation visit:

https://www.facebook.com/282073055187459/photos/a.1027218360672921.1073741828.282073055187459/1630292127032205/?type=3&theater

SJE Facebook
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 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. 

Evensong: Please join us at Holy Trinity for Evensong on Sunday, January 28th at 7:00pm. On this day, we remember the presentation of Jesus in the Temple. All are welcome to join us at The Next Act (8224-104 St.) for fellowship following the service. 

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.  

Next in the Series: February 3 – Amy Fisher: “Galilean Archeology: A Brief Introduction” 

Reach Holy Trinity at 780-433-5530 / www.holytrinity.ab.ca / church.office@holytrinity.ab.ca 

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/upcoming-events-at-holy-trinity-old-strathcona/2018-01-17

More info and dates!

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 Concert: 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

Winter Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Conference

Blessed Living in a Broken World

Keynotes will be given by the Rev. Dr Margaret Aymer, who will focus on four of the Beatitudes and talk about the model that gives us for living in a broken world--very different from what we might usually expect from what is a "blessed" life! A conference schedule is attached.

Several breakout sessions focus on spiritual practices that might lead to greater shalom for all. Of particular interest might be the session by the Rev. Ron Klok "Ancient Spiritual Practices for Modern-Day Mental Health" and the one by Dr. Chris Peet on "Christian Contemplation and Wellness: The Practice of Centering Prayer."

Room L114 will be provided for any local clergy who wish to join together for a lunch discussion. We hope to continue providing a great conference experience for local clergy, so please let us know if there are other ways we can facilitate your engagement.

On January 24 at 7:30pm, King's will also host an evening performance of “Freud’s Last Session” a hit play from the Fringe festival in which Sigmund Freud debates faith with CS Lewison. 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

For more infomation visit:

https://www.kingsu.ca/programs/additional-academics/is-conference

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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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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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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
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 infomation visit:

http://www.starofthenorth.ca

For info or to register
Providence Renewal Centre Events

Providence Renewal Centre Events

3005 119 Street NW Edmonton

Quest for the Holy Grail: The Masculine Side of Healing
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 Friday, January 26 at 7:00pm to Sunday, January 28 at 1:00pm.  POSTER

Lights! Camera! Action! Spiritual Care in a Media-saturated Culture   
As Christians, we are called to speak and live the Good News. We are sent to our culture as it is, not as we would like it to be.  Whether we like it or not, the media is the modern-day marketplace where minds and hearts are won and lost. Richard Leonard, SJ, will help us explore strategies to critically engage with our media-saturated culture while holding true to our faith. Fr. Leonard is  director of the Australian Catholic Office for Film & Broadcasting. He completed graduate studies at the London Film School and earned a PhD from the University of Melbourne. The workshop runs February 7 from 9:30am to 4:00pm. POSTER

For more infomation visit:

www.providencerenewal.ca

For info or to register
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. Soon you will welcome your forever child into your lives. This four session art therapy workshop is designed to help you navigate this journey to adopt, share your heartfelt thoughts and feelings about it, and record the start of it for you and your child. 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) or $150 per 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.

For more infomation visit:

http://www.kinderhavencounselling.com

Visit Kinderhaven website
Wycliffe Launches Podcast

Wycliffe Launches Podcast

Wycliffe College is launching a new venture: a weekly podcast with the Rev. Dr. Christopher Seitz. 

Insights With Seitz: The Symphony of Scripture explores the themes and contours of the weekly Scripture readings, the same readings that move and motivate believers in churches week-by-week throughout the world.

For more infomation visit:

http://mailchi.mp/wycliffe/news-for-scholars-preachers-and-those-who-like-to-ponder-l-biggest-questions?e=d19080c5fa

Read Wycliffe's January Newsletter
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

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