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News and Events in the Edmonton Diocese

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
Synod Scene July 30-August 5, 2018
Please remember in your prayers this week

Please remember in your prayers this week

  • Those who are sick or suffering: Amy, Deb, Andrew and Aiden and their families.
  • Those who have died and those who mourn.
  • The 'On Eagle's Wings' team serving in Fort Liard, NT.
  • Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty Six and Treaty Eight First Nations.
  • Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (Updated List of Twinned Parishes).
  • Request a prayer Click here to email the Synod Office and let us know what you would like 'pray-ers' in the diocese to pray for. We will use first names only for personal prayer requests. They will be removed after two or three weeks; please let us know if you would like a name to remain on or be returned to the list.
From Ngozi to Vermilion

From Ngozi to Vermilion

Companion Bishops Treated to Rural Hospitality

Bishop Jane and her assistant Jennifer Wirun took our companion Diocese of Buyé visitors Bishop Sixbert and Clotilde on a rural road trip last Friday to the Vermilion Agricultural Fair. They were welcomed by Town of Vermilion Mayor Caroline McAuley and St. Saviour’s Rector the Rev. Elizabeth Metcalfe. St. Saviour’s has been serving hungry fairgoers from its grandstand booth since 1915. On the fairgrounds Bishop Sixbert and Clotilde sampled a prairie favourite, Saskatoon pie (made during the parish pie-making bee), crushed canola seeds to make oil, watched a demonstration of the massive farm equipment, pet Clydesdale horses in the barn – and munched on mini doughnuts and cotton candy on the midway, before visiting St. Saviour’s Anglican Church. Photos from Jennifer Wirun and St. Saviour’s Facebook page

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/from-ngozi-to-vermilion

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Help Buyé seniors for only $5

Help Buyé seniors for only $5

Here's a simple idea for a simple fundraiser that will make a world of difference to senior citizens in Buyé Diocese.  Edmonton Diocese invites you and your parish to hold an after-service coffee hour one Sunday in September. You probably do that anyway, right? If parishioners can donate $5 on that day, the diocese will use the money to support an amazing medical initiative in Buyé. Our partners there in the Buyé Mothers' Union are working to provide seniors with a card that gives them 80% coverage of medical expenses for a year. It only costs $5 but is out of reach for most seniors, who have worked at hard physical labour most of their lives, and now don't even have a pension.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/help-buye-seniors-for-only-5--269

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Anglican Student Ministries Website

Anglican Student Ministries Website

Anglican Student Ministry, which is in charge of the University Chaplaincy for the Diocese of Edmonton, has updated and revamped its website! The changes are intended to make it easier to find out what's going on and how to get involved. Take a look! www.anglicanstudentministry.ca

For more infomation visit:

https://www.anglicanstudentministry.ca/

Anglican Student Ministry
The Neighbourly

The Neighbourly

Dipping our toes in political waters

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 month's edition includes an invitation to two events that connect faith groups to the politics of affordable housing. Perhaps you're one (like many of us) who tends to shy away from politics. However, simply attending one of these events requires no more commitment than the time it takes, and might be a good education!

For more infomation visit:

https://mailchi.mp/e81fdbf67fe9/the-neighbourly-august-2018-600805?e=3c0ce0a1c4

The Neighbourly
Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer

Sunday, August 05 at 7:00PM

Centering Prayer continues all summer: St. David’s Anglican Church (corner of 85th St. and 79th Ave.) on Sunday evenings. Contact Susan Storey at 780-463-2451 for more information.  

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/centering-prayer/2018-08-05

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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:

July 29: Parish visit at St. Mary's, Edgerton

August 9-12: Trip to Chile, South America

August 19: Confirmation and Labyrinth Dedication at St. Patrick's, Whitecourt

August 24: Ordination at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton

August 26: Parish visit to St. John the Baptist, St. Paul

September 16: Confirmation at St. Augustine Parkland, Spruce Grove

September 30: Confirmation at Holy Trinity Riverbend, Edmonton

September 30: Equally Anglican Service with Fr. Michael Lapsley at Holy Trinity Old Strathcona

Are you hoping Bishop Jane will attend your event or visit your parish? 
Fill out the Parish Visit Form or contact Jen at assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca

For more infomation visit:

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

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Service of Ordination

Service of Ordination

It is our pleasure to announce that Bishop Jane Alexander intends, God willing, to ordain Eric Kregel, theological intern, St. George's Fort Saskatchewan, to the diaconate on Friday, August 24, 2018, 7:00 pm, at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is red.

Summer Ice Cream Social

Summer Ice Cream Social

Hosted by Cursillo

Save your dessert appetite! The wind-up event for Cursillo will be an ice cream social in the church courtyard, boardroom and upstairs hall at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 8420 – 145 Street, Edmonton, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, August 17. You’re invited to bring a lawn chair. Ice cream and toppings will be provided by the Cursillo Secretariat. Everyone is very welcome - Cursillistas, children, neighbors - everyone! 

For more infomation visit:

http://www.edmontoncursillo.ca

Edmonton Cursillo Website
Give the Gift of Life

Give the Gift of Life

As Partners for Life, members of the diocese give blood through the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Program. Together, we donated 133 units of blood in 2017, up from 85 units in our first year. In 2018, we hope to reach 150 donations by December 31. Click here to join Team Anglican. Our Partner ID is ANGL696986. 

To donate blood, call: 1-888-236-6283 or click below for more information.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/give-the-gift-of-life

Locations and Schedules
Pray and Take Action for Creation

Pray and Take Action for Creation

Bishop Jane encourages parishes to keep a Season of Creation

Each year, from 1 September, the Global Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to 4 October, St Francis of Assisi Day, many Anglicans use the Season of Creation – also known as  Creation Time –  to pray and celebrate with creation, focus on the story of Earth, and commit to a ministry of healing Earth. Bishop Jane encourages all parishes of the Edmonton diocese to keep a Season of Creation. Join the global movement and register your Season of Creation celebration, plus discover many great resources at: http://seasonofcreation.org/

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/pray-and-take-action-for-creation

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Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures

Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures

Register by September 7

This course, offered at All Saints’ Cathedral on Wednesday evenings starting at 7 PM, September 12, is a survey of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). It is intended for those preparing for ordination, layreaders, and those with a love for these texts and for scripture. For those new to the scriptures this course will give a solid understanding of the basic themes, issues and narrative of Hebrew scripture. For those already familiar with these texts you will encounter new ways of looking at them. For those preparing for ordination extra course work will be given to allow you to gain credit for this as part of ordination preparation.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/introduction-to-the-hebrew-scriptures/2018-09-12

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Caring Evangelism

Caring Evangelism

How to Live and Share Christ's Love

The Rev. Tim Chesterton and Lay Evangelist Alison Hurlburt will be presenting the Stephen Ministries course 'Caring Evangelism' this Fall. The course will begin with a Friday night and all day Saturday (October 26 and 27) followed by five Tuesday evenings November 6 to December 4, from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Location will be Christ Church, Edmonton. POSTER

 

For more infomation visit:

http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/events/caring-evangelism-course/2018-10-26

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EfM in the Diocese

EfM in the Diocese

Education for Ministry (EfM) is seeking students for 2018-2019.

Registration deadline extended! We are extending the date for new registrations. Please enquire any time before September. 

EfM is a four-year program of theological education for ministry, intended to help people become more grounded in their faith, and to discern their ministry in the church. Graduates of EfM may be found in many areas of diocesan ministry, both lay and ordained. A brief overview and registration information may be found in the attached brochure.  

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/efm-in-the-diocese

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Opportunity to Lead Interfaith Sub-committee

Opportunity to Lead Interfaith Sub-committee

CRIHI Seeking Volunteer Coordinator

Anglican parishes from across Edmonton support Edmonton’s Plan to End Homelessness each year by volunteering for interfaith initiatives like the annual Interfaith-Habitat Works project and the Welcome Home program. The Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative (CRIHI) is seeking a Chair/Coordinator for its Volunteer Sub-committee.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/opportunity-to-lead-interfaith-volunteer-sub-committee

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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
Experience indigenous culture first-hand!

Experience indigenous culture first-hand!

Here are two excellent opportunities local to Edmonton in which to observe and experience indigenous culture. The Poundmakers Lodge Annual Pow Wow is coming up this weekend, followed by an afternoon-evening event in the Edmonton Homesteader neighbourhood on August 23! See posters for details.

Poundmakers Lodge Poster

Homesteader Event Poster

Tawow / Welcome at St. Mary Breaks for Summer

Tawow / Welcome at St. Mary Breaks for Summer

No Tawow for July and August

Starting September 7, St. Mary's, Ponoka is inviting one and all to join them on the first Friday of the month, from 10 am to noon, at their Tawow/Welcome times. There will be coffee, snacks and time for prayer if requested. Members of the parish's Reconciliation Team will be on hand for conversation. Everyone is most welcome.  

Interfaith Journeys of Discovery Conference

Interfaith Journeys of Discovery Conference

Thursday, August 02 at 9:00AM

The annual conference of the North American Interfaith Network (NAIN Connect) takes place at MacEwan University in Edmonton from July 31 through August 3.

Hosted by the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action, the program features several keynote speakers, including the Honourable Roméo Dallaire, and Dr. Marie Wilson, one of the commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

In cooperation with the United Church’s Moving Forward With Reconciliation, Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM) will offer a panel discussion entitled “Edmonton’s Experience of Reconciliation and Healing” on Thursday morning, August 2 from 9:00 to 10:30 am. As well, Michelle Nieviadomy, ICPM’s Oskapewis, will lead a Standing Stones ceremony and offer insights regarding Indigenous life and wellness.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/interfaith-journeys-of-discovery-conference/2018-08-02

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Traditional Pow Wow

Traditional Pow Wow

August 9-12 in Maskwacis

If you missed the Ermineskin Pow Wow last weekend, the Samson Cree Nation will be hosting one in August. This traditional Pow Wow will be held at Bear Park in Maskwacis, August 9-12 with drumming and dance competitions, a parade, and much more. Pow Wows are social gatherings celebrating Indigenous arts, music, dance, food and crafts. You are invited to come and experience the excitement of this cultural life!  POSTER

For more infomation visit:

https://www.facebook.com/events/140566030146000/

Event on Facebook
Join the #Next150 Challenge

Join the #Next150 Challenge

Be an Ambassador for Reconciliation

All of us in the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton — Indigenous and non-Indigenous — can be ambassadors for change and further reconciliation and healing. At https://next150.indianhorse.ca/, you will discover a wealth of books, music, movies, art and creative and insighful challenges. 

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/join-the-next150-challenge

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St. Luke Goes North, Part 3!

St. Luke Goes North, Part 3!

On Eagles' Wings mission to Fort Liard

The team of four from St. Luke's are now well into their week-long vacation bible school in Fort Liard, NT! They were greeted warmly when they arrived, and were quickly introduced to members of the community, including Father Joe, who has responsibility for ten northern communities and is based in Fort Simpson, Barney, who is hosting the team, and Rosie, a lay leader in the local church. They also had a visit from a bison, right outside their living room window!

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/st-luke-goes-north-part-3

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Edmonton Intern Preparing to Spend a Year in God's Time

Edmonton Intern Preparing to Spend a Year in God's Time

Melissa Ritz Joining Community of St. Anselm

A theological intern from the Edmonton diocese has been chosen to join the Community of Saint Anselm at Lambeth Palace in London. This fall Melissa Ritz, a Wycliffe College graduate with a Master of Divinity Degree, will join 15 residential members from different countries and denominations and 20 non-residential members, who live and work in the London area, at Lambeth.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/melissa-ritz-preparing-to-spend-a-year-in-gods-time

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Community BBQ!

Community BBQ!

Summer Fridays at Christ Church

We're all about bringing people together! Join your neighbours this Friday for food, fellowship, and fun. There will be games for kids and the young at heart, in addition to the delicious BBQ fare being served. Can't wait to meet you in Christ Church garden at 12116 - 102 Avenue, Edmonton.

The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss VBS

The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss VBS

Monday, August 13 at 9:00AM

This summer, St. Patrick's is coming alongside Lord of Life Lutheran to offer The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss!  For children ages 3-11 years 

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/the-gospel-according-to-dr-seuss-vbs/2018-08-13

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St. Patrick's to Dedicate Community Labyrinth

St. Patrick's to Dedicate Community Labyrinth

Sunday, August 19 at 10:00AM

The parish of St. Patrick’s, Whitecourt will celebrate the realization of a dream on August 19. That morning the parish will welcome Bishop Jane Alexander for a Service of Confirmation, and she will bless St. Patrick's community prayer labyrinth. Since the spring, members of the parish have been busily working to transform their empty downtown church yard into a beautiful oasis for the whole community. The labyrinth is a circular foot path representing the physical, emotional and spiritual journey we all make through life. Completed at the end of July, this sacred space is intended to bring peace to those who walk it. All are welcome to visit the Labyrinth and join in the celebration!

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/st-patricks-to-dedicate-community-labyrinth/2018-08-19

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Dare to be Different Summer Camp

Dare to be Different Summer Camp

We are cookin' up some awesome ideas for our "Dare to be Different" summer camp, August 20-24. Camp runs 9 am - 3 pm (and overnight on Thursday!) for kids aged 6-14 and Leaders in Training aged 14-18. It's at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castledowns Road, Edmonton. Registration is *open* at our website. Check it out! POSTER

Brunch and Learn Series 2018

Brunch and Learn Series 2018

Presented by the Canterbury Foundation

The Canterbury Foundation continues with the second of its “Brunch and Learn” series on August 19th. The event runs from 11:00am to 2:00pm and is hosted on site at our facility at 8403 142 Street in Edmonton.

Each brunch theme will represent a different component of our upcoming Capital Campaign expansion project, including dementia care and residential hospice, and how they will benefit the community and our residents. Come and let us tell you all about it while enjoying a delicious brunch!  (Following dates are: September 16 and November 11.)

For more information, call 780-930-5581 or email: Katie Schneider  

Poverty doesn’t take Summer Vacation

Poverty doesn’t take Summer Vacation

The Mustard Seed’s Evening Meal Program feeds 300-350 people each night, Monday through Saturday. However, we are short on volunteers this summer. We are in urgent need of groups who are willing to prepare and serve dinner to those facing poverty in downtown Edmonton. Consider getting a group of friends, family members, or coworkers together and volunteering with us in August. For more information, please contact Volunteer Services at 780-426-5600 or VolunteerEdmonton@theseed.ca.

Volleyball Summer Camp

Volleyball Summer Camp

King's University

Registration is open at kingsu.ca for Eagles volleyball summer camps! Sign up for boys and girls camps ranging from ages 9 to 17. The camps are co-hosted by The King’s University and Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary (in Sherwood Park) and run between August 27 and 30. POSTER

Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir

Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir

Auditions for 2018-19 Season

Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir invites singers to audition to join them for their upcoming 2018-19 season, which will include a concert with orchestra for the Canadian premiere of a sacred concerto by Artem Vedel’ and Vivaldi’s famous “Gloria.” Contact Dr. Melanie Turgeon to schedule an audition: (780) 243-6208 or melanie.turgeon@kingsu.ca

Applications Open for October

Applications Open for October

Are you a person who loves to listen to others, to hear their stories and how God is at work in their lives? Would you like to learn how to do this better? It could be that you are suited to a ministry of spiritual direction. The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is taking applications for its next group of students, who will begin studies this fall. Visit the website for more information and email with any questions to: thestudionschool@gmail.com 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.thestudionschool.com/

The Studion School for Spiritual Direction
ENGAGE

ENGAGE

Discipling the Next Generation

The Young Anglicans Project is presenting ENGAGE: a conference designed to "equip the saints to disciple the next generation." This event will kick off Friday evening October 12 for those who can make it. The main event is Saturday, October 13. Registration is $40 ($20 for students). A second conference presented by the Anglican Communion Alliance will run concurrently. The two side-by-side conferences will overlap with common worship, meals and some of the presentations. Click below for more information or to register.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/anglican-communion-alliance-inc/events/aca_engage_seminar_calgary/

Register on-line
Stronger Together National Youth Conference

Stronger Together National Youth Conference

Register by August 8!

The National Anglican/Lutheran Youth Leader Conference will be held September 14-16 in Paris, ON. The focus will be on mental health and how it affects youth; how we as faith communities care and respond to these issues; and how we, as youth leaders, need to tend to our own self-care while we care for those in our communities. Registration fee is $380.  Please register by August 8 by filling out the attached Registration Form. POSTER

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/stronger-together-national-youth-conference/2018-09-14

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Anglicans at UVic

Anglicans at UVic

Chaplain Looking to Connect with Prospective Students

The Rev. Ruth Dantzer, Anglican Chaplain, University of Victoria, anglican@uvic.ca would like to connect with prospective students. If there is anyone in your church community connected to UVic, please let them know about the FB page "Anglican Campus Spirituality at UVic". Fall programs include the popular Pet Cafe and a partially funded pilgrimage on the Camino De Santiago.

Opportunities for Learning and Volunteering

Opportunities for Learning and Volunteering

Help Support the Newly Housed and Seniors

Welcome Home: Are you a person who enjoys the journey, not the destination? Would you enjoy building a new life-long friendship? If so, put your faith into action by spending time with someone who is making the transition from homelessness to home. Volunteer with Welcome Home! Visit our website or call (780) 378-245.  

Mental Health First Aid For Seniors: If a senior sprains an ankle, chances are you will know what to do. If a senior begins to show signs of depression, chances are you won’t. The Government of Alberta is offering FREE training for anyone who is connected with seniors via their work, volunteerism, friendship or family. Sessions will be scheduled between based on interest. For more information, please visit our website.

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