• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Brian, Denise, Daphne and Will.
• People affected by wildfires in Australia.
• Those who have died, especially those killed in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752, including many from the Iranian community in Edmonton; and all those who mourn.
• Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty Six and Treaty Eight First Nations.
• Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (Twinned Parishes).
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In response to the tragic event of the UIA crash and the loss of so many of our fellow Edmontonians, students, and staff at the U of A, the parish of St. George’s, 11733-87 Ave, are providing a quiet space for prayer and grief support daily, from 9am - 3pm, for the week of Jan 13-17, and as needed thereafter. Morning Prayer will also be held at 8:30am each day in the chapel. If you would like access to the church after these hours, please call the church office at 780-439-1470 or email Rev. Madeleine Urion at revmaddie@gmail.com. 

Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to appoint the Rev. Christopher Cook as rector of All Saints', Drayton Valley effective February 1, 2020.

Parish treasurers, clergy, wardens, and anyone else who does financial tasks in their parishes are invited to attend one or both of these sessions offered at the Synod Office on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Lunch will be provided. Registration was due by January 13.

Cursillo's first monthly gathering of 2020 takes place this Friday, January 17, at St. Timothy's Anglican, Edmonton, 7:30 pm. Please join us for warm fellowship, a talk by Tom Aylard, and some special help to help you get involved with small prayer groups in your own community. And, as always, music and snacks!  

Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur will lead this year's clergy retreat from January 28-30, 2020 at Star of the North Retreat Centre. This retreat is mandatory for clergy as they otherwise often don't have time for much needed space and quiet reflection. The cost is $360 to be shared between the clergy person attending and his/her parish. The registration form is attached and has also been sent by email. PDF Form / Word Form

It's the start of a new year, and what better resolution than to become a blood donar and give the gift of Life! And when you do, let Canadian Blood Services know you're Anglican! Donate through the Partners for Life program using our code: ANGL696986, and help us meet our goal of 100 units of blood donated by the end of 2020.

• sign up here to become a Partner for Life
  
  
• make an appointment to donate at the Edmonton Donor Clinic (8249–114 Street)
  
  
• find a mobile clinic in a community near you in January.

Grounded in the Anglican tradition, Canterbury Foundation, a private not-for-profit charitable organization in Edmonton, is seeking members for its Board of Directors. The Foundation has provided quality seniors accommodation and related supportive services for more than 40 years, and is currently undergoing a major Court Modernization and Expansion Project. Interested candidates must be an active member of an Anglican Parish within the Diocese of Edmonton. Please see attached document, or contact Brian Popp for more information: brpopp@telusplanet.net. Application deadline is February 14, 2020.

The Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM) is an inter-denominational Christian ‘ministry of presence’ for inner city people. Partners in ICPM are members of Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Church denominations. The current pastor retires on May 31, 2020, thus, a full-time position is available for an ordained minister on May 31 or earlier. The pastor oversees the overall direction of the ICPM mission, objectives, and goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the pastor provides spiritual leadership and pastoral care largely among adults living within the urban core of Edmonton. For more information, see Ministry Description, visit www.icpmedmonton.ca, or contact or Nancy Kerr. Please send applications by email to nkerr@ualberta.ca by March 9. Review of applications will begin on March 16, 2020.

Contacts: 

*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

*The Rev. Lori Calkins, Priest: loriinkster@gmail.com

Resources:

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.

All are invited to the January instalment of Bannock and a Movie to be held at Nukskahtowin (Meeting Place) at Athabasca University, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011-109 Street (12th Floor, Room 1222). This is a public event featuring a screening of the Steve Haining (2013) documentary film The Long Ride Home on January 24, from 11:50 am to 1:00 pm. 

In the film a brave group of Indigenous people leave on a nomadic horseback journey that is 600 kms long. Powered only by their Spirit and tradition they attempt to spark change, bring awareness of the Missing Indigenous women, 60s Scoop survivors and bring their children home.

In response to the extremely cold temperatures in Aberta this week several churches in our diocese are offering a warm space for those in need. Thank you to everyone who has given generously of their time to help their neighbours.

• All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 St, Edmonton: 9:30am - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday
• Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave, Edmonton: 9am - 4pm, Tuesday - Friday
• St. George's, 11733-87 Ave, Edmonton: 9am - 3pm, for the week of Jan 13-17
• St. Augustine's Parkland, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove: 9am - 2pm, Monday, Tuesday (Auggie's Cafe) Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, also Wednesday, 6pm - 9pm

St. Paul's Anglican Church, 10127-145 St NW, Edmonton, and Interface Worship invite you to celebrate the season of Epiphany on January 18, 7 pm, with the Feast Day worship service Epiphany: Revelation! This service will feature the Bread of Life liturgical sculpture, a Black Water Reflecting Pool, 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.  

Bishop Jane Alexander will preach at the Edmonton and District Council of Churches (EDCC) Week of Prayer for Christian Unity prayer service to be held Sunday, January 19, 7 pm, at St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, 334 Knottwood Road North, (one block south of 23rd Avenue on 85 Street), Edmonton.  

The theme, “They showed us unusual kindness” (Acts 28:2), remembers the historic shipwreck of Paul on the island of Malta and calls us to a greater generosity to those in need; moving us from shared prayer to shared action. The international resources for the 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity were prepared by representatives from Malta. POSTER 

St. John the Baptist, St. Paul will be hosting Day 3 (January 20), "Hope," of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Every year, member churches of the vibrant, supportive, and community-focused St. Paul and Area Inter-Church Group participate in the Week of Prayer. This year's theme, taken from Acts 28:2 "They showed us unusual kindness," calls Christians to show greater generosity to those in need. People are invited to attend any or all of the services, held at a different church from January 16-25, and experience other Christian traditions.                

The offertory collection from these services will help enhance Extendicare programming in St. Paul. Extendicare is a longterm care facility for residents of St. Paul residents ranging in age from 20 to 103. Previous year's donations have gone to Camp Sunshine (a summer camp for children experiencing grief), Columbus House of Hope (a women's shelter), and youth mental health awareness.

On January 25, at 6 pm, St. Augustine's, 6110 Fulton Rd, Edmonton, invites you to a chili supper and evening of railway stories told by Dawn Blue, a renowned, local storyteller and member of the parish. Tickets ($20) are available online through the church website or at the church. POSTER

The Ven. Richard King will be inducted as rector of St. John the Evangelist, 11111-57 Ave NW, Edmonton, on Sunday, February 2, 10 am. Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is white. All are welcome!

Good Shepherd Anglican Church seeks an enthusiastic and flexible Youth Children’s Ministries Coordinator who loves to share the Good News of God’s love with children, teens, and their families. This is a part-time, independent contractor position with flexible hours and paid planning time. Join our team of passionate volunteers as we seek to equip families to grow in the knowledge and love of God not only on Sundays but all week long. For more info about this opportunity, please see Ministry Profile 

The Rev. Dr. Adenike Yesufu, a vocational deacon at St. Faith’s, Edmonton, has recently published a book titled Exploring Jesus in the Bible. The book includes a Foreword message by Dr. David Williams, President, Taylor Seminary, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Director E. P. Wahl Centre. Adenike would like to share her book with members of the diocese. Copies are available for $10 (half the retail price) at the Synod Office. You are welcome to come by and take a look. Adenike’s book can also be purchased online at full price: iuniverse 

A public conversation about young adults and faith will be held at The King's University on Wednesday, January 15, from 7-9 pm.

Rick Hiemstra, co-author of the Renegotiating Faith report, will share the findings of his research, followed by a panel discussion.

Anyone interested in youth identity formation, including people working with young adults and young adults themselves, is welcome and encouraged to participate. This event is presented by: The King’s University, Classis Alberta North Youth Ministry, Edmonton Central Baptist Church, and Faith Formations Ministries are hosting.

For more information, contact Ron DeVries at 780-619-6566.

Explore the biblical theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a weekend retreat from Friday, Jan. 17, at 7 pm, to Saturday, Jan. 18, at 3 pm, at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert. Register online at www.starofthenorth.ca or by phone at 780-459-5511. Cost: $150 for live-in retreatants or $100 for commuters.

An Information Evening to learn more about "Presence: Called in Love Sent to Serve" will be held Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, at Providence Renewal Centre. It will be an opportunity to learn about possibilities and expectations, meet the Leadership Team and Core Faculty, talk to past participants and ask questions. Presence 2020 is a two-year, part-time spiritual formation program, in the Christian tradition, designed for personal spiritual growth and to train individuals for the ministry of spiritual direction. It consists of monthly learning and reflection modules (Friday 1:00 pm to Saturday 4:00 pm) and twice yearly retreats (Monday-Friday). 

The Listening to Your Life retreat will be held on February 1, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Facilitators Jodi Lammiman and Amy Spark, of Refugia Retreats, will help you use ecological metaphor to engage and uncover what is stirring in your inner world through group dialogue and guided solitude time. The cost is $95. Register at 780-459-5511 or www.starofthenorth.ca .

2020 brings an opportunity to renew your commitment to the Word of God through the Good Book Club, a free, online resource produced by The Episcopal Church and several partners including Forward Movement. The Good Book Club is recognised by the Anglican Church of Canada. You can download the reading list to read the Gospel of John during the time from Epiphany through Shrove Tuesday. Sign up at goodbookclub.org to receive updates. 

To learn more abou the Good Book Club, watch this intro from Archbishop Michael Curry, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.

The Church of the Ascension at Cadenabbia on Lake Como will be holding another Holiday Retreat attended by people from all over the world from the Anglican Communion. The retreat will run from October 11-16, 2020 and will be led by Bishop Michael Colclough.
See the attached documents for full information.

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