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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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Interview with Edmonton Bishop-elect the Rev. Stephen London
Communications director Margaret Glidden talks with Bishop-elect Stephen London about his hopes and aspirations for episcopal ministry. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/bishop-elect-in-five-ballots-the-rev-stephen-london--972
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Inherited Responsibility to Face Evils of of Racism, Xenophobia, Religious NationalismNo justification for violence and hate "As people who follow the Way of Jesus today, we have an inherited responsibility to face evils continuing to bear the rotten fruits of racism, xenophobia, religious nationalism and spiritual arrogance in our wider society..." from Statement on Acts of Evil by the Very Rev. Alexandra Meek, Dean; the Ven. Travis Enright, Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministries; the Rev. Dr. Scott Sharman, Canon Theologian and Interfaith Coordinator
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Guidance for Coming Together Again
Diocesan administrator the Very Rev. Alexandra Meek has provided the following recommendations and guidelines as we move into summer and phase 3 of the provincial reopening plan. These will be updated as necessary, as we continue to monitor COVID cases across the province. These guidelines may also change if the provincial government provides specific guidance for faith communities in phase 3. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/guidance-for-coming-together-again
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Base Camp is Back!Save the Date: August 21-27 As we come out of the third COVID wave, the diocesan Base-Camp team is planning for a youth camp at Surprise Lake near the end of August! Trying to keep everyone safe and reduce risks (we don't want returning campers bringing COVID back to their families!) we will limit this camp to campers 12 years and older, who have had at least their first COVID immunization shot. The dates we are working toward are August 21-27, and we have openings for volunteer counsellors, a lifeguard, and cook help. Please contact Camp Director, Dr. Mark Armstrong at marmstro@ualberta.ca if you can help. |
Auggie's Cafe Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Auggie’s Café, an outreach ministry of St. Augustine Parkland in Spruce Grove, partnered with Westview Primary Care Network to hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on June 22. In addition to offering bagged lunches, Auggie’s Café provided a safe space for people to receive a COVID-19 shot. In the past, St. Augustine’s Parkland has also held flu shot clinics in conjunction with Auggie’s Café. For more infomation visit:
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A Week of 24/7 PrayerSt. John the Evangelist, Edmonton St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in south Edmonton is currently in the middle of a week of 24/7, non-stop, around-the-clock prayer. The week caps off four weeks of focussed prayer in the parish through the month of June. During this week, individuals and small groups are invited to pray both indoors in the sanctuary and in the courtyard outside the church building... For more infomation visit:
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Join the Rural Ministry Road Trip Adventure!head out on a day trip to a rural parish community It’s no secret….we are heading into our second Pandemic Summer. As a result, many of us will be planning adventures closer to home. What better time to pack up the family vehicle and hit the open road for a day trip to communities around the Edmonton diocese. We are blessed with an abundance of rural communities and parishes in the diocese. This week @countryroadsyeg invites families to visit St. John's, Sedgewick; Emmauneil, Gibbons; St. Mary Abbots', Barrhead; Immanuel, Wetaskiwin. For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/join-the-rural-ministry-road-trip-adventure
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Education for Ministry (EfM) Registration Open
Registration for Education for Ministry is now open. The program gives lay people a basic grounding in the main theological subjects. It runs September through May, with registration due by July 15. For detailed information on the program, go to the EfM Canada website at www.efmcanada.ca. Interested people are asked to email the Synod Office (churched@edmonton.anglican.ca) for diocesan information. BROCHURE For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/education-for-ministry-efm-registration-open
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Still Working From Home
Synod Office staff are working from home in compliance with current public health guidance in Alberta. The best way to get the help you need is by email. General office questions and communications Questions regarding finances and giving: Questions to the attention of the Diocesan Administrator: |
Christ Church Seeking Youth Minister
The Anglican Parish of Christ Church, Edmonton is seeking a part-time youth minister. Interested candidates are asked to email admin@christchurchedmonton.org with a cover letter and resume. The expected start date is September 3, 2021. This search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For more information, see attached Ministry Profile. |
INDIGINEWS
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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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Get to Know the Community of Frog LakeSaturday, August 7, 2021 Fred Matthews, member of the Edmonton diocese's Indigenous ministries team and lay reader-in-charge of Church of the Nativity, Frog Lake, invites members of the diocese to get to know the people of Frog Lake, their culture and history. He is organising a bus trip to the Frog Lake National Historic Site on August 7, day 2 of the Pow Wow. POSTER
Donations to cover the cost of transportation will be appreciated. To register, email Fred Matthews at froglake.anglican@gmail.com |
Anti-racism Book ClubMonday, June 28, 2021, Zoom On Monday, June 28, 7:30 pm, Good Shepherd Anglican Church will host its last Anti-racism Book Club before a break for the summer. Join in a discussion of 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph, a leading cultural sensitivity trainer. To participate, please email rector@goodshepanglican.org for the Zoom link. For more infomation visit:
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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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Canterbury Foundation's June 23 Virtual Town Hall
You can view a recording of the virtual town hall to discuss Canterbury Foundation's modernization and expansion project. For more infomation visit:
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Summer RetreatsProvidence Renewal Centre Join one of two summer retreats through Providence Renewal Centre (PRC), or sign up to share a time of contemplative stillness with others each Wednesday morning, in a virtual gathering titled "Just Silence" (no charge). Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 join the Rev. Susan Storey and Mary Jane Yates for a Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat focusing on a collection of poems by Thomas Keating titled, The Secret Embrace. Sunday, August 15 - Saturday, August 21 join PRC spiritual directors for a virtual silent directed retreat titled "Abundant Life" which includes the option of daily morning prayer on Zoom, (or receive an emailed document) and individual spiritual direction each day online, or by telephone. |
Online National Worship ConferenceJuly 6-7 Join us this summer for the Lutheran-Anglican National Worship Conference, happening July 6-7 online. Every two years, the NWC gathers worship leaders, musicians, clergy, and interested people from across the country to learn and reflect on the worship life of the church. This year’s theme, Disruption and Grace: Learning Edges in Liminal Times, reflects the many ways COVID-19 has challenged our worship to adapt and grow. We are excited to bring you an engaging group of speakers and workshop leaders to inspire you. Register now at nationalworshipconference.org. POSTER For more infomation visit:
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Love My Neighbour Interfaith Projectopportunity to gift-forward COVID-19 vaccine The Love My Neighbour project, in partnership with UNICEF, is a grassroots Canadian interfaith initiative which is seeking to respond to these questions by encouraging people of faith and compassion - Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Zoroastrians, and many more - to "gift forward" the cost of 1 vaccination in another part of the world for every 1 vaccination administered in Canada. For just $25, you can cover the costs for someone else to be vaccinated and multiply the gift you were blessed to freely receive. Visit www.lovemyneighbourproject.org for more information, and a link to the donation page. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/love-my-neighbour-interfaith-project
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Community Mural Funding Available
Since 2016, Capital City Cleanup has provided grant funding to nonprofit organisations to help beautify neighbourhoods by installing murals throughout our City. Community Mural Grants for up to $5,000 are available to help with consultations, artist services, paint supplies, anti-graffiti coating or other needs associated with the creation and installation of a mural. Grant applications must be made by July 15 and murals completed by September 1. Questions can be directed to capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca.
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AFC to Accept 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 from September 1 to 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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Grandmothers to Grandmothers Pop-up Fabric Sales
Calling seamstresses, quilters and crafters: the Edmonton Grannies are holding outdoor Pop-up Fabric Sales in Edmonton this summer and fall for the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in support of African grandmothers and children orphaned by AIDS. The sales will be held (weather permitting) on Sundays, July 25, August 22 and September 12, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10323 78 Ave NW, Edmonton. We have lots of fabric at great prices, as always. The July 25 sale will be fabric only. We may add notions, patterns, yarn and craft supplies at the second two sales. Please note: sales will be cash only. |
Learning on Purpose: Changing Leadership for a Changing WorldCentre for Christian Studies Being a faithful leader in a changing world means learning to be an agent of change. Not just passive learning, or accidental learning, but intentional learning. Learning on purpose. "Learning on Purpose: Changing Leadership for a Changing World" is the Centre for Christian Studies’ two-week intensive leadership development module. It is a practical, holistic, hands-on, learning community experience, and those who take it come out feeling transformed (in a good way!). Register for Learning on Purpose. August 16 – 27 online (Full days—Saturday and Sunday off) Cost: $1,680 Bursaries are available by application. For more infomation visit:
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Need a Piano?
This piano is available to any parish that could give it a home and use it. If you're interested, please call Jan at 780-908-0292 or 780-427-6918. |