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Please remember in your prayers this week
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Thank You!
The PWRDF sends its thanks to the Diocese of Edmonton for its recent generous donation of $10,318.40 (funds given through parish offerings). The letter of thanks received this week at the synod office says, "This gift will support preventative health, mother and child wellness, food security and nutrition, clean water and sanitation, Indigenous culture and language reclamation, economic empowerment, and emergency humanitarian response both here in Canada and in more than 25 countries around the world." For more infomation visit:
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Ecumenical Celebration for Christian Unity
The evening of January 19th saw 20-25 people bundled up around a bonfire in Mill Creek Ravine. It was an ecumenical, multi-lingual prayer vigil for Christian unity, organized by lay-leaders in the parishes of Holy Trinity Anglican in Old Strathcona, Trinity Lutheran and St. Thomas d’Aquin. We had already begun to establish some informal ecumenical connections between Holy Trinity Anglican and St. Thomas d'Aquin francophone Roman Catholic parish in the last few years when a year ago, Christiane Moquin, who is a pastoral assistant at St. Thomas, had the idea of a pilgrimage from each of our parishes to meet around the bonfire of the holy spirit in the ravine that runs between the two, the Mill Creek Ravine, in order to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, we invited our friends from Trinity Lutheran parish, with whom Holy Trinity Anglican works closely, to join us as well -- and we added some German to an already bilingual French-English event. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/ecumenical-celebration-for-christian-unity
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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 25: Ordination Service @ All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/bishop-janes-upcoming-events--151
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Service of Ordination
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 RetreatTuesday, 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). |
Full-Moon Youth Winter Adventure CampRegistration 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
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Edmonton & District Council of Churches AGMSunday, February 4, 3:00 PM, McDougall United Church A special award will be presented at the EDCC annual general meeting, to be held on February 4 at McDougall United Church. 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! 2017 EDCC Annual Report For more infomation visit:
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Bleeding Heart Exhibit Explores IdentityOrigin Stories Exhibit Runs Until Jan 27 Bleeding Heart, a ministry of the diocese curating creativity, connections and conversations around 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 NightsJanuary 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
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
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Round DanceUniversity of Alberta Annual Event All are welcome to the Education Gym at the U of A on January 27 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm for this annual event! |
pîkiskwe-speakan 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:
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Food, Fun and FellowshipCome 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:
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Upcoming Events at Holy Trinity Old Strathcona10037-84 Ave, Edmonton
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
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Colourful Calendar Celebrates SJE's Haiti Partnerships
St. John the Evangelist in Edmonton invites you to join in celebrating their official partnership with the communities of Cachiman and Mategouasse, Haiti by purchasing a 2018 calendar! Calendars include photos of their recent mission trip and highlight the work that is being done in the communities by our partner organization Food for the Hungry, Canada. (See the front cover!) All proceeds from the $15 calendar will be used to support the ongoing partnership and, in particular, finish the building of a new school. To purchase a calendar, please call the church office to reserve your copy which can be picked up at St. John’s, 11111–57 Ave NW. Please pay by cash or cheque (made payable to "St. John’s Anglican Church," memo: Cachiman Fund.) Thank you! |
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
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Black History Month ServiceSunday, 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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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.
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What to Expect When AdoptingThursday, 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.
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Faith Matters Rural Ministry NewsletterRead the January Issue Online The January, 2018 issue of Faith Matters, a joint publication of Canadian Rural Church Network and Centre for Rural Community Leadership and Ministry, is available online. It contains thoughts on rural tourism, practical considerations for rural ministry, how changes indigenous members are making within the Anglican Church provides an opportunity for deeper understanding, and much more. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.org/news/faith-matters-rural-ministry-newsletter
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Providence Renewal Centre Events3005 119 Street NW Edmonton Healing the Healers:
Lights! Camera! Action! Spiritual Care in a Media-saturated Culture
Deepening Centering Prayer with Susan Storey
For all programs, register online or call 780-701-1854. For more infomation visit:
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Star of the North EventsStar 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 Feb. 1: What waters are you from? For more infomation visit:
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Coldest Night of the Year 2018Support Members of Community Experiencing Poverty Gather a team, bundle up and walk two, five or ten kilometres in support of The Mustard Seed and members of our community experiencing poverty and homelessness: "Many of our clients come to us after walking through harsh weather conditions. By participating in Coldest Night of the Year, we invite you to not only help us raise funds to operate our program, but also to experience a small taste of what it means to experience homelessness during Edmonton’s often brutally cold winter nights." For more information, visit the CNOY website or email Development Coordinator Alex Scivoletto or call 780-720-7925. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/coldest-night-of-the-year-2018/2018-02-24
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Kuriakos
There are lots of opportunities this spring for relaxation, recreation and renewal at Kuriakos on Sylvan Lake. POSTER **Elementary Retreat (February 16-18) for kids age 6-12 (accompanied by an adult) exploring the theme "Light of the World." For more infomation visit:
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SSJD Invites Young Women to Walk an Ancient PathCompanions Program Begins September 1, 2018 This September, 2018, the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine in Toronto will begin the third year of its Companions program. It is a FREE opportunity for women aged 21 and up to spend a year living alongside the Sisters – building community, learning from a healthy traditional community, and developing spiritual disciplines that they can take out into their future lives. For more information, or if you would like a Sister to come to your parish to speak about the program, you can email Sr. Constance Joanna Gefvert, Companions Coordinator at: cj@ssjd.ca Applications accepted until June 15, 2018. BROCHURE / POSTER For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.org/events/ssjd-invites-young-woman-to-walk-an-ancient-path/2018-09-01
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