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Missional Minute
We live our lives in messy, real, actual life. We are called to be missional even in the midst of this mess, called to be witnesses to the love and hope and salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ. Some days seem to be filled with nothing but difficulties. How are we to find joy? Sometimes we ask, "How much more can I endure?" But the writer of James offers these words of comfort: My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 NRSV When our faith is tested, we can rejoice in knowing that this is good for us, giving us the God-given power within us to endure all things. And through endurance, we find maturity and completion. This is wholeness, peace, shalom. In these messy times, may we hold on to these truths and spread our hope to those we encounter. |
Jesus' Way is The WayVideo Talk by Archbishop Greg For more infomation visit: http://calgary.anglican.ca/news/video-talk-by-archbishop-greg
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Diocesan Announcements
St. Andrew, Calgary: The Rev. Christine Conkin, Incumbent of St. Andrew's, has resigned her position, and will be moving to The Diocese of British Columbia, to the parish of St. George's, Cadboro Bay in Victoria. Her last Sunday will be September 26. Christine has faithfully served in several parishes of this diocese for the past fifteen years, as well as serving as Regional Dean of Palliser. Her leadership and ministry will be missed.
St. Augustine, Lethbridge: The Rev. Deacon Gillian Breckenridge has been appointed as Associate Clergy for St. Augustine's, beginning October 1.
Two new Transitional Deacons: We are delighted to announce that on Sunday, October 17, Archbishop Greg will be ordaining Adam Bedford of St. Laurence, Calgary and Rob Petkau of Holy Trinity, Calgary to the Order of Deacons, at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer.
We ask for your prayers as each of these faithful ministers transition to these new roles.
Diocesan Office: The Diocesan office staff are mostly working from home at this time. Staff are available by email. Please email diocese@calgary.anglican.ca for confirmation of contact information on the staff person you are wanting to reach. |
The Rev. Joan CarsonOrdained to the Priesthood On Tuesday, September 14, Archbishop Greg ordained The Rev. Joan Carson to the order of priests. Please keep Joan in your prayers as she begins this new ministry. (photo credit: David Carson) |
Companions of the Bishop DinnerPostponed! Virtual Event to be Announced Today it was decided to postpone our Companions of the Bishop Dinner due to rising numbers of COVID cases at this time. An alternate virtual event is being planned, still to take place on Monday, October 4, with Primate Linda - watch for emailed details. If you have already sent in a donation or dinner order, we will be returning your cheque to you. Thank you for your continued support. |
The Cathedral Church of the RedeemerChoir and Organ Scholar positions available Section Lead Positions - Applications are open for paid Section Lead vocal postions (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass) for the 2021/2022 season. The tentative start date is October 1, depending on the COVID-19 situation. Full details are available on the Cathedral Website. Organ Scholar Position - Applications are open for an Organ Scholar position for a student organist for the 2021/2022 season. The tentative start date is October 1, depending on the COVID-19 situation. Full details are available on the Cathedral Website. The initial review of applications for both positions will begin September 15, and applications will be considered until all positions are filled. For further information, please contact the Director of Music. |
Blessing of the Animals - St. Martin's, CalgarySaturday, October 2 10:00 am St. Martin’s invites you (and your pet!) to join a Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday, October 2, at 10 AM. The service will be held in our church parking lot, rain or shine! Feel free to invite friends and their pets as well. 1009 Prominence Way SW, Calgary. |
Fall 2021 Group Marriage Preparation WorkshopChange: will now be online beginning October 19 This class will consist of four Tuesday evening meetings from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm on October 19, October 26, November 9 and November 30. Couples who are planning to get married are invited to register for this workshop as part of their journey to their wedding day. Participants will receive information and resources, and be asked to complete "homework" between classes. Topics to be covered: Communication, Conflict Management, Family Culture, Finances, Goals and Values, Intimacy, and Spirituality. The program will be lead by The Rev. Brian Way, Counselling Therapist and an approved Gottman Seven Principles Program Educator. Couples can get more information and register for the program by emailing Rev. Brian. |
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2021 We would love to hear all of your plans for this day. Please let us know what you are doing to acknowledge this important day. We would love to share your activities with the Diocese. For ideas on how to honour this day, please visit the National Church website. |
Safe Church TrainingReminder Emails Our Diocese Office has received a few questions regarding emails from "Vector LMS & Training, SafeFaith Edition Online Training." Yes, these are legit emails; The Anglican Diocese of Calgary requires that Parish Corporation members take the online training. Vector handles the monitoring of the training on our behalf. The training does not take much time, and we appreciate everyone's cooperation in being trained for the safety of our churches. |
ACW Virtual Fall ConferenceThe Women Who Walked Alongside Jesus - Saturday, October 16, 2021 For further information, please click here. For more infomation visit: http://calgary.anglican.ca/events/acw-virtual-fall-conference/2021-10-16
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Diocesan ACW Book Studywith the Rev. Betty Piwowar - Monday, October 18, 2021 Reflecting the Theme of our Fall Conference with The Rev. Dr. Richard Le Sueur, The Rev. Betty will choose a few chapters and women to read about and discuss. Monday evenings, from October 18 to November 29. For more information, contact Rev. Betty. To register, click here. (The book, "Women in the New Testament" is available from Amazon in both Kindle and paperback format: Kindle Edition: $6.98; Paperback: $9.92) For more infomation visit: http://calgary.anglican.ca/events/diocesan-acw-book-study/2021-10-18
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Dying to KnowFall Sessions 2021 Hospice Calgary's Dying to Know education program is for family caregivers, patients, volunteers working in any setting and anyone who is interested in the variety of topics from living with uncertainty to self-compassion. The sessions are free on Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, and feature professional, expert speakers. Tuesday, September 21 - What is Hospice and Palliative Care? Tuesday, October 19 - Advanced Care Planning To download the printable schedule, click here. |
Upcoming Events
Mental Health First Aid (Basic) Course. Held at St. Andrew Anglican Church - September 17 to 19, 2021 This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance-related, mood-related, anxiety and trauma-related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well-prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces. Cost is $140/attendee. Click here to RSVP. 2021 Mayoral Forum - Online - Thursday, September 30 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Please join this online forum to hear from candidates about their vision for Calgary. This event will be moderated by the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good and Action Dignity. Not only is this an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, it also demonstrates to our future mayor that Alliance members (such as our Diocese) are engaged and paying attention - a strong and active community organization. Click here to register and learn more. |
Chair of Christian Thought LecturesTwo Upcoming Lectures Broken Promises, Broken Systems: An indigenous view of theodicy in the form of systemic injustice - Friday, 17 September, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne analyses theodicy - why a loving God should permit evil - and the ways in which our failure to act on the side of justice allows for the proliferation of evil in the form of systemic injustice. The current context in Canada where non-indigenous people were "shocked" by news that was (in reality) not news to indigenous peoples about our complicated history has borne witness to the ways in which individual intention has nothing to do with systemic injustice. Register here. The Chair of Christian Thought Iwaasa Lecture on Urban Theology: Lessons from the Streets: The liberative wisdom of Brene Brown in addressing multiple existential threats - Saturday, 18 September, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm In this lecture, Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne explores why empathy and courage are so deeply important to urban theology and our aspirations towards a liberative future. The streets of urban centres are often where those most marginalized in multiple ways end up. Their problems are a microcosm of all our problems, and without deep empathy and deep courage, we will continue to recreate and enforce the systems that continue to deeply stratify human existance at the expense of our planet. Register here. |
Light for Every Birth ProjectFundraising with the YYC Helping Hands team The PWRDF is fundraising to purchase and install solar suitcases for 50 rural health clinics in Mozambique. Each suitcase costs $5800 including transportation, installation and training. The village health clinics have no electricity. By donating to this project, you will reduce the incidence of baby and mother mortality during birth. Marlene Wiens and her team, YYC Helping Hands, will be riding to raise funds. To join the team or donate, please click here. For more information on this amazing project, view here. You can contact Marlene directly here. |
The Wisdom CentreTwo Fall Events As we continue to live in uncertain times, these two new events will be virtual. Registration opens September 1. Freeing Jesus: Conversations with Diana Butler Bass about Re-Imagining Faith - October 20 & 21, 2021, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Holy Wisdom, Mother of God: Exploring the Divine Feminine - Friday, November 5 at 6:00 pm and Saturday, November 6 at 10:00 am. To find out more, please contact The Wisdom Centre. |
Items NeededSt. Edmund Anglican Church St. Edmund's is in the process of transforming our Rectory into a gathering space for the church and the community. We are in need of gently used padded office chairs/visitor chairs. If you are able to help us out, please contact David. |
Funeral ServiceThe Rev. Stephen Hallford The family of the late Reverend Stephen Hallford, former priest of St. Andrew, Calgary, invites everyone to join them in celebrating the lives of Rev. Stephen, Don and Marianne Hallford, as a joint service due to the COVID restrictions. The funeral service will be limited to immediate family; however, the service will be available via a live link for anyone interesting in viewing the service virtually. This will begin at 2:00 pm ET in Oakville, Ontario (12:00 noon in Calgary). The link will be available for one month after the service. |
Marriage EncounterRetreat Weekend Retreat Weekend Experience: In person retreat in Edmonton, November 5 to 7, 2021. What if ONE weekend had the potential to bring you closer and more intimate? Would you consider investing the time? For more information or to register, click here. |
Sorrento Centre
"All Verdant Greening" - The Right Rev. Dr. Lynne McNaughton, Bishop of Kootenay, will lead a retreat to explore the art and writing of Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) from October 22 to 24. Themes of God's energy in Creation will inspire and resonate with those finding a life-giving spiritual path. Get the details here. |
The Anglican Foundation of Canada launches Requests for Proposals (RFP)September 1 to October 1, 2021 Based on the success of the Say Yes! to Kids campaign, the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) 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: * Category A grants, of up to $5,000 will be considered based on impact and how they support young people in a local context. * Category B grants of up to $15,000 will be considered based on how they support the overall mission and service to children and youth in a city, diocese, or region. 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. Proposals submitted in response to this RFP will not count as one of the three submissions each diocese is allowed per year. To read the full news release click here. For the 2021 RFP Criteria and Application form click here. |
Anglican Foundation of Canada Grant RecipientKerber Friendship Program - University of Lethbridge Kerber Friendship Program: Helping Alberta students flourish during challenging times The AFC has written a profile of the Kerber Friendship Progam as one of their grant recipients which can be found here. The Program was jointly funded by the AFC (Spring 2021 grant cycle) and the Diocese of Calgary. This article focusses on the good work carried out by the Program, including mention of our own Rev. Canon Erin Phillips. |
Call Out for Submissions for the 2023 Canadian Church Calendar
Calling all shutterbugs! It's NOT too early to submit photos for the 2023 Canadian Church Calendar. If you haven't purchased your 2022 copy or wish to submit photos, details can be found on our website. |
We'd Like to Hear from You
We are interested in what is happening in your parish and would love to highlight those events and news in our newsfeed. We look forward to your contributions - feel free to forward your event announcements, your parish news, your stories. Send in your details and pictures to ctubman@calgary.anglican.ca. |
Prayer Requests
Please remember in your prayers: - our clergy and churches as we continue to find our way forward in these strange times; - those who are sick, suffering, fearful or in need, remembering those suffering from the Coronavirus and their caregivers, those feeling isolated and those who are vulnerable; - for Michelle, Paige, Monica, Jane, Aus, Barb, Howard, Slater; - those who have died and those who mourn; - the victims of violence and natural disasters and victims of racial attacks; - our Indigenous brothers and sisters, especially remembering their hurt and grief at this time; - our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands and their Bishop Leopold Friday, especially during these stressful days of volcanic activity on the island of St. Vincent. - for our country as we face a Federal Election on September 20. Request a prayer: Send prayer requests to ctubman@calgary.anglican.ca to let us know how we can pray for you. We will only use first names which will be removed after two or three weeks. We will also pray for you during our regular Chapel services each week. Please ensure that you have permission from those whose names you are submitting for prayer, and that they understand their name will be made public to all who subscribe to the Newsletter. |