Anglican Diocese of Edmonton

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the “Give Hope...Give a Net” campaign for insecticide-treated mosquito nets. Because of your generosity, Bishop Jane was able to present Bishop Sixbert with a cheque for $26,512.05, at a special Service of Thanksgiving, in celebration of our new partnership with the Diocese of Buye, Burundi.
This money will be used to purchase no fewer than 1767 nets, for the Diocese of Buye, where Bishop Sixbert says, “Everyone has had malaria.”

Ordination Service

Bishop Jane is delighted to announce that God-willing, The Rev. Christian Gordon and The Rev. Myron Penner will be ordained to the priesthood, and Jonathan Connell ordained to the diaconate, at 7 pm on Trinity Sunday, June 7th, 2009, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral. Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is white. Please keep Christian, Myron and Jonathan in your prayers.

EFM Graduation Service: You are invited to celebrate the culmination of 4 years of study for three graduates of the EFM program, at 7 pm on Friday, May 29th at St. Augustine’s, Edmonton, 6110 Fulton Road. Bishop Jane Alexander will be presiding. For more information please contact, The Rev. Bob Peel, EFM Coordinator at (780) 466-5532.

Clergy Conference : The next Clergy Conference themed, ““Living a Missional Theology”, will be held June 16th-19th, 2009, at Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3A St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert. The conference will be led by Dr. John R. Franke – Lester and Kay Clemens Professor of Missional Theology at Biblical Theological Seminary (Hatfield, Pennsylvania). Registration begins at 8:00 am on Tuesday, June 16th. Registration forms are available at www.edmonton.anglican.org/resources/forms.htm .

All sessions are from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please bring a BAS, BCP, Bible, pen/pencil, paper, and a bag lunch. May we remind our lay readers that you need to attend one continuing education session before the expiration of your license. (If you were licensed in 2008 your license will expire at the end of 2011). Attending a continuing education session extends the life of a license by four years. To register for a session, or for further information, please contact Rev. Cameron Burns by email at rev.cameron.burns@gmail.com or by phone at (780) 469-7530. The deadline for registration is the Wednesday before each session. Additional continuing education events are being planned for 2011.

Lay Reader Training Course Refresher: All Lay Readers who recently completed the Lay Reader training course are invited to attend a refresher session being held on Saturday, September 19th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at St. David's Anglican Church (corner of 85th Street and 79th Avenue in Edmonton). Suggestions for topics, to register or for further questions, please contact The Rev. Cameron Burns by email at rev.cameron.burns@gmail.com or by phone at (780) 469-7530.

Induction Services

The Rev. Joanne Webster will be inducted as Rector of the Parish of St. Paul, Leduc, at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 4th. Clergy are asked to robe. The liturgical colour will be green.

The Rev. Donna Willer will be inducted as Rector of the Parishes of St. Mary Abbots Barrhead; St. Peter, Lac La Nonne; and St. Philip, Westlock; at 5 pm on Sunday, May 31st. The service will be held at St. Mary Abbots, Barrhead. Clergy are asked to robe. The liturgical colour will be red. ** Please note: During the dinner following this service, as it is Mission Sunday at St. Mary Abbots, there will be a basket available in which donations will be accepted to PWRDF, in honour of their 50th Anniversary.

St. Timothy’s Concert Series: The St. David’s Welsh Male Voice Choir will perform at St. Timothy’s, 8420-145th St., on Sunday, May 31st at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Supper and Evensong @ St. Augustine’s, Edmonton: The Rev. Bob Wild, retired Rector at St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, 6110 Fulton Road, Edmonton, and author of Sacred Presence: In Search of the New Story and Sacred Journey: Gift of Earth and Spirit, will be joining his former parish for supper and an Evensong service on Monday, June 8th. If you would like to hear The Rev. Wild’s viewpoint on the inner journey, you are welcome to attend the supper at 5:30 pm, followed by Evensong at 7:30 pm. Please call the church for more information at (780) 466-5532.

Church Organist Needed: The Parish of St. Luke’s, 8424-95thAvenue, Edmonton, requires a church organist. For more information, please contact The Rev. Dan Van Alstine at (780) 466-2061.

St. Mary’s, Edmonton Searches for New Incumbent: The parish of St. Mary’s, Edmonton is seeking a full-time Priest to lead and motivate a vibrant and established congregation. A copy of the parish profile is available from the Bishop’s office. The deadline for applications is June 5th, 2009.

“Following Jesus in a Time of Empire”: As part of its Centennial celebrations, the Parish of Christ Church is pleased to sponsor a seminar by two highly respected and challenging theological scholars of our time. John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg will speak on the topic “Following Jesus in a Time of Empire”. Their most recent collaborative book, “The First Paul” has just been published. The Seminar will take place at the University of Alberta’s Lister Centre on October 30th and 31st and the registration fee of $100 must be received by June 30th. A limited number of tickets are available for a private dinner with the presenters at the Faculty Club on October 31st. The cost for these special tickets is $275 and this includes dinner, admission to the seminar and a donation of $100 for which a tax receipt will be issued. Cheques for tickets should be made out to “The Anglican Parish of Christ Church – Borg Crossan Seminar” and mailed to Christ Church at 12116 – 102nd Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5N 0L6. To reserve tickets, or for more information contact Paul Nahirney at (780) 414-3932 or by email to paulnahirney@telus.net

Student Seeking Room to Rent: A quiet young man, who will be attending The King’s University College come fall, is seeking living accommodations with a family in the King’s area. If you have a room to rent, please email the Synod Office at churched@edmonton.anglican.ca .

Student Lodging Needed: A first-year University of Alberta student, who is also a promising athlete, from an Anglican family in Thunder Bay, ON, is hoping to find room and board with a good family near the university this fall. Please email the Synod Office at churched@edmonton.anglican.ca if you have a room to rent to this young lady.

Travelling to Sorrento? Are you travelling to the Sorrento Centre for the Week of July 12th-18th? Meghan is seeking a travel companion and will pay for gas as needed. Please email dunlop05@telus.net for more information.

Obsessions Octet Concert: You're invited to a concert by Kent Sangster's Obsessions Octet on June 7th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209-123rd St. NW, Edmonton. Admission is by donation. Any profit from this concert will go towards future recordings by Obsessions – a group of Edmonton's finest musicians, who perform a mixture of Jazz, Tango and Classical music. Posters and more info are available from nancyjws@gmail.com .

Jung Forum Lecture: The Jung Forum Association of Edmonton will present a lecture entitled, “Waiting for the Soul”, by Jungian analyst and physician, Dr. Zeljko Matijevic. The lecture will be held at the Royal Alberta Museum on May, 29th at 7 pm. For further information please visit www.jungforum.com .

Missionaries in Secularity Symposium: Join keynote speakers Ronald Rolheiser, Séamus Finn and Jack Lau, OMI; and Thomas Rosica, CSB; for “Exploring New Frontiers: Evangelization in the First World” – a symposium retreat for individuals interested in missionary work in today’s secular society. The symposium will be held Friday, June 12th – Sunday, June 14th at Star of the North Retreat Centre, St. Albert. For more information call (780) 459-5511, or visit www.starofthenorth.ca .

Support for Seniors: “For The Love of Seniors” is a business offering compassionate care to seniors in the Edmonton area, who are seeking companionship or assistance with everyday activities, including transportation and meal preparation. Please call Dee Andres at (780) 979-0242 or (780) 446-6918. References are available upon request.

Future of Full Communion Conference: An upcoming conference titled, “Anglicans and Lutherans Together: Visions for the Future”, will examine the events, successes and difficulties in the eight years since the signing of The Waterloo Declaration of Full Communion. The conference will be held June 15-17th, 2009 at Trinity College, Toronto. Conference worship will draw equally on the two liturgies and clergy, and it is hoped that attendees will come from both churches. Lay participation is particularly invited and encouraged. For more information, please contact Julia Paris at (416) 978-2707 or email juliaparis@trinity.utoronto.ca .

Cognitive Learning and Spiritual Formation Seminar: A public seminar concerning the balance between cognitive learning and spiritual formation has been planned for October 2nd and 3rd, 2009 at Providence Renewal Centre, 3005-119th Street, Edmonton. Father Thomas Keating, a Trappiste monk from St. Benedict’s Monastery, Snowmass, Colorado, will be leading the conference. A retreat for those currently practicing Centering Prayer, as taught by Contemplative Outreach, is planned for Sunday, October 4th. Call Providence Renewal Centre at (780) 430-9491 for more information.

Summertime Reflection Retreat: A spiritual journey retreat, based on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage in Spain, will be held Saturday, May 30th, at Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton. This prayerful day-long journey includes nature walks and scripture studies. For more information about this program or to register, please visit:www.providencerenewal.ca (look for PRC Retreats and Programs), or call Jan Tworek at 780-701-1854.

National Anglican/Lutheran Youth Gathering: The first ever Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth gathering (CLAY) is planned for August 2010 in London, Ontario at the London Convention Centre. An anticipated 2000 youth from across the country will attend the event. Anyone between the ages of 14 and 19, as of December 31st, 2010, can attend. Each group of six youth members must be accompanied by one adult leader. Updates - including conference fees and accommodations - will be posted on the Anglican Youth website at www.generation.anglican.ca/category/clay/ . Start fundraising now and plan to attend CLAY gathering 2010!

Used Computers Wanted: The Edmonton Brain Injury Relearning Society (EBIRS) a not-for-profit organization specializing in community-based rehabilitation programs and services for patients with brain injuries, is accepting donations of used computers. EBIRS provides refurbished computer packages at a minimal cost of $50– $70 to brain-injured or low-income individuals. EBIRS is located at 311, 10106-111th Avenue, Edmonton. For more information on how to donate computer equipment, please contact Michelle Zapisocki, B.Sc, Reconnecting Program Supervisor, at (780) 477-7575 ext. 26; or email: reconnecting@ebirs.ab.ca .

Summer Study Retreat: The College of Emmanuel & St. Chad is offering a retreat June 2-7th, 2009, entitled, “Praying with St Antony of the Desert: Study in Retreat” This course is intended for anyone seeking a time of focused learning, accompanied by retreat and spiritual direction. It will allow for significant periods of rest, reading, exercise, meditation, and prayer. For further information contact registrar Colleen Walker at (306) 975-1558 or email: colleen.walker@usask.ca . Please see attached registration brochure.

Rural Ministry Revitalization Conference: A five-day intensive course on rural ministry, presented by The Saskatoon Theological Union, in cooperation with the Centre for Rural Community Leadership and Ministry (CiRCLe M), will be held August 3-7th, 2009, at the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon. Dr. Marvin Anderson will present ways for rural congregations to reconnect with their mission and community, and to rediscover their passion for ministry. This is an opportunity to meet with other rural ministry leaders to share strategies, enthusiasm, prayer and solid research. To register, or for more information, contact: Colleen Walker at 306-975-1558 (Colleen.Walker@usask.ca ).

Sabbatical Opportunity: Queen’s Theological College, Kingston, ON, is offering the Flora Jane Baker Fellowship (Minister in Residence Program). Each year, four people are chosen to receive up to $10,500, which fully supports 2-3 months of Clinical Pastoral Education, Transformational Leadership, Youth Experience or Theological Studies. The fellowship also covers faculty mentoring, office space, living expenses and travel. To apply or for more information, please visit www.queenstheologicalcollege.ca .

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