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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.

You are invited to this interfaith event featuring inspiring works by ten musical groups.  There is no charge for tickets, but all attendees are invited to make a donation online or at the event by cheque or credit card, to wrap up the Interfaith Build Project's goal of raising $1M to help ten families buy their first home through Habitat for Humanity.  Refreshments to follow hosted by Beth Tzedec Synagogue with Rabbi Shaul Osadchey and Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson.  Make a donation and reserve your seats by clicking here.

Please join us for our Annual Clergy Conference.  This year's speaker is Brother Emile of the Taize Community.  For further information, please contact the Ven. Noel Wygiera at nwygiera@gmail.com.

Brother Emile from the Community of Taize will be in Calgary to lead a public Taize Prayer.  Everyone is welcome to attend this free event - whether you've loved Taize music for years, or have never experienced this style of worship before.  Taize is an ecumenical Christian religious community in Burgundy, France known all over the world for their beautiful music and contemplative style of prayer.  

Learn more about the ecumenical Community of Taize in France.  Brought to you by the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, please join us for this workshop. Taize is famous for its contemplative music and meditative style of worship, but they also do reconciliation work around the world, and have a deep-seated commitment to the poor.  This is an opportunity to learn more about Taize, lead Taize-style prayer (and sing in different languages), or consider possibly travelling to Taize one day.  The day will be a mix of worship, song, practice, Bible study and informative sessions dotted with real-life stories from someone who has spent a lot of time at Taize.

Workshop leader is the Rev. Clara King, Incumbent of St. George Anglican Church in NE Calgary.  She first went to Taize almost by accident in 2005 at the age of 24.  Not knowing what she was walking into, the experience of the Taize community and singing with 8,000 people that week changed her life.  Since then, she has been to Taize 9 times, lived there as a Permanent for 4 months, and travelled with Taize to Nairobi, Kenya and the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.  

The workshop includes lunch.  A fee of $20 is asked to cover the cost.  Click here to register.

St. James Anglican Church will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, June 2, with an Open House and Homecoming on Saturday June 1 from 10 a.m. –  4 p.m. Over the years, St. James has served Ranchlands and the surrounding northwest Calgary communities in many ways, including Sunday School, youth group, Good Food Box, moms' groups, parenting classes and Bible studies.  Now, St. James welcomes the community to attend the Celebration Service and the Homecoming Open House.   For more information on the celebration, please click here. 

The General Synod will choose a new Primate, to replace the retiring Archbishop Fred Hiltz in Vancouver this July.

The nominated Bishops are The Right Rev. Jane Alexander (Edmonton), The Most Rev. Ron Cutler (Nova Scotia & PEI, and Metropolitan of Canada), The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson (Calgary, and Metropolitan of Rupert's Land), The Right Rev. Linda Nicholls (Huron), and The Right Rev. Michael Oulton (Ontario).

“Almighty God, giver of all good gifts, look on your Church with grace, and guide the minds of those who shall choose a Primate for our beloved Church, that we may receive a faithful servant who will care for your people and support us in our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

The Annual Returns that each parish must fill out and submit to the Diocesan Office can be found on our website under Resources/Documents/Annual Return Forms.  If you have not submitted your forms, please send them in as soon as possible.

For the Financial Reports, parishes can submit an Income Statement and a Balance Sheet.  Any questions regarding finances can be sent to the Director of Finance, Lorraine Betts at lbetts@calgary.anglican.ca.  Any questions regarding the Missional Footprint can be sent to Executive Officer, Rev. Pilar Gateman at pgateman@calgary.anglican.ca

Thank you so much to those of you who have sent your Annual Returns in already! 

A look at Archbishop Greg's activities over the next few weeks:

April 26 & 27 - ACW Conference, St. Leonard, Red Deer

April 27 - Funeral Service for the Rev. Deacon Julienne Hendrickson

April 28 - Parish Visit to St. George, Turner Valley, followed by Confirmation Service at Christ Church, Millarville

May 2 - Retired Clergy Lunch, Hotel Blackfoot, Calgary

May 5 - Tri-Parish Visit hosted by St. Barnabas, Medicine Hat

May 5 - Building Sacred Bridges Event

Rev. Deacon Julienne Hendrickson:  It is with great sadness that the Diocese Office announces that The Rev. Deacon Julienne Hendrickson died on April 9, after a courageous battle with cancer.  The Funeral Liturgy in Celebration of her life will be held at St. Peter Anglican Church (903 - 75th Avenue SW) on Saturday, April 27 at 3:00 pm.  Clergy are asked to robe in the Fireside Room (signs will be posted).  Please pray for her family, and the parishes of St. Barnabas, Tsuu T'ina and St. Peter where she ministered.

Rev. Victor Cabel: It is with great sadness that we announce that The Rev. Vic Cabel died on April 18.  The Celebration of his life was held at St. Laurence Anglican Church on Tuesday, April 23.  We pray for Suzanne and his family, and his former parishes of St. Laurence and St. Cyprian (Holy Cross).

New Parish: We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Parish of St. Paul, Dinka Anglican Church.  This has been a desire of the Dinka Congregation for many years, and we rejoice with our brothers and sisters of our newest parish.  A Service of Induction is planned for May 11 at 3:00 pm at St. Luke Anglican Church, Calgary.

Ordinations:  Diaconate: John Chuol of St. Paul Dinka, Calgary, currently a Theological Student at Emmanual St. Chad in Saskatoon, will be ordained to the Order of Deacons on The Eve of Pentecost, Saturday, June 8, at St. Luke, Calgary at 1:00 pm.   

Priesthood: The Rev. Deacons Carmen Maier, Rob Cowie, Jerrod McCormack, and Matthew Perreault will be ordained to the Order of Priests on Saturday, June 22, at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer at 11:00 am. 

Please pray that God will bless them as they begin these new ministries, and consider attending to support them.  

Tuesday, April 30 - BARDs - Holy Cross (not Holy Trinity) (10:00 am)

Tuesday, April 30 - Property Committee - Holy Cross (3:00 pm)

Tuesday, May 7 - Diocesan Council - Holy Cross (10:00 am)

Tuesday, May 7 - Committee on Ministry - Diaconate - Holy Cross (3:30 pm)

Cathedral Church of the Redeemer:

Cathedral Concert Series: The next concert in the Cathedral Concert Series will be on Saturday, May 4 at 5:45 pm.  "Nightsongs" is a concert inspired by Spring poetry, featuring the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, Richard Strauss, Claude Debussy, Robert Schumann, and Louis Vierne.  The performers are Lizz Windnagel (Voice) and Olivia Ritchey (Harp).  The concert will last approximately 60 minutes, allowing you to attend another event downtown afterwards.  General admission is $10 (cash only), payable at the door.  For further information, click here.

Holy Cross, Calgary: 

Lectio Divina: All are invited to The Anglican Parish of Holy Cross for an evening of silence, prayer and biblical meditation.   An Evening of Lectio Divina will be held on the second Tuesday of every month, starting at 6:30 pm, next on May 14.  Everyone is welcome.  

St. Andrew, Calgary: 

Spring Concert Series:  St. Andrew's is hosting our "second annual" Lunchtime Spring Concert series. It begins Tuesday, May 14 and continues for 5 weeks at lunchtime (12:00 noon) for 45 minutes.  Free admission; donations accepted.  People are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy while they listen to the music. We are fully accessible with a ramp entrance on our north side. 

May 14: Fromage Chaud: Linda Kitchin, violin and Darcy North, accordion

May 21: Adam Arnold, baritone; Adam Brousseau, bass baritone; Claire Butler, piano

May 28: Gianetta Baril, harp

June 4: Stephanie Soltice, violin and Kimberley-Ann Bartczak, piano

June 11: Nan Hughes Poole, Mezzo Soprano and Claire Butler, piano

For more information about the artists, click here.

Christ Church, Calgary:

Christ Church Preschool is looking for an extraordinary early childhood educator who embodies the school's values of respect, responsibility and community, to join our team on a permanent part-time basis.  For information on our preschool, click here.

Qualification and Skills: Bachelor of Child Studies or Education, or Diploma in Early Childhood Education; open and caring, with the ability to guide student development physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually; strong team player, with the ability to team teach; a teaching style that is aligned with the Reggio Emilia approach to learning; articulate, and comfortable discussing issues with parents; current certification in First Aid/CPR; criminal record and Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.

Please send cover letter and resume to the Program Director at CCPSProgramDirector@christchurchcalgary.org

The Ministry Developer will partner with specific lay-led congregations, to empower the people and equip lay leaders for their mission, witness and ministry in the Church and out in the world.

The Ministry Developer is a new position, working under the leadership of the Rural Missioner and in collaboration with the emotional health facilitator as a key member of the Rural Ministry Team, which also includes a part-time Administrative Assistant for Mission.  This new position is but one sign among many of a transformation that has been happening in the Diocese over the past several years.  A Spirit-led paradigm shift has profoundly changed how we perceive rural congregations, and how we seek to support rural lay leaders.  What was once a fringe concept now enjoys wide support among the laity, clergy, and officers of the Diocese.  As such, the Ministry Developer will be working in a highly supportive team environment.

The Ministry Developer position is full-time with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and pension.  The complete job description can be found here.  We invite and encourage all interested candidates to send their application to: 

The Rev. Clara King, Rural Missioner, Anglican Diocese of Calgary  

RuralMinistry@calgary.anglican.ca

The posting will remain open until filled.  We thank all applicants for their interest; only successful candidates will be contacted.

 For information on Wisdom Centre events click here.

The All Saints Family Centre Society is a registered non-profit society connected to All Saints Anglican Church in Cochrane, providing community outreach.  We offer a variety of courses, workshops and retreats, as well as space for rent for courses, speakers and retreat days.  For more information or a tour of the facility, please contact Elizabeth Short at (403) 660-5636, or email Karen and Elizabeth at allsaintsretreatcentre@outlook.com.

Non-Violent Communication Group: "Cultivating Compassion through Communication."  Every second Thursday: April 25, May 16, May 30 and June 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  All are welcome to come and play with words with us as we explore the language tools of "compassionate communication" and "language of the heart."  Come back to centre; transform conflict situations and speak with clarity; see under the circular story to speak to what matters; hear the important "yes" behind the "no"; connect more deeply with those you love.  RSVP to altinholt@gmail.com.  Suggested donation $25 drop in.

Group Marriage Preparation Workshop: led by the Rev. Brian Way (limited to 5 couples).  Saturday, May 25, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  This is an opportunity for couples planning their wedding to help prepare for their marriage.  Registration and further information can be found here.

Mettle Counselling: Patti Lott, M.A. is a spiritually-trained counsellor for individuals and couples.  Her calling is to support others managing life's challenges, as a life skills coach, using a holistic counselling approach, addressing mind, body, spirit and heart.  She is an experienced speaker and workshop/retreat facilitator.  For more information or to book her services, please contact her at (403) 819-3417 or mettle.p@telus.net

Grief Support for Loss of a Loved One: Elizabeth Short, Director of En-Courage, will be offering another six-week course.  Please contact her at elizabeth@en-courage.ca or call (403) 660-5636 to indicate dates/times you would prefer.  When a group is put together, dates/times for the next session will be confirmed.  Suggested price of $120 for 6 sessions.

The Parish of Holy Cross, Calgary has six burial plots in Mountain View Cemetery (1515 - 100 Street SE, Calgary) for sale.  Similar open plots in the mature part of the cemetery vary in price from $3885 to $7245 each.  Each plot includes the right for one casket and two ash urns, or no casket and three ash urns.  If you are interested, please contact John at (403) 288-7636.  

In its 2019 Budget, released April 11, 2019, the Ontario government announced it will update the Target Benefit Pension Plan framework to include multi-employer pension plans with participating employers outside of the collective bargaining environment.  This change impacts the General Synod Pension Plan in the way the Pension office has been requesting for the past decade, as we expect it will lead to permanent solvency funding relief for the Plan.

To read the press release, click here.

Anyone wishing to continue receiving paper issues of the Anglican Journal by mail must confirm their subscription by June 1.  A toll-free number has been set up for calls: 1-866-333-0959.  In addition, parishioners can email yes@national.anglican.ca or confirm by mail at: Anglican Journal, 80 Hayden St, Toronto, ON   M4Y 3G2   You may also fill in the on-line form, available here.

Your cooperation is appreciated and will help the Anglican Church of Canada update its membership lists.

Walk for Common Ground 2019: 

A group of 30 walkers from the Union of Healthcare Professionals, faith-community members, school division leaders, Dr. Pat Makokis and members of First Nations communities across Treaty 6 and 7 territiory, are embarking on a walk from Edmonton to Calgary, from May 31 to June 14.  Along the way, they will engage community members in evenings of education and reflection on our Treaties with Indigenous people.  Community members and supporters are encouraged to join the walk - a few minutes, a few hours, or a few kilometres.  Join this relationship-building process not only for physical fitness, but for inspiration and reconciliation.  For more information, click here.

Sorrento Centre Summer Programs:

Now is the time to start planning your summer visit to Sorrento in the beautiful Shuswap.  Click here to visit the website and review summer offerings.  We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre!  

Hope Mission:

Hope Mission is a not-for-profit social care agency caring for men, women, youth, and children experiencing poverty across Alberta.  We offer meal programs, Kids and Youth programs, and Camp Hope.  We are looking for a full-time cook for our kitchen.  Please click here for details.

Please remember in your prayers:

- those who are sick or suffering.  This week, we pray for John and Jagdutt.

- those who have died and those who mourn, remembering Julienne and Vic, and their families

- the victims of the violence and natural disasters, remembering this week Sri Lanka

- our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands, and their Bishop Leopold Friday

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.