The Diocesan Office move to the church building of the former parish of St. Edmund, King & Martyr in the community of Bowness has experienced some delays. 

The staff continues to work from home for the next little while.

The new address is: 8336 - 34 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T3B 1R2.  Email addresses and phone numbers will remain the same.  

We are grateful to this Diocese for your patience and prayers.  Once the dust has settled, we will be planning an open house for folks to come see our new office home.

What are the first things that come to mind when you hear “Church Communication?”

Communication is the imparting or exchanging of information or news. This is done by verbal, non-verbal, and visual means of sending and receiving information. This is something each of us does every day, knowingly or unknowingly. We send messages, all the time, individually and corporately (as a small group, as a parish, or as a diocese) by our words and our actions, about what we believe and the importance to us. Sometimes the message is not what we think it is.

What messages are we actually sending or what others are receiving from us?

“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”  George Bernard Shaw

Missional communication is about how we impart the message of the Gospel to others. It is not about how we tell parishioners about the events at church.

Who is Jesus for you and what message do you wish to share?

Improve your missional communications each day (individually and corporately):

• Start with prayer.
• Look and listen for the needs around you.
• Speak and Act however you can into the need.
• Extend invitations to others to journey with you.

If you are interested in improving the ways you parish is communicating, consider a Communications Workshop delivered by a Missional Coach. Contact us for more information at missionalcoaches@calgary.anglican.ca.

Interim Executive Officer:

Archbishop Greg is pleased to appoint The Rev. Deacon Charmaine Evans as Interim Executive Officer.  This was ratified by Diocesan Council on May 24.  She brings experience in many areas, wisdom and leadership skills.  Please pray for Rev. Charmaine as she takes on this role in addition to her Registrar duties.

Parish Move:

The Parish of St. Paul Dinka Congregation will be renting space going forward in the parish church of St. Peter Anglican Church in Calgary beginning Sunday, June 1.  St. Paul Dinka will hold their services every Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, with worship beginning at 4:00 pm.  The new address is 903 - 75th Avenue SW, Calgary.

Clergy Moves:

We are pleased to report The Ven. Alan Getty has been cleared to return to parish ministry at this time.  He will still be stepping away from his role as Archdeacon of Macleod for the remainder of the year.  We are grateful for The Rev. Dr. Norbert Haukenfrers who will act in this capacity until Ven. Alan returns.  We are also grateful to The Rev. Martyn Alvey who served as Interim Priest-in-Charge for this parish during Ven. Alan's absence.

The Rev. Dr. Norman Knowles has accepted a position as Incumbent for the Parishes of St. John the Baptist, Duncan and St. Michael and All Angels, Chemainus in the Diocese of Islands and Inlets on Vancouver Island, as of July 15.  We are grateful for his ministry in many areas of parish life, especially with St. Paul, Calgary and the former St. Edmund, Calgary, as well as his work teaching at St. Mary's University.  We wish him all the best in this new position, and ask for your prayers as he begins this ministry.

Archbishop Greg is pleased to announce his intention to ordain, God willing, four deacons to the Order of Priests, and three candidates to the Order of Deacons.  We ask for your prayers for: The Rev. Deacon Michael Black of St. Martin, Calgary; The Rev. Deacon Grace Elgersma of St. Leonard-on-the-Hill, Red Deer; The Rev. Deacon David Smith of St. Barnabas, Three Hills and The Rev. Deacon Christopher Wall of St. Aldhelm, Vulcan, as well as Mr. Luke Lima of Grace Anglican United, Crowsnest Pass; Mr. Daylon Tilitzky of Christ Church, Calgary and Ms. Lynne Smith of St. Laurence, Calgary.  The Ordination Service will be held at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary on Sunday, June 15 at 4:30 pm.  Because it is Trinity Sunday, color for clergy vesting for this service will be WHITE.

For those unable to attend this ordination, click here to find the link for the livestream from the Cathedral.

June 6 to 7 - Spring Rains Conference at St. Barnabas, Medicine Hat

June 8 - Bishop's Visit at St. Barnabas, Medicine Hat

June 10 - Calgary School of Discipleship board meeting at 3:30 pm

June 13 to 14 - Consecration of the Bishop of Saskatoon, The Right Rev. Chad McCharles

June 15 - Ordination service at The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, beginning at 4:30 pm

June 21 to 30 - General Synod in London, ON

Please hold Archbishop Greg in your prayers as he serves as our Bishop and Metropolitan.

The clergy of our diocesan parishes met at beautiful Waterton National Park from May 27 to 29.  Our guest speaker this year was Brad Jersak, an author and teacher from Abbotsford, BC, as well as Principal for St. Stephen's University in New Brunswick.  Brad spoke on Broken Images of Christ and Humanity; a more Christlike image of God; a more Christlike image of Humanity; and the importance of experiencing God.  Clergy had the opportunity to hear Brad's thoughtful teaching, as well as time to connect with colleagues and enjoy God's creation in this gorgeous locale.

photo credit: The Rev. Dr. Norbert Haukenfrers

A big thank you to the nearly 40 people who attended the pastoral care day workshop on May 3 at St. Barnabas. It was truly an event that had many helping hands – from food contributions, to music, to hosts, to our guest speakers. I believe we had a day that was meaningful and informative, and connected some of the pastoral community together. We had people from across our diocese who came and shared. Due to your generous free will offering, $350 was sent to our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands in support of their pastoral care ministry.

For any information or connection to resources, please do reach out to me, Tracey by clicking here.

Thank you again for a wonderful time together on our very first pastoral care day.

St. Luke's Calgary and St. Paul Dinka congregations have been sharing the same building for almost 20 years, and occasionally sharing special services. The Dinka have now moved to a new location, so we celebrated their last service at St. Luke's by joining in their worship service, followed by a dinner. The service was in both Dinka and English, with members of both parishes participating in the readings, prayers, and tributes. It has been a joy to get to know one another. We pray God's richest blessings on Rev. Lino and his congregation as the start this new chapter in their journey.

What:  An Encounter Weekend with God—as we experience God in word & sacrament, communing with Jesus in the fellowship of the saints through the Holy Spirit.

Archbishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson is the presenter and facilitator for our weekend.

When: June 6: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and June 7: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Lunch is provided on June 7^th. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions

Cost: A freewill offering will be taken.

Schedule:

June 6: 7:00 to 9:00 pm - Opening Session and Eucharist   

June 7:

9-10:30 Session 2

10:30-10:45 Coffee Break

10:45-12:00 Session 3

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:30 Session 4

2:30-2:45 Coffee Break

2:45-4:00 Session 5

To Register or for additional information, contact 403 526 3725 or office@stbmh.ca

The Diocesan Anglican Fellowship of Prayer will be holding a Eucharist and Healing Service at St. John, Olds on June 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. All are invited. 

For more information, click here.

Occasionally lay people in our parishes, as well as ordained clergy, will be called on to lead funeral services in their church or community.  This workshop will give you a basic understanding of the theology, structure and use of the Funeral Rites from the Book of Alternative Services (BAS). You will be taught how to plan and lead a Funeral service effectively, taking into account the sacramental context, while selecting appropriate readings, hymns, and prayers. The course will also cover practical matters such as appropriate strategies to navigate the delicate context of the death of loved ones, and pastoral ways of helping those who are grieving to plan the service with them. This course will help lay people and locally ordained ministers become familiar with the Anglican rite of the burial of the dead.

Date: June 7, 2025

Location: On Zoom

Time: 9:00-12:00am

Instructors: Rev. Chris Roth

Cost: $40.00

To register, please contact Barbara Labrecque.

Declutter for a cause!

Our BIG Community Yard Sale is happening Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

We want YOU to be part of it!

Got gently used treasures ready for a second life?  Bring clean, resale-ready donations to St. Paul's from June 4 to 6.

Get ready to clear out and give back!

For more information, contact St. Paul's office.

The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer invites you to a Morning Prayer Service via Zoom on June 14 beginning at 8:30 am.

To receive the Zoom link, please click here.

Our annual garage sale fundraiser will take place on Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Proceeds from the garage sale are used for the day-to-day operation of the Foodbank.

At this time of year, spring cleaning comes to mind and we would welcome donations of household items, small appliances, bedding, towels, shoes and purses.

Donations can be dropped off on Monday or Thursday between 9:00 and 11:45 am.  We are unable to accept larger items until Friday, June 20.  Please call us at (403) 288-6330 if you have any questions and also to let us know if you have larger items to donate and/or to make alternate arrangements for drop off.

Donor to match gifts to Resilience Fund up to a quarter million dollars

In the wake of massive cuts to international development assistance by the U.S. Government and some European governments, Alongside Hope partners are reporting that progress is being undone, programs are being forced to shut down, and families and communities are living in uncertainty about their futures. To maintain as many vital programs as possible, Alongside Hope is launching an urgent appeal to donors, the Resilience Fund.

Thanks to an extremely generous donor, all gifts made to the Resilience Fund by June 30, 2025 will be matched, up to $250,000.

Say Yes! to Kids is back—and bigger than ever! This year, 30 teams from across Canada are stepping up to raise $150,000 in support of youth-focused ministries and outreach in their communities.

Since 2021, this grassroots campaign has raised over $755,000, empowering more than 150 church-led initiatives to invest in:

• Faith formation
• Arts and education
• Outdoor recreation
• Food security and poverty reduction
• Reconciliation
• Health and well-being

These are programs that are making a real difference—from youth retreats and summer camps, to music lessons, mentoring, Indigenous youth gatherings, and so much more.

Find a Team. Fuel a Dream!

Taste and See...

Anglican Renewal Ministries is dedicated to bringing the life and power of the Holy Spirit to all Christians.   This year, 2025, ARM gives thanks to God for having served the Anglican Church of Canada for 40 years! In addition to workshops on the person and gifts of the Holy Spirit, we also offer a quarterly magazine called “Taste and See…” with articles to uplift and encourage you in your walk with Christ.   We hope this magazine will be a source of encouragement to all.  Sample articles and a free copy of the magazine are available on our website. 

The Diocese of Qu'Appelle is offering summer camps for all ages at Camp Harding in the beautiful Cypress Hills Provincial Park in southwest Saskatchewan.

Five programs will be offered in June and July:

Women's Weekend Camp from June 20 to 22

Men's Weekend Camp from June 27 to 29

Junior Camp from July 6 to 11

Medieval Family Weekend Camp from July 18 to 20

Teen Camp from July 20 to 25.

Let New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble take you on a journey as they perform The Story of Tonight: Music of Stage & Screen.  Proudly presented by New West Music & Arts Society, concert guests will enjoy unique renditions of songs that will undoubtedly bring you back in time, be it a year or more than fifty (and a whole lot in between)!

Remember the first time you watched your now-favourite movie or musical?  Whether it was a Disney animation, a Sci-Fi thriller or a drama that told tales of love or loss, it’s the music of those films or shows that can transport you right back into the stories that captured your imagination.  Enjoy music from The Sound of Music, Evita, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hamilton and Guys & Dolls!  Our younger guests (and our “young-at-heart” guests, too!) will be able to sing along to their favourite tunes, including music from Barbie, Encanto and Wicked!

New West invites you to be transported by the power of music at The Story of Tonight: Music of Stage & Screen. Adult tickets range in price from $50 to $55; children and youth tickets are available at a discount.

Please remember in your prayers:

- for peace within our country, and in the world, for victims of violence, war and natural disasters, and for areas of unrest and riots.  We ask for wise discernment in our leaders; 

- for the Anglican Communion, and for the selection of a new Archbishop of Canterbury;

- for the upcoming General Synod in June.  Please pray for all who are organizing, and all delegates and volunteers, especially the delegates attending from our Diocese;

- for the Windward Islands recovering from Hurricane Beryl;

- for those who are sick, suffering, isolated or in need.  We ask for prayers for Barbara, Maureen, Ruth and James, Kate, Rosemary, Patricia, Rob, Alan, Gloria, Joan, James, and Jason;

- for those who have died and those who mourn, at this time thinking of the family and friends of Sekuru and Paul;

- for the poor, the homeless, and the needy in our communities;

- for our Indigenous brothers and sisters, and their leaders in our diocese and country; 

- for refugees, remembering those fleeing regimes around the world;

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.

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