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Your Weekly Update

Anglican Diocese of Calgary
Newsletter for September 26, 2019

Your Weekly Update

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.

Diocesan Announcements

Ordinations:

Archbishop Greg will ordain Jennifer Ingram of St. Francis, Airdrie, and Keith Bird of St. Luke, Calgary to the Order of Deacons on Sunday, October 6, at St. Francis of Assisi, Airdrie at 2:00 pm.  Please pray for Jennifer and Keith as they begin their ministries. 

 

Installation:

Archbishop Greg will install The Rev. Nicky Keyworth as Incumbent at Grace Anglican United (St. Luke) Blairmore, on Sunday, September 29 at 10:00 am.  Please pray for Nicky as she continues her ministry.

 

Retirement:

The Rev. Christine Nojonen, priest of the Shared Ministry of Holy Trinity, Rocky Mountain House will be stepping down as of September 30.  We thank God for her faithful service to this parish. 

 

Clergy Movements:

The Rev. Carolyn Langford will become Interim Priest-in-Charge for Church of the Ascension, Coaldale beginning October 1.  

Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur will be heading to Vancouver to be Interim Priest-in-Charge for the Cathedral.

We pray for Carolyn and Richard as they begin these new ministries.

Companions of the Bishop Dinner

Final Week for Tickets!

This year's “Companions of the Bishop” Dinner will be held at The Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary on October 7, beginning at 6:00 pm.  We are pleased to have Dr. Gordon T. Smith, President of Ambrose University, as our Guest Speaker.  This event raises funds to cover expenses that the Bishop incurs that are not covered by the Diocesan budget, especially in supporting clergy in our Diocese.  To donate or to order dinner tickets, please click here.  Please RSVP by Thursday, October 3.

TaizeYYC

TaizeYYC

A Monthly Ecumenical Taize Prayer in Calgary

This monthly Prayer gathering will happen the second Friday of each month at a different location each time.

All are welcome!

Join us on Friday, October 11 for our first Prayer at Holy Cross Anglican Church (2828 - 19th Street NW).  On this evening, there will be an optional free "Thanksgiving Dinner" at 5:30 pm (RSVP here if planning to attend).  Also optional is an open Song Practice (no experience needed!) at 6:15 pm.  Silence begins at 7:00 pm.  Taize Prayer is from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

November's Prayer will be on Friday, November 8 at Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Rd. NW).  

Follow us for the location of future Taize Prayers: Facebook: TaizeYYC; Instagram: taize_calgary; Eventbrite: TaizeYYC.eventbrite.ca

Diocesan Rural Ministry Announcements

New Website: The Diocesan Rural Ministry Team is pleased to announce the launch of their new website -- The Uncollared Cooperative, focused on equipping and encouraging the non-ordained folks of our Diocese.  You'll find great resources, suggestions and links to relevant programs for lay readers.  It is also the new home of the popular Lay Preacher's Bulletin, now in its third year!  Check it out at www.UncollaredAnglican.ca

The Diocesan Rural Ministry Team is also pleased to announce that Brother Jason Carroll will join the team as Ministry Developer, starting October 1.  We pray blessings upon him as he begins this exciting new work in the Diocese.

The Calgary School for Mission & Ministry Announcements

Two Exciting Announcements

Number One: A Trial Run of the first courses for the Licensed Lay Ministry Program will take place November 7 to 9 at the FCJ Retreat Centre.  This will allow our instructors and logistics team to have a practice run at providing a great program.  A small group of lay people have been asked to take part to give us feedback.  Please pray for this trial run that we can learn what we need to do to provide a great official start.

Number Two: First Courses to Students will be happening June 18 to 20, 2020.  If you are interested in being part of this first weekend, please contact csmm@calgary.anglican.ca for applications and registration steps.  Applications for the School will be available online (via the Diocesan Website) on October 1, 2019.  Apply by December 31, 2019 to be eligible for the June programming.

ACW Fall Retreat Day

ACW Fall Retreat Day

Saturday, October 19, St. Peter Anglican Church, Okotoks

You are invited to a Women's Fall Retreat Day, hosted by the Anglican Church Women.  The theme will be, "An Eye To See" led by the Rev. Dr. Norman Knowles, in a Visio Divina format using the Saint John's Bible.  Visio Divina shares roots with the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, inviting one to encounter the Divine through images.  The Saint John's Bible invites readers of the Word to "listen...with the ear of your heart" and to "see with the eyes of faith."  Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. Peter's, Okotoks.  Please bring a bag lunch.  To register, click here or text/call 1 (403) 678-1163. 

Healing Conference

Healing Conference

Archbishop Greg will be the keynote speaker and Celebrant at a full-day Healing Conference, to be held at St. Luke, Calgary, on Saturday, October 19, beginning at 8:30 am.  Three workshops include Finding Healing Through the Power of Prayer; The Healing Gift of Presence; and Forgiveness.  Everyone is invited.  To register, obtain a brochure/poster, or for more information, please click here.  Information for Clergy can be found here.  The deadline for early-bird registration has been extended to October 12.

Positions in the Diocese

Bow Valley - St. Michael, Canmore and St. George-in-the-Pines, Banff: Associate Priest, full time contract position

For more information on this position, please contact pgateman@calgary.anglican.ca. 

 

Please pray for the parishes of St. Luke, Calgary and St. Stephen, Calgary as they discern new Incumbents.

Cursillo Movement Events

Cursillo Movement Events

Upcoming Men's and Women's Cursillo Weekends

The Fall Cursillo Weekend for Men will be held from Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, October 27.  The Weekend for Women will be held from Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3.  Please consider sponsoring someone to attend, and pray for both teams and candidates.  For more information, click here.

 

Anglican Cursillo Leaders Workshop

This Workshop is for anyone who has made a Cursillo weekend, and who is or wants to be a Cursillo leader.  This is an opportunity to deepen your commitment to Christ, clarify the purpose and method of Cursillo and to help grow new Cursillo leaders.  Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, St. Peter Anglican Church, Okotoks.  Cost is $25.00. For more information or to register, please contact Al Stretton or call (403) 993-7798. 

Diocesan Committee Meetings

September 28 - AFP Parish Rep Day & Committee Meeting has been cancelled

October 4 & 5 - Diocesan Council Retreat, FCJ Centre

October 9 - Calgary School for Mission & Ministry, Holy Nativity, 4:00 pm

October 15 - Investment Committee, 1:00 pm

Archbishop Greg's Activities and Events

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

September 29 - Installation of Rev. Nicky Keyworth, Grace Anglican United, Blairmore, 10:00 am

October 6 - Ordination of Jennifer Ingram and Keith Bird, St. Francis of Assisi, Airdrie, 2:00 pm

October 6 - Farewell Service for Rev. Chris Nojonen, Holy Trinity, Rocky Mountain House, 6:30 pm

October 7 - Companions of the Bishop Dinner, The Ranchmen's Club, 6:00 pm

October 8 to 12 - Windward Islands visit

Parish Events

Cathedral Church of the Redeemer:

Blessing of the Animals: The Cathedral and St. Martin Anglican Church welcome all to this special service to bless the animals that share their lives with us!  Children are especially invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals to be blessed.  The Service, on Saturday, October 5 at 11:00 am, includes a moment of remembrance for pets who have died.  Event beneficiaries are ARF, Meow Foundation and Four Feet.  For more information, contact St. Martin Anglican Church at (403) 249-3014.

 

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 October 8.  Everyone is welcome.

Anglican Chaplaincy in our Diocese

University of Calgary: The Rev. Dr. Carmen Maier and The Rev. Dr. Roy Darcus are our Anglican Chaplains at the University of Calgary.  Any students presently attending the University are welcome to contact the Chaplaincy at carmen.maier1@ucalgary.ca.  Both would be happy to introduce students to the supports, liturgies and community life offered on campus.

Medicine Hat College: The Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader is the Ecumenical Chaplain at Medicine Hat College.  Current students, as well as those considering attending the College are invited to contact her by phone/text at (403) 581-8199 or email chaplain@mhc.ab.ca.  Chaplain Kristy is proud to represent the Anglican Church of Canada in this ministry and is grateful for the opportunity to welcome students, staff, and faculty members to the growing community of attendees at the Interfaith Centre on campus.

Wisdom Centre Events

Brian McLaren, November 1-3.  Brian is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian.  He is a leader in The Convergence Network, where he is developing an innovative mentoring program for pastors, church planters and lay leaders.  Tickets for Saturday have been sold out but to be put on a wait list, email adminassist@stlaurence.ca.  Friday pre-event and evening lecture tickets are available here.  

In preparation for Brian's visit, a three-evening book study on The Great Spiritual Migration will happen at St. Laurence Anglican Church from 7:30 to 9:00 pm on October 9, 16 and 23.  These evenings are free, there is no need to register and come to as many sessions as you are able.

Save the Dates: Matthew Fox, January 17-19.  Matthew is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal/Anglican priest and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice.  Author of 37 books, he is one of the most important theologians of our time, and it is a real coup that we have persuaded him to come to Calgary.  More info on Matthew can be found here.  

Dave Hines, March 6-8: Wayfinding as Life: Disorientation and Reorientation.

Matthew Wright, May 5-8: Four-day Retreat at Kingsfold Retreat Centre

Pip Nicolls, September 17-20, 2020: Three-day Retreat at Kingsfold Retreat Centre

 

For information on tickets for Brian McLaren, Matthew Fox and other Wisdom Centre events, click here.

All Saints Retreat Centre, Cochrane

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.

Grief Support for Loss of a Loved One: Facilitator Elizabeth Short, MTS, Director of En-Courage, will be offering another six-week course on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, from September 24 to October 29.  Register at elizabeth@en-courage.ca or call (403) 660-5636.   Fee: pay what you are able (normally $120 for 6 sessions).

CACG Founding Assembly & Campaign Launch

CACG Founding Assembly & Campaign Launch

October 17, Knox United Church

You are invited to celebrate the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good's Founding Assembly & Campaign Launch, on Thursday, October 17 at Knox United Church (506 - 4th St. SW, Calgary).  A Musical Program begins at 6:40 pm, followed by the Formal Program from 7:00 to 9:00.  Please register here.

Prayer Requests

Please remember in your prayers:

- those who are sick or suffering 

- those who have died and those who mourn

- the victims of the violence and natural disasters

- 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.

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