Our Diocesan Vision Statement: To be a church that is inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit; a church that reflects the virtue and grace of Jesus; a church reaching out to proclaim God's love to a broken world.

To be "a royal priesthood, a holy nation" is a marvelous, precious gift and call.  But the "in order" conveys so much.  How are you making that beautiful call active in your life?  What are concrete "mighty acts" of God in Jesus that have shaped who you are?  What things has God done in your life that you have, or can, proclaimed in the world?

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. 

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.  Online registration for the Conference will close at 8:00 pm on Friday, October 18.  Registration will also be open at the door (cash or cheque) at 8:30 Saturday morning.

While a quilt is typically defined as three layers stitched together, the result is vastly more than the sum of the materials.  There is a myriad of layers of meaning, memory and connection that at first don't seem visible, but are often transmitted by the visual and tactile experience.  Such is the power of cloth.  As quilters, weavers, fibre artists and lovers of textiles, we know this.  Imagine opening that experience up to a community to (re)discover together.  Join Vancouver textile artist Thomas Roach to hear about his experience leading large textile-based community projects and how it has changed his approach to textile artmaking.  

Thomas recently managed the (in)finite: spiritual conversations in cloth exhibition at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.  He created the Prayers of the Church Project in 2016, and co-led the Common Threads Indigo Quilt Project (2012-2014).  He is currently engaged in a similar project with the community of St. George, Calgary.

St. Andrew's is at 1611 St. Andrew's Place NW (across 29 Street from Foothills Hospital. Feel free to park anywhere on the street, as we have a "parking relaxation.")

The deadline for Apportionment Grants is October 31.  

Any questions can be directed to Director of Finance Lorraine Betts at lbetts@calgary.anglican.ca

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

St. James, Calgary: Incumbent, full time, application closing date is November 1

St. Stephen, Calgary: Incumbent, full time; Job Posting here, Parish Profile here

Holy Trinity, Calgary: Pastor of Youth Ministries, part time

For more information on these positions, please contact pgateman@calgary.anglican.ca

The Diocese is seeking a Communications Officer (half-time).  This person will work with the Executive Officer, the Archbishop and the Strategic Communications Committee to create and curate the Mission and Vision of the Diocese.  This person will work to create consistent messaging, maximize social media use and proactively communicate good news from parishes and the Diocese.  Familiarity with Anglican liturgy and polity is a plus.  The full Job Description can be found here.  Please send inquiries to pgateman@calgary.anglican.ca.  Deadline to apply: October 31, 2019.

The Diocese Office was saddened to learn of the death of The Ven. Frank Doe on September 22.  Frank served at St. Michael's, Canmore from 2000 to 2004.  We ask for prayers for the family and friends as they mourn.

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.

October 29 - Mission Action Plan Committee, 12:00 pm

October 29 - Property Committee, 2:00 pm

October 30 - Committee on Ordained Ministry, 2:00 pm

November 5 - BARDs, 10:00 am, Holy Trinity, Calgary

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

October 17 - Calgary Alliance for the Common Good Founding Assembly, Knox United Church, 7:00 pm

October 19 & 20 - Healing Conference, St. Luke, Calgary

October 21 - Missional Team Day, St. Paul, Calgary

October 23 to 25 - Provincial Executive, St. Benedict's Retreat Centre, Winnipeg

October 26 to 28 - Holy Family, Brampton, ON 40th Anniversary

October 31 to November 3 - Women's Cursillo, Entheos Retreat Centre

November 3 - Confirmation, St. Paul, Calgary

Cathedral Church of the Redeemer:

Choral Evensong: The next service of Choral Evensong will be Sunday, October 20 at 4:30 pm.  The Cathedral Choir will sing music of Byrd, Mendelssohn and Tomkins.  Please join us for this beautiful service of music, prayer, and praise at the end of the day.

St. Peter, Calgary:

St. Peter's Fall Fair: St. Peter Anglican Church will be hosting their 49th Fall Fair on Saturday, October 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.  There will be fresh baked goods, jams and preserves, cheese, knitted and quilted items, children's toys and games, books, CDs and records, and many other treasures.  Hot lunch is available in the Lower Hall.  Come and join us at 903 - 75th Avenue SW for a fun-filled day.

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 November 12.  Everyone is welcome.

St. Edmund, Calgary:

St. Edmund's Food Bank is in need of Donations: With the start of the cold weather, we have seen a large uptick in the number of requests for our Food Bank.  Looking ahead at planning for our Annual Christmas Hamper program, we are putting out an appeal for assistance!  We are in need of canned products (canned meats, vegetables, pastas, soups, etc.) as well as things like pasta, cereals, dry soups, etc.  We also need things for children's lunches: juice boxes, granola bars (nut free), puddings, fruit cups, cookies, cheese strings, etc.  Personal items are always welcome (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.) as well as pet supplies (food, kitty litter, treats).  We also appreciate donations in cash or by cheque so that we can purchase those items that we are in greatest need of.  Donations may be dropped off during Food Bank hours (9:30 - 11:30 am, Mondays and Thursdays) or by appointment by calling (403) 288-6330 or (403) 239-5266.

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.  

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.  Tickets will go on sale in early November.  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.

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

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.  

A Place to Call Home: An Update on Homelessness in Calgary, Ten Years and Beyond: Kairos Calgary is partnering with CUPS, Homespace and the Calgary Homeless Foundation to hold this event on October 19 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Kerby Centre (1133 - 7th Avenue SW, Calgary).  Learn how Calgary is addressing homelessness and what comes next after the sunset of the Ten-Year Plan.  For information, please contact Deidre Harris by email or (403) 375-8595.

Life Skills for Single Parents Program: This no-cost program is designed to support single parents living outside of Red Deer, in small towns or rural areas, with full or partial custody, in search of employment or in need of improving life skills.  The program delivery method is through video conferencing and phone one-on-one follow up meetings.  All eligible participants need access to a computer, mobile and internet connection.   Deadline for enrollment is October 31.  Please contact Gaby McIntosh of the Bredin Centre for Learning for more information.

SEE Conference: Singles Engaged & Empowered: This conference is meant to equip pastors, church leaders, singles and anyone else with a heart for inclusivity in the church in how to see singles with fresh eyes.  November 1 and 2, Centre Street Church (3900 2 Street NE, Calgary).  Register here.

Valuing Our Dads: This free event is hosted by Dad's Central and Foothills Children's Wellness Network.  Please join us for a fun-filled day of learning.  There will be dynamic speakers in the morning and interactive children's play activity in the afternoon.  Lunch and childcare (ages 2+) are provided.  The Foothills Children's Choir will perform over lunch.  This event is for anyone interested in the early years and the importance of early childhood development.  October 26, Crescent Point Field House (125 Field House Drive East, Aldersyde, AB)  Registration starts at 8:15 am.  Event is from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.  Tickets available here.

Please remember in your prayers:

- those who are sick or suffering, especially Joseph 

- 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.

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.