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.

What are the ways that a church might be missional?  By Providing Vital and Authentic Worship.  When we worship, would a visitor who shows up get the sense that we are not just attending out of obligation?  Would a visitor see people offering themselves in worship to God -- a God who empowers, renews and refreshes us through Word and sacrament?  Would people see us as transformed through our worship and reflecting the God we encounter to the world around us?

Think about your worship.  Does it touch your intellect?  Does it move you to periods of silence and adoration?  If so, we are engaging in worship which transforms not only us but reaches out to others.

Appointments:

Archbishop Greg is pleased to announce the appointment of The Rev. Dr. Jane Rowland as Interim Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen, Calgary, beginning November 1 and ending January 31, 2020.  Archbishop Greg has also extended the current appointment of The Rev. Andy Lees as Interim Priest-in-Charge at Christ Church, Fort Macleod, until November 30, 2020.

Installation:

After heavy snowfall prevented the earlier planned event, The Rev. Nicky Keyworth will be installed on Saturday, December 14, at 4:00 pm at Grace Anglican United, Blairmore.  

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.

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, November 8 for Prayer at Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Road NW).  There will be an optional free community meal at 5:30 pm.  Also optional is a Public 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.

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

Are you a teen or youth leader?  If so, we'd like to invite you to our One Trilogy to Rule Them All event at St. James Anglican Church.  We will marathon all three Lord of the Rings films over the two days, with commentary provided by our own Archbishop Greg!  This event starts at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 22 and goes all the way until 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 23.  Bring everything you need to spend the night.  We will provide snacks, breakfast and lunch, as well as a few themed games to keep our energy up.  Details can be found here, and don't forget to invite a friend or two.  See you then! 

The Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (CLAY) Gathering is coming to Calgary!  Take advantage of this unique opportunity for Calgary-area Lutheran and Anglican congregations to participate in this exciting national event, both as participants and as volunteers.

If you are interested in learning more about what CLAY is and how you or your congregation can be involved, please join the upcoming online info session specifically for local congregational leaders.  

CLAY 101 - Friday, November 1, 2019 from 12:00 - 12:45 pm.  Click here to sign up.

Topics covered will be: What happens at CLAY?  How many youth do we need to have to participate as a Home Team?  What is required to bing a Home Team?  What supports are available to help us send a Home Team?What volunteer opportunities are available?  How do I sign up to volunteer?

For more information, click here.

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

November 12 - A&F Committee, 2:00 pm

November 13 - Committee on Ministry, 1:00 pm

November 21 - Synod Steering Committee, 3:00 pm

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

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

November 3 - Confirmation, St. Paul, Calgary

November 6 to 10 - Council of General Synod (COGS), Mississauga, ON

November 11 to 13 - Visit to Iqaluit

Christ Church, Calgary:

An Evensong for All Souls: Sunday, November 3 at 4:30 pm.  Join us at Christ Church, Elbow Park for this lovely service to commemorate loved ones departed.  A list will be available to include the name of your loved one if you would like them remembered during the service this year. 

Advent Retreat: "Awake, Prepare the Way, Be Ready": Saturday, November 23 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm.  This will be a guided day of quiet, reflection, prayer and meditation with the intention of preparing for the Season of Advent.  Learn about and engage in the spiritual practice of walking the labyrinth as you "Journey to Bethlehem" with Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the magi and one another.  Bring a bag lunch; snacks and beverages will be provided.  Register through the Church office at (403) 243-4680, or emailing Kathy Chapman.  Cost is $10 or freewill offering, payable at the Retreat.

Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary:

Cathedral Concert Series 2019/2020: The first concert in the 2019/2020 season of concerts will be on Saturday, November 9 at 5:45 pm.  Neil Cockburn will perform a one-hour solo organ programme featuring the new continuo (chamber) organ, as well as the main Casavant organ at the Cathedral.  The new continuo organ was specially built for the Cathedral by Bennett and Giuttari in Massachusetts, and was a gift from Cyril and Elizabeth Challice in memory of all the musicians who have served at the Cathedral.  Works to be performed include Cesar Franck's Choral 1 in E major, and an arrangement of Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G.  Upcoming concerts will be on Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, February 8, 2020.  All concerts begin at 5:45 and will last approximately one hour, allowing you to go to another evening event afterwards.  General admission is $10 (cash only), payable at the door.  Programme details can be found here.  Details of the new continuo organ can be found here.  For further information, please call the Cathedral office at (403) 269-1905.

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.

Saturday, November 2:

St. Cyprian, Lacombe:  The St. Cyprian ACW are hosting our Annual Tea, Bazaar & Giant Cookie Sale, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.  Admission by donation.  The Tea Room will be serving delicious Angel Food Cake with Lemon or Strawberry Topping.  There will be many homemade cookies for sale in the Lower Hall.  The Bazaar has lots of pies and baking of all kinds, as well as knitted items.  Come and get some baking for Christmas.

Saturday, November 9:

St. Edmund, Calgary:  Annual Christmas Sale, Bake Sale & Christmas Tea, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.  A traditional Tea by our local Brownies and Girl Guides.  Browse through our Christmas Sale Tables and Bake Sale.  Come early for best selection!  Purchase a raffle ticket to win some great prizes (including a chance at 12 Dozen Cookies!) and fabulous door prizes drawn throughout the day.

Saturday, November 16:

St. Andrew, Calgary: Christmas Tea & Bazaar, 1:30 - 4:00 pm.  $5.00 admission.  Fellowship, afternoon tea, plus baking and crafts.  Wheelchair accessible.  

Saturday, November 23:

Holy Cross, Calgary: Candy Cane Tea & Bazaar, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Free admission.  Homemade baking and deli delights, crafts, knitting and sewing, gently used books and other treasures will be available to purchase.  Enjoy refreshments in our Glad Tidings Tea Room.

St. Paul, Calgary: Christmas Market, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Talented artisans, home party vendors, kids' activities.  

St. Peter, Okotoks: Christmas Tea and Bake Sale, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  Cost of $5.00 for the Tea.

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

What's Happening Next Door at the Retreat Centre?: 

Sacred Space CoWorking: We are opening an ecumenical sacred co-working space for those who need a professional work setting free of distractions.  Sacred Space CoWorking upholds both work and worship as equally sacred.  Each Thursday morning begins with prayers of blessing and intention after which the community blesses the workspace and begins work.  Around noon, we break for a 15 minute meditation/prayer time together.  The workday ends with a brief closing prayer.  The start date for our free pilot project begins Thursday, November 14 with the space opening up for a fee starting in January.  If you are interested or would like a tour of the facility, please contact Elizabeth Short at (403) 660-5636 or send an email to allsaintsretreatcentre@outlook.com. You can also click on the link here for more detailed information.

Spiritual Direction: We are excited to introduce Karen Wold who has Lutheran roots and a heart for ecumenical and interfaith collaboration.  She is a Spiritual Director with particular interest in Ignatian Spirituality and is currently completing additional training in giving the First Spiritual Exercises.  Karen is an active member of the Calgary Association of the Spiritual Exercises Apostolate (CASEA).  She is part of the Misnistry Team for All Saints Retreat Centre as well as a co-facilitator for the Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life (19th Annotation) at the FCJ Christian Life Centre in Calgary.  For more information on what she has to offer or to book an appointment, contact Karen at (587) 581-2300 or email allsaintsretreatcentre@outlook.com.

Advent Quiet Day Retreat: Saturday, December 7.  More details to follow.

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.  

On Wednesday, November 20, the Ten Thousand Villages Crowchild store is once again generously opening its doors in support of PWRDF, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Please note that this is not the usual Sunday afternoon that we have had the past three years.  The store will be open solely for PWRDF so this is a heads up to advertise the event to your churches, friends, families and wider contacts.  We want to have a great turn out which will benefit Ten Thousand Villages and PWRDF's partners and, of course, yourselves with a feast of shopping to be had in time for Christmas.  Ten Thousand Villages will donate 15% of the takings that evening to PWRDF, so the more we shop, the more we'll be helping!

Jan Heath, the parish rep for Church of the Good Shepherd, is organizing this and would welcome some help for the evening.  She can be reached at (403) 277-3876 or click here to email.

Understanding and Overcoming Global Forms of Violence Against Women is a one-day workshop exploring various root causes of violence against women that highlights innovative and Kingdom-bringing responses, featuring case studies from Samaritan's Purse Canada's work with women around the world.

Cost: $69 early bird registration; $79 regular (includes snacks and lunch)

Sign up by visiting Eventbrite.ca (search "Ambrose University").  To register for academic credit, please contact registrar@ambrose.edu.  For more information, click here.

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 Thursday, 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.

Ambrose University Open House: November 1 and 2.  For more information, click here.

Please remember in your prayers:

- those who are sick or suffering, especially Janet, Jackie, Dana, Leanne and Eileen.

- 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.