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.

"All Scripture is inspired by God, and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness..." (2 Timothy 3:16)

Formation means to have our lives, attitudes, beliefs and actions shaped by Apostolic Teaching contained in the Scriptures and in the teaching of Tradition of the Church.  It begins with basic instruction in the Christian faith, is deepened through personal or group study of the Scriptures, enriched by spiritual direction, then lived out by engaging in mission in the world.  

Where are you at in your formation?  What areas of teaching or training do you feel called towards?  What have you been taught that you can now share in Missional Witness to those around you?  May you be "...proficient, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:17)

Clergy Day: November 27 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at St. Peter, Calgary.

Ordination:

Archbishop Greg will ordain Jacqui Durand of Christ Church, Millarville to the Order of Deacons on Saturday, December 7, at Christ Church, Millarville at 3:00 pm.  Please pray for Jacqui as she begins this new ministry and consider attending to support her. 

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. 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

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! 

Please plan to join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the University of Lethbridge Chaplaincy led by Chaplain Erin Phillips! Co-hosting with Ecumenical Campus Ministries (ECM), we’ll take time to celebrate the many ways that Erin and her team have supported our students, faculty, and staff over the past 25 years and recognize Erin’s heartfelt and impactful service to our community!  We look forward to seeing you on November 29, 2019 at 3:30-6:00pm in Markin Hall Atrium!  For tickets, click here.

November 21 - Synod Steering Committee, 3:00 pm

November 26 - Diocesan Council, 10:00 am, Holy Cross

December 4 - Mission Action Plan Committee, 10:00 am

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

November 15 to 17 - Diocese of Athabasca Election, Peace River, AB

November 18 to 21 - Clergy Retreat, Sanctum Retreat Centre

November 22 & 23 - One Trilogy to Rule Them All, St. James, Calgary

November 24 - Baptism Service, St. Barnabas, Calgary

November 27 - Clergy Day, St. Peter, Calgary

November 28 to 30 - MAiD Theological Conference, London, ON

Christ Church, Calgary:

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.

St. Paul, Calgary:

Advent Vision Workshop:  3 Keys to Discerning God’s Voice in Daily Life.  Do you want to discover your true dream or Life’s purpose? Find new purpose?  Would you like to learn tools to help you deal with fear, doubt, and worry and move toward your goals with confidence? Do you want to increase prosperity and stay in complete harmony with your highest values and Spiritual beliefs? If these questions resonate with you, come to this free Advent Vision Workshop! November 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. To register or for more information, contact Gael Hogan.   

Advent Study: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph by Adam Hamilton.  Wednesdays from November 27 to December 18, either in the morning at 10:30 am or evenings at 7:30 pm.  Topics will include "A Carpenter named Joseph," "Whose Child is This?," "Raising a Child Not Your Own," "The Journey to Bethlehem," and "The Rest of the Story."  All are welcome!

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, this month with an Advent theme, will be held on December 10, starting at 6:30 pm.  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.

December 1 - Advent Evensong, St. Peter, Okotoks, 7:00 pm

December 7 - Christmas Dinner, St. Peter, Okotoks, 5:00 pm

December 8 - Advent Evensong, Christ Church, Millarville, 7:00 pm

December 15 - Christmas Pageant, St. Peter, Okotoks, 10:00 am

December 15 - Advent Evensong, St. Benedict, High River, 7:00 pm

December 22 - Lessons & Carols, St. Peter, Okotoks, 7:00 pm

December 24 - Children's Crib Service, St. Peter, Okotoks, 6:00 pm

December 24 - Christmas Eve Worship, St. Peter, Okotoks, 7:00 pm

December 25 - Christmas Day Worship, St. Peter, Okotoks, 10:00 am

Holy Cross will be hosting a Lessons Carols Service on December 1 beginning at 7:00 pm.  Come hear the Holy Cross Choir along with the choirs from four other churches, for an uplifting and inspiring start to the Advent season.

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:

St. Michael, Canmore: Christmas Market and Lunch, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.  Come to the mountains for a refreshing day!  Hosted by the ACW, come browse the bountiful bake table, crafts, inexpensive Christmas gifts and decor.  Lunch is served from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Enjoy homemade soups, bunwiches, dessert and refreshments for just $7 adults, $3 for kids.  Purchase draw tickets to win a complete Family Turkey Dinner basket, a beautiful hand-crafted Christmas quilt, Gingerbread Cottage and more.  Our 1896 Historic Sanctuary will be open for Time to Be.  Check out our website here.

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.

Saturday, December 7:

St. Benedict, High River: Christmas Bake Sale and Tea, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  $5.00 for Tea.  No charge for admission to the baking selections.

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.

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.

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

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