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Missional Minute
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.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matt. 28:19-20)
In Matthew chapter 28 we hear Jesus tell us to “Go and make disciples baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit”. Is there a part of that sentence which stands out to you? Is there a part that makes you uncomfortable? The piece that makes me uncomfortable is the word “go”. Where might I go, Lord? How do I start the conversation when I get there? How will I know what it looks like when I go? I can imagine many ways in which the word “go” creates in me a lot of anxious thoughts. The sentence that erases all of those questions for me is the way Jesus finishes the sentence. “For I am with you always, to the end of the age” When we are in a relationship with the God of the universe, the one who took on human form in Jesus to redeem us and be with us, we cannot ignore that promise. It melts away all of the worries about where we might “go”, how we might get there and what we do when we get there. My prayer for you is that you would have such a relationship with that Jesus that you would soon find comfort in His presence and promise to guide you wherever he leads you to “go”. |
Advent Reflections from The Very Rev. Leighton LeeDean of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer ✨ Listen to Advent reflections For more infomation visit: http://calgary.anglican.ca/news/your-advent-greeting-from-the-very-rev-leighton-lee
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Diocesan Announcements
Ordination: Seth Enriquez is to be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, February 2nd at 4 pm. (Colour: White)
Installation: The Rev. Nicky Keyworth will be installed on Saturday, December 14, at 4:00 pm at Grace Anglican United, Blairmore.
Retirement: After forty years of ministry in the Diocese of Calgary, The Rev. Gordon Jackson, currently serving at St. Clement, Balzac, will be retiring as of December 31. We thank him for his faithful leadership and pray that his journey forward will be blessed.
Clergy Movement: Archbishop Greg is pleased to announce the appointment of The Rev. Gordon Pontifex as Incumbent (part-time) for the parish of St. Luke, Calgary, beginning January 1, 2020. Please pray for Gordon as he begins this new ministry. The Induction for Rev. Gordon Pontifex to be held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Calgary on January 24th at 10am.
Hiring: The Diocese Office is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. David Allan as our new Communications Facilitator (half-time). We look forward to working with David and engaging in new and improved means of communicating around the Diocese. Any news items, events or items for the Newsletter can be directed to him at communications@calgary.anglican.ca.
Sabbatical: The Diocese Office announces that Archbishop Greg will be on Sabbatical beginning January 1, until March 31. Part of that time, he will be attending an Ignatician Silent Retreat at St. Beuno's Retreat Centre in Wales. While he is away from the Diocese, his Commissary will be The Very Rev. Leighton Lee. We pray that Archbishop Greg's time away will be filled with refreshment and blessing.
78th Convention of Synod: Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson along with the Diocesan Council has announced that the 78th Convention of Synod has been called for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 5, 6 and 7, 2020. Clergy will have received basic information and an announcement. A formal invitation will be coming soon. |
Diocesan Committee Meetings
December 17 - Calgary School for Mission & Ministry, 4:30 pm December 19 - Management Committee, 1:00 pm |
Candlelight Carol Service at The CathedralJoin us as we celebrate in word and music the Christmas story. - Sunday, December 15, 2019 For more infomation visit: http://calgary.anglican.ca/events/candlelight-carol-service-at-the-cathedral/2019-12-15
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Positions in the Diocese
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 |
Taizé YYC - Calgary Ecumenical Taize PrayerServices on the 2nd Friday of every month - Friday, December 13, 2019 Join Rev. Clara King on the 2nd Friday of every month for Taizé Prayer The next service is on December 13 this time at Foothills Mennonite Church - 2115 Urbana Road NW
Follow us for the location of future Taize Prayers: Facebook: TaizeYYC; Instagram: taize_calgary; Eventbrite: TaizeYYC.eventbrite.ca For more infomation visit: http://calgary.anglican.ca/events/taize-yyc-calgary-ecumenical-taize-prayer/2019-12-13
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Prayer Requests
Rev. Larry Keddie asks our prayers for ongoing and challenging medical issues.
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. |
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR walk
This is the fourth year for Anglicans on the Move participating in the walk to raise funds for Feed the Hungry and Kairos low-income housing in Calgary. The date is February 22, and the Anglicans on the Move team will be joining hundreds of other walkers in Calgary and thousands of Canadians across the country to support and serve hungry, homeless, and hurting people and families in our community. For more infomation visit: http://calgary.anglican.ca/events/coldest-night-of-the-year-walk/2020-02-22
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Archbishop Greg's Activities and Events
December 14 - Installation of The Rev. Nicky Keyworth, Grace Anglican United, Blairmore, 4:00 pm December 15 - Dedication of stained glass window, St. Theodore, Taber, 10:30 am December 22 - Parish visit to St. John, Claresholm December 29 - Confirmation service, St. Mark & St. Philip, Calgary, 12:30 pm |
Parish Events
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, pasta, 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. Food Bank Appeal: Rising costs have caused one of our food sources, Spinz Around, a division of Community Kitchen, to raise costs from $50 per year to $1200 per year starting in January. We are in need of support to be able to continue stocking our shelves! We are looking for individuals, parishes, or organizations that would be willing to 'sponsor us' - be it for a week ($25), a month ($100) or for transportation costs ($300/yr). As we operate on a tight budget (we are 100% donor sponsored) it is going to be very difficult for us to add another $1200 to our expenses for 2020. We hope to get enough people to come forward with donations so that we can continue using Spinz Around as our supplier - we get thousands of dollars' worth of groceries in return for our annual fee. Please email us at email@stedmundscalgary.org or call (403) 615-0651 for sponsorship. |
Advent and Christmas Services & EventsHigh River Deanery Parishes 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 - Christmas Eve Service, (Communion, Carols & Candlelight), Christ Church, Nanton, 4:30 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 |
Advent and Christmas at the Cathedral
Candlelight Vespers - Thursdays at 6.15pm during Advent Join us on Dec 12 and 19 for Vespers by candlelight, sung by the Cathedral Choir. These services are an opportunity for tranquillity and quiet reflection at the end of the workday during the busy December season. The modern BAS order of Evening Prayer is blended with ancient Gregorian Chant creating the perfect atmosphere for meditation. These services last approximately 30 minutes. (Please note: Incense is used) Candlelight Carol Service - Sunday December 15, 2019 at 7.30pm There is no better way to celebrate the season than at our annual Candlelight Carol Service, one of the most beloved and stirring services of the year. Join us as we celebrate in word and music the Christmas story. As well, there will be some of the great hymns of the season, the Dean’s Christmas Message, and a beautiful candlelit procession. Featuring the Cathedral Choir singing the music of Franz Biebl, Neil Cockburn, Harold Darke, John Gardner, Philip Ledger, and David Willcocks. Services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Tuesday, December 24—4:00 pm Family Service and Blessing of the Crèche (Please note: There is no Eucharist at the Family Service) Tuesday, December 24—10.30pm Candlelight Choral Eucharist featuring the music of Watson Henderson, Darke, and Ledger. Preacher: The Archbishop Wednesday, December 25—Christmas Day 10:30 am Procession and Sung Eucharist featuring the music of Hurd and Cockburn. Preacher: The Dean. (Please note: Incense is used) Details of all of these and other services during December can be found on the Cathedral web site here: http://www.anglicancathedralcalgary.ca/christmas-at-the-cathedral |
St. Edmund, CalgaryChristmas Events & Services Wednesday, December 18, 7:00 - 8:00 pm - St. Edmund's is a founding member of the Steeple People of Bowness, and we invite you to our Steeple People Christmas Caroling meeting at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (8007 Bowness Road NW). Carolling will be followed by hot chocolate and cookies. Sunday, December 22, 10:00 am - Lessons & Carols Service Tuesday, December 24, 9:30 pm - Christmas Eve Service preceded by Carols at 9:00 pm. |
Wisdom Centre Events
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. Friday, January 17, 7:00 pm Public Lecture: Awe and Wonder in a Secular World; Saturday, January 18, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Workshop: Mystical Activism; Sunday, January 19, 10:00 am, Matthew will preach at St. Laurence Anglican Church. More info on Matthew can be found here. More info on Matthew's events at St. Laurence can be found here. Save the dates: 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 more information on the Wisdom Centre, 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 What's Happening Next Door at the Retreat Centre?: Sacred Space CoWorking: We have opened an ecumenical sacred co-working space for those who need a professional work setting free of distractions. The start date for our free pilot project has begun, 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 here for more detailed information, pictures and pricing. Spiritual Direction: We are excited to introduce Karen Wold who is a Spiritual Director and part of the Ministry Team for All Saints Retreat Centre. For more information on what she has to offer or to get her contact information, please click here. |
Stamps for the Canadian Bible Society
If you happen to receive Christmas cards in the old-fashioned, snail-mail way, please take a moment to neatly clip the stamps from the envelope. There is a collection bin at the Anglican Parish of Holy Cross (2828 – 19 St. NW). We collect stamps all year round but here is a timely nudge about the important work of the Canadian Bible Society during a season when the much-loved tradition of the Christmas card exchange takes place. The revenue generated from the stamps allows CBS to purchase Bibles for Canadian prison ministry. Ten pounds of stamps equals approximately six Bibles for distribution! This is a simple way to bring the Word of God to others. For more information, click here. |
We'd Like to Hear from You
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 communications@calgary.anglican.ca. |
Office Holiday Closure
The Diocesan Office will be closed for the holidays from December 19 to January 5. Email and postal items will be monitored occasionally. On behalf of the Diocesan Staff, we wish you a Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. |