*** UPDATE: In-person services held at 10:30 am at St Georges and Christ Church. ***
A Gospel Based Time of Prayer, Memory and Hope for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
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A Gospel Based Time of Prayer, Memory and Hope for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Noon Eastern; 1:30pm Newfoundland; 1pm Maritimes; 11am Central; 10am Mountain and Saskatchewan; 9am Pacific and Yukon.
Topic: A Gospel Based Time of Prayer, Memory and Hope for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Time: September 30, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The Gospel is Matthew 5:1-12, Begin on Page 67 of the Disciple’s Prayer Book (Red)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82591609
Prayer Vigil October 4, 2021
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Galatians 6:2 “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
St. George’s, Calgary is holding a 24-hour prayer vigil on Monday, October 4th for the people of our province. During this fourth wave of COVID, there is much fear, there is rampant divisiveness, there are so many in hospital who are sick and dying and our healthcare workers are physically, emotionally and spiritually overwhelmed. Emergency physician Dr. Joe Vipond said on the news the other day, “Pray for us!” And many in this diocese ARE praying.
Our medical frontline people need our prayers so much. As does our whole province, including our leadership. Even in the beginning of the pandemic, Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw asked for prayers. We feel it is our Christian responsibility and it is truly our desire that we should respond … and pray. And in prayer, we are reminded of the language of love that needs to be heard loud and clear, regardless of our political stripe or personal opinions. We can all pray. As our God cares for all, so we must all care for each other.
St. George’s is holding a parish prayer vigil next week Monday, and we invite other parishes in our diocese to consider taking a day of the week also.
We will pray that hearts and minds may come together in this time of enormous divisiveness in our province. We will pray for protection for those in the healthcare system and all those whom they treat. We will pray that our numbers will begin to dwindle and others requiring treatment will be able to receive the medical treatment and healing they require. We will pray for our provincial leadership. We will pray for peace for the people of Alberta.
Here is a schedule that can be forwarded, as well as some prayers to help those who may not know where to start.
With heartfelt thanks and appreciation.
Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
The Rev. Joan Carson
St. George’s, Calgary
September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Hello Wardens, Clergy and friends,
We would like to inform you that the Diocesan Staff will be honouring the newly established Federal Stat National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th.
We encourage everyone not simply to take time off but to use it as an opportunity to spend some time learning and reflecting on Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and considering the TRC calls to action.
Below are links to the
Reconciliation Toolkit from the National Church.
The U of A Indigenous Studies course
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The UN Declaration on the Rights on Indigenous People (background website and document)
We commend these to you.
National Church Resource
https://www.anglican.ca/tr/reconciliation-toolkit/
Reconciliation toolkit - The Anglican Church of Canada
For more than three decades, the Anglican Church of Canada has been on a journey of listening, truth-telling, repentance and healing with Indigenous Peoples, both within and outside the church. There is an urgent need for further healing and justice-seeking across the land, and we all have a role to play.
University of Alberta Course on Indigenous Canada
Offered by University of Alberta. Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that ... Enroll for free.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Truth and Reconciliation CALLS to ACTION
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
UN declaration on rights of Indigenous People
Nitsííkohtaahsi'taki,
(thank you)
Pilar+
The Ven. Dr. Pilar Gateman
Executive Officer
Archdeacon of Calgary
YWAM needs Jars!
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YWAM is doing a lot of canning and is in need of large jars. People can contact Riley Wall at riley.wall@ywamturnervalley.org or Carol at carol.green543@gmail.com, or just drop them off at the St. George Church hall.
Church Planting Congress October 2021
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See here for this exciting event coming in October.
Fall Taste and See
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See the latest Taste and See
Life Shared Summit
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Hello Friend!
New research from Alpha Canada reveals that 65% of Canadian church leaders do not see evangelism as a priority. In light of this eye-opening finding, the Life Shared Summit offers a 90-minute opportunity to discuss the state of evangelism among the Church in Canada.
On September 9th, you will hear a range of surprising research findings based on a recent survey of 2,700 church leaders across Canada. And, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from and pray with Church leaders and laypeople from across our nation!
We have partnered with over 25 organizations, and the Life Shared Summit features six incredible leaders on evangelism: Danielle Strickland, Jean-Philippe Beaudry, Father Simon Lobo, Darrell Johnson, Patti Miller and Jon Thompson.
We'd love for you to join us.