Diocesan Office and Meota Parish Office closure Monday Sept 19 2022

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The Diocesan office will be closed on Monday September 19th,  as it has been declared a Federal holiday in honour of Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II. Meota Parish office will also close on Monday to observe this federal holiday.

 

We look forward to serving you soon.

  

The Rev. Deacon Carol Tubman

The Anglican Diocese of Calgary

180, 1209 – 59th Avenue SE

Calgary, AB    T2H 2P6

Direct Line: (587) 320-1343

 ctubman@calgary.anglican.ca

 

Free EHD Online Webinar Sept 22 1:00pm

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Many churches around the world are about to launch the EHD Course for the very first time. 

But maybe you're not quite ready and have more questions.

I want to invite you to join me on Thursday, September 22nd at 1 p.m. for a FREE, live webinar called Discover the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Course.

In this LIVE webinar, I will address questions like:

Will this course really work for my church or denomination? What makes this course so different from other discipleship programs? Does the size of the group matter? What are the prerequisites for running the course? How will this course help my entire church experience deep transformation?

Just register here and bring all of your questions with you!
                                                          
(If you are unable to attend, a recording of the webinar will be emailed to all registrants after the event.)

With you on the journey,  Pete Scazzero

Diocesan Memorial Service - Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 pm

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On behalf of Archbishop Greg, please note the following announcement:

There will be a Diocesan Memorial Service for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:30 pm.  All are invited to attend, clergy are invited to vest in Cassock, Surplus and Black scarf, or alb and white stole.  Clergy should arrive by 6:00 pm to vest and be ready to process.

 

Blessings,

 The Rev. Deacon Carol Tubman

The Anglican Diocese of Calgary

180, 1209 – 59th Avenue SE

Calgary, AB    T2H 2P6

Direct Line: (587) 320-1343

 ctubman@calgary.anglican.ca

Oilfields Food Bank Thanksgiving Hampers

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Thanksgiving Hampers

Are you looking for help with your Thanksgiving meal this year?
Are you wanting to donate food/money to help us fill these hampers with all the fixings for a holiday meal?

We are proud to continue this for a third year, especially during this time of unprecedented inflation, financial hardship and huge food insecurity for so many.

Hamper Requests
Pre-registration is required. Registration opens today, Sept. 12th. Submit your request online or give us a call at 403-612-1291. You may choose a turkey or ham. This is a special offering and does not count as a regular hamper. You must pick up your hamper on Tuesday, October 4th between 1 & 3 pm.

Hamper Help
Food donations can be dropped off every Tuesday from 11-3pm. Cash donations may be made online at oilfieldsfoodbank.com or drop by on a Tuesday from 11-3pm.or pop it in the mail to: Oilfields Food Bank, Box 1318, Turner Valley, AB T0L 2A0.

Upcoming Event
We are thrilled to announce the Firefighter Community Food Drive is returning this year! These hard working, big-hearted people will be going door-to-door on the evenings of Monday Nov 7 and Tuesday Nov 8. It's a convenient way for folks to give and helps us fill our storerooms with much needed items to get us through the year. The food bank is so grateful to be part of such a caring, sharing community.

A national Memorial service for Queen Elizabeth

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A national Memorial service Queen Elizabeth will be held at St. James Cathedral, Toronto after the official funeral in the UK and the national Civic memorial in Canada. The service will be livestreamed on www.anglican.ca Please watch for announcement of the date and time.

We invite every parish in their prayers to remember the Queen with thanksgiving and to pray for the Royal Family in their grief and the transition of the monarchy in coming days.

The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls

Archbishop and Primate

Anglican Church of Canada

Prayers at the time of the Queen's death

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It is with Sadness that we announce the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Here is the link to the message posted by the Anglican Church of Canada: https://www.anglican.ca/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-1926-2022/30039937/?fbclid=IwAR17mGD3z4EmRm7uYpRsjhW2NjZO-7EpAQQnDLzGqbRtc0lTtkoqRRM4XXs

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ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, we remember before thee all thy servants who have served thee faithfully in their generation, and have entered into rest, especially ELIZABETH, our Queen;

beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow in her steps, that with her we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O ALMIGHTY God, who willest to be glorified in thy Saints, and didst raise up thy servant ELIZABETH, our Queen, to shine as a light in the world: Shine, we pray thee, in our hearts, that we also in our generation may show forth thy praises, who hast called us out of darkness into thy marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O MERCIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who also hath taught us (by his holy Apostle Saint Paul) not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in Jesus: We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our Queen, ELIZABETH doth; and that, at the Resurrection in the last day, we with her may receive that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.

Prayer for the King, Charles III

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we are taught by thy holy Word, that the hearts of Kings are in thy rule and governance, and that thou dost dispose and turn them as it seemeth best to thy godly wisdom: We humbly beseech thee so to dispose and govern the heart of CHARLES thy servant, our King and Governor, that in all his thoughts, words, and works, he may ever seek thy honour and glory, and study to preserve thy people committed to his charge, in wealth, peace, and godliness: Grant this, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son’s sake, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ALMIGHTY God, whose kingdom is everlasting, and power infinite: Have mercy upon the whole Church; and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant CHARLES, our King and Governor, that he, knowing whose minister he is, may above all things seek thy honour and glory: and that we and all his subjects, duly considering whose authority he hath, may faithfully serve, honour, and humbly obey him, in thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed Word and ordinance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen

Responding with Christ’s Love to Catastrophic Flooding in Pakistan

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A colorful sea of saris and headscarves surrounds our church partner at an emergency food distribution in Pakistan. The 300 families represented here are in desperate need of sustenance, safe water, and shelter as a different kind of ‘sea’ ravages their homes and livelihoods: severe flooding—in some places, as far as the eye can see.
 
Overwhelming monsoon rains have caused catastrophic flooding unseen in recent history. Rivers have consumed surrounding farmland. Extreme precipitation has submerged houses and roads. More than 1,100 people have died, and thousands more are injured. Many millions of survivors are without basic needs.
 
Your prayerful generosity can help keep these men, women, and children alive in the aftermath, giving them hope in Jesus’ Name as we distribute emergency food, drinking water, and shelter materials.

Donate Now

“I am so thankful for your generosity and your contribution in this initiative…to stand on your behalf as a global Body of Christ, to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in this very village,” said our partner.

Read more about our response in Pakistan

 

“Neither death nor life … nor height nor depth … shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39

 
DONATE TO Samaritan's Purse Canada

Your gift provides physical and spiritual aid in Jesus' Name.

Give Today

Impactus Mens Ministry Leadership Summit Sept 26

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Registration is FREE!

The Impactus Men’s Ministry Leadership Summit is an online event that equips leaders to reach and minister to men and help them BECOME, GROW and LIVE as disciples of Jesus.

Hear from great leaders on how to best reach the men of your church.

Where Are All The Men? by Barna’s Mark Matlock

Discipling Men: Moving From Just Gathering to Growing by Jim Ramos

Helping Men Live on Mission by Paul Fraser

Join us at our Impactus Men’s Ministry Leadership Summit:

When: Monday, September 26, 2021, 8:00 - 9:30 pm ET

Where: Online (link will be delivered by email on September 21st)

Register for free: impactus.org/summit

Registration is FREE. Space is limited. Secure your spot today!

SIGN UP TODAY

We are looking forward to seeing you live, we have special giveaways but you have to be online with us to win!

Samaritan Purse Disaster Relief Volunteer Training Sept 17

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This fall, from coast to coast, we’re introducing churches and people like you to the world of Canadian Disaster Relief.


When Samaritan’s Purse responds to a disaster, we rely on volunteers to bring hope to hurting families. They tirelessly mud out flooded basements, clean up hurricane and tornado-ravaged yards, sift through ashes to find treasured belongings, and befriend survivors—all in Jesus’ Name.
 
Do you want to learn more about what it means to be a Canadian Disaster Relief volunteer? Does your church want to be better-equipped to serve in times of need?
 
If so, you’re invited to our Calgary volunteer training event on September 17.
 
Date: Saturday, Sept. 17
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: 20 Hopewell Way NE
Lunch provided
Individuals and church groups welcome
 
At this one-day event, we will:

Answer the who, what, where, when, and how of volunteering with Samaritan’s PurseProvide resources for interacting with people affected by traumaDiscuss ways to be spiritually and emotionally prepared to serve

Please register to confirm your attendance. And we invite you to spread the news! Share this email with church members, friends, and family who also might be interested.

REGISTER

Together, let’s be ready to serve our neighbors well in times of crisis, with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.
 

“I can’t even explain the peace that doing this has brought to my life.
I feel like I am at the center of God’s will.”
- Tracey Gillies, Canadian Disaster Relief volunteer

© 2022 Samaritan's Purse Canada
20 Hopewell Way NE | Calgary AB T3J 5H5 | 1-800-663-6500

MAiD Conference Friday, Sept 9th 7pm and Saturday, Sept 10th 8:30am

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ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO! GET YOUR TICKETS BY TUESDAY, SEPT. 6

Listen to speakers and panel discussions and engage in an honest conversation regarding death and end of life decisions. 

Please register and purchase tickets on Eventbrite. There is the option of paying by cheque if that is your preferred method.

Additional information including a program, keynote speakers, and special hotel rate can be found by clicking on MAiD Conference. Friday, Sept 9th begins at 7pm and Saturday, Sept 10th begins at 8:30am.