One of the many seminars offered at the Lambeth Conference last month was one on Intentional Discipleship.  It focused on how important it is to build intentional mentoring discipleship.  Such mentoring encourages people to hear the Good News, to live into their baptismal covenant, to recognize Christ in their lives, and to commit to a life belonging to the Church.

We are each called to a particular place -- within our families, our workplaces, our community and of course, within our parishes -- to live out our mission to others.  Now more than ever, we are called to be part of the renewal of the Church.  

Jesus stands ready to shape our lives, to mold us as His disciples, but He won't force us.  We have to make the conscious decision to step out in faith.  Disciples are people who know who Jesus is, who hear what Jesus is speaking to them, and who know how they are going to respond.  

May we all seek a renewal of our call to bring the light of Christ to "the last, the lost and the least."

Clergy Movements:

The Rev. Dr. Kyle Norman:

The Diocese Office announces that The Rev. Dr. Kyle Norman, Incumbent of Holy Cross, Calgary, will be stepping down.  His last Sunday will be September 18.  He has accepted the position of Dean of the The Territory of the People and Rector of St. Paul's Cathedral in Kamloops, BC, beginning October 1.

Please keep Rev. Kyle and family in your prayers as they prepare for this new ministry.  

Ordinations:

Archbishop Greg is pleased to announce that, God willing, he will ordain to the Diaconate Daniel Joseph, interning currently at St. Leonard-on-the-Hill, Red Deer, and Christopher Wall, of St. Aldhelm, Vulcan.  Daniel will be a Transitional Deacon, while Christopher will be a Vocational Deacon.  The Service of Ordination will take place at The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary, on Sunday, September 4, at 7:00 pm.  Please pray for Daniel and Christopher as they prepare for their new ministries.  Color for this Service will be Red.

Neil Cockburn, Director of Music at the Cathedral, has taken a position with the University of King's College, Halifax, NS as Director of Chapel Music, beginning October 1.  His final service at the Cathedral will be on Sunday, September 18, with Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choir at 6:00 pm.

We are saddened to see him go, as Neil has worked tirelessly providing music direction for regular services, as well as offering special musical events and choral festivals for many years.  We thank him for all he has done to lift our spirits in melody and song, and we ask God to bless him as he begins this new ministry.

Archbishop Greg continues to be away in the UK for some personal holiday time.  He returns to the office on August 23.  Please keep him and Vicki in your prayers for safe travels and time spent in relaxation and refreshment.

While he is away, The Ven. Dr. Pilar Gateman will be acting as his Commissary.

A vibrant parish in Calgary's Northeast is seeking a part-time priest.

For a full Parish Profile or more information, please contact The Ven. Dr. Pilar Gateman.

We are excited to announce the first of our Fall course offerings.  All are welcome to sign up, whether working towards a License as a Lay Minister, or simply for interest's sake.
 
Interpretation of Scripture - Fall 2022

Please watch the Calgary School of Discipleship page on our website. Future courses, dates and registration forms will be listed as they become available.

The August Cursillo Ultreya unfortunately had to be postponed due to COVID.   

The new date for the outdoor Ultreya, camp-out, and outdoor Sunday Service at the Double N Ranch is now Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11.  Join us for a pot-luck dinner at 5:00 pm on Saturday, followed by an Ultreya.  Sunday Service begins at 11:00 am., followed by a BBQ.  Bring a salad or dessert for that one. There is lots of room for campers at the ranch. 

Also, the Fall Men's and Women's Weekends are a go.  The Men's Weekend will be held Thursday, October 27 to Sunday, October 30, and the Women's Weekend will be held Thursday, November 3 to Sunday, November 6.  Please pray about who in your parish could be encouraged and sponsored to attend.

This Workshop on Prayer will be led by The Rev. Martyn Alvey, Honorary Assistant with the Meota Parish.  His background as an Anglican Franciscan monk has transformed his own prayer life and given him a desire to help others learn to pray in order to deepen their relationship with God.

Please bring a lunch.  Muffins and drinks will be provided.  There is no cost, but a freewill offering will be taken to help cover costs.

For more information or to register, email the church or phone (403) 652-2271.

Save the date!  More details to come in September.

A beautiful old Lowrey Organ is available for donation to a church.  It is in good working condition, and would need to be picked up.  To request this item, or for more information, please contact The Diocese Office.

Listen to speakers and panel discussions and engage in an honest conversation regarding death and end of life decisions.  Be better prepared to have these discussions with family and friends when the need arises.  

Advance registration is required. Registration is $10 per person for Friday evening or $50 per person for the full conference (Friday evening and Saturday) plus applicable service fees. Lunch will be provided on Saturday. 

Please register and purchase tickets on Eventbrite.

Additional information including a program, keynote speakers, and special hotel rate can be found by clicking on MAiD Conference.

PWRDF Wild Ride: This new fundraising initiative engages Canadians in support of PWRDF partners who serve refugees and displaced people.  Join others across the country as we walk, cycle, roller blade, bake, read, knit, crochet, swim, kayak, canoe, dance and sing, or pretty much any activity.  This initiative replaces the Ride for Refuge fundraiser.  

A PWRDF parish representative at St. Paul, Thunder Bay organized a jigsaw puzzle-a-thon and raised $1,090.  A representative in the Diocese of the Yukon is crocheting 10 baby blankets with the hopes of raising over $2,800.  And Primate Linda Nicholls is reprising her popular Hymn Sing on Facebook in September, with donations made when requesting a hymn.

Get creative, by yourself or with a "team."  To sign up for the Wild Ride today, go to the PWRDF website.

We need your help!  Each year, Hope Mission provides backpacks and school supplies to children and youth we support.  Please consider donating a backpack and/or school supplies.  A list is available by emailing Kelly.

We are open to receive donations Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 am to Noon, at the Hope Mission Hub, 4869 Hubalta Road SE.  Deadline for drop off items is Friday, August 10 at Noon.

There is also an employment opportunity.  We have one full time position open for a Kids in Action Outreach Worker - Children and Youth Programs at Public Schools. For more information or to send a resume, please contact Jared Jorstad or call (780) 238-5176.

Once again, there have been several phishing attempts reported to the Diocesan Office.  If you receive a request from Archbishop Greg, a clergy person or one of our staff asking for your help or the purchase of gift cards, and you are suspicious, please do not respond and delete the email.

Phishing emails may look extremely authentic. Here are some tips on how to protect your confidential personal information:  

·         Do not click on links OR open attachments in emails or messages from people that you do not know.

·         Remember that the Archbishop or the staff would never ask you for assistance in this way.

·         Look out for spelling or grammatical errors.

·         Check the sender’s email address or the Reply email address. Is this address the same as you would usually see from this person or organization?

·         Be cautious with any unexpected messages. When in doubt, delete. 

These emails are not harmful to your computer, just annoying. 

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.

Please remember in your prayers:

- the clergy and parishioners of our Diocese over the last weeks of summer - for safe travels,  and refreshment and rest;

- those who are sick, suffering, fearful or in need, remembering those suffering from COVID-19 and their caregivers, those feeling isolated and those who are vulnerable;  

- for peace within our country, and in the world, remembering the country of Ukraine; we pray for areas of unrest and riots, asking for wise discernment in our leaders;

- for Monica, Howard, Terry, Janet, Victoria, Rick and Deb, Donna, Sharon, Don and Adrian;

- for those who have died and those who mourn;

- the victims of violence and natural disasters;

- our Indigenous brothers and sisters, especially remembering their hurt and grief at this time; 

- refugees, remembering those fleeing the Taliban regime, and those fleeing war in the Ukraine.

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.