New Clergy:

Archbishop Greg is pleased to announce, in consultation with the parish wardens and search committees, the hiring of two new clergy.  The Rev. David Matthews has been appointed as the new Incumbent for Holy Trinity, Calgary as of December 1, 2024.  As well, The Rev. Jesse Holland has been appointed as the new Incumbent for St. Michael, Canmore.  His start date is dependent upon visa paperwork being finalized.  We welcome these new clergy to our Diocese and look forward to their ministry within their respecitve parishes.

Retirement:

After fifteen years as Deacon and as Incumbent since 2018 with Grace Anglican United, Blairmore, The Rev. Nicky Keyworth will be stepping down as of December 31.  Please pray for Nicky as she enters retirement, and the parish of Grace Anglican United as they discern their way forward.

Clergy are invited to attend a Clergy Day at St. Martin, Calgary, on Thursday, October 17.

We will gather at 9:30 am and begin our session at 10:00.

October 17 - Clergy Day at St. Martin, Calgary 

October 19 - Theology of Worship Course at Holy Cross, Calgary

October 20 - St. Luke, Calgary celebrating its 110th Anniversary

October 21 to 25 - National House of Bishops

October 26 - Diocesan Council

October 27 - St. Augustine, Calgary Baptism and Confirmation Service

October 29 - Funeral of The Rev. Haydn Schofield, St. Benedict, High River 

November 3 - Bishop's Visit and Confirmation Services, St. James, Calgary

Please hold Archbishop Greg in your prayers as he serves as our Bishop and Metropolitan.

St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Medicine Hat seeks an efficient, organized and hospitable person who is self-motivated and can work independently as our administrative assistant.  This individual plays an important role in the day-to-day operations of the parish, especially in providing a ministry of hospitality to all parishioners and community users.  The main responsibilities are managing the church office (such as filing, correspondence, inquiries, facility use/rentals), preparing the weekly worship service programs, and putting updates on the website/social media.  Given the central role this individual plays, a Christian character, personable communication skills, honesty, confidentiality and discretion are essential attributes for the position.  

The position is half-time (Monday to Friday, 20 hours/week).

Consideration of applications will begin immediately.

For more information or to forward a resume, please contact The Rev. Dr. Oz Lorentzen.

What is worship?   Why do we worship?  What constitutes Christian Worship?  This course will examine the Biblical and theological foundations of worship and its particular expression in our Anglican liturgical tradition.  Students will explore the theology, structure, and purpose of the Offices and sacraments, with a view to building connections between understanding and practice, and growing in sensitivity and reverence.  The course will also cover practical matters, including instruction about appropriate use of vestments, and appropriate liturgical forms according to Diocesan norms.

This course is one of the requirements for obtaining License A, B and C.

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Location will be via Zoom and in-person at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Calgary.

Instructor: The Most Rev. Gregory Kerr-Wilson

For in-person students, please bring a bag lunch.

To register for this course, please contact Br. Jason Carroll.

If you HAVE registered, but have not heard back, please be in touch with Br. Jason Carroll for confirmation of registration.

This course, led by Facilitator The Rev. Deacon Elizabeth Short, MTS will run for six weeks beginning on October 21 at 7:00 pm, via Zoom.

Please join us this Advent for an exploration and conversation around the Incarnation of Jesus.  We will have four unique sessions focusing on different aspects of the Incarnation and Jesus' entrance into creation and human experience.  We are excited, as well, to have each session led by a different person from the Diocese - The Rev. Elizabeth Short, The Rev. Chris Roth, The Ven. Dr. Pilar Gateman and The Rev. Br. Jason Carroll.  This study will enrich your Advent journey.  We'll gather via Zoom on Sunday evenings throughout Advent (December 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  

Please contact Br. Jason Carroll at the Diocesan Office to register for the study.

Cost is free.

The Diocese is pleased to announce a new course developed for Baptism and Confirmation Preparation.

The Call of the Image Bearers: A Narrative Catechism, written by Rev. Br. Jason Carroll, is now available on Amazon.

Ideal for preparation classes or small groups of seekers or inquiring parishioners, this in-depth guide allows one to see a full picture of the overarching story of Creation, our relationship with God, Christ’s redemption and what the future holds, along with study materials and parallel BCP Catechism questions and answers.

Endorsed by Archbishop Greg, this approved resource for baptism and confirmation preparation has been tested by several parishes, and is now available to everyone.

A Leader's Guide has now been completed and will be available on Amazon very soon. If you are ordering this for a group, please know that you can only order 3 copies at a time.

60 Minutes

Contemporary Music

Streamlined Liturgy

Accessible Teaching focused on John's Gospel

Powerful Prayer anchored in the Psalms

Come as you are...

Please plan to join us for a special Service to mark our 110th Anniversary!

Archbishop Greg will be our Celebrant for this Service at 10:00 am, followed by a potluck lunch.

The Fall Weekends are - October 31 to November 2 for the Men's Weekend and November 7 to 10 for the Women's Weekend.

Now is a great time to sponsor someone who needs to experience a Cursillo Weekend!  Applications to attend and to sponsor can be requested here.

Please also remember to share your Cursillo experiences with others in your church community and continue to pray for the Cursillo movement in our Diocese and around the world!

We are still looking for more parish reps to share information about Cursillo with their parishes.  If your congregation doesn't have a parish rep, that person could be you!

It's that time of year again!  Our annual Candy Cane Tea and Bazaar where you will find crafts, plus delicous baking and canning for sale. Stay for lunch in the Glad Tidings Tea Room!

We welcome donations of the following items: crafts, baking, and home canned jams, jellies, and pickles.

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Looking for a wonderfully uplifting way to spend a Saturday night?  Join us for our concert on Saturday, October 26 at Bonavista Church and enjoy an evening of joy- and hope-filled music.  This is a free event, but opportunities to give to New West will be presented.  Please consider bringing new children's books or Tim Hortons or McDonalds gift cards to donate to our upcoming Gifts Back Christmas Concert!

Our Diocesan Comptroller is in the chorus, and we are excited to hear him join the other 85 member choir and orchestra.

Megan Kelly, a gifted musician and Christian singer, is available for worship leadership.

Her deep faith and musical talent would be a wonderful addition to any evening or Sunday service.

The 2025 Canadian Church Calendar is available to order online from the Anglican Church of Canada eStore. This year, the theme of the calendar is Pathways. As has been the custom, the calendar includes a range of photos featuring our beloved churches across the country.

Our own Kim Getty, Diocesan Social Media Coordinator, has one of her photos in there, in the month of November.

Please mark your calendars for the 35th annual Images of Spirituality gathering!  Join us for a weekend filled with celebrating God's great gift of creation, how it can enable us to connect more meaningfully to God, listen more clearly for God's purpose in our lives and experience God's peace more fully.

This year's theme is Psalm 23: 2-3: "He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters.  He revives my soul and guides me along right pathways for His name's sake."

Information on the weekend speaker and worship leader will be forthcoming.

Early Registration Fee: $280 double occupancy, $300 single occupancy (before March 7, 2025)

Invite a friend!  We look forward to seeing you once again, or for the first time!

The Diocese Office is saddened to learn of the death of The Rev. Haydn Schofield on Wednesday, October 9.

After arriving in our diocese from the Northwest Territories in 2006, Haydn served at St. Luke’s, Calgary; St. Peter’s, Okotoks; and most recently St. Benedict’s, High River.  He was a man of deep faith with a delightful sense of humor, and he will be missed.

Please pray for Norma and family, for peace, strength, and comfort at this sad time.

Haydn's funeral will be Tuesday, October 29, 2:00 p.m. at St. Benedict Anglican Church in High River. (602 3rd St SW.)

Clergy are asked to vest in cassock and surplice, or alb and white stole.

We are so grateful for his ministry.  May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

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, your personal information 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 or information 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. 

Please remember in your prayers:

- for peace within our country, and in the world, for victims of violence, war and natural disasters, and for areas of unrest and riots.  We ask for wise discernment in our leaders; 

- for the Windward Islands recovering from Hurricane Beryl;

- for the people of the Parish of St. Mary & St. George, Jasper, suffering the loss of their church home;

- for those who are sick, suffering, isolated or in need.  We ask for prayers for Barbara, Karen, Ruth and James, Kate, Rosemary, Patricia, John, and Wendy;

- for those who have died and those who mourn, remembering at this time the Schofield family;

- for the poor, the homeless, and the needy in our communities;

- for our Indigenous brothers and sisters, and their leaders in our diocese and country; 

- for refugees, remembering those fleeing regimes around the world;

Request a prayer:

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