We are delighted to announce that we are now moved into our Diocesan Office at the former parish of St. Edmund, King & Martyr in the community of Bowness.  In recognition of the former parish, the new name for our office will now be St. Edmund's House.

This week we are in the process of unpacking boxes and setting up the office space.  We are thankful for everyone's patience and prayers.  Once the dust has settled, we will be planning an open house to show off our new office home.

The new address is: 8336 - 34 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T3B 1R2.  Email addresses and phone numbers will remain the same.

Interim Executive Officer:

Archbishop Greg is pleased to appoint The Rev. Deacon Charmaine Evans as Interim Executive Officer.  This was ratified by Diocesan Council on May 24.  She brings experience in many areas, wisdom and leadership skills.  Please pray for Rev. Charmaine as she takes on this role in addition to her Registrar duties.

Clergy Moves:

The Rev. Dr. Norman Knowles has accepted a position as Incumbent for the Parishes of St. John the Baptist, Duncan and St. Michael and All Angels, Chemainus in the Diocese of Islands and Inlets on Vancouver Island, as of July 15.  We are grateful for his ministry in many areas of parish life, especially with St. Paul, Calgary and the former St. Edmund, Calgary, as well as his work teaching at St. Mary's University.  We wish him all the best in this new position, and ask for your prayers as he begins this ministry.

We welcome The Rev. Abhay Benson to the Diocese. He is pursuing an MCS (Master of Christian Studies) from the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary in Cochrane and is a member of All Saints. Abhay is originally from New Delhi and served for almost 10 years as a fulltime Priest with the Diocese of New Delhi, Church of North India. Previously he completed an MDiv there. He is married to Heena Vincent and they have a son named Nierbhay Benson Chakravarty who is 7. The two of them are back home in New Delhi awaiting Visa approval. Please pray that this lengthy process comes to fruition soon so that they may be reunited here.   

At what is believed to be the largest ordination in our Diocese's history, Archbishop Greg ordained three new deacons and four priests.  We ask for your prayers for: The Rev. Michael Black of St. Martin, Calgary; The Rev. Grace Elgersma of St. Leonard-on-the-Hill, Red Deer; The Rev. David Smith of St. Barnabas, Three Hills and The Rev. Christopher Wall of St. Aldhelm, Vulcan, as well as The Rev. Deacon Luke Lima of Grace Anglican United, Crowsnest Pass; The Rev. Deacon Daylon Tilitzky of Christ Church, Calgary and The Rev. Deacon Lynne Smith of St. Laurence, Calgary. 

June 19 - AFP Meeting

June 21 to 30 - General Synod in London, ON

July 2 - Meeting with St. Ambrose, Redcliff

July 2 - Confirmation Class with Christ Church, Calgary

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

The Anglican Church of Canada recognizes June 21 as National Indigenous Day of Prayer.

There are liturgical resources provided on their website.

Parishes in the Diocese are reminded that, under the Income Tax Act, every registered charity (parish) must file a Registered Charity Information Return each year, and it must be filed no later than six months after the end of the charity's fiscal period.  For example, for a charity with a fiscal period ending on December 31, the return is due by June 30.  Failure to submit a Registered Charity Return may result in your Parish losing its Registered Charity status, leaving your parish unable to issue tax receipts or apply for GST rebates for the period that it is without a Registered Charity number.

The process of re-applying for Charitable status is long and arduous, so please submit your Registered Charity Information Return on time.

Our annual garage sale fundraiser will take place on Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Proceeds from the garage sale are used for the day-to-day operation of the Foodbank.

At this time of year, spring cleaning comes to mind and we would welcome donations of household items, small appliances, bedding, towels, shoes and purses.

Donations can be dropped off on Monday or Thursday between 9:00 and 11:45 am.  We are unable to accept larger items until Friday, June 20.  Please call us at (403) 288-6330 if you have any questions and also to let us know if you have larger items to donate and/or to make alternate arrangements for drop off.

Looking for a way to deepen your understanding of the Christian faith and enhance the connection between what you believe and how you live your daily life?  The Education for Ministry (EfM) program combines independent study and weekly small group discussions to provide a basic grounding in theology to Christian laypeople. The EfM curriculum explores the content and origins of Scripture, follows Church history from its earliest days, and examines issues in Christian theology. Group members engage in individual and group theological reflection throughout their studies to bring our different life experiences and perspectives into conversation with our faith, helping to discern God’s call to each of us. EfM is an extension program of an Episcopal theological school; there is a lot to read (including the whole Bible) but there are no exams. Students commit to one year at a time and those completing all four years of the program receive a certificate of completion.   

For more information on registration or this program, please contact Jennifer Solem at efmcalgary@outlook.com.  

Do you know children in Kindergarten to Grade 6 who like to laugh, play, sing and dance? Register them now for the FREE Jesus is My Lighthouse Vacation Bible School that St. Peter's Calgary is hosting July 14-18, from 8:15 AM-12:15 PM. They'll learn about Jesus and the Bible through nautical-themed songs, stories, crafts, games and snacks, thanks to our intrepid crew of adult & youth volunteers. Sound like fun? Register today – space is limited!

My name is Nicole Mae Payangdo, and I’m a student currently completing a Community Service-Learning placement with NSTEP (Nutrition Students Teachers Exercising with Parents)—a registered Canadian charity that helps children, youth, and adults build healthy habits for life through nutrition, movement, and wellness education.

As part of my placement, I’m supporting NSTEP’s Chef on NSTEP program, a hands-on cooking and food literacy class for youth. The program teaches practical kitchen skills, healthy eating habits, and the power of low-cost, nutritious meals that young people can prepare for themselves and their families.

To deliver this important program in the community, we are currently looking for free access to kitchen spaces in community centers, churches, halls, or other locations that have a safe and functional kitchen. Ideally, these would be spaces available for short-term or occasional use to run our workshops with youth and families.

We would be so grateful for any support—whether it’s use of your kitchen space, referrals to other locations, or help spreading the word.

If your organization is open to discussing this opportunity further, I’d love to connect. We truly believe that programs like Chef on NSTEP can make a long-term difference in community health, especially when delivered in welcoming local spaces like yours.

Thank you for considering this request and for all that you do to support the wellbeing of our community.

Volunteers Needed

Sacred Circle, the main governing body of the Indigenous Anglican Church, will continue to give shape to the emerging self-governing institution when it meets Aug. 5-10 in Calgary, Alberta.

National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper says key topics will include working out the procedural structures needed to put its founding documents, Our Way of Life and the Covenant, into practice; discussing an equitable method of picking representatives to Sacred Circle from across Canada; analyzing the funding available to the Indigenous church; and potentially even choosing a new national Indigenous Archbishop.

How can you be part of this groundbreaking initiative?

We need Greeters, document deliverers, first aiders, Elder attendants, and booth minders.  Can you help for four hours?  What day(s) could you come? Any day that works for you would work for us.

You will see firsthand the work of the Anglican Church in meeting the needs of all people and congregations who love God and desire to worship in their own unique and meaningful way.

Contact Lois Reid to offer your help and to make a difference at this conference.

Here’s a friendly reminder that there are no Ultreya gatherings for the months of June & July. We will take a break until August 9 & 10 when the Cursillo community will be hosted by the folks out in Sundre.  Details to follow shortly.

Also, a reminder that plans are already underway for both the Men’s and Ladies Cursillo Weekends coming this fall. Men’s weekend is October 30 to November 2, and the Women’s is November 6 to 9.  Fees are $295.00 for a double room, and $325.00 private.

Email Stew at stewp@telus.net for application forms.

The 2026 Canadian Church Calendar is now available—marking the 120th anniversary of this long-standing resource! 

The Canadian Church Calendar is a deeply valued publication across Anglican households and sacristies from coast to coast to coast, even serving as a popular fundraising item in many parishes.

We’re also inviting photo submissions for the 2027 calendar and would love to see contributions from your diocese. Note that the deadline is earlier than usual this year: November 1, 2025. Submission guidelines and details are available at anglican.ca/about/calendar/submit-photos.

Donor to match gifts to Resilience Fund up to a quarter million dollars

In the wake of massive cuts to international development assistance by the U.S. Government and some European governments, Alongside Hope partners are reporting that progress is being undone, programs are being forced to shut down, and families and communities are living in uncertainty about their futures. To maintain as many vital programs as possible, Alongside Hope is launching an urgent appeal to donors, the Resilience Fund.

Thanks to an extremely generous donor, all gifts made to the Resilience Fund by June 30, 2025 will be matched, up to $250,000.

Now, with just under two weeks to go before the June 30 deadline, we are over 80% of the way there. We need to raise $44,000 more—and every dollar will be matched, doubling the impact.

Say Yes! to Kids is back—and bigger than ever! This year, 30 teams from across Canada are stepping up to raise $150,000 in support of youth-focused ministries and outreach in their communities.

Since 2021, this grassroots campaign has raised over $755,000, empowering more than 150 church-led initiatives to invest in:

• Faith formation
• Arts and education
• Outdoor recreation
• Food security and poverty reduction
• Reconciliation
• Health and well-being

These are programs that are making a real difference—from youth retreats and summer camps, to music lessons, mentoring, Indigenous youth gatherings, and so much more.

Find a Team. Fuel a Dream!

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, the office staff or your clergy 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.

The Diocese of Qu'Appelle is offering summer camps for all ages at Camp Harding in the beautiful Cypress Hills Provincial Park in southwest Saskatchewan.

Programs will be offered in June and July:

Men's Weekend Camp from June 27 to 29

Junior Camp from July 6 to 11

Medieval Family Weekend Camp from July 18 to 20

Teen Camp from July 20 to 25.

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 Anglican Communion, and for the selection of a new Archbishop of Canterbury;

- for the upcoming General Synod in June.  Please pray for all who are organizing, for the Primatial election, and all delegates and volunteers, especially the delegates attending from our Diocese;

- for the Windward Islands recovering from Hurricane Beryl;

- for those who are sick, suffering, isolated or in need.  We ask for prayers for Barbara, Maureen, Ruth and James, Kate, Rosemary, Patricia, Rob, Alan, Gloria, Joan, James, and Jason;

- for those who have died and those who mourn;

- 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;

- for rain to put out the wildfires burning in our nation, and protection over those battling these blazes.

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.

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