Diocesan Office

After many years of service to our Diocese in his role as Chancellor and Solicitor, Peter Crisfield will be stepping down.  We are truly grateful for his wisdom, guidance, sense of humor and leadership.

Archbishop Greg has nominated Jeff Davidson as the new Chancellor for our Diocese, and this has been ratified by Diocesan Council.  We look forward to continuing to work with Jeff in this role, and ask for prayers for both Peter and Jeff as they journey forward.

August 6 to 9 - Sacred Circle Gathering in Calgary

August 11 - Bishop's Visit to Greenwood Campground, Sundre

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

St. Stephen's is a welcoming and diverse Christian Community at the heart of Calgary's Beltline neighbourhood.  We seek a part-time, contract Music Director to join us this fall.  Working under the direction of the Rector, you will lead a dynamic music ministry.  We have a vocal choir, a grand piano and a three-manual Casavant pipe organ with 27 ranks.  Experience with Anglican, Roman Catholic or Lutheran liturgies and a music diploma or degree are desirable.

Please forward a resume with a covering letter and three references to ststephenscalgarystaffposition@gmail.com by Monday, August 18.  Note that we will be reviewing applications in late August and early September on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  If you are selected for an interview and audition, we will be in touch with more information no earlier than late August.

Labyrinth Walk at Silver Springs Park in NW Calgary: All Anglican Church Women are invited to join this walk on Saturday, August 16, beginning at 11:00 am.  Bring a lawn chair, your hat and a bagged lunch.

Annual Women's Auxiliary & Silver Cross Recipients Meeting and Luncheon: This will be held on Saturday, September 20 at St. Peter Anglican Church, Calgary, with registration at 10:30 am, Eucharist beginning at 11:00, Lunch and a speaker at 12:00 noon.  Cost is $15.00.  If you are planning to attend, please contact Ann Bright at (403) 249-4975.

St. Peter's Calgary hosted a Vacation Bible School for the first time in many years from July 14-18, and it was a huge success! Seventeen children had a whale of a time at the Jesus is My Lighthouse VBS – singing, dancing, gluing, painting, playing, praying and learning about Jesus, through a series of nautical-themed snacks, crafts and songs, and we're so grateful to the amazing team of adult and teenage volunteers that made it possible – with Jesus' help, of course! (Special thanks also to Holy Trinity Calgary and Holy Cross Calgary, for letting us shanghai some of your parishioners to serve in our crew, and for enormous contributions related to the props and scenery.)

FREE TO A GOOD HOME -- One 6' styrofoam lighthouse, several styrofoam ocean waves, cardboard mooring posts and other assorted lighthouse-themed props and scenery pieces. With our Jesus is My Lighthouse Vacation Bible School behind us, St. Peter's has no need for these items, but we would love to pass them onto another church for future VBS activities, drama productions, etc. Interested parties are asked to contact First Mate Rob (aka Rev Rob Petkau | rev.rob@stpeterscalgary.ca, or 403 252 0393, extension 12) by August 31 to claim these items and make arrangements for pick-up. (Special thanks to Holy Trinity, Calgary for providing the styrofoam and related materials, and to Holy Cross, Calgary for construction and storage assistance.)

Ultreya gatherings return August 9 & 10 when the Cursillo community will be hosted by the folks in Sundre.  An Ultreya will take place on Saturday, August 9, gathering at 4:00 pm at the historic Double N Ranch, with a 5:00 pm Potluck and the Ultreya to follow.  There is free camping with power hook-up at the Ranch.  Book your spot by calling (403) 638-6908.

Sunday, August 10 at 11:00 am, we meet at the Greenwood Campground Gazebo for a Holy Communion Service, followed by a BBQ.  Burgers, buns, fixings and beverages provided - please bring a salad or dessert to share.  To stay at the Greenwood Campground, please call Jack at (403) 638-2130.

Please join us for this one-day symposium, connecting the Old Testament Prophets with the Book of Revelation.

Guest Speakers will be The Rev. Deacon Dr. Megan Roberts and Dr. James Neumann, from Prairie College.

Saturday, September 27 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at St. Leonard-on-the-Hill Anglican Church.  

More details will available soon.  For questions and/or to RSVP, please contact the planning team.

Welcome to The Oasis!

The latest edition of the Medicine Hat College ECM Newsletter can be found on our Website.

As summer ends, many families face the challenge of preparing their children for school. New school supplies make all the difference in their confidence and ability to learn. Without these tools, they can feel left behind. Right now, hundreds of children and families in our community are wondering how to afford the essentials they need for school.

Lindsay was struggling, but because of the support of people like you, Lindsay now says that she feels happier and more confident, and has grown in ways that she never would have thought possible. Your generosity can ensure that children like Lindsay feel supported and cared for, helping them thrive not just in life, but also in their education.

This is why we are reaching out about our Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. It’s a vital way for you to directly impact students like Lindsay, helping them start the school year strong. Your gift of school supplies ensures they have the essential tools for a confident and successful year of learning and growth.

Here’s how your generosity can make a difference by providing urgently needed supplies:

• Binders
• Calculators
• Crayons
• Glue Sticks
• Highlighters
• Index dividers
• Loose leaf paper
• Notebooks
• Erasers
• Paper-mate markers
• Pencil cases
• Pens
• Protractor
• Ruler
• School back packs
• Scissors
• Sharpeners
• Sharpies
• Washable markers
• Workbooks / Ruled sheets

Please drop off your donations Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM, at 4869 Hubalta Road SE. The final day for drop-offs is August 15th.

Your gift of school supplies will directly help a vulnerable child like Lindsay feel prepared and confident, empowering them to focus on learning and building a brighter future.

Thank you for being a vital partner in transforming lives and bringing hope.

This year, Alongside Hope is shining a light—literally—on safer births in Mozambique and Madagascar. We're raising funds for 49 Solar Suitcases: compact, powerful kits that bring light and essential tools to rural maternal clinics that often have no electricity. Thanks to a generous $150,000 matching gift, every dollar you give goes twice as far—bringing hope, safety, and light to where it’s needed most.

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.

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 work of the General Synod, and for our new Primate, The Most Rev. Shane Parker;

- for our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands;

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

- for those who have died and those who mourn, praying for the families of Len, and Leona;

- 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:

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.

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.

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