The Anglican Diocese of Calgary 
Diocese of Calgary Information Newsletter  (DCIN)
Issue #18-008                     August 15, 2018
PARISH EVENTS 
  
St. Edmund, Calgary
8336 - 34th Avenue NW, Calgary

Summer Services
Busy summer?  Too busy for Sunday morning services?  St. Edmund's Bowness is once again changing our service times for the remainder of August to a Sunday evening service at 7:00 pm.  There is no morning services during the summer.  If you are out camping on the weekend, traveling, or have company in town this summer and find it difficult to make it back on Sunday morning for a regular service, feel free to pop in for one of our evening services.  We will have a variety of Eucharist services, evening prayers and Celtic evening prayers throughout the summer.  Everyone is welcome.  For more information, please contact Linda Anderson at (403) 615-0651.

Annual Chili Cook-Off
Wednesday, August 29, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
 
Come be a Judge!  Free attendance to sample and judge the entries.  Tickets are required so please register for tickets (free) before August 26 by emailing [email protected] or calling (403) 288-6331 to register or to let us know if you'd like to still enter as a cook.  We have lots of room for entries!  We are also taking donations for the Backpacks For Kids program to fill backpacks for children whose families might not otherwise be able to provide the supplies that their children need for the beginning of school.  More information is available on our website at stedmundscalgary.org.   Come join us for a fun-filled evening and sample some awesome Chili!  
 
 
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer
604 - 1st Street SE, Calgary
 
Section Lead and Choral/Organ Scholar Positions
Applications are open for Section lead and Choral Scholar positions at the Cathedral, for tenor and bass singers, for the 2018/2019 season (September to June).  There is also a vacancy for a one-year Organ Scholarship.  Full details can be found here.   
Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.  Musicians appointed for the 2018/2019 choral season will have the opportunity to join the Cathedral Choir on the tour to the UK and Ireland in July 2019 to sing the services at Salisbury Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.   
For further information please contact the Director of Music, Dr. Neil Cockburn at [email protected].
 
The Rev. Dr. Sarah Coakley
The Cathedral and The Wisdom Centre at St. Laurence Anglican are pleased to co-sponsor The Rev. Dr. Sarah Coakley to speak at The Cathedral Evensong, on Sunday, October 14 at 4:30 pm.  She will also be giving two lectures at Ambrose University on Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 18, both at 7:30 pm.  All events are free.  To learn more about The Rev. Dr. Coakley, please click here. 
 
 
St. Cyprian, Didsbury
2037 - 24th Avenue, Didsbury
 
The last service for the parish of St. Cyprian, Didsbury and the deconsecration of the church building will be held on Sunday, September 9 at 10:30 am.   
   

St. Laurence, Calgary
5940 Lakeview Drive SW, Calgary  
 
The Bible and Action for Justice with The Rev. Laurel Dykstra  
 
Friday, October 19 to Sunday, October 21 
Please plan on joining us for this three day event.  Laurel serves as the Priest of Salal and Cedar, a ministry of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster, which meets regularly for worship outdoors and for education and action.  She is also a respected Biblical scholar and is the author of five books.  More information on Rev. Laurel can be found here.   
Friday, October 19, 7:30 pm - Reading the Bible in Public
In a society that is increasingly secular, in neighbourhoods and communities where there are many faith traditions, in a time when punitive legislation and social policy is described as biblical, how can justice-loving people read scripture with integrity?  This lecture will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.
Saturday, October 20, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm - The Bible and Our Lives: Engaging Scripture as Sacred Story
Come and spend a day engaging with beloved parts of scripture and with texts of terror.  How can we read the Bible without cherry-picking, proof texting, literalism or creating a canon within the canon?  Using poetry, movement, popular education techniques and the tools of biblical scholarship, we will grapple with the challenges, beauty and relevance of our inherited tradition.
Sunday, October 21, 10:00 am - Laurel will preach at worship service.
 
In preparation for Laurel's visit, The Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee will be offering a two-week study of some of Laurel's work, on Tuesday evenings, September 18 and 25 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm as well as on Wednesday afternoons, September 19 and 26 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.
 
Interfaith Genesis Bible Study
Wednesday afternoons in October, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1325 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary 
Come to as many sessions as you are able.  Bring a Bible and join in the conversation with The Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee, Rabbi Osadchey, Rabbi Glickman and others.
 
Contemplative Study of The Gospel of Thomas with The Rev. Don McLeod
Tuesdays, October 23 to November 20, 7:30 to 9:00 pm  
Please plan on joining The Rev. Don McLeod for a contemplative exploration of The Gospel of Thomas.  There is no cost but please register by emailing [email protected].  The session will include contemplative reflection on a few of the sayings (logions) each evening as well as space for some chanting and meditation.  You may wish to obtain a copy of The Gospel of Thomas but if you do not have a copy, handouts will be provided.
 
Save the Date
The Rev. Travis Enright: Reconciliation and Worldview
February 8 - 10, 2019  
The Rev. Travis Enright comes to us from the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton where he serves both as Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministry and Rector at St. Faith.  He will present a public lecture on February 8, lead a workshop at Christ Church on February 9, and preach at the 10:30 service at Christ Church on February 10.  Please watch for registration details in the late Fall. 
 
Save the Date
John Bell - Ancient and Ever-New: Spirituality in the 21st Century
March 22 to 24, 2019  
John L. Bell is a preacher, hymnwriter, composer, lecturer and broadcaster.  An ordained minister of the Church of Scotland and a member of the Iona Community, John is a member of the committee that produced the ground-breaking Church Hymnary 4.  He has produced many collections of liturgy, scripts, sermons and reflections, original hymns and songs, and three collections of songs of the World Church, and is primarily concerned with the renewal of congregational worship at a grass-roots level.  He will give a Friday evening lecture on March 22, a Saturday workshop on March 23, and will preach at St. Laurence on Sunday, March 24 at 10:00 am.  Please save the date and plan to attend.

 
CLERGY ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Peter, Okotoks
We are pleased to announce that The Rev. Dr. Norbert Haukenfrers will be inducted as Incumbent of St. Peter's on Tuesday, September 25, at 7:00 pm.    
Please pray that God will bless him as he begins this new ministry.
PARISH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES  
 
Children's Ministry Coordinator
St. Peter Anglican Church, Calgary
 
The Children's Ministry Coordinator's primary role is to build strong, positive relationships with children and families while providing them with opportunities to form their Christian faith, help to instill the value of service, and build community.  This is a part-time (10 hour per week) position.
Responsibilities:
- Create a schedule of lesson plans for Sunday School for children ages 3 years to 4th Grade as well as for tweens in 5th to 8th Grade based on curricula of choice.
- Recruit and support volunteer Sunday School teachers; communicate with Sunday School teachers on a regular basis to answer questions; ensure they have lesson plans/supplies and are prepared to teach on Sunday mornings.
- Meet with parents regularly to build relationships; identify and respond to their pastoral needs in conjunction with the clergy.
- Encourage the inclusion of children at every possible opportunity in the parish's life, including, but not limited to, active participation in worship.
- Create intergenerational opportunities, teaming with other Parish groups for service projects or church events.
- Work with clergy, the children's choir director, and volunteers to plan and execute events such as, but not limited to, Christmas Pageant, Good Friday service, Vacation Bible School, etc.  
- Ensure Children's Ministry activities are being promoted through the weekly bulletin, church website, and social media.
- Work with clergy and volunteers to develop and grow the Welcome Baby ministry for new parents.
Qualifications:
- Outgoing and personable with a heart for building relationships.
- Experience working with children and families in a church setting.
- A strong personal faith foundation with knowledge of scripture and Christian beliefs, the ability to share that faith, and some understanding of the Anglican Church, its worship, faith, and practice (Being an Anglican is not a requirement.)
- Strong self-direction and time management skills.
- Abilitiy to coordinate multiple projects and events simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Available to work Sundays.
- Required - Standard First Aid and CPR-C; or obtaining these within 3 months of hire.
- Must provide a current Calgary Police Service Vulnerable Sector Search Check before starting.
Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to: The Rev. Dr. Jane Rowland, Incumbent at [email protected].
Position to begin September 1, 2018.  
 
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