Isaiah 43:1-7  •  Psalm 29  • Acts 8:14-17  • Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 

God, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in your grace, mark us with your images, and raise us to live our baptismal vows empowered by the Holy Spirit and the example of Christ our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen. 

Sharing in circle has a long history of transformation and community strength in both indigenous and addictions recovery traditions.

Sharing in circle allows us both opportunity to listen, and when our turn arrives, to speak.

A topic is raised each Wednesday in the realms of Faith, Justice, Spirituality, and Action in the Christian tradition that we are invited to reflect on and share if we wish.

Rev. Jonathan usually facilitates the circle.  Please contact him for the zoom access: rector@staugustinesedmonton.com

We have used books, video, or individual presentations as our 'prompts' for the evening.

"Doors" open at 7:45pm, process begins at 8pm-9pm.  The zoom stays on until 9:30pm latest for those who want to chat more.

Come and enjoy a relaxing time of conversation as we reflect together on excerpts from Barbara Brown Taylor ‘s best selling book, “Learning to Walk in the Dark”.  With her characteristic charm, theological depth and literary wisdom, Taylor guides us through a spirituality of the nighttime, teaching us how to find our footing in times of uncertainty and giving us strength and hope to face the challenging moments that come our way. 

So bring your coffee and gather around the (virtual) kitchen table or perhaps just settle into a comfortable chair as we enjoy each other’s company, ponder a bit of scripture, and discuss Taylor’s insights. You do not need to purchase a book - You will be provided with excerpts which will serve as focal points in our conversations.  However, if you wish to read it “cover to cover”, audio books and PDF copies are available online.

Please email Anne Wightman: wildrosie7@gmail.com for more information and/or to receive the handout for our first “Gathering” of 2022. 

Did you know you can donate your vehicle to support the Edmonton diocese? At no cost to you, Donate a Car Canada will facilitate all aspects of your car donation from the pick-up to the final sale, ensuring your vehicle is sold for the highest price possible. They will then forward the net proceeds to the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton and you will receive a tax receipt. Give your vehicle the best final destination and click here to donate. 

 Through the Advent and Christmas seasons, Bishop Stephen has been in contact with clergy about the diocesan response to the “omicron wave” of COVID-19. Though daily case numbers have been very high, there is some encouragement in the fact that the number of people in hospital and ICU has not peaked in the same way as in previous waves. Also encouraging is that parishes have learned very well over the past two years how to keep their church families safe through following COVID-19 protocols and providing online options. For these reasons, the Bishop has asked parishes to be prepared, should it be necessary, to go completely online. However, in the meantime, he has permitted parishes to make choices that are right for their own situations, also known as the “local option.”   Bishop Steve will continue to monitor available information and government updates, especially watching case numbers, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions, as we approach the period about two weeks after Christmas and New Year. The Bishop will communicate to the clergy any changes to the diocesan policy if needed. 

Download the January 2022 edition of The Messenger or view it online as a flipbook.

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The Messenger welcomes story ideas, opinions (Letter to Editor) and photo submissions relating to news and events of the Athabasca and Edmonton dioceses. Written content should be limited to 500 words. Pictures must be high resolution, a minimum of 1 MB (300 dpi), and include the photographer's name and a brief description of the subject matter.

Submissions are accepted until the first of the month, one month prior to the publication date (for example, January 1 for the February issue). Please send submissions to anglicanmessenger@gmail.com

 The Anti-racism Book Club invites readers to its upcoming virtual conversations. All are welcome to join the Ven. Jordan Haynie Ware, archdeacon for social justice and community connection. On Tuesday, January 18, the Foundations group will be talking about The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King. On Monday, January 31, the Building on Foundations group will delve into Tainna: The Unseen Ones by Norma Dunning. Both conversations start at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to join the Anti-Racism Book Club on Zoom. Email Rev. Jordan at rector@goodshepanglican.org for the link. You can also receive a discount code for purchasing your book at the Glass Bookshop. Sign up today and start reading. 

12 weeks focused on faith, heart, mind, and skills for the art of intercultural ministry

Ecumenical + interactive program

Practical ideas to use in your own context Nurture cultural understanding + awareness in your community

Participate on-line from anywhere in Canada

Optional Academic Credit through Wycliffe College

 As we emerge into a new context of living with COVID, The Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning is able to again offer the “Engage Difference! Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Leadership and Learning” program. 

Office: 780-466-5532

office@staugustinesedmonton.com

rector@staugustinesedmonton.com

More church info at www.staugustinesedmonton.com