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St. Augustine's Anglican Church
St. A's newsletter for Sunday November 5th 2023
It's that time of year again

It's that time of year again

All Saints Day

All Saints Day

The Beatitudes

First reading and Psalm
Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
Second reading
1 John 3:1-3
Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:1-12

Sunday morning coffee hour

Sunday morning coffee hour

Join us after the 10am service

Financial Stewardship for 2024

Financial Stewardship for 2024

Envelopes with Financial Stewardship information have now been distributed.

Please fill in the Estimate of Giving form and return it in the stamped addressed envelope included in the package - even if none of your details, either personal or financial have changed, it is very helpful for cross reference for both 2024 budgeting and preparation/distribution of tax receipts.

Many thanks in advance.

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

Sunday 5th to Saturday 11th November 2023

We Will Remember Them ...

We Will Remember Them ...

A simple ceremony will take place at St A's during the 10am service on 12th November

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HANLEY HOME GROUP

HANLEY HOME GROUP

The Hanley Home Group welcomes you to join us weekly as we share lives,
fellowship, and discussion on scripture, church topics, and anything
else we find interesting! We are a friendly and relational bunch! If you
have kids, bring them along! Our daughter Isabel will love the
opportunity to play with them!

Just a reminder that the group will run Monday evenings (excluding holidays) 6:45-8:15pm at 10735 52 Street.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact John at
john@mjhanley.net or 780-239-1103.

 
 
GATHERING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE

GATHERING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE

Thursday afternoons 1.30pm - 2.45pm October 5th - November 30th 2023

“Gathering” is a relaxing and casual Zoom event.  So find a comfortable spot and enjoy an afternoon with friends exploring various aspects of our life of Faith.  Handouts are sent out early in the week to bring focus to our conversation.  If  you have any questions or want more information, please email Anne at wildrosie7@gmail.com.

Please feel free to invite a friend to join us via Zoom.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all each week.

Anne

Wednesday Night Sharing Circle

Wednesday Night Sharing Circle

New Book: Finding God in the Mess

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.

 

For more infomation visit:

http://staugustinesedmonton.com/events/wednesday-night-sharing-circle/2023-09-13

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Activities with our Church Neighbours

Activities with our Church Neighbours

Hoping you are able to attend!!

Hoping you are able to attend!!

Recently in our Parish

Recently in our Parish

and Beyond

Halloween at St A's

Halloween at St A's

A fun time was had by all .. and we were blessed with good weather!!

Our annual bonfire and hot chocolate Halloween event was very successful with about 90 people passing by for a chat and warm by the fire .. plus, of course, a drink and candy!!

Thanks to all who were able to assist in making the evening possible; it is so nice to be able to welcome and expand our community hub.

Bishop Steve Celebrates Milestone Service

Bishop Steve Celebrates Milestone Service

Bishop Stephen London visited St. Peter’s, Lac La Nonne last week, fulfilling the goal he set when he was elected bishop in 2021 to lead a service in every parish in the Edmonton diocese. “… St. Peter’s is a beautiful, little rural church with people excited to worship there,” said Bishop Steve in his Facebook post.

 

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Looking Forward

Looking Forward

Things happening soon in our Parish and surrounding area!!

Foundations for Community Organising .. A Greater Edmonton Alliance Event at St A's

Friday 17th and Saturday 18th November 2023

This two-day training provides an introduction to the foundational leadership practices and principles of community organizing that have made it an effective means of bringing about social change. This training is based on the 70+ years of experience of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) in uniting communities to take action that makes a difference on issues that matter.

This training focuses on topics such as:

  • The practices of relationships-based leadership
  • Power - how to understand and exercise "power with" instead of "power over"
  • How to listen to a community for action
  • Breaking down complex social problems into actionable issues
  • Power Analysis, Action and Negotiations for Social Change

This training is taught by the Edmonton Alliance’s Organizer along with community leaders who bring their experience in winning on issues that affect citizens in the Greater Edmonton Region. 

There is no cost for St A's parishioners as we are a member of the GEA organisation.

When: Friday, November 17th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM AND Saturday, November 18th, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 

RSVPs open until Wednesday night November 15th. 

The link for registration is below:

https://www.greateredmontonalliance.org/events
 
 
Community Hub / Community Coffee Drop-in Conversation

Community Hub / Community Coffee Drop-in Conversation

There are a number of people who are interested in how we can help the Annex become a community hub.  If you are interested in learning what conversations have been happening about this and learning more, please fill out your availability in the following doodle poll.

(If you haven't used doodle before, the link below will provide you a number of dates and times that I have selected, and you just click your availability.  The doodle system will help us see which dates will get the most people out.)

https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/aAmOn47a

For more infomation visit:

https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/aAmOn47a

Do the doodle

~ ANGLICAN DIOCESE AND BEYOND ~

The Messenger November 2023

The Messenger November 2023

The November 2023 edition of The Messenger featuring stories from the Athabasca and Edmonton dioceses is available for download.

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.

Note: The Messenger is published 10 times/year. Please send submissions for the December 2023 edition to anglicanmessenger@gmail.com by November1.

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A Knitting Challenge!

A Knitting Challenge!

Make a warm scarf or a pair of mittens for our unhoused neighbours

Holy Trinity Anglican Church challenges all knitters to make a scarf,  hat, or a pair of mittens for the Christmas care packages they prepare for our unhoused and disenfranchised community members in partnership with the Neighbour Centre. Please contact the Rev. Danielle Key at danielle@holytrinity.ab.ca to donate. Together knitters of the Edmonton diocese can help our friends stay warm and avoid frostbite. Please consider helping with this very important ministry! 

 

Diocesan Survey of Gifts

Diocesan Survey of Gifts

A practical way to work out 'A Calling for All" in Edmonton diocese

The Diocese of Edmonton, like many corners of God’s Church, is going through a time of transition. Being the Church today and, more importantly, preparing to be the Church of tomorrow, is going to take each and every one of us. Your Diocese of Edmonton church family needs you. We cannot be what God calls us to be without you on board. To that end, Bishop Steve is asking everyone in Edmonton diocese to please take a few minutes of your time to fill out THIS SURVEY on various possible opportunities for service in our diocesan family.

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~ OFFICE NOTES ~

~ OFFICE NOTES ~

Address, phone, and email changes

Address, phone, and email changes

Please email the office with any changes or corrections with your address, phone numbers, or email addresses.  We do are best to keep this information updated but realize that sometimes we are missing updated information.

 office@staugustinesedmonton.com

For more infomation visit:

http://staugustinesedmonton.com/news/address-phone-email-changes

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~ Ways to Connect ~

~ Ways to Connect ~

Administration, address updates, etc: Cheryl at office@staugustinesedmonton.com, 780-466-5532

Financial and giving: Cheryl at treasurer@staugustinesedmonton.com

Pastoral, worship, spiritual: Rev. Jonathan at rector@staugustinesedmonton.com or text/call 780-619-3170

Children's ministry: Simone at kids@staugustinesedmonton.com

Music & youth: Megan at megl_miller@yahoo.com

*Lots more church info online at: www.staugustinesedmonton.com

*Social media: www.facebook.com/staugustinesedmonton

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6110 Fulton Road
Edmonton, AB
Canada T6A 3T3

780.466.5532

office@staugustinesedmonton.com