First reading and Psalm
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23

Second reading
1 John 3:16-24

Gospel Reading
John 10:11-18

Hey Kids!

This Sunday we are going to be talking about the Seasons of the Church Year. Bob will be joining us to help us understand why the colours in the sanctuary keep changing, and what they mean. 

Come in colour - wear your most colourful clothes this Sunday! Matching socks are optional…

Hope to see you!

Queen of the Apostles Retreat Centre, Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario

from Friday April 19th - Monday April 22nd 2024

This conference will gather small teams from across the country who are motivated and excited to see strong cultures of spiritual formation in their parishes, communities, regions, or dioceses. We will learn and do spiritual formation together and then bring back a plan to ferment spiritual formation in our own places.

It is an honour that Jonathan was one of those chosen to attend and we look forward to what he will bring back to the parish.

We are halfway through our IAM Collective Workshop Series with 2 more Saturday workshops remaining.

All of the workshops are family-friendly!  As future Knowledge Holders, children are not just warmly welcomed, but highly honoured!

This week we are making Moosehide Beaded Orange Shirt Pins.  It will be a valuable opportunity to not only experience the traditional skill of decorative beading which you can take home with you, but to also have the opportunity to learn from local Knowledge Holders who are the children/grandchildren of Residential/Day School Survivors.  You will gain a better understanding of what Orange Shirt Day means and it's importance to our Indigenous Brothers and Sisters.

You can “arrive” on the spot (there are ample materials to accommodate last minute drop-ins) however they would prefer that you register through the provided Evenbrite links so they can keep track of numbers. Did I also mention that FREE snacks and lunch are provided!

What an INCREDIBLE way to spend a Saturday, don’t you think?!

Please Note:  The IAM Collective is mandated by their governing bodies to donate 30% of their proceeds from Orange Shirt or Red Dress initiatives to their respective fundraising organizations; therefore there is a $27.95 minimum donation for the workshop.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Jodi 

Use paints, leather, fur, beads and more to tell a story on canvas guided by the amazing talents of Linda Wright. 

Linda Wright is of Gwich’in decent, originally from Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Throughout her life, she has worked in and travelled to many communities in the Western Arctic and Sahtu regions, creating a true appreciation for the unique landscapes and cultures of the north. 

Wright’s artwork, "Clothed in Culture" was selected for the 31st annual Great Northern Arts Festival cover art. Over the past several years, Linda has presented her work in Edmonton, at various exhibitions including, the Art Gallery of Alberta and the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension, The Extension Gallery. 

Traditional legends and stories illustrate a time when animals and humans spoke the same language, filled with humor and imparting morals. Wright is fascinated by these long-ago stories, which were told by the Gwich’in Elders so that they could be passed onto future generations. She is inspired to create a visual expression of these stories. Through her art, Wright intends to develop a sense of appreciation for the north and provide an insight into Gwich’in oral storytelling traditions.

And WE get to learn from her!! How blessed are we!

Eventbrite link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mixed-media-art-adventure-tickets-872988119967?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1

Jodi

After a break over the Easter season, Simple Supper is back!!  

This month's menu:

Taco Salad

Chocolate pudding with an added surprise!!

Time again to join with friends old and new over a simple meal.

Adults are $10 / children 12 and under free

Cash, debit & credit payments are all accepted.

All are welcome!! Please bring a friend if you know someone who might appreciate a simple meal and companionship.

The Edmonton Grandmothers are hosting their spring fabric Frenzy on April 27, from 9 am to 3:30 pm, at Strathearn United Church, 8510 95 Ave NW, Edmonton.

Find fabrics, yarn, notions and craft supplies for bargain prices!

All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support grandmothers in Africa.  

The annual Bishop's Fund event returns on May 2, at 5 pm, as a reception with light bites, wine and other refreshments, at the University of Alberty Faculty Club, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive, NW, Edmonton. You are invited to meet members of the Bishop’s Fund who generously organise this fundraiser in support of Anglican clergy. Bishop Stephen London will speak briefly at the reception.   

We welcome Bishop Steve on May 19^th this year to celebrate Confirmation, Baptism, and Anglican Reception.

Confirmation for baptized people is a chance to receive a simple prayer that the Spirit be present and released in your life.  Confirmation is an adult reception of baptism and is associated with several sessions of preparation that cover our way of Christian life in the world.  In confirmation, the bishop lays hands on the head of each candidate and prays for them.  Jonathan would like to provide mentors for each candidate for confirmation to support them in prayer and conversation.

Baptism is our simple entry into Christian faith for people of any age who have not been baptized before.  As we receive baptism in water and in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and are marked with chrism (blessed, fragrant oil), we offer ourselves to receive the love and promises of God and to join the church as the family of faith.  Baptism is not about what we know, but about the direction we set ourselves towards in life.

Anglican Reception is by no means a requirement or even an encouragement for members of St. A’s.  However, sometimes we feel we want to ‘plant down’ and say we are ‘here.’

If any of these ceremonies catch your attention, please let Rev. Jonathan know.  Preparation for confirmation will begin in Lent and baptismal preparation in May.  Jonathan will need some confirmation mentors as well.

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to announce that on Pentecost, Sunday, May 19, it is his intention, God willing, to ordain to the diaconate Christa Eisbrenner.

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!

These cold winter afternoons give us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a relaxing time ofconversation with friends.

This session we will focus on a another one of Rev. Dr. BarbaraBrown Taylor’s well-known books. Holy Envy is filled with warmth and humour as Taylorrecounts her experiences of discovering the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the aWorld Religions course to undergraduates in rural Georgia. Her deep and reflective thoughtsreveal how God delights in confounding her expectations! We will also include material from other sources to add richness to our conversation.

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

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