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EDMONTON PRESBYTERY EVENTS AND INFORMATION SHEET –April 26, 2016
Spring time in Edmonton
Edmonton Presbytery Events & Information SheetThis sheet is provided to let Congregations know about events happening in and around Edmonton Presbytery and to provide other information that may be of interest.
Presbytery Office HoursMon, Tues. Thur.: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Wed: 9:30 – 3:30Friday, Sat, Sun & Stats: Office Closed
OUR WEBSITEGo To:www.edmontonpresbytery.org
Did you know that each Committee can appoint their very own page minder to keep their section of the website up-to-date?If your committee is interested in training sessions for committee page minders…talk to Stuart Jackson!
No More Regrets for Presbytery MeetingsRegrets are no longer required to record in Presbytery minutes. This will save Ministers & Pres Reps an email or phone call!
PRESBYTERY MATTERS – EdmontonPresbytery meeting notes are from Stuart Jackson and the Communications Committee. Watch for
these notes and include them in your Sunday Bulletin to let everyone know what happened at the last Presbytery meeting!
EmailTo avoid missing Presbytery information, please keep your email: up- to-date. Let the office know if your email address has changed.
How to Get Your Event ListedSubmit your event by the Tuesday prior to an evening meeting or by the Monday prior to an all-day meeting.Send announcements to Joyce at the office:[email protected] We make every effort to get your announcements listed.Sending your event after cut-off dates may mean it getsmissed … so send them as soon as you can. Thanks to all!
Faith Lift Footnotes – Information/news/events from the United Church Campus U of Alberta will be emailed to you as they become available.
Meeting HostMay’s meeting host is Knox-Metropolitan United. Church.Thanks to all the churches that hosted Presbytery meetings in 2015/16. Watch for the 2016/17 drive this summer.
Edmonton Presbytery Intercultural Ministry NEWSWe are pleased to announce the launch of our new website! To check out our news and events go to: www.epim.ca Please tell others within your congregation so that we can walk together and continue to build a vibrant intercultural ministry!
The May 15th
Ghana Worship and Praise Service was a successful and joyous evening of song, worship and praise. Thanks to all of you who came out, and shared in our time of fellowship together!
2nd Annual Intercultural Picnic on July 9 – see add below.
For Conference News, go to http://albertanorthwestconference.ca/news/
Assistance to Ft. McMurray
1 How to Get Your Event Listed: Please submit your event in a text file (Word, WordPerfect or RTF) by the Tuesday one week prior to the Presbytery meeting. Please no PDF format! Supporting graphics and logos can be sent as well, but may not be included because of space limitations. Let us know via email as soon as you are able if your event is cancelled.
Edmonton Presbytery Office13535 122 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5L [email protected]
EDMONTON PRESBYTERY EVENTS AND INFORMATION SHEET –April 26, 2016
ANWC Summer Camps … and more!
St. Stephen’s college news/events go to:http://www.ualberta.ca/ST.STEPHENS/news/index.hml
United in Learning – For distant online courses for Church Leaders go to:https :// www.united-in-learning.com/index.php/ upcoming-webinars
Naramata Centre is open this summer!For information go to:http://albertanorthwestconference.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Naramata-Centre-summer-program-flyer.pdf
Scott Woods ConcertMay 25th at 7:00 p.m.Tickets are available for $25 each.Call the Kirk office for tickets at 780-455-0453
A YOUTH TALENT SHOW is being held to raise money for YEGO Rwanda while giving local, young talent a chance to perform in a non-competitive environment. The event will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016, 4:00 PM, at St. Andrew’s United Church, 9915 – 148 Street, Edmonton AB. Tickets: $5 per person or $15 per family of five (up to 2 adults & 3 children
Join the pARTy!Saturday, May 28 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.The Annual Oliver Street Festival*123 Street & 102 AveVolunteer? Join in the fun?More information available at www.olivercommunityfestival.com, you can send your questions to [email protected] or simply call or text to 780 399 2828. *Sponsored by the Oliver Community League and
124th Street Business Association. Hosted by Robertson-Wesley United Church
Time Apart for Ministry PersonnelJune 3 to 4, 2016
A Ministry Personnel event is set for in Edmonton, just prior to the Celebration of Ministry banquet and service. There will be NO BUSINESS NO TABLE GROUPS NO REPORTS … But there will be TIME WITH COLLEAGUES, STIMULATING SPEAKERS, INSPIRING AND MEANINGFUL WORSHIP.Registration Fee: $50. To register go to: http://albertanorthwestconference.ca/14120-minister-recall/
The Pride Parade – Dive into PrideJune 4 at 11 amMembers and friends of the United Church of Canada are invited to join members of Affirming congregations and ministries by walking in the Pride Parade. Walking in the Parade is an expression of social justice, shows support for LGBT people in Edmonton and puts a very kind face on the United Church. We need to meet between 10:00 and 10:30 am at Whyte Avenue and 108 Street. The theme for Pride 2016 is Dive into Pride. You are welcome to make and bring signs that show that theme or that express support for LGBT people. People can sign in online @ https://inkdit.com/ofr/xf121d09c7d600ee9 I am planning on bringing an iPad with me to McDougall, so I can sign people up in church. We were told there will be no paper waiver forms that people can sign. The deadline to sign up to take part in the Pride Parade is May 25. From Gary Simpson [email protected] 780-918-7145
Information EventJune 5 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.St. Paul’s United Church(11526 – 76 Ave.)Campus Ministries is sponsoring a Guatemala Pilgrimage August 4-24, 2017For Post-Secondary Students ages 18-28
Two Events from Star of the North Retreat Centre:YARD SALEWe are collecting items NOW to support Star of the North Retreat Centre’sYARD SALE fundraiser onSunday June 5 from 10-2.
2 How to Get Your Event Listed: Please submit your event in a text file (Word, WordPerfect or RTF) by the Tuesday one week prior to the Presbytery meeting. Please no PDF format! Supporting graphics and logos can be sent as well, but may not be included because of space limitations. Let us know via email as soon as you are able if your event is cancelled.
Edmonton Presbytery Office13535 122 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5L [email protected]
EDMONTON PRESBYTERY EVENTS AND INFORMATION SHEET –April 26, 2016
We are accepting items in good working order (EXCEPT clothing, encyclopedia, text books, old microwaves or electronics).Items can be brought to The Star between 8:30 12 or 1– 3:00 Monday to Friday. 780-459-5511, 3A St. Vital Ave, St. Albert, [email protected] a STAR TREKKER!Walk for Star of the North Retreat Centre in our spring fundraising Star Trekker Walk onSunday June 5, 9:30-11:30.Or help by sponsoring one of our walkers! Call780-459-5511 for more information.PLEDGE FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. DONATIONS CAN ALSO BE MADE ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE www.starofthenorth.ca go to fundraising/donations.Pledges of $20.00 or more will receive a tax receipt.
Kirk United Church13535 - 122 Ave, Edmonton AB T5L 2V7Celebrates 60 Years Since Incorporated & 50 Years Since Sanctuary Built OnSunday June 12, 2016 Worship at 10:00 a.m.Followed by Opening of Cornerstone & Time CapsuleLunchCome Join the CelebrationContact: Reta 780-453-3394Email: [email protected] United Church 780-455-0453Minister: Rev. Stuart JacksonMinister of Music: Zigmund LorencsEmail: [email protected] R.S.V.P.Website: www.kirkunitedchurch.com
Strawberry Tea*June 14 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lower Level, Riverbend United Church(14907 – 45 Avenue)$10 at the door for:Sandwiches, juice, coffee, tea and a generous slice of angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream.EVERYONE WELCOME
For more info call Leslie at 780-435-2215*Sponsored by the women of Riverbend UC
June 18th Worship Service 10:00 a.mSt. Paul’s United Church11526 – 76 Ave.BILL PHIPPS* speaking about Truth & Reconciliation*Former Moderator of the United Church of Canada
CHURCH IN THE WOODSJULY 4 - 8for children 3 – 12 years of age.
“Be Still and Know that I am God” (Vacation Bible School)at Hawrelak Park Site 2 (by the bridge to Laurier Park)
Featuring two field trips this summer: · Tofield bird sanctuary · Voyageur canoe trip (Laurier park pick up at Capilano Park). Led and coordinated by Rondy Kyle, Children’s Programs and Denise Davis Taylor, DM, Minister of Faith Formation
St Paul's United Church 11526 76 Ave NW Edmonton AB T6G 0K7 phone 780.436.1555 [email protected] Phone or email St. Paul’s to request your registration form.
INTERCULTURAL MINISTRYVACATION BIBLE SCHOOLTheme: “In God’s Hands”Southminster-Steinhauer United Church10740 – 19 Avenue, EdmontonJuly 5 – July 8, 20169:30 a.m. – 12:00 noonAges 4 – 12BIBLE STORIES GAMES PRAYERCRAFT SINGINGCOME AND MEET NEW FRIENDSHosted by the United Church of CanadaWe need 4 or 5 volunteers!For more information call: YoonOK Shin at (780-438-6619) or Email: [email protected] McRann at 780-948-6800Gaie Goin at 780-352-8505.
3 How to Get Your Event Listed: Please submit your event in a text file (Word, WordPerfect or RTF) by the Tuesday one week prior to the Presbytery meeting. Please no PDF format! Supporting graphics and logos can be sent as well, but may not be included because of space limitations. Let us know via email as soon as you are able if your event is cancelled.
Edmonton Presbytery Office13535 122 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5L [email protected]
EDMONTON PRESBYTERY EVENTS AND INFORMATION SHEET –April 26, 2016
Intercultural Ministry 2nd Annual PicnicJuly 9 @ 12 NOONRundle Park, Site 6Questions? Call YoonOk at 780-438-6619 or email [email protected]
Skylight FestivalA festival for people of diverse backgrounds to explore justice, arts and faith.July 29 – 31Paris Fairgrounds, Paris ON. For more information go towww.skylightfestival.ca
Opportunity for ANW Youth to be part of GO Project Saskatoon: The Alberta and Northwest Conference Executive has approved a Conference-wide project for youth between the ages of 16 – 20. The project provides for 18 youth and four adult facilitators to participate in the 2016 Saskatoon Go Project from July 28 – August 4. Our young people will be joining with other youth from the United Church of Canada for 11 days of fun, learning and growing in faith. Go To: http:// albertanorthwestconference.us8.list-manage.com/track/cli ck?u=be76b3351358cbe291a86a904&id=915bc67bb6&e=144393887f for more information.
Next Meeting of Edmonton Presbytery- June 14, 2016 Year-End BBQ 6:00 p.m. Meeting @ 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.Kirk UC (13535 – 122 Avenue)
4 How to Get Your Event Listed: Please submit your event in a text file (Word, WordPerfect or RTF) by the Tuesday one week prior to the Presbytery meeting. Please no PDF format! Supporting graphics and logos can be sent as well, but may not be included because of space limitations. Let us know via email as soon as you are able if your event is cancelled.
Edmonton Presbytery Office13535 122 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5L [email protected]