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Fifth Sunday after PentecostJune 23rd 2024 First reading and Psalm Second reading Gospel Reading |
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Kids' Church
This Sunday we’re going to be sharing ideas about organizing a fundraiser to help others in our community and our world. What ideas do you have?? |
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Coffee Hour after the 10am serviceHoping you can join us for coffee and a chat!! |
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~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~
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REWILDING WORK PARTYSaturday 22nd June from 1-4pm!! Bring your gloves and a shovel is you have one.
All are welcome to pitch in to help rewild our outer space!!
Muffins will be available for sustainence.
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15 second summer worship time survey
It's been a while since we've asked about your best summer worship time. Among other factors in consideration, this data will help your corporation know the best choice to make. Link here: https://forms.gle/eBq51x63Gsqkm4mk8 For more infomation visit:
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A few bits about things that happened recently in the month of June
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June 21stA day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Indigenous people of Canada. The day was first celebrated in 1996, after it was proclaimed that year by Romeo LeBlanc, the then Governor General of Canada, to be celebrated annually on 21 June. This date was chosen for many reasons, including its cultural significance as the Summer solstice, and the fact that it is a day on which many Indigenous peoples and communities traditionally celebrate their heritage / culture. The day came about after a series of calls for such a celebration. It was first self-declared Indian Day in 1945, by Jules Sioui and chiefs from across North America. In 1982, the National INdian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of First Nations) called for the creation of a National Aboriginal Solidarity Day to be celebrated on 21 June. In 1990, Quebec became the first province or territory to establish the day as a celebration of Indigenous culture. In 1995, a national conference of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, titled The Sacred Assembly, called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canada. In 1996, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended that a National First Peoples Day be officially recognized. In 2001, members of the 14th Legislative Assembly passed the National Aboriginal Day Act making the Northwest Territories the first jurisdiction in Canada to recognise this day as a formal statutory holiday. In 2009, the House of Commons declared June to be National Aboriginal History Month (now National Indigenous History Month). On 21 June 2017, Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau released a statement pledging to rename the event National Indigenous Peoples Day. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde supported the proposed change, called it an "important step," citing the terminology used in the landmark United Nations' Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. |
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Summer Solstice 2024
The June solstice occurred at 4:50 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 20, 2024, the earliest solstice in 228 years. The exact day and time of the solstice vary slightly from year to year, but the last time it happened this early was in 1796, when it took place at 1:45 p.m. ET on June 20. Across the Northern Hemisphere, June 20 will be the longest day of the year and mark the official start to astronomical summer. Meanwhile, areas south of the equator will experience the shortest day of the year, which coincides with the beginning of astronomical winter. The changing of the celestial seasons will be quickly followed by one of June's top astronomical sights. Full 'Strawberry' Moon to rise on Friday nightThe first full day of summer will end with the first full moon of the season, one that has several names inspired by the flora, fauna and weather of June. In North America, June's full moon is called the Strawberry Moon, as it is the time of year when strawberries ripen and are ready to be harvested. Other nicknames for June's full moon include the Hot Moon, the Hatching Moon and the Birth Moon. The moon may briefly look red or pink, similar to strawberries, shortly after it climbs above the horizon, before gradually transitioning to its typical white appearance. This color is not related to the moon's nickname but rather the effects of the atmosphere, the same reason why some sunrises and sunsets feature vivid colors. |
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Looking Forward at St A's & in Our Community
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Simple SupperFriday 28th June 2024 Hoping you can join us for the last Simple Supper before a summer break. Menu to follow when it arrives with me - or could just be a surprise!! |
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Canada Day Long Weekend Event at St A'sOutdoor service and hot dog roast!! On Sunday the 30th we will be holding our service al fresco. Afterwards we will light up the fire pit to roast our lunch. Please bring potluck items: salad, snacks / desserts, beverages if at all possible. Also bring hot dog sticks and lawn chairs. Hot dogs, buns and condiments will be provided. Look forward to seeing everyone there and hoping this nice weather holds!! |
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Are You Free?
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Are You Able to Help on Sunday Morning??This important ministry needs you We are down in numbers for Sunday morning tech support. If you feel you could help out and add your name to the roster please let Jonathan know. Two people are needed and all training is provided - only basic computer skills are required. This is a vital part of our service helping those unable to attend in person participate with us. |
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The Messenger June 2024News of the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton The June 2024 edition of The Messenger, a collection of news and stories from the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton, can now be read online. The summer issue features events commemorating Red Dress Week in remembrance of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls; the Bishop's Fund Reception in support of clergy; 50 years of faithful ministry; 150th-anniversary celebrations; reflections on AI and church, the arts and faith, and the resilience of moss.
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Hey, we're on Global!Wildroots video item For more infomation visit:
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From Rupert's Land to Northern LightsA New Name for Canadian Anglicans The 2022 Provincial Synod asked dioceses to consider the range of possibilities and be ready to make a decision when Provincial Synod reconvened in Calgary in 2024. At that meeting, several options were considered, and Synod as a whole accepted the name “Province of the Northern Lights”. This will be the operating name of the Province for now, and will become the legal name once the necessary legal steps are taken, including a further vote in 2027. What is an ecclesiastical province? In the Anglican Church worldwide, local church communities (parishes) cluster together in a grouping called a diocese, under the oversight of a bishop. A cluster of dioceses is known as a province, creating the opportunity for mutual support and accountability between the dioceses and their bishops. In Canada, there are currently four such provinces. As of 2024, there are ten dioceses in the Province of Rupert's Land: Athabasca, Edmonton and Calgary in the civil province of Alberta; Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle in the civil province of Saskatchewan; Brandon and Rupert’s Land in Manitoba; the Arctic, covering the whole of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as the Nunavik region in northern Quebec; and the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh, stretching across northwestern Ontario and northeastern Manitoba. The origins of the Province of Rupert’s Land lie in the creation of the first diocese in the Canadian northwest, in 1849. The bishop of this diocese was based in Winnipeg, but was responsible for the development and leadership of church missions in a vast area, covering the Prairies, the far north, and the areas around Hudson’s Bay. The diocese took its name, Rupert’s Land, from the charter of the Hudson’s Bay Company, by which King Charles II directed the Company to trade in, colonize, and exercise control over the entire drainage basin of the Bay. Why change the name? As a result of recent developments, it no longer made sense for the church to refer to its provincial jurisdiction as “Rupert’s” land. Even as a historic marker, this name undercut the inherent rights of Indigenous people to be acknowledged in their own lands, as well as the church’s commitment to be an active partner in the work of healing and reconciliation. The idea was brought to the Provincial Synod, meeting at Prince Albert in 2022. As the bishops, clergy and lay delegates discussed the idea, it became clear that there was a widespread consensus in favour of changing the name, in order to reflect the Province’s contemporary commitment to being a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous Anglicans come together for mutual support and encouragement. he Anglican Council of Indigenous People presented a report on the developing reality of a self-governing Indigenous Church within the Anglican Church of Canada. And Indigenous leadership was visible amongst the synod delegates, many of whom came from dioceses which were majority or almost completely Indigenous in their membership. All these aspects of the synod helped to develop a sense that the time was right to move towards a new name. How was “Northern Lights” chosen? As discussion progressed in 2022, the greatest energy centred around a name which would connect to the Northern Lights. There were a number of reasons for this focus: 1) While it was important to tie the new name to the land, the diversity of landscapes across the Province made it impossible to identify a single geographic feature which would unite us; 2) Yet the sky is something we all have in common, and the phenomenon of the Northern Lights is something distinct to our region, since the lights are regularly visible all over the Province; 3) The Northern Lights have spiritual significance in the many Indigenous cultures across the Province, being treated with great respect and regarded as “dancing spirits” or as a sign of the continuing presence of those who came before us; 4) Light is a central image in the Christian story, as well, symbolizing the creating and redeeming work of God as well as the call to disciples to be light to the world; so it was noted that the people of the Province are called to be the “northern lights” in this sense.
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Later this year ...
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Butterflies
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Every Week at St A's
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HANLEY HOME GROUPMeet every Monday, except holidays, at 6.45pm 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 entertain them! Just a reminder that the group will run Monday evenings 6:45-8:15pm at 10735 52 Street. |
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GATHER ‘ROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE is Taking a Summer BreakHow nice it has been to get together and chat these past few months Our last meeting took place on Thursday May 2nd; we will plan to meet up again in the autumn. Keep your eye on this space, later this year, for details ... Wishing you all a lovely summer!! Anne |
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Spirituality Sharing Circle Pausing for the Summer
As we change gears for Summer schedule, the Wednesday night sharing circle will pause for the summer. We suggest you might like to take the summer to 1) read some resource or book that is edifying for you in your spiritual life. 2) Choose one day a week, whether at home or on vacation, to jot down in a journal where you have seen God in the last week. Wednesday nights will be back up after Labor Day. For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/news/spirituality-sharing-circle-pausing-for-the-summer
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Update your InformationSo you stay in the loop!! 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.
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~ 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 (text prefered). Jonathan's day off is Monday, but he his always available for an emergency pastoral need at the above number. Children's ministry: Simone at kids@staugustinesedmonton.com Music & youth: Megan at megl_miller@yahoo.com |