Cathedral College

For those of you who are interested in continuing education this year, the All Saints Cathedral College is offering some interesting classes.  You have the option of taking them for credit or non-credit.  Most people forego the for-credit assignments and come to learn some interesting things about our faith!

• Introduction to the Old Testament

The Very Rev. Neil Gordon

Wednesday evenings, September 12 to April 10

Location: Concordia College

Cost: $75 (to be paid at first lecture)

• PAUL – Apostle to the Gentiles, and a Man of Letters

The Rev. Canon Gwen Bright

Saturday afternoons, January 19, 26 and February 2, 9 and 16, 2013

Location: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Avenue, Edmonton

Cost: $75 (to be paid at first lecture)

• Discovering New Insights into the Love of God: Rethinking Christian Faith in the 20^th Century

The Rev. Stephen London

Note: this is a two-part (fall and spring) course

Fall: Saturday afternoons, November 10 to December 8

Spring dates and location: TBA

• The Church After Christianity

Dr. Stephen Martin, the Rev. Scott Sharman and the Rev. Dr. Myron Penner, plus respondents and moderators from the Diocese of Edmonton and All Saints’ Cathedral College

Thursday evenings, October 25, November 1, 8 and 15

Cost: a free-will donation is encouraged to help offset costs

To register for the above courses, please call All Saints’ Cathedral College: 780-429-6379. For more information about the cathedral college, visit:www.allsaintscathedralcollege.com. Course descriptions 

Highlights from the Diocese

Here are some pieces of note from this week's Synod Scene.  The diocese wants your opinion in this survey, and the document attached to it details some of the exciting initiatives that have been going on in our wider community.

“Rich Inheritance – Fresh Future” Case for Support: As a Diocese we continue to respond to God’s call to renew and revitalize our vision for the ministry and mission of our church. This vision leads us forward to new possibilities that require the engagement of each Anglican in every community of the diocese.

Over the last four years, we have put into action our mission to: “Proclaim the Gospel, Make Disciples and Further the Kingdom.” As a result, many good things have been happening here. Much of our work has focused on better equipping leaders in the church – clergy and lay - to meet the challenges of a new age. Results from our early initiatives have been encouraging and these ministries require continued funding. 

We need to engage parishioners across the diocese in the second phase of a Planning and Feasibility study process to determine our potential to raise $7.5 million, over five years, in support of our ground-breaking ministry initiatives, local parishes, and the national church.

This part of the study will gather information and opinions from clergy and parishioners. We invite you to review the “Rich Inheritance – Fresh Future” study and complete an online survey at: http://www.mminternational.ca/survey-edmonton. Please share your opinions with us!

For university students:

Worship Room Live: Anglican Student Ministries will kick off the fall semester with a “Worship Room Live” concert, BBQ and outdoor eucharist on September 9^th, at St. George’s, 11733-87^th Ave., Edmonton. More information online at:www.anglicanstudentministry.ca, or contact University Chaplain the Rev. Sue Oliver Martin at: gikhyi@gmail.com. Poster attached.

For the family:

Fringing at Holy Trinity: A record number of 75 Fringe performances are being held at Holy Trinity in Old Strathcona, until Sunday, August 26.

The theatre schedule for 2012 brings seven exciting productions, including two of the best children’s matinees in town, in three fabulous venues. To view the performance schedule, visit: www.holytrinity.ab.ca. Kompany Family Theatre Info Sheet

In addition to theatrical offerings, the parish will offer the interactive chart-art creation (On the Fringe of Heaven), Fr. Chris’ Lemonade and Prayer Stand and the Green Room Tea Room (open daily, except Sunday, between 1 and 5 pm) which boasts the “best scones in Edmonton”!

Would you like to receive the Synod Scene every week?  Send an e-mail to churched@edmonton.anglican.ca.