Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – May 23, 2017 Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – May 23, 2017 Kirk United Church Centre, 13535-122 Ave NW Edmonton Presbytery 13535 122 Ave NW Edmonton AB T5L 2V7 780-438-6619 presbytery.office@uccedm.org  

Sign In for Presbyters, Visitors & Newcomers For attendance recording, please remember to sign in. (Initials next to name on sign-in sheets at table) Guests & Newcomers please sign the Visitor sign-in Sheet. Thank you

No Regrets for Presbytery Meetings Did you know that your regrets are no longer recorded in the Presbytery minutes? That’s correct! This will save you a phone call or an email if you cannot attend!

WRITTEN MOTIONS Motions must be clear and concise for recording in the official record. When making a motion at a Presbytery or Council meeting, please write it down and forward it to Nancy Kerr or Sally-Anne Woolnough.

News from Congregations and Teams We ask that everyone presenting events or news please have a written or typed copy to leave with the Recording Secretary and the end of your announcement when leaving the stage. This makes for more accurate reporting of you event dates, times, locations and other important details. Thank you.

Presbytery Office Hours Mon - Thurs: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fri - Sun & Stat Holidays: Office Closed To Reach administration or Intercultural Ministry please call 780-438-6619 To reach Wilson MacLennan call 780-438-6617

PRESBYTERY MATTERS! Watch For: Edmonton Presbytery Meeting Notes in “Presbytery Matters” from Stuart Jackson and the Communications Committee Use them to inform your congregation of what happened at the Presbytery Meeting!

Presbytery News & Events Emails are sent to Edmonton Presbyters and/or congregations to advertise events going on, in and around Edmonton Presbytery. Or go to http://www.edmontonpresbytery.org/events or http://www.edmontonpresbytery.org/news

How to Get Your Event Listed Submit your event by the Tuesday prior to an evening meeting or by the Monday prior to an all-day meeting to the presbytery office: prebsbytery.office@uccedm.org We make every effort to get your announcements listed.

PRESBYTERY WEBSITE Go 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? Interested in training sessions for your committee page minders ..…talk to Stuart Jackson!

Spirit West United Church For hosting tonight’s meeting. Many Thanks to Spirit West United Church For hosting tonight’s meeting.

Presbytery Meeting Sites Appeal The 2017/2018 schedules are posted to our website under meetings. http://www.edmontonpresbytery.org/meetings.html We still need meeting locations for the 2017/18 schedule. Please speak to Sally-Anne or call the office if you would like to volunteer to host one. Thanks to all!

For Conference News Go to: http://albertanorthwestconference.ca/news/ • Join the United Church's Global Pilgrimage: Kenya 2017

St. Stephen’s College Explore. Create. Transform. Check for information, events and registration at the College by visiting their website: http://www.ualberta.ca/ST.STEPHENS/news/index.html St. Stephen’s is now inviting applications for the Position of Principal and Dean commencing July 1, 2017. Questions and applications, by email only, should be directed to st.stephen‘s@ualberta.ca

Check for Training Online https://www.united-in-learning.com/index.php/upcoming-webinars Distant Learning for Church Leaders

To check out our news and events go to: www. epim To check out our news and events go to: www.epim.ca Please tell others within your congregation so that we can walk together & continue to build a vibrant intercultural ministry!

Vacation Bible Camp www.epim.ca Children 5-12 year of age are welcome July 11-14, 2017 9 am – 3pm (Snack and lunch provided) Korean United Church 9624-74 Ave Contact: 780-903-6339 www.epim.ca

When: July 15th from 10am – 4pm. Lunch at noon.  BBQ When: July 15th from 10am – 4pm. Lunch at noon. Where: Rundle Park, Site #6. 2909-113 ave NW, Edmonton Lunch: Hamburgers, hotdogs and a variety of ethnic foods. Come join in the fun, fellowship and games! Please bring your friends and families.

Blanket Exercise Workshop Saturday June 17, 2017 from 9:30 am – 12 pm Salisbury United Church, 2 Mission Street, Sherwood Park Please join us at Salisbury United Church for this workshop which explores the nation to nation relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in Canada.

Verbal Judo – The Art of Tactical Communications “Opportunity Favors the Prepared Mind” For more information about this workshop, please contact Rev. Anna Constantin, Chair of the Abuse Prevention and Education Committee. Phone 780-466-0916 or email anna.grace@shaw.ca

UCW Worship Ottewell United Church Women would like to invite all UCW past and present to join with us in worship, as we celebrate 55 years of United Church Women. Remember to wear your pins on Sunday, September 10th, 2017, 10:00 am at Ottewell United, 6611 93A Avenue. For more info contact Delores. 780 466 3761

Church In the Woods July 17-21, 2017 9:30am – 12:30pm Ages 4-11 Hawrelak Park, Site 2 (by the bridge at Laurier Park) Cost $65/child Phone or email St. Paul’s to request your registration form or for more information. Deadline for registration is June 15, 2017.

Celebrate National Aboriginal Day in Olds Wednesday June 21, 2017 Join in the Celebrations at Centennial Park, 5037-53 Street 9:am – Opening Ceremony 10am-6pm – Activities Throughout the Day 11am – Metis Dance Performances 1pm – Traditional First Nations Dance 6pm – Closing Ceremony Feature Film “Elder in the Making” at TransCanada Theater, CLC Campus 6:30pm Doors open. Free Admission 7pm Film Starts

Our Common Ground: Wisdom A Four part gathering sponsored by the Anglican Foundation, Inner City Pastoral Ministry & Moving Forward with Reconciliation Boyle Street Plaza, 9538-103A avenue Saturday, June 17, 20171pm – 5pm RSVP to michelle.iskwew@gmail.com

Next Meeting of Edmonton Presbytery Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2017 Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We are looking for someone to host this meeting. Please contact Sally-Anne or Wilson at 780-438-6619

for attending tonight’s meeting. See you in September!