1. Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – February 25, 2017. St
Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – February 25, St. Paul’s United Church, Ave NW
Edmonton Presbytery Office
Edmonton Presbytery
Ave NW
Edmonton AB T5L 2V7

2. 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

3. 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 if you cannot attend!

4. 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.

5. 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 To reach Wilson MacLennan call

6. 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!

7. Presbytery News & Events
s are sent to Edmonton Presbyters and/or congregations to advertise events going on, in and around Edmonton Presbytery.
Or go to or

8. 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: We make every effort to get your announcements listed.

9. PRESBYTERY WEBSITE
Go To: 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! OR Watch for training sessions………………….

10. St.Paul’s United Church
Many Thanks to
St.Paul’s United Church
For hosting today's meeting

11. Presbytery Meeting Sites Appeal
The 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 schedules are posted to our website under meetings. We still need three meetings locations for the 2016/2017 year (March, May & June) Please speak to Sally-Anne or call the office if you would like to volunteer to host one. Thanks to all!

12. For Conference News Go to: http://albertanorthwestconference.ca/news/
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13. Putting Some Salt and Light Into Your Congregational Giving Program 2016/17
Everything you need to develop your congregational giving program before the end of the year is available in the Salt and Light package you received this summer. More resources are available on our website: Questions? Need more copies? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help! You can reach us at , ext. 4029, or us at

14. St. Stephen’s College
Explore. Create. Transform.
Check for information, events and registration at
the College by visiting their website:
St. Stephen’s is now inviting applications for the Position of Principal and Dean commencing July 1, Questions and applications, by only, should be directed to

15. Check for Training Online
Distant Learning for Church Leaders

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

17. A donation of $1, was collected from the Intercultural Ministry Christmas Concert and was sent to The United Church of Canada in response to Hurricane Matthew. We have received a thank you letter for this donation.

18. English-as-a-Second-Language
Winter Session for Intermediate level Students
Classes are held Monday and Wednesday morning
9am-12pm (noon)
January 23rd to March 22, 2017
St. Paul’s United Church, Ave NW
Please Contact:
IM Facilitator: YoonOk Shin at or
Wayne Youngward at

19. The ESL Working Group
Edmonton Presbytery Inter-Cultural Ministry Committee,
is seeking on an on-going basis
volunteer teachers of English-as-a-second-language.
No experience or training is necessary.
Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays
Our next spring session will take place from
April 10 – June 24, 2017
St. Paul’s United Church, Ave NW
Please Contact:
IM Facilitator: YoonOk Shin at or
Wayne Youngward at

20. Position vacancies
Edmonton Presbytery
February 2017
COUNCIL: Chairperson
1 Order of Ministry
PROPERTY AND FINANCE: Need at least two new members, (Prefer at least one be someone younger)
FAITH FORMATION: Need someone with Tech expertise
PARTNERS IN MINISTRY: Team lead
Chairperson for Outreach Ministries
PERSONEL COMMITTEE: An order of ministry person.
EDMONTON DISTRICT COUNCIL CHURCH: 1 female lay person who can meet at noon approximately 6 times per year
Presbytery Representative to Leadership Resource Development Committee: One person.
Presbytery Representative for the local arrangements committee for the ANW Conference Inter-Cultural Ministries Event Oct. 2017: At Least one person.

23. World Day of Prayer Services
World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice.
Riverbend United Church, Ave, Friday March 3, 2017 at 1p.m
Chalmers-Castle Downs United Church, Ave, Friday, March 3rd at 7p.m.
Beverly United Church, Street, Friday, March 3rd at 2p.m.
Spirit West, Street, Friday March 3, 2017 at 2 p.m.
St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Ave, Friday, March 3, 7 p.m.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, St, Friday, March 3, 7 p.m.
St. Thomas Anglican, 4 Raven Dr. Sherwood Park, Thursday, March 2, 7 p.m.
St. Columba Anglican Church, Ave., Friday, March 3, 7 p.m.

24. Inner City Pastoral Ministry – Annual General Meeting
St Faith’s Anglican Church – Prayer Commons St
Thursday, March 16
6:30 PM Gathering
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Annual General Meeting
Key Note Speaker
Julien Hammond – Coordinator - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations
Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton

26. Next Meeting of Edmonton Presbytery
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Place: WE NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS MEETING Please contact Sally-Anne at

27. for attending today’s meeting. See you in March!