1. Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – October 28, 2017. St
Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – October 28, St. Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive
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 Guest sign-in Sheet. Thank you

3. 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.

4. 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 at the end of your announcement when leaving the stage.
This makes for more accurate reporting of your event dates, times, locations and other important details.
Thank you.

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! Presbytery Matters is looking for a new administrator, please contact Stuart Jackson if you are interested.

7. Presbytery News & Events
s are sent to Administrators to advertise events going on in and around Edmonton Presbytery. You can also find upcoming event on the Edmonton Presbytery Website:

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!

10. St. Albert United Church For hosting tonight’s meeting.
Many Thanks to
St. Albert United Church
For hosting tonight’s meeting.

11. Presbytery Meeting Sites & Schedule
The 2017/2018 schedule is posted to our website under meetings. November 28, 2017 – Tuesday – Still Looking for a volunteer January 23, 2017 – Tuesday – Kirk United Church Centre February 24, 2017 – Saturday – United On Whyte April 24, 2017 – Tuesday – Edmonton Korean United Church May 22, 2017 – Tuesday – St. Andrew’s United Church June 19, 2017 – Tuesday – Chalmers-Castle Downs United Church

12. For Conference News
Go to: • Keep up to date with the Remit process on the Alberta & Northwest Conference website.

13. 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

14. Check for Training Online
Distant Learning for Church Leaders

15. To check out our news and events go to: www. epim
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!

16. The Intercultural Christmas Choirs concert
will be held on December 3rd at Kirk UC Centre this year.
“Kindred Voices - Intercultural Celebration of Christmas in Song, featuring Linnea Good and Company”
It's exciting, wonderful time for all in this season of Advent; we will be experiencing our Christ’s hope, peace, joy and love for all once again. We are very pleased and thankful that we will have 7 churches choirs and  Linnea Good (Guest singer, musical administrator) in our midst.  

17. Ministers Bible study gathering on Thursday November 23rd, at Spirit West United Church.
 All clergies all welcome at this gathering for learning and fellowship.

18. Covenanting Service for Rev. Leigh Sinclair
Robertson-Wesley UC ( Street NW) invites you to the join them in welcoming Rev. Leigh Sinclair on November 5th, 2017 at 7 pm. A reception will be held following the service.

19. Chalmers-Castle Downs UC Turkey Dinner
The First United Church, Fort Saskatchewan, invites you to a Social Awareness Discussion held with the assistance of Alberta Health Services
Topic: The Opioid Crisis in Alberta and our response
Sunday October 22, 2017 from 5 pm – 6:30pm
Open to All.
th Ave, Fort Saskatchewan

20. “Opportunity Favors the Prepared Mind”
Annual Harvest Supper
“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 or

21. Licensed Lay Worship Leaders
Hosted by Ministry and Congregational Support Team
Monday, October 30th from 7 pm – 9 pm
Kirk United Church Centre: Ave
Come meet the LLWLs and share ideas, coffee, goodies and conversation

22. Administration Association Meetings
Encourage your Church Administrator to join other administrators for fellowship, information and educational topics.
Next meeting is Tuesday November 21st from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm
Topic: front Line Staff & Pastoral Care
Contact Jackie at Riverbend United Church or Kathy and Chalmers-Castle Downs for more information

23. The Racecourse Community School Fundraising Dinner
Reserve your tickets now for this 14th annual fundraising dinner for the Racecourse Community School for orphaned and vulnerable children in Zitwe, Zambia
Tickets are $50 ($25 tax receipt), $15 for students /children. Can be purchased by contacting heather at or
An award winning film by One River Productions (2014)

24. OPEN HOUSE An Exclusive invitation for united Church Members in the Edmonton Area. Saturday November 4th, 2017 from 2 pm – 4:30 pm Avenue, Edmonton Independent and assisted Living at it’s finest.

25. Beverly United Church UCW craft and Bake Sale
Beverly United Church Street (Basement, wheelchair accessible)
Saturday November 25, 2017 from 10 am – 2 pm
Join us for hot dogs, homemade baked goods, coffee and tea

26. 500th Anniversary of Reformation
Sunday October 29, 2017 at 10:30 am during worship service.
Robertson-Wesley United Church, Street
Admission by free-will offering
, or
Bach’s Cantata “Christ Lag in Todesbandon, BWV 4. Text by Martin Luther, Soloist, chamber orchestra and choir.

27. Garneau United is looking for a part-time Administrator
Please see the Opportunities page on the Edmonton Presbytery Website
Applications will be received until November 6, 2017
resumes to Moira at

28. Next Meeting of Edmonton Presbytery
Date: Tuesday November 28, 2017 Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location to be announced

29. for attending tonight’s meeting. See you on Tuesday, November 28th!