1. Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – May 23, 2017
Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – May 23, Kirk United Church Centre, 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 or Sally-Anne Woolnough.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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………………….

11. Kirk United Church Centre
Many Thanks to
Kirk United Church Centre
For hosting Tonight’s meeting

12. Presbytery Meeting Sites Appeal
The 2017/2018 schedules are posted to our website under meetings. 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!

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

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. INTERCULTURAL WORSHIP SERVICE SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017
Time: Begins at 9:30 am for the Smudging Ceremony outside;
the Pre-worship for Bible study begins at 9:45am and
The Worship service begins at 10:00 a.m.
Place: KIRK UNITED CHURCH CENTRE Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5L 2V7
Please Bring: A flag from your own country of origin if you have one and can bring it
A shawl to use for the smudging ceremony
Lunch and Fellowship to Follow!

18. Position vacancies
Edmonton Presbytery
February 2017
COUNCIL: Chairperson
1 Order of Ministry
1 Lay Person
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   
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.

21. 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 St. Paul’s to request your registration form or for more information. Deadline for registration is June 15, 2017.

22. The Common Cup Company In concert June 2, 2017
St. Thomas Anglican Church
4A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta
7pm
Tickets $15/person
Call or get tickets at the door

23. Strawberry Tea Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 11:30am – 1pm
Riverbend Untied Church, avenue , Lower Level
$10 per guest
For more info call Leslie at

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

25. First United Church 135th anniversary
First United Church, ave, Fort Saskatchewan
Service at 10am
11am Community BBQ
Musical Presentations by “Gott the Gift of Music”
Bouncy Castle, kids corner and Franklin the tortoise

26. www.sherwoodparkunitedchurch.ca or contact the office at 780-467-7377.
 Labyrinth Walk
Sherwood Park United Church is hosting a labyrinth walk on May 27 and 28. You are invited to walk the labyrinth on Saturday, May 27 between 1 – 3 pm and Sunday, May 28 between 11:30 and 1:30 pm. The Labyrinth will be located in the Memorial Hall. Sherwood Park United Church is located at 20 Fir St., Sherwood Park. For more information check out our website at
or contact the office at

27. Next Meeting of Edmonton Presbytery
Date: Tuesday, June, 2017 Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. BBQ, Anniversary Recognition and Elections Place: Spirit West United Church Street

28. for attending tonight’s meeting. See you in June!