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Weekly Email - Diocese of Athabasca

Diocese of Athabasca
Diocesan Weekly Email, June 19, 2025
Diocesan Prayers

Diocesan Prayers

Prayer for the Diocese

Prayer for the Diocese

 
Dear Lord, as  the delegates to national synod prepare for their upcoming trip, we ask for Your protection over their journey. Whether they're traveling by car, boarding a plane, or simply walking down the street, we trust You to be with them. Keep them safe from harm, help then make wise decisions, and lead them safely home again. Let them be mindful of Your presence in every moment. In Jesus’ name, amen.
 

Prayer for Camp 2025

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your guidance and clear direction in the choices that all the planners of the TASTE Camp have to make concerning this gathering of people from across the diocese.  Help them to plan into Your will and to be shown clearly the way that You would have this camp go. Give all a correct focus on the direction that You would have the camp take, and help those planning to plainly see what You have planned for this celebration. May all who attend the camp walk in a manner that is worthy of Jesus and live in spirit and truth, with their eyes and hearts focused on Christ and their will guided by the Holy Spirit. This we ask in Jesus' name, amen.

Diocesan Facebook Prayer Schedule

Diocesan Facebook Prayer Schedule

Click the picture to see the latest schedule.

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/news/diocesan-facebook-prayer-schedule

Please Pray General Synod

Please Pray General Synod

Click for more information.

Please pray for the people who have been nominated for the role of Primate.  Please pray for the bishop and all the general synod delegates as they travel this week to London, Ontario for General Synod.

A dedicated livestream page is now available at gs2025.anglican.ca/live.  (This site will go live on June 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm MT.)

If it’s more convenient, direct YouTube links are also available for:

  • Opening Worship (Monday, June 23 at 7:30pm ET)
  • Election of the 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada (Thursday, June 26 at 9am ET)
  • Closing Worship & Installation of the Primate (Sunday, June 29 at 4:30pm ET)

For more infomation visit:

https://gs2025.anglican.ca/

Brief Highlights of the Bishop's Calendar

Brief Highlights of the Bishop's Calendar

Click to see an edited version of the bishop's itinerary.

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/news/brief-highlights-of-the-bishops-itinerary

Diocesan Advertising

Diocesan Advertising

Here is an advertisement for our diocese.  You can check it out on different social media platforms.  Send the links to your friends, family, aquaintances, anyone you think of that would benefit.  Click on the different platforms below to see the ad.

Facebook

Youtube

Bluesky

Instagram

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Upcoming Events Across the Diocese

Upcoming Events Across the Diocese

For some of the events in the diocese with different congregations click on the picture above.

If you have an event happening in your parish please let the office know at dioath@telusplanet.net or call 780-624-2767.

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/pages/upcoming-events

Diocesan Camp 2025

Diocesan Camp 2025

Only two weeks to go for the 'Say Yes to Kids Campaign'.

Dear Friends in Christ,

This summer, the Diocese of Athabasca invites you to TASTE Camp 2025, happening July 31–August 3 at Camp Artaban.

This joyful, barrier-free family camp will bring together people of all ages for a weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship. Our theme—TASTE: Trust, Act, See, Try, Explore—is inspired by Psalm 34:8: “Taste and see that the Lord is good!”

Participants will enjoy meals, worship, music, crafts, outdoor adventures, and age-appropriate programming for children, youth, and adults. Special guests will be joining us to make this a truly memorable diocesan gathering.


Please donate by June 28, 2025.  There is a matching grant for the first $1000.00 donated to our camp.  

 

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/news/help-us-say-yes-to-kids-at-taste-camp

Silent Auction - Camp 2025

Silent Auction - Camp 2025

 Family Camp Silent Auction – Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Camp Artaban! 

Join us at Camp Artaban for an exciting Silent Auction, where every bid helps support and sustain our amazing camp experience!

 Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
 Location: Camp Artaban
 Time: 2:00 PM to early evening (TBA)

This auction is a fundraiser dedicated to covering camp expenses, including activities, food, and resources for future camps. Your participation directly contributes to keeping the camp experience fun, engaging, and accessible for everyone!

 Open to Everyone Attending! 
All camp attendees are welcome to participate and bid on fantastic auction items!

 Donations Needed! 
We welcome your generous donations to make this auction a success! Bring handcrafted goods, homemade baked treats (that keep well, like cookies), camping gear, personal items, and anything else you think would be of interest. Let your creativity shine—use your imagination to contribute something special!

Discover incredible auction items, bid on unique treasures, and support an amazing cause while enjoying the camp atmosphere!

 Admission: Open to all camp attendees
 For more info or donations: Contact Rose Gish at wgish@telusplanet.net or Lesley Hand at handlesley2013@gmail.com

Mark your calendars, bring your auction items, and get ready to bid—your support makes a difference

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/pages/upcoming-events

Double Your Impact Until June 30, 2025

Double Your Impact Until June 30, 2025

Less Than Two Weeks Left to Double Your Impact with Support Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF)
Alongside Hope is over 80% of the way to unlocking a $250,000 matching gift for the Resilience Fund, with another $42,000 needed by June 30 to meet the goal. Your support will be doubled to help refugees in Tanzania, malnourished children in Burundi, and survivors of gender-based violence in Uganda.
Help Alongside Hope reach the finish line—give now or share this bulletin insert with your parish. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our neighbours around the world.  

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/news/a-letter-from-alongside-hope-to-bishop-david-greenwood

The 2026 Church Calendar is available to order.

The 2026 Church Calendar is available to order.

Looking for 2027 submissions of pictures.

If you haven’t already heard, the 2026 Canadian Church Calendar is now available—marking the 120th anniversary of this long-standing resource! 

We’re also inviting photo submissions for the 2027 calendar and would love to see contributions from your diocese. Note that the deadline is earlier than usual this year: November 1, 2025. Submission guidelines and details are available at anglican.ca/about/calendar/submit-photos.

Link to the site to order your calendars: https://www.anglican.ca/about/calendar/

For more infomation visit:

https://www.anglican.ca/about/calendar/

Anglican Church of Canada

Anglican Church of Canada

Click on the picture to see articles from the national church.

For more infomation visit:

https://mailchi.mp/national/update-for-june-13-4187418?e=0de1b95a89

Office Closed for Holidays

Office Closed for Holidays

Prayer for the Parishes

Prayer for the Parishes

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