Weekly Email - Diocese of Athabasca

Diocesan Weekly Email, January 16, 2025

Diocesan Prayers

Prayer for the Diocese

Prayer for the Nation

Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. May we prove ourselves a people mindful of your generosity and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honourable way of life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance; and from every evil course of action. Make us who came from many nations with many different languages a united people. Defend our liberties and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there may be justice and peace in our land. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(BAS p. 678)

Diocesan Facebook Prayer Schedule

Click the picture to see the latest schedule.

For more infomation visit:

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

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

A note from the bishop.

Dear Saints of Athabasca:

You may not be aware that while we are privileged here in Canada to be able to worship and praise our Lord publicly and without fear, that is not true in many places in the world. I ask for your prayers regarding those areas of the world where people are persecuted for believing in and following Christ.

If you would like further information regarding this, here is something from the Church of England: https://www.churchofengland.org/about/views/international-religious-freedom; from the New Wineskins Missionary Network: https://www.newwineskins.org/persecutedchurch-resources, and from the magazine Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/christian-persecution-2025-countries-open-doors-watch-list/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Most%20Dangerous%20Countries%20for%20Christians%20%7C%20Pepperdine%20Helps%20Quench%20LA%20Fires%3A%20CT%20Daily&utm_campaign=CT%20Daily%20Briefing%20-%2001-16-2025

It is good to remind ourselves how truly blessed we are, and to hold our brothers and sisters up in prayer.

God bless you all;

+ David

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

ACW Conference

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/news/acw-conference

Open House - Bishop's Lodge

Thank you to all who attended the open house at bishop's lodge.

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/news/open-house-at-bishops-lodge

St. Helen's, Fairview

Christmas Eve Eucharist Service

The bishop had the pleasure of being with the congregation at St. Helen's, Fairview for their Christmas Eve Eucharist Service.

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/news/st-helens-fairview

Archbishop of York (Interim Archbishop of Canterbury)

A message from the Bishop of Athabasca

Click for some information from our bishop.

For more infomation visit:

https://athdio.ca/news/archbishop-of-york-interim-archbishop-of-canterbury

PWRDF/Alongside Hope

Please click to see a message from the bishop.

For more infomation visit:

https://dioceseofathabasca-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/administrator_dioceseofathabasca_onmicrosoft_com/ERDGDFEy5yVDp0hmdcN708wBDbXyRiAQmzWoeWvhTw0tgg?e=lBQ57P

Anglican Church of Canada

For more infomation visit:

https://mailchi.mp/national/update-for-january-7-4187018?e=0de1b95a89

Thank you!

The Bishop and Benita would like to thank those who sent us a Christmas gift or card. You are a great blessing to us, and we are very grateful!

Be blessed in Christ;

+David and Benita.

Please Contact the Synod Office

Dear Church leadership,

The bishop hopes to visit every parish at least once every year. If you have not confirmed a visit yet for 2025 please contact the office with suggested dates. If we have not heard from you by January 31, 2025 the office administrator will contact your parish with some suggestions of possible dates.

Email: dioath@telusplanet.net Phone: 780-624-2767

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