1. Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – May 23, 2017
Edmonton Presbytery Meeting – May 23, Kirk United Church Centre, Ave NW
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!

11. Spirit West United Church For hosting tonight’s meeting.
Many Thanks to
Spirit West United Church
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: • 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: 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!

17. Vacation Bible Camp www.epim.ca
Children 5-12 year of age are welcome
July 11-14, 2017
9 am – 3pm (Snack and lunch provided)
Korean United Church
Ave
Contact:

18. When: July 15th from 10am – 4pm. Lunch at noon.
 BBQ
When: July 15th from 10am – 4pm. Lunch at noon.
Where: Rundle Park, Site # ave NW, Edmonton
Lunch: Hamburgers, hotdogs and a variety of ethnic foods.
Come join in the fun, fellowship and games!
Please bring your friends and families.

19. Blanket Exercise Workshop
Saturday June 17, 2017 from 9:30 am – 12 pm
Salisbury United Church, 2 Mission Street, Sherwood Park
Please join us at Salisbury United Church for this workshop which explores the nation to nation relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in Canada.

20. Verbal Judo – The Art of Tactical Communications
“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. UCW Worship
Ottewell United Church Women would like to invite all UCW past and present to join with us in worship, as we celebrate 55 years of United Church Women. Remember to wear your pins on Sunday, September 10th, 2017, 10:00 am at Ottewell United, A Avenue. For more info contact Delores

22. 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.

23. Celebrate National Aboriginal Day in Olds
Wednesday June 21, 2017
Join in the Celebrations at Centennial Park, Street
9:am – Opening Ceremony
10am-6pm – Activities Throughout the Day
11am – Metis Dance Performances
1pm – Traditional First Nations Dance
6pm – Closing Ceremony
Feature Film “Elder in the Making” at TransCanada Theater, CLC Campus
6:30pm Doors open. Free Admission
7pm Film Starts

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. Next Meeting of Edmonton Presbytery
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2017 Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We are looking for someone to host this meeting. Please contact Sally-Anne or Wilson at

26. for attending tonight’s meeting. See you in September!