Paths to Health and Healing
A series of workshops for skill development sponsored by the Anglican Church of the Ascension, Coaldale, with financial support from the Anglican Healing Fund for Japanese Canadians
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Using Art for Healing - facilitated by art therapist Maya Ichikawa. Saturday - Sept 27th 12:00-4:00 pm Coaldale Public Library. Maya Ichikawa will facilitate an afternoon of art making. Participation in creative activities can be an act of self-care, and a pathway to personal growth, insight, and greater compassion. While the group makes art, Maya will host a dialogue about its benefits - from affirmation and energy to calm and comfort.
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St. John Ambulance Intermediate First Aid Training - taught by Grace Huszar Saturday - Oct 18th, 25th, Nov 1st, 8th 12:00-4:00 pm Coaldale Public Library. These four afternoons will cover the St. John Ambulance’s intermediate first aid. Textbooks will be provided and participants completing all four sessions will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course and exam.
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Mental Health First Aid - taught by trainer Jason Schluchten Saturday - November 22nd and 29th - 12:00-4:00 pm Coaldale Public Library Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) equips individuals with the practical knowledge and skills to provide support to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being, or a mental health or substance use crisis until professional help is available. Students completing both afternoons will receive certificates of completion.
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Creative Problem Solving - facilitated by Jonathan Legg, artist and educator Saturday - January 31st 12:00-4:00 pm Coaldale Public Library. This workshop is an introduction to the process and strategies of creative problem solving and personal development through creative behaviour. Jonathan will concentrate on using some of the better known methods and strategies of the Creative Process as a means to resolve problems and promote personal development individually and in small groups.
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Spiritual Practices and Healing - facilitated by educator and musician Helen Raczuk and chaplain and musician Reno Guimond. Saturday - February 28th 12:00-4:00 pm Anglican Church of the Ascension. Reno and Helen will explore with participants our connection to the gift of music and its power to inform and affirm our life journey.
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All workshops are open to any interested person and are provided free of charge.
All of the workshops will be held at the Coaldale Public Library (2014 18th St, Coaldale)excepting the first aid classes on October 25 and November 8, and the last workshop on Spiritual Practices and Healing, February 28th which will be held at Anglican Church of the Ascension, Coaldale (2115 17th St, Coaldale)
Registration is required as there are limited numbers of spaces for the workshops. To register please email:churchoftheascensioncoaldale@gmail.com
The Healing Fund for Japanese Canadians was established by the Anglican Church of Canada following the apology given by the Church in 2015 to survivors and their families for abuse committed by the former Anglican priest, Gordon Nakayama. The Fund provides financial support for counselling and education for survivors and their families as well as funding programs to bring health and healing to communities affected by his actions. This series of workshops is being offered to equip members of the Lethbridge and Coaldale communities with greater resources for health and healing.
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Know someone who is struggling in any way and would appreciate a pastoral call?
Contact the church office at 403-345-5115 or by using the email link at the bottom of the page. A confidential Prayer and Pastoral Support line is also available through the Diocese (daily 9am-8pm).
Call 1-587-320-1345 or 188-999-1551 ext 107
All are Welcome!
Collect of Affirmation for the Parish
Creator, you made all people of every land. In the spirit of respect and truth, we acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Blackfoot people, the home now also of the Metis and Indigenous people from many nations. We gather as your people responding to your call to welcome all your children, recognizing especially those who have often not received welcome because of their race, sexuality, gender identity, ability, or social standing. Give us grace to be a community where people who have often been marginalized my know that they belong and the dignity of all your children is honoured.
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To accommodate those who wish or need to remain at a distance, we are offering services live on ZOOM. Those who wish to wear masks during services in person are encouraged to do so. If you would like to join by zoom, please contact the church for the link . Otherwise, we hope to see you in church!
Please note that we are returning to our usual practice of holding regular services at 10:00 am. Check the lectionary.anglican.ca for the readings or by clicking on the link below.
October 5
17th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 am
Holy Communion
Rev. Canon Erin Phillips
Officiant
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October 12
Harvest Thanksgiving and
18th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am
Holy Communion
Fr. Michael Ebsworth
Officiant over zoom​
October 19
19th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 am
Holy Communion
Rev. Canon Erin Phillips
Officiant
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October 26
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20th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 am
Holy Communion
from reserved sacrament
Fr. Michael Ebsworth
Officiant over zoom
October 5
17th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 am
Holy Communion
Rev. Canon Erin Phillips
Officiant
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