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The Anglican Parishes of the Central InteriorAnglican Church of Canada

BISHOP BARBARAS BULLETINJanuary 28, 2016APCI walk together with all Gods people, journeying into a new creation, and trusting

with faith and courage in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We love as Jesus loves, living wit

integrity and openness, and are committed stewards of Gods world.

Bishops Message:

Thank you to all who give leadership throughout the Central Interior!

As we come to this time of the year when we are all busy preparing for the Annual Vestry Meetings, I am deeply aware of the role ofleadership within each of our parish communities. It takes many who are prepared to give their best throughout the year to ensure the tasof running a parish, the worshipping life and the pastoral care of the community is done and done well. Thank you for all who share theigifts in ministry throughout the Central Interior to ensure that Gods ministry is carried out and will continue into the new year.

On February 12, at 11 am we will gather at St Pauls Cathedral to celebrate the life and ministry of Bishop Jim Cruickshank.

We have all been invited to submit stories of his time with us for the LINK and the service booklet, please have your submission

by Friday January 29th

toapcibishop@shaw.ca. Contributions to the legacy fund in +Jimshonour can be sent the APCI office.

All Clergy (colour white), LMWS, Canons, Pastoral Elders are invited to robe and join the procession. Please let the office kno

if you plan to attend by February 5, atapci@shaw.ca.

The Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, will be visiting with us from February 1215 and I am working on a schedule for him to visit withthe Central Interior. Please watch for further information on opportunities for you to visit with him. If there are events going on in yourparish during that weekend, please let me know and we may be able to consider them as we plan for this special visit. Contact me directlatapcibishop@shaw.ca.

I am pleased to announce that The Rev Ken Gray has accepted my appointment as Dean of the Anglican Parishes of the CentralInterior and Rector of St Pauls Cathedral. We will have an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of Kens ministry amongst us in early

May as we install him as Dean. Please watch for further information and plan to help us welcome Ken to our community.

Blessings,+Barbara

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Prayer Request:

Please pray for Kris Dobynsas she continues to recovery from hip replacement surgery.

Please pray for all Parishes of the Central Interior as they prepare for Annual Vestry Meetings and the work of the nominationcommittees as their select new leadership throughout our communities.

Please pray for the Cathedral Community as they prepare to welcome the new Dean. We give thanks for the ministry of DavidSinclair and Sandra Sugden who have given faithful leadership during this time of transition.

On Saturday January 30, the Anglican Commun ion th roughout the worl d will be praying f or the Bi shop and people of the

Central I nteri or.

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A TERRITORY WITHOUT A NAME

As we look to becoming a Territory,the opportunity to rename ourselves became apparent. Coordinating Council at its November 2015meeting invited all of the parishes of the Central Interior to submit possible names for our new Anglican identity. Please submit your namto the APCI office atapci@shaw.cabefore January 30th. Clearly marking which parish it is coming from and any details that will help thselection committee in its decision. The Pastoral Elders along with the Administration Committee will do the final selection of a name foour new Territory. It is rare in our church today that we are given the opportunity to name a new area, a church, new congregations, etc.

Lets put our creativity to work and see what we can come up with for our new territory.

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The Wider Church

1. Looking for an opportunity for Christian Education? This is an excellent study guide on the proposed Anglican Covenant and anopportunity to share your thoughts with the wider church. See www.anglican.ca/resources/covenant/

2. Common Praise is online. Go to: www.commonpraiseonline.ca/index.php/home3. Employee Assistance Program (PPC Canada) website http://www.kootenayanglican.ca/employee-assistance/?SSScrollPosition=1344. For courses and retreat information at Sorrento Centre please visit their website www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca5. Winter Youth Retreat for youth & young adults ages 13-25 at Sorrento Centre, February 5-8, 2016. Course fee: $150.00. Included

programming, meals (Friday dinner through Monday breakfast and shared accommodation. For more information and registration, g

https://dymwinterretreat.wordpress.com/

Bishops Schedule 2015

January 28 Administration Committee Meeting - WebEx

January 30 Deadline for Easter Edition of the LINK

January 31 St. Albans Annual Vestry Meeting - Ashcroft

February 6 Provincial Executive Council TeleconferenceMeetingFebruary 9 Shrove Tuesday

February 10 Ash Wednesday

February 12 Bishop Jims Memorial Service St. PaulsCathedral11 a.m. followed by a reception

February 12-15 Visit of Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz toAPCI

February 20-22 Living Stones in Vancouver with Shulus Team

February 23 Council of the North MeetingNiagara Falls

February 23-26 National House of Bishops Special Meeting Niagara Falls

This Bulletin is meant as a way of communicating to the wider APCI community. Please post at your church or forward on to asmany people as possible. Submissions should be sent to the APCI office. The email address is apci@shaw.ca

APCI OFFICE NEWS

THE APCI OFFICE WILL BE

CLOSED ON THURSDAY,

FEBRUARY 4THAND WILL

REOPEN AT 10:00 A.M. ON

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9TH.

THE RESOURCE CENTRE

WILL BE CLOSED ON

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH

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