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All Saints' Anglican Cathedral (Edmonton)
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All Saint's Anglican Cathedral is the cathedral
serving the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
, which covers central Alberta
. It serves as the episcopal seat of the Bishop of Edmonton
, currently The Right Reverend
Dr. Jane Alexander
.
. The current building was dedicated on May 10, 1956.
The building is joined with a seniors' residence called Cathedral Close
via an atrium. The Synod offices of the Diocese
and those of the cathedral located on the second floor and are access via the atrium, which acts as the parish hall.
The Cathedral has a level entry, making it accessible to the physical handicapped and seniors without need for any ramps or elevators.
to the Edmonton area. The parish first meet in a log cabin at the corner of what is now Jasper Avenue and 121 Street.
By 1895 the parish had grown considerably and required a new building. A new church was constructed on 103rd Street near the present site, however construction was only half completed due to lack of funds. In 1905 the church went through considerable renovations completing the original building plans.
In 1914 the new installed Bishop of Edmonton, The Rt. Rev. H. A. Gray, named All Saints' as the pro-cathedral
of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
. On December 20, 1919 a fire broke out and destroyed the church leaving only the outside walls intact. The pro-cathedral was rebuilt on the same site.
The present building was completed in 1956 after tearing down the structure built in 1921, and was finally given the permanent status of cathedral
. The Parish hall to the north was demolished in 1973 with Cathedral Close, with the senior's complex/synod office building, eventually being built in its place.
, The Rt. Rev.
Dr. Jane Alexander, who was installed on May 11, 2008 during the Feast of Pentecost
. She had previously served as the Dean
and Rector
of All Saints' until her consecration as Bishop.
The Very Rev. Neil Gordon is the present Dean having been installed on June 27, 2010 during the translated Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
. Dean Gordon has previously served throughout the Diocese of Edmonton in several parishes, having also served as a Rural Dean.
The Rev. Canon
Travis Enright presently holds the position of Vicar at the parish, having previously been the Curate. Canon Enright has been highly involved in both the Diocesan liaison work with the Aboriginal community of Edmonton
, and within the Anglican Church of Canada
. Canon Enright, whom is of Plains Cree
descent, is also a regular celebrant of a unique rite called Standing Stones, which involves a mixture of Aboriginal spirituality and Anglicanism into a Eucharistic service. He was installed as Canon Missioner of the Diocese on October 3, 2010.
All Saints' is host to a congregation of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan
under the Reverend Akon Akon. This congregation conducts their services in Dinka
rather than English. Pastor Akon's honourary assistant status with All Saints' is unique in that he is not a retired priest.
All Saints' has one vocational deacon, six honourary assistants (five retired priests and Pastor Akon) and a theological student intern awaiting diaconal ordination. As well, several retired clergy attend All Saints' whom do not have honourary assistant status.
Weekday Services
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
serving the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
The Diocese of Edmonton is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada. The diocese comprises almost 78,000 square kilometres of the civil Province of Alberta, consisting of a band across the central part of the province, extending to the borders of...
, which covers central Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
. It serves as the episcopal seat of the Bishop of Edmonton
Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
The Diocese of Edmonton is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada. The diocese comprises almost 78,000 square kilometres of the civil Province of Alberta, consisting of a band across the central part of the province, extending to the borders of...
, currently The Right Reverend
Right Reverend
The Right Reverend is a style applied to certain religious figures.*In the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain it applies to bishops except that The Most Reverend is used for archbishops .*In some churches with a...
Dr. Jane Alexander
Jane Alexander (Bishop)
Jane Alexander is a bishop of the Anglican Church of Canada, and the current Bishop of Edmonton. She was installed on May 11, 2008 at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral. Until her consecration she served as Dean of Edmonton and Rector of All Saints' Cathedral...
.
Building
The current building is located at 10035 103 Street in downtown Edmonton, just half a block south of Jasper AvenueDowntown Edmonton
Downtown Edmonton is bounded by 109 Street to the west, 105 Avenue to the north, 97 Street to the east, 97 Avenue, 100 Avenue, and Rossdale Road to the south and Jasper Avenue to the southeast , though many people consider part or all of the surrounding neighborhoods to be part of downtown...
. The current building was dedicated on May 10, 1956.
The building is joined with a seniors' residence called Cathedral Close
Cathedral Close
A cathedral close is an architectural term referring to the series of buildings that serve as appendages to a cathedral. These may include buildings housing diocesan offices, schools, free-standing chapels associated with the cathedral, and the houses of the bishop and other clergy associated with...
via an atrium. The Synod offices of the Diocese
Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
The Diocese of Edmonton is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada. The diocese comprises almost 78,000 square kilometres of the civil Province of Alberta, consisting of a band across the central part of the province, extending to the borders of...
and those of the cathedral located on the second floor and are access via the atrium, which acts as the parish hall.
The Cathedral has a level entry, making it accessible to the physical handicapped and seniors without need for any ramps or elevators.
History
The Parish of All Saints' was founded in 1875 by The Reverend Canon William Newton, the first known Anglican missionaryMissionary
A missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin...
to the Edmonton area. The parish first meet in a log cabin at the corner of what is now Jasper Avenue and 121 Street.
By 1895 the parish had grown considerably and required a new building. A new church was constructed on 103rd Street near the present site, however construction was only half completed due to lack of funds. In 1905 the church went through considerable renovations completing the original building plans.
In 1914 the new installed Bishop of Edmonton, The Rt. Rev. H. A. Gray, named All Saints' as the pro-cathedral
Pro-cathedral
A pro-cathedral is a parish church that is temporarily serving as the cathedral or co-cathedral of a diocese.-Usage:In Ireland, the term is used to specifically refer to St Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin since the Reformation, when Christ Church...
of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
The Diocese of Edmonton is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada. The diocese comprises almost 78,000 square kilometres of the civil Province of Alberta, consisting of a band across the central part of the province, extending to the borders of...
. On December 20, 1919 a fire broke out and destroyed the church leaving only the outside walls intact. The pro-cathedral was rebuilt on the same site.
The present building was completed in 1956 after tearing down the structure built in 1921, and was finally given the permanent status of cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
. The Parish hall to the north was demolished in 1973 with Cathedral Close, with the senior's complex/synod office building, eventually being built in its place.
Present
The cathedral serves as the seat of the Bishop of EdmontonAnglican Diocese of Edmonton
The Diocese of Edmonton is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada. The diocese comprises almost 78,000 square kilometres of the civil Province of Alberta, consisting of a band across the central part of the province, extending to the borders of...
, The Rt. Rev.
Right Reverend
The Right Reverend is a style applied to certain religious figures.*In the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain it applies to bishops except that The Most Reverend is used for archbishops .*In some churches with a...
Dr. Jane Alexander, who was installed on May 11, 2008 during the Feast of Pentecost
Pentecost
Pentecost is a prominent feast in the calendar of Ancient Israel celebrating the giving of the Law on Sinai, and also later in the Christian liturgical year commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Christ after the Resurrection of Jesus...
. She had previously served as the Dean
Dean (religion)
A dean, in a church context, is a cleric holding certain positions of authority within a religious hierarchy. The title is used mainly in the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church.-Anglican Communion:...
and Rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of All Saints' until her consecration as Bishop.
The Very Rev. Neil Gordon is the present Dean having been installed on June 27, 2010 during the translated Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, or the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, is a liturgical feast in honour of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which is observed on 29 June...
. Dean Gordon has previously served throughout the Diocese of Edmonton in several parishes, having also served as a Rural Dean.
The Rev. Canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
Travis Enright presently holds the position of Vicar at the parish, having previously been the Curate. Canon Enright has been highly involved in both the Diocesan liaison work with the Aboriginal community of Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, and within the Anglican Church of Canada
Anglican Church of Canada
The Anglican Church of Canada is the Province of the Anglican Communion in Canada. The official French name is l'Église Anglicane du Canada. The ACC is the third largest church in Canada after the Roman Catholic Church and the United Church of Canada, consisting of 800,000 registered members...
. Canon Enright, whom is of Plains Cree
Cree
The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although...
descent, is also a regular celebrant of a unique rite called Standing Stones, which involves a mixture of Aboriginal spirituality and Anglicanism into a Eucharistic service. He was installed as Canon Missioner of the Diocese on October 3, 2010.
All Saints' is host to a congregation of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan
Episcopal Church of the Sudan
The Episcopal Church of the Sudan is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion in Sudan and South Sudan. The province consists of twenty-four dioceses, each headed by a bishop. One of the diocesan bishops is elected to serve as Archbishop of the Sudan, and represent the province to the rest...
under the Reverend Akon Akon. This congregation conducts their services in Dinka
Dinka
The Dinka is an ethnic group inhabiting the Bahr el Ghazal region of the Nile basin, Jonglei and parts of southern Kordufan and Upper Nile regions. They are mainly agro-pastoral people, relying on cattle herding at riverside camps in the dry season and growing millet and other varieties of grains ...
rather than English. Pastor Akon's honourary assistant status with All Saints' is unique in that he is not a retired priest.
All Saints' has one vocational deacon, six honourary assistants (five retired priests and Pastor Akon) and a theological student intern awaiting diaconal ordination. As well, several retired clergy attend All Saints' whom do not have honourary assistant status.
Rectors of All Saints'
- The Rev. Charles Cunningham, 1891–1893
- The Rev. Alfred Studen, 1893–1896
- The Ven. Henry A. Gray, 1896–1914
- Archdeacon of Edmonton in the Diocese of CalgaryAnglican Diocese of CalgaryThe Anglican Diocese of Calgary is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada, located in the southern part of the civil province of Alberta. It was established in 1888...
. Later elected 1st Bishop of Edmonton.
- Archdeacon of Edmonton in the Diocese of Calgary
- The Rev. George H. Webb, 1914–1918
- The Rev. Canon E. Pierce-Goulding, 1918–1937
- The Rev. T. E. Rowe, 1937–1939
- The Rev. I. D. Bachelor, 1939-1940 (acting)
Deans of Edmonton, and Rectors of All Saints'
In 1945 the office of Dean was created.- The Very Rev. A. M. Trendell, 1940–1950
- The Very Rev. J. Grant Sparling, 1950–1956
- The Very Rev. W. Gerald Burch, 1956–1960
- Later elected 5th Bishop of Edmonton
- The Very Rev. T. W. Teape, 1960–1965
- The Very Rev. Ronald F. Shepherd, 1965–1970
- The Very Rev. Randal E. Ivany, 1970–1974
- The Very Rev. Russell Brown, 1974–1981
- The Very Rev. Harry Dawson, 1981–1989
- The Very Rev. Harold T. Munn, 1989–1998
- The Very Rev. Gregory K. Kerr-Wilson, 1998–2006
- Later 11th Bishop of Qu'AppelleAnglican Diocese of Qu'AppelleThe Diocese of Qu’Appelle in the Anglican Church of Canada lies in the southern third of the civil province of Saskatchewan and contains within its geographical boundaries some 50% of the province's population of one million.-History:...
- Later 11th Bishop of Qu'Appelle
- The Very Rev. Dr. Jane Alexander, 2006–2008
- Later 10th Bishop of EdmontonAnglican Diocese of EdmontonThe Diocese of Edmonton is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada. The diocese comprises almost 78,000 square kilometres of the civil Province of Alberta, consisting of a band across the central part of the province, extending to the borders of...
- Later 10th Bishop of Edmonton
- MajorMajorMajor is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
The Very Rev. Lee Bezanson, 2008–2010
Services
Sunday Services- 8:00am - Said EucharistEucharistThe Eucharist , also called Holy Communion, the Sacrament of the Altar, the Blessed Sacrament, the Lord's Supper, and other names, is a Christian sacrament or ordinance...
- Book of Common PrayerBook of Common PrayerThe Book of Common Prayer is the short title of a number of related prayer books used in the Anglican Communion, as well as by the Continuing Anglican, "Anglican realignment" and other Anglican churches. The original book, published in 1549 , in the reign of Edward VI, was a product of the English... - 9:15am - Sung Eucharist - Book of Alternative ServicesBook of Alternative ServicesThe Book of Alternative Services is the contemporary, inclusive-language liturgical book used alongside the Book of Common Prayer in most parishes of the Anglican Church of Canada...
- 11:00am - Choral Eucharist - Book of Alternative ServicesBook of Alternative ServicesThe Book of Alternative Services is the contemporary, inclusive-language liturgical book used alongside the Book of Common Prayer in most parishes of the Anglican Church of Canada...
- 2:00pm - Dinka Language Service
- 7:00pm - EvensongEvening Prayer (Anglican)Evening Prayer is a liturgy in use in the Anglican Communion and celebrated in the late afternoon or evening...
(First Sunday of the Month) - 7:00pm - TaizeTaizéTaizé is the name or part of the name of several places in France and an asteroid:* Taizé Community in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, a monastic order visited by many young people* Taizé, Saône-et-Loire in the Saône-et-Loire département...
(Third Sunday of the Month)
Weekday Services
- 8:30am - Morning Prayer (Tuesday - Friday)
- 12:10pm - Holy Eucharist (Thursday)