Our Mission Statement
To be a church that is inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit; a church that reflects the virtue and grace of Jesus; a church reaching out to proclaim God’s love
to a broken world.
We hope that you will find here a warm and friendly welcome!
The following statement is a part of our expanded sense of recognition and belief –
Creator, you made all people of every land. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour the traditional Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations, the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley Nations, and the Tsuu T’ina Nation. We also acknowledge the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region Three and the Treaty 6 traditional meeting grounds and travelling route of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene and Nakota Sioux. In the spirit of reconciliation and because we are all treaty people, we also acknowledge all people who make their homes in the traditional Treaty 7 territory of Southern Alberta. We ask all to recall where that is in your particular circumstance; and also to recall, in a spirit of reconciliation, that we are all treaty people.
The Anglican Diocese of Calgary Welcomes you!
If you can, stay a while and enjoy some of the beautiful cultural
opportunities in the area.
In a spirit of hope and exploration, we invite you to venture out of the City of Calgary during your stay here.
In the tradition of the ‘Four Directions’, we offer you suggestions about where you might travel and the places you might explore.
We offer you possibilities that are in the east, the south, the north and the west from the University of Calgary.
The East
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
Travel east of Calgary on Hwy 901 E and Hwy 1 to Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. You will travel through the Siksika Nation (Reservation #146), part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. On the way you will see the ‘Old Sun Residential School’ now the Blackfoot Nation’s Old Sun Community College. Travel time is roughly 1 hr 30 mins.
Admission – Adults $22.00; Seniors – $15; Youth – $15;
https://www.blackfootcrossing.ca
The North
Royal Tyrell Museum
“Dem Bones, dem bones, dem dry bones” -A Day Trip to Drumheller and the Royal Tyrell Museum, a world class museum focused on Dinosaur Bones recovery and Admission at present is $15.71. You have ‘the world’s largest Dinosaur’; the tiny church on the highway; the food places are good – featured on You Gotta Eat Here ”Bennie & the Boys’ Bistro plus a host of other great eateries! Travel time +- 1 hr. 40 mins. Take Highway #1 east and follow the signs to turn north to Drumheller. https://tyrrellmuseum.com; Drumheller – traveldrumheller.com
The South
Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
This world heritage site offers a glimpse into the traditional lifeways of the Blackfoot people. As you will learn through the
material provided leadership was based on a consensus model. Leaders were chosen because all people recoginzed the leader’s qualities. This site will give you insight into the cooperative nature of this confederacy as they sought to harvest the buffalo, given them by the Creator.
Admission – Adults $15; Seniors $13; Youth $10
Travelling via Hwy 2 the trip is about 2 hrs. 20 mins.
https://headsmashedin.ca
The West
The Rockies at Canmore
Aboriginal peoples hunted bison in the Bow Valley prior to the arrival of Europeans, leaving behind archaeological sites dating back more than 8,000 years, some of the oldest in Canada. The Stoney Nakoda, Siksika, Blood, and Kootenai First Nations all have deep connections to Canmore and the Kananaskis Valley. Visitors can find 1,000-year-old pictographs left by First Nations in nearby Grotto Canyon. Grassi Lakes Trail provides a hiker friendly trail that leads to an alpine lake with wonderful flora and fauna and spectacular views. (Please
observe the posted signage especially about bears!) The Nordic Centre that you pass on the way to Grassi Lakes is also a place of year-round activity. In summer you might rent fat tire bikes and travel the Nordic summer trails. https://canmore.ca