Come Pray With Us

The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Canada) exists to encourage and enable the ministry of prayer in Canada. It is inclusive of all forms of expressions of Christian church life, whether they be lay or clerical, catholic or evangelical, monastic or secular, formal or informal. AFP (Canada) seeks to be a teaching resource to assist both individuals and congregations to grow in the life of prayer. It seeks to increase and strengthen the companionship of Christian prayer throughout the world.

Membership in AFP (Canada) is open to all praying people who are drawn to the organization, and who desire to be part of a growing body of people of prayer. All members will regularly receive news and access to a wide variety of resources, as well as other prayer related items.

As the work of AFP (Canada) has no outside means of financial support, members are invited to invest in this important work with a gift of energy, prayers and money, sharing from the resources that God has given. Donations of all sizes are greatly appreciated and welcomed at any time of the year. Each one will be acknowledged with a tax receipt. Once a year, members will be provided with an update on the ministry of the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Canada) and invited to be a part of this important work.
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Organization

The work of the AFP (Canada) is carried out by an Executive Committee, a National Director, Diocesan and Parish Representatives. The Diocesan Representatives are appointed by the Diocesan Bishop in consultation with the National Director and they may be clergy or laity. The National Director is the main ambassador of AFP (Canada), travelling across Canada meeting with diocesan bishops and representatives and other clergy and laity. They give workshops and talks encouraging the practice of prayer. The Diocesan Representatives do similar work on a smaller scale within their own dioceses. The Diocesan Representatives may also ask parish rectors to appoint parish prayer representatives. The Executive Committee supports the work of the National Directors and Diocesan Representatives by looking after the finances and resources of the organization, developing new resources and encouraging and supporting regional and national conferences on prayer. One becomes a member of the committee by invitation.

AFP (Canada) is part of the International AFP and liaison is maintained through the International Executive Committee. The National Director, the chair of the Canadian committee and one other delegate attend the meetings of the International Committee, which are held once a year.

AFP (CANADA)
P.O. Box 78084,
Meriline,
Nepean, ON
K2E 1B1

Ministry

AFP (Canada) serves the church by providing prayer resources, teaching and encouragement in the work of prayer. AFP:

1. Supports annual international conferences with teaching on prayer

2. Encourages and supports Canadian area conferences, diocesan and parish prayer conferences, retreats and prayer workshops

3. Maintains a network of Diocesan Representatives who serve as a contact and resource people in each diocese

4. Develops materials for teaching days and personal help in the spiritual life

5. Provide information about good resources in spirituality and makes them available by mail order

6. Arranges seminars in biblically based spirituality for Bishops, clergy and laity

 

AFP (Canada) is a charitable organization in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Income Tax Act.

In addition to the funds that are collected for annual memberships, AFP (Canada) is financed primarily from donations received from individuals. Sources of funding are:

1. Membership fees (approx. 33%) – $35.00 per year, per member

2. Individual donations (approx. 31%)

3. Sale of books and tapes (approx. 24%)

4. Miscellaneous sources (approx. 12%)

All who work for AFP (Canada) are volunteers and receive no salary or remuneration from AFP. The financial resources of AFP (Canada) are expended on the following types of things:

1. The purchase of resources, e.g. brochures, pamphlets, audio and videotapes for distribution, and in some cases re-sale, to interested people and for use at Workshops, Seminars, Synods and special events (approx. 25%)

2. Travel expenses for National Director and Committee members where appropriate (approx. 43%)

3. Administrative expenses, e.g. Correspondence, Postage, production costs of the Canadian Newsletter, etc. (approx 9%)

4. Contribution to the work of International AFP (aprox. 23%)

Back row left to right: Paul Dumbrille, Tony Day, Rev. Greg Mercer, Mark Perrin,
The Ven. Paul Feheley, Front row left to right: Win Mizon, Rev. Anne Moore,
Janet Stevens, Rev. Val Kenyon

The Ven. Paul Feheley	National Director	director@anglicanprayer.org
Rev. Val Kenyon	Chairperson	chairperson@anglicanprayer.org
Ms. Janet Stevens	Treasurer	treasurer@anglicanprayer.org
	Secretary
Mr. Paul Dumbrille	Resources	resources@anglicanprayer.org
Mrs. Win Mizon	Newsletter Editor & Membership Coordinator	newsletter@anglicanprayer.org
Mr. Mark Perrin	Web Coordinator	webcoord@anglicanprayer.org
The Rev. Canon Anne Moore	Executive Member	anne.moore@sympatico.ca
Rev. Greg Mercer	Executive Member	rev.gregory@live.ca
Mr. Tony Day	Executive Member	tonyday@sympatico.ca
Resource Centre (Paul Dumbrille) P. O. Box 78084, Nepean,ON K2E 1B1 (Canada)	Business Address	resources@anglicanprayer.org

 

British Columbia
Rev. Heather Cutten
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Calgary
Mrs. Peti Webster
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Central Interior
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon & Mary Dove
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Central Newfoundland
Rev. Brian Candow
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Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador
Ms. Christine Lynch
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Fredericton
Rev. Deacon Debbie Edmondson
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Huron
Rev. Valerie Kenyon
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Kootenay
Rev. Jane Bourcet
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Montreal
Ms. Valerie Bennett & Ms. Stacey Neale
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Moosonee
Rev. Deacon Richard Moore
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New Westminster
The Rev. Susan Foley-Currie
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Niagara
The Rev. Michael Mondloch
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Nova Scotia & PEI
Rev. Frances Drolet-Smith
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Ontario
Ms. Karen Holmes
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Ottawa
Mr. Paul Dumbrille
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Qu'Appelle
Rev. Susan Salo
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Rupert's Land
Rev. Diane Guilford
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Toronto
Mr. Tony Day
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Yukon
Ms. Beverley Whitehouse
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Arctic
Athabasca
Brandon
Caledonia
Edmonton
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Quebec
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Western Newfoundland
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What is Prayer?

Prayer is effective communication with God: effective because it involves the release of energy and because it gets something done; communication because while it makes use of words it is more than words, and because it is not a monologue but a dialogue. God not only supplies the energy which makes the entire process possible, but also is the party at th other end of the line.

Why should we pray?

Because we are told to (I Thess. 5:17)! Because human experience teaches us that prayer a source of understanding and strength, a unifying force and a means of growth. Because by it we can help others (II Cor. 1:6), and because it is a way to the healing of minds, bodies, human relationships and the inner self. In prayer the center of living is shifted from ourselves to God.

How do we know that our prayers are being heard?

A certain way of knowing that our prayers are being heard is by their results. The results of prayer include not only what God may do by way of His personalized, compassionate response, but also direct influence related to the outreach of prayer-power, and not infrequently new attitudes and understanding on the part of the one who prays. In other words, the results of prayer fall into three categories: they are 'heard' when God intervenes, 'productive' as the release of mental energy (a physically measurable phenomenon) affects situations, and 'therapeutic' as change occurs within ourselves. We should remember that God's concern is never less than our own (Matt. 6:8) and that, whatever may happen, we are never beyond the reach of God's personal love (Matt. 6:26).

Alongsiders

Alongsiders are primarily shut-ins, handicapped, elderly or isolated persons who minister to the Church by prayer, The idea for this ministry comes from 1 Timothy 5:5 and from Hippolytus' Apostolic Tradition, which notes that widows are "instituted for prayer". If widows, why not widowers, elderly persons, and others cut off from the mainstream of activities by illness, handicap or isolation?

Alongsiders are those who by their praise, thanksgiving and prayer release more of the power of God. Their intercessions support and encourage others. Where prayers are offered, action results (Acts 12:11 & 12). Alongsiders, too, will benefit from their new purpose and responsibility in the parish.

The Alongsiders' offering of praise and prayer is of infinite worth. Its results, though sometimes hidden, are eternal. The ministry of prayer is the Alongsiders' gift to the church.

Powerhouse of Prayer

The Powerhouse of Prayer is a way to teach people about ten aspects of prayer and to show them how to do it. A workbook is furnished to participants in advance of the workshop. The workbook contains the teaching and participants are asked to read it before attending the workshop. The workshop itself is devoted to putting the ten aspects of prayer into practice. The workshop is easy to lead because the leader is simply guiding the participants through prayer exercises.

The types of prayer covered are: personal prayer, Bible study, group prayer, prayer vigil, resources for personal growth, healing prayer, inner healing, spiritual direction, journaling, creative prayer planning. The (Power) House Leaders Guide shows you step-by-step, how to lead these workshops and how to encourage their use in your diocese.

Nan Henderson Memorial Plan

Some years ago, the Executive Committee set up the Nan Henderson Memorial program to encourage and support new deacons and priests in their prayer life by providing them with a resource package on prayer. Nan was a long time member of the Canadian AFP Executive Committee and did a great deal of work for the Canadian AFP over the years.

Diocesan Representatives are asked and encouraged to be aware of ordinations which are taking place in their Diocese and present each ordinand with a package sometime during the ordination period (i.e. during the photos at the end of the service or at the reception following the service).

The program provides an excellent way of spreading the word about the AFP to new clergy and encouraging them in their prayer life. It is for example, very gratifying to hear such things as that a certain new deacon gave a very good sermon on prayer to his new parish only a couple of months after being ordained.

Prayer Retreats

In our busy, frantic, modem lives there is often no time to stop and be quiet for more than a few minutes together. Prayers are said quickly (if at all) before we rush out to the office, and at night we fall into bed too tired to think. A quiet day is an effort to give people a little window of scheduled time to pray, to be still, and to listen to God.

Guidelines for AFP Diocesan Representatives

Guidelines for an AFP Parish Representatives

Handbook for Diocesan Representatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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www.afp.org
This is the official web site of the International Anglican Fellowship of Prayer. It is regularly updated and contains much worthwhile information. Well worth the visit.

www.anglican.ca
The web Site for the Anglican Church of Canada. This site is in English only.

www.anglicansonline.org
Anglicans Online is a web site of general and interesting information about the Anglican Communion. It contains news and more. It is well worth the visit. This site is in English only.

http://www.diohuron.org

The Diocese of Huron