• Those who are sick or suffering: Alison, Amy, Daphne, Donna, Katherine, Isabella's son and his family. 
• Those who have died and those who mourn.
• Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty Six and Treaty Eight First Nations.
• Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (Twinned Parishes).
• Request a prayer Click here to let us know what you would like 'pray-ers' in the diocese to pray for. We will use first names only for personal prayer requests. They will be removed after two or three weeks; please let us know if you would like a name to remain on or be returned to the list.

We received great news from the Rev. Dominique Ciza, Buyé diocesan secretary, about the joyous opening of the water spring which will provide Kiziba village and surrounding area with a source of uncontaminated drinking water. The project was made possible by the offering collected during Bishop Jane's 10th anniversary celebration service and the hard work of local community members on construction.

The day of opening is drawing closer! The Rev. John Gee of the Synod Office recieved this update from Buyé Diocesan Secretary, the Rev. Dominique Ciza, on Monday: "Greetings. I hope you are well. I would like to inform you that the construction work of the pediatric ward is over and looking ahead to open it officially."

Rev. Dominique

The Yellowhead/Edmonton-West ACW Regional Meeting was hosted by St. Augustine’s Parkland Anglican Church, on September 22, 2018. The weather conditions weren’t the best, but we had 58 ladies in attendance. The Rev. Coleen Lynch, assisted by the Rev. Sandra Arbeau, celebrated the Eucharist, during which six ladies were admitted as New Life Members: Linda Dean, Gretchen McCuaig, Joyce Marie Sharum, Jackie Lillywhite, Doreen Badger and Katrina Whalen. Rev. Coleen, as guest speaker, gave us a broader insight into rural ministries and the importance of tolerance of different ethnic groups through a mini bible study. Lunch was provided and then a business meeting followed. The 2019-2020 Regional Meeting will be held at St. Timothy’s in Edmonton.  
Respectfully submitted by Karen Calder, ACW President, St. Augustine’s Parkland Anglican Church  

We are pleased to welcome Fr. Lapsley, Honorary Canon for Healing and Reconciliation, to our diocese, from September 25-October 2. In addition to providing reconciliation training for clergy, Fr. Lapsley, priest and activist during Apartheid in South Africa, will be sharing his journey of healing and reconciliation at several services and events. 

Saturday, September 29:

Reconciliation in a Rural Setting – Immanuel, 5103-46 Ave, Wetaskiwin, 9:30am – 4:00pm. Relevant and open to all. RSVP to Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison, f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca

Sunday, September 30:

Eucharist Service – All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, 10035-103 St, Edmonton, 11:00am. Open to all.

Equally Anglican Service – Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Ave, Edmonton, 7:00pm. Open to all.

Monday, October 1:

Speaking day with Clergy & Lay Readers - All clergy ordained or joining the diocese since 2011 are encouraged to come. Good Shepherd, 9:30am (coffee) for a 10:00am start, ending at 3:00pm. Contact Good Shepherd: 780-456-4643 / parishadmin@goodshepanglican.org 

Tuesday, October 2:

Tea on Tuesdays: Students’ Come and Go Visit – UofA, Hub 182-A, 2-4:00pm. Contact the Rev. Heather Liddell, Educational Chaplain, Anglicanstudentministry@edmonton.anglican.ca

On Saturday, September 29th all are invited to a workshop with the Rev. Canon Michael Lapsley, the Diocese of Edmonton's Honorary Canon for Healing and Reconciliation, at Immanuel Anglican Church, 5103 – 46 Avenue, Wetaskiwin. Priest and activist, Father Lapsley worked against Apartheid in South Africa. After being exiled from the country for his efforts, he suffered permanent injuries when he opened a letter-bomb sent to him in the mail. He will share his journey of healing and reconciliation and will invite us to share our own journeys. Members of rural parishes are encouraged to attend, but the message is applicable to all as we grapple with the issues of Reconciliaton and begin to work toward it. RSVP to Fiona Brownlee. Coffee, tea, muffins and juice will be provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch. We will start at 9:30 am and finish by 4:00 pm. Everyone is most welcome to join us.

Whether visiting parishes, leading and educating the community, providing pastoral support to the clergy, or representing the diocese within the worldwide communion of Anglicans, our Bishop is always on the move! Here are some of the events which Bishop Jane will be attending over the next few months:

September 30: Equally Anglican Service with Fr. Michael Lapsley at Holy Trinity Old Strathcona

October 4: ReDress Service at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton

October 7: Parish visit at St. Augustine of Canterbury, Edmonton

October 14: Confirmation at Holy Trinity Riverbend, Edmonton

October 18: Induction of the Rev. Cheryl Boulet at St. John the Divine, Onoway

Would you like to invite Bishop Jane to your event or parish? 
Please fill out the Parish Visit Form and/or contact Jen at assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca

This annual gala fundraiser assists the Bishops of Edmonton and the Arctic in supporting clergy and their families in times of need. This year, guest presenter Dr. P. Kim Sturgess, CEO and Founder of Alberta WaterSMART Solutions, will speak to the question: "Is water our next crisis?"

The Bishop's Fund Dinner will be held at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club on Wednesday, November 14, beginning at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $250 per person; $125 for clergy; $2,000 for a table of 8. RSVP  POSTER

Parishes have one more Sunday to embrace a simple fundraising idea that will make a world of difference to senior citizens in Buyé diocese. Many of you have already taken up the invitation to dedicate a coffee hour in support of an amazing medical initiative in Buyé. Parishioners have been encouraged to donate $5 to an initiative of the Buyé Mothers' Union to provide seniors with a card enabling them to access an 80% discount on their medical expenses for a year. The cost of $5 but is out of reach for most seniors, who have worked at hard physical labour most of their lives, and now don't even have a pension. Incredibly, parishes have already raised $1,500! The Rev. Danielle Lepine and the Rev. Rebecca Harris would love to hear your $5 Five-Ways stories, so please share your pictures and stories with us.

Each year, from 1 September, the Global Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to 4 October, St Francis of Assisi Day, many Anglicans use the Season of Creation – also known as  Creation Time –  to pray and celebrate with creation, focus on the story of Earth, and commit to a ministry of healing Earth. Bishop Jane encourages all parishes of the Edmonton diocese to keep a Season of Creation. Join the global movement and register your Season of Creation celebration, plus discover many great resources at: http://seasonofcreation.org/

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September 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada. To mark the occasion, and to prepare for General Synod 2019, Archbishop Fred Hiltz is inviting parishes and dioceses across the country to join together in dialogue, prayer and reflection through Conversation Circles. He asks that each circle create a prayer expressing their "heartbeat for the church." The prayers will be shared at General Synod 2019, which is also the time when Archbishop Hiltz will step down as Primate. Conversation Circles can take place anytime from now until May 7, 2019. You can find all you need to know about this initiative on the ACC website.

Calling all youth 11+!! Come join us for a night of food and fun and making some art together (that's the paint part!) $20 covers the pizza, pop and painting supplies but there's only room for 25 - so sign up fast! There are also 4 sponsored spots - so if you know anyone who can't afford the $20, no problem. Just let us know right away so we can get them in.

RSVP to Rev. Danielle by September 26 at 780-433-5530 ext. 102 or email at assistantcurate@holytrinity.ab.ca     POSTER

Are you seeking a way to step out in your faith? Why not join the Rev. Tim Chesterton and lay evangelist Alison Hurlburt for the Stephen Ministries course "Caring Evangelism," to be presented at Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave, Edmonton. The course, designed to help participants become comfortable sharing God's Good News in their daily lives, will begin on a Friday night, October 26 and run all day Saturday, October 27, to be followed by five Tuesday evening sessions: November 6 to December 4, from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Registration fee is $40/person. Click here to Register. For more info, contact Ali Hurlburt at alison.anne@gmail.com  POSTER

Edmonton Anglican Cursillo movement is stepping outside the box this year with a Renewal Weekend, November 16-18, tailored exclusively for those who have made their Cursillo in the past. “I attended my Cursillo Weekend 20 years ago, and I know I’m not the only one who has thought how awesome it be to be able to take it a second time,” says Secretariat Lay Director David Holehouse. 

The Renewal Weekend at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert starts on Friday at 5:30pm, with supper for all who can get away from work early. A closing eucharist service will end about 3:30 pm on Sunday.   

The World Wide Marriage Encounter (WWME) Weekend is designed to equip couples with communication tools to grow and enhance their marriage. After the weekend, there is an opportunity to join the ME community which supports and connects encountered couples. For more info, visit www.eame.ca, or see BROCHURE and POSTER. 

Register by Friday, October 19.  

As Partners for Life, members of the diocese give blood through the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Program. Together, we donated 133 units of blood in 2017, up from 85 units in our first year, so we increased our 2018 goal to 125 by December 31. So far we have given 38 units of blood toward that pledge - so a good ways to go in the next five months!  

Click here to join Team Anglican. Our Partner ID is ANGL696986. 

To donate blood, call: 1-888-236-6283 or click below for more information.

Contact: 

The Ven. Travis Enright, Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministry: rev.enright@gmail.com / 780-477-5931

Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison: f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-312-9070

Resources: Please see the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website for leaflets, web links and other resources to help you pray and act for reconciliation. Please see the City of Edmonton Indigenous Relations Office to subscribe to their Community Bulletin.

September 28-30, "join thousands of Indigenous people from across the Turtle Island for the first ever National Indigenous Cultural Expo (NICE), featuring Canada’s largest Pow Wow, Metis Festival, and Inuit Showcase, all in one venue – the Edmonton Expo Centre,located at 7515 118 Avenue in Edmonton.  It will be a vibrant display of storytelling, dance, sports and culture that you absolutely do not want to miss." (Alberta Native News.com) Admission is $20 daily for adults, $10 for children 7-17 and free for children under 6 years old. POSTER

This powerful learning experience (developed by the Kairos network) supports both the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 'Calls to Action.' It explores the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada and how this relationship has been wounded over the years. It can be a positive step in the reconciliation process. This event will be held Tuesday, October 2 in the U of A Indigenous Ceremonial Room, classroom 2-620 on the second floor of Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Avenue. Doors open at 6:00pm. A smudge will be held at 6:30pm. Sharon Pasula will facilitate. Spaces are limited to the first 25 people who register on Eventbrite.

All Saints' Anglican Cathedral (10035 103 Street, Edmonton) will host its annual Red Dress service to honour all the murdered and missing indigenous people of our country. Missing and murdered indigenous women were the original focus of this annual act of remembrance. It now encompasses all others among the indigenous community who have been lost to their loved ones, often with no explanation and no justice. Mayor Don Iveson and other local dignitaries will attend the ceremony this year. POSTER

October 14-17, 2018, at various locations in Sherwood Park: Join us in welcoming and learning from this year's ecumenical speaker, the Very Rev. Dr. Stan McKay. Stan, as he prefers to be called, brings his wisdom as an honoured Elder, Ordained Minister, Activist and Former Moderator of the United Church of Canada to this year's event theme: "We Are People of Treaty, Covenant & Reconciliation."  Stan is a member of Fisher River Cree Nation in Manitoba, Treaty Five Territory, and currently lives in Treaty One Territory. A life-long Indigenous and faith leader, he invites us to explore living in right relations with each other as people of faith and within creation.

This workshop (lunch included) is for anyone interested in learning more about why and how church websites are an essential tool for inviting, welcoming and building community. Margaret Glidden, Director of Communications for the Edmonton diocese, and Matt Morrison, Founder of Ascend Collective, will talk about their partnership and present an exciting opportunity for parishes. Since 2010, Ascend has reached out to equip churches across Canada. Their team is currently serving more than 500 churches and dioceses, including the Edmonton diocese.

St. Augustine Parkland is holding the first of a series of discussions about faith related to current topics. Location is Perks Coffee Shop, King Street, Spruce Grove on Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00pm. Please RSVP at revbilly@staugustinesparkland.org if you plan to come!

Friday, September 28 at 7 pm: St. Michael and All Angels - Solemn Evensong I with devotions to the Blessed Sacrament

All welcome to the first of our Lunch and Learn Series on the Sacraments of the Church! September 29 at noon there will be a “taught” Eucharist at the church in which we will explore the rite, ritual and theology of why we do what we do as Anglicans. Please bring your own bagged lunch. St. Augustine Parkland Church, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove, Alberta

This Sunday, at 7 pm, Bishop Jane will preside at Equally Anglican, an inclusive LGBTQ+ affirming ministry of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Ave, Edmonton. Special guest preacher will be Fr. Michael Lapsley from The Institute for the Healing of Memories. Equally Anglican was started by lay members of HTAC about three years ago and has gradually grown through community connections and a regular presence on social media. The Rev. Lorne Manweiler, recently received by Bishop Jane as a priest in the Edmonton diocese, has been appointed the community’s principal priest by rector the Ven. Chris Pappas.

Parishes are invited to Come Together on Orange Shirt Day, Sunday, September 30, to remember, honour and pray for the healing journey of residential school survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation.

In memory of his mother Donna Enright and all who attended residential schools, Archdeacon Travis Enright has given an orange t-shirt to every parish in our diocese. An advocate for truth and reconciliation, Donna attended Gordon's Indian Residential School in Punnichy, SK. During Sunday services on September 30, Travis invites a member of every parish to wear the orange shirt while praying the "Remembering the Children Prayer" with their congregation. "Let's show we're in this together," says Travis. "We're on Common Ground."

To learn more about Orange Shirt Day, including how to order your own orange shirt and how to plan activities for that day (if that works for your community), visit the website for resources and ideas, or contact Fiona Brownlee at f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca or at 780-312-9070. 

Come celebrate the end of the Season of Creation on Thursday, October 4 at 7:00pm on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a service of Blessing of the Animals. Bring your beloved pets (on their leashes, of course, or in their kennels/cages) to St. Mary's for a special evening prayer service to celebrate and acknowledge our furry family members! Invite your friends and neighbours to bring their pets as well. It’s sure to be a fun evening! POSTER

Holy Trinity Anglican Church is a place of community and a place for art. We welcome all to join us for a night of music and spoken word on monthly Friday nights, from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Upcoming Open Stage Nights are: October 5, November 2 and December 7 this year. More dates to come in 2019!

Interested in performing or have questions? Leave a message on our Facebook page, and we’ll be happy to connect with you!
Phone: 780-433-5530 Text only: 408-579-7294 Email: church.office@holytrinity.ab.ca

Sunday, October 7th, at 10:30am, Holy Trinity will be celebrating a special Haitian Thanksgiving. James Michel, Chairperson from Outreach to Haiti will be bringing an important message about the good works taking place through this important ministry. This will be a fun and celebratory inter-generational worship experience. All are welcome! For more information, call 780-433-5530 or visit our website.  

Please join us for an exciting and enlightening lecture-discussion series on monthly Saturday mornings at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. 30 minute lecture followed by 30 minutes of discussion. Refreshments provided. POSTER

October 13 - Nathan Kowalsky: “Hunting and the Problem of Evil”

November 10 - Adrian Peetoom: “Narrative or Story Theology: An Introduction”

Bishop Jane will conduct a service of induction for the Rev. Cheryl Boulet, Priest-in-Charge at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 4809–50 Street, Onoway, at 7:00pm on October 18, which is the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. All are welcome. Clergy are invited to robe. The colour is red.

This day is primarily for parishes who already run a Messy Church to network, learn, share ideas & revitalize your Messy Church as you meet up with other Messy Church Practitioners. The day will be facilitated by Andy & Sue Kalbfleisch, Messy Church Canada Team Leaders. If you plan to attend, please email Sue at info@messychurch.ca with the following information:

• Name of your Messy Church
• Names of participants attending
• Any special dietary or physical needs

Please arrive between 10:00 and 10:30 for a 10:30am start. We'll eat together before we finish at 1:30pm, so please bring $5.00 toward lunch. No other cost. If you have any questions please call Sue: 905-648-0302 POSTER

St. Stephen the Martyr ACW is hosting a Harvest Dinner, October 20, at PrayerWorks Common. Vegan options available. Admission is $10 (free for children under 6). POSTER

All Saints' Cathedral's Manna Market offers fresh fruit and vegetables at half the cost of retail prices. Manna Market will run every Wednesday afternoon, from 2-5:00 pm, until December. Cash only and please bring your own bags.

Please see the following opportunities to engage in centering prayer:

· 7:00pm Sundays at St. David’s Anglican Church, 8345 79 Avenue, Edmonton

· 7:00pm Mondays at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, 10035 103 Street, Edmonton

· 2:00pm Tuesdays at Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3A St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert (office entrance)

· 7:00pm Wednesdays at Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119 Street, Edmonton  

The Anglican/Lutheran parish of Holy Trinity, Edson is seeking a parish priest/pastor to shepherd the community in a new direction as one church with open arms. We are seeking a spiritual leader who is enthusiastic about building relationships with the Holy Trinity community and the Edson community-at-large. To learn more about Edson, Holy Trinity and its exciting future, please view the Parish Profile. To apply, email Alison Reid at reidal@telusplanet.net

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has relaunched with a new logo and new website. Take a minute to visit their site at www.pwrdf.org. PWRDF is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief. Through the support of Anglican parishes across Canada, PWRDF makes financial and human resources available to partners around the world working to improve health, food security and livelihoods for vulnerable people.  

This silent auction fundraiser is in support of Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) a society that walks alongside families dealing with the issue of substance abuse/addiction in the home. The Rev. Maralyn Benay, vocational deacon at St. Columba, Beaumont, co-founded PEP more than 13 years ago. The evening includes a buffet dinner (7 pm) and entertainment by MLA Leela Aheer.

The changing seasons in nature are like a metaphor for our lives. Nothing stays the same. Change is necessary but not necessarily easy. Yet transition times can also open the door to new opportunities, personal and spiritual growth, and unforeseen possibilities. This three-week series will explore our journeys of change and transition, what they are teaching us, and how our spiritual practices can be an important part of the unfolding process.   Thursdays from 1:00-3:00pm on October 4, 11, 18
Cost is $60.00 for 3 weeks. Please register by September 27.

Take a break... join retreat facilitator, Sandy Prather for this mid-week opportunity titled: "It’s All Gift: Living a Life of Gratitude" Thursday, October 18, 9:30am to 3:00pm. Cost is $40 for the day, which includes lunch.

In May, King’s Sociology Professor Randy Haluza-DeLay participated in a delegation to the Kurdish region of Iraq with the human rights organization Christian Peacemakers Teams (www.cpt.org). He is available for invitations from churches to share his experience and the peacemaking work of Christians in Iraq and that of CPT around the world. Kurds are the largest ethnic group in the world without their own nation-state and face extensive discrimination and even genocidal attacks from governments of the four countries where they historically live–Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. There are no easy solutions. Prayer is needed that the remaining Christians in the region remain actively faithful to the Prince of Peace. Contact Dr. DeLay at randy.haluza-delay@kingsu.ca.

Homeless Connect Edmonton is a broad-based, community-inspired initiative. Twice a year it provides free and appropriate services to people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless. Gently used/new clothing is needed for the next event, which will take place at the Shaw Conference Centre on Sunday, October 14. Donations will be accepted now until October 5. There are seven drop-off locations in the city. See the attached POSTER or contact Deborah at dharmacy@homewardtrust.ca or 780-944-2979.

'A Common Word' Alberta would like to invite you to their annual Christian-Muslim Interfaith dialogue event at 9:30pm on October 27th at the ARCA Banquet Hall, 14525 127 Street. Cost is $10. POSTER

Ladies, join us for a unique weekend to learn about the impact of trauma on the mind, heart and soul. We will look at triggers, memories, recovery, outreach to the broken-hearted, and ministry ideas. We encourage church leaders, pastors, and those looking for healing for the inner soul to attend. POSTER Facilitated by: Marg Daly, Dr. Helen Bowden, Pastor Anna Thede, Dr. Kate Woodman

Are you a person who loves to listen to others, to hear their stories and how God is at work in their lives? Would you like to learn how to do this better? It could be that you are suited to a ministry of spiritual direction. The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is taking applications for its next group of students, who will begin studies this winter. Visit the website for more information and email with any questions to: thestudionschool@gmail.com