• Those who are sick or suffering: Alison, Amy, Daphne, Donna, Katherine, Rene.
• 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.

Diocese of Buyé Bishop Sixbert Macumi, the staff of Buyé hospital, administration leaders and community members celebrated the official opening of the pediatric ward at Buyé hospital on November 3, 2018.  

Work made possible by the companion partnership of Buyé and Edmonton dioceses, such as the recently completed pediatric ward and Kiziba water spring, maternity ward extension and building of an HIV/AIDS clinic, are but a few of the many projects improving the holistic wellbeing of people in Burundi, said the Rev. Dominique Ciza, Buyé Diocesan Secretary.  

The pediatric ward will help save the lives of many children. It is hoped that the sister dioceses can continue to work together on healthcare initiatives, such as medical cards which entitle women and their families to an 80 per cent discount on healthcare-related expenses.

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

November 11: Remembrance Day at Holy Trinity, Edmonton 

November 14: Bishop's Fund Dinner

November 16: Cursillo Renewal Weekend Welcome

November 17: Consecration in Saskatchewan

November 18: Feast of St. Margaret's at St. Margaret's, Edmonton

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and Diocese of Edmonton Bishop Jane Alexander invite churches to ring their bells for peace at the going down of the sun on Remembrance Day, the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The ringing of bells emulates the moment in 1918 when church bells across Europe tolled as four years of war had come to an end.

Since 1999, No Room in the Inn has led a highly successful cross-denominational Christmas campaign to raise money for housing and housing improvements for those in need. No Room in the Inn is inspired by the story of Mary and Joseph, who arrived in Bethlehem to discover there was no room at the inn for them. They found a place in a stable, where they welcomed their son, Jesus.  

The Prayer Book Society of Canada – Edmonton branch presents “Keeping Prayer in the Prayer Book," featuring four different presenters from the Diocese of Edmonton:

The Rev. Coleen Lynch, St. Stephen the Martyr

The Rev. Matthew Oliver, St. John the Evangelist

The Rev. Emma Vickery, All Saints', Drayton Valley

Mr. John Matthews, pas president, PBSC - Edmonton Branch

The event will conclude with Choral Solemn Evensong for the Feast of St. Hilda, Abbess of Whitby at the Parishes of St. Stephen and St. Faith, 11725-93 St.

Wondering what to do with that car or motorcycle sitting idle in your garage? The Edmonton diocese’s new partnership with Donate A Car Canada enables you to donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age and location).

The Neighbourly is a monthly publication of the Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative, of which the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is a founding and active member. This month's edition includes a breakdown of a funding request for affordable housing that is about to go before city council. Also included is a reflection on a shocking letter received last month by an indigenous family in St. Albert.

The Edmonton diocese is in need of a volunteer to help with our refugee sponsorship ministry.

Gail Millard, refugee sponsorship coordinator for the Edmonton diocese, is seeking assistance with the process of submitting applications on behalf of sponsored families. 

This person should be familiar with computer programs like Adobe Premiere and Microsoft Office and be able to help Gail approximately one day/month, with the likelihood of more hours when she is away in January, 2019.

If you can share your organizational and administrative gifts to assist refugee families, please contact Bishop Jane Alexander at the Synod Office: 780-439-7344, or email: bishop@edmonton.anglican.ca

New online Group Forming: Beginning in January 2019, an online EfM group will be meeting on Mondays, 7-9 PM MST. Online groups follow the same format as in-person groups, making the program accessible to people outside major centres. Prospective students should contact Annette Cowan at efm-online@kootenay.info by November 15.    

EfM Mentors’ Training: A training event will be held in Edmonton in January 2019, running from Monday afternon, Jan. 21 to noon Wednesday, Jan. 23. This is open all members of the clergy and EfM graduates who may wish to learn about the program and possibly become accredited as group mentors. Interested people should contact the Rev. Robin Walker, Diocesan EfM Co-ordinator at robin_walker1948@outlook.com. Note that space is limited, and that accreditation requires attendance at the entire event.    

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 56 units of blood, and most of that has come from members who have given before.

To sign up and join Team Anglican, Click here. Our Partner ID is ANGL696986. 

To donate blood, call: 1-888-236-6283 or click below for more information, including mobile clinics in rural areas.

Archbishop Fred Hiltz invites 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 when Archbishop Hiltz will step down as Primate. Conversation Circles can take place anytime from now until May 7, 2019. Find all you need to know about this initiative on the ACC website.

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.

November 10 and 11, the parish of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Ave, Edmonton, will observe the centenary of the end of the First World War. The fighting ended on November 11, 1918, with the signing of the Armistice; the war officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. 

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
November 10 - Adrian Peetoom: “Narrative or Story Theology: An Introduction”
December 8 - John Brough: "The Origins of the Christmas Carol"
January 12 - Heather Coleman: The "Jesus Prayer" in Russian Orthodox Spirituality 
February 9 - Clark Hardy: Social Justice and Trinitarian Theology 

Join us for this adult-only, three-part speaker series as we explore the relationship between sexuality, faith and our understanding of God. Each evening will run one hour, with a guest talk followed by dialogue, featuring speakers for ministerial, feminist and LGBTQ+ backgrounds. Enjoy a libation, open your mind and get ready to talk about sex at church. POSTER

Edmonton Circles of Support and Accountability presents its second annual Benefit Concert at St. Faith's Anglican Church, featuring Edmonton musicians Mikka Corbeil and Emmet Michael. CoSA provides support and accountability for sex offenders who have been released into the community. Our goal is "No More Victims." Visit our website at www.edmontoncosa.org.

St. Paul Anglican Church in Edmonton invites you to take part in a fundraiser to help young people in Rwanda complete their education. Currently only 3% of the population graduate high school. The vast majority don't finish primary school. Join us in the church hall November 17, from 2:00-4:30pm, for light refreshments and silent auction. Quality donations are welcome. Please see the attached poster as well as a letter to be shared with anyone you know in the Edmonton business community. For more information, please contact Nora James at 780-628-4071, or Gay Gering at 780-486-4299.

The Annual Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon hosted by the Anglican Church Women (ACW) of St Matthias will take place on Saturday November 17, from 11am to 2pm, in the Parish Hall. There will be a baking table, book/entertainment table, gift baskets, and raffle. POSTER

The Associates of the Sisters of St. John the Divine will host an Advent Quiet Day at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116-102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, on Saturday, November 24, from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Our day will be led by the Rev. Susan Oliver, rector of Christ Church. Rev. Sue will lead us in times of learning, listening and prayer. Please consider joining us for this day of quiet in the midst of a busy season. The day is open to anyone and all are welcome to attend. Bring a bag lunch and your Bible.

Join us at St. Stephen the Martyr Anglican Church Thursday, November 29, the feast of St. Andrew, for Evensong I at 7:00 pm.

St. Paul's Anglican Church, 10127-145 St, Edmonton, and Interface Worship will celebrate the close the church year and The Reign of Christ the King with an alternative worship service exploring the themes of 'God Rules From the Wood of the Cross' and 'Our Adoption into God's Royal Family.' The service will feature the extensive use of original symbols, rituals, art and imagery. The eucharistic liturgy allows worshipers to embody the themes in a unique sacramental ritual of enduring quality and significance.Interface Worship blends ancient essence with innovative expression to create spiritually formational worship experiences. This is the 10th presentation of this liturgy.

The Advent and Christmas seasons are coming, but that's not a source of joy for everyone. The holidays can be a time when we are reminded of pain and loss. Join us for this healing workshop where we will:

• Learn ways to prepare for and mitigate the inevitable triggers of holiday events
• Do some grief work in a safe, supportive environment
• Gain tools to contain the grieving process
• Engage in a spiritual approach that is inclusive of all belief systems

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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; someone who is enthusiastic about building relationships with the church and the Edson community-at-large. To learn more, please view the Parish Profile or click on the link below.

In this issue: The Arther Turner Training School has graduated a cohort of Inuit ministers, trained and specially suited for ministry as they are bilingual in Inuktitut and English. A new, Indigenous bishop position has been created for northern Manitoba and Ontario. And the Anglican Church of Canada has added two new suicide prevention workers to its staff working in Indigenous ministry.

Canterbury Foundation celebrated its Fourth Annual Promise of Home Fundraising Gala, October 26, raising $55,000 for its Community Outreach Program. Through the support of a social worker and spiritual care chaplain, the program provides a holistic approach to care for the residents of Canterbury Foundation, along with their families, as they experience the familiar and unforeseen hardships that come with life’s transitions and changes.  

A video featuring the Rev. Joanne Webster, Spiritual Care Chaplain, can be viewed below and on YouTube.    

100 years ago when the Armistice was signed, the Edmonton Bulletin reported the news “Edmonton celebrates the peace with impromptu demonstrations, sirens, bells, bonfires, and big parades down Jasper Avenue.” 

This November 11th Albertans of all ages will come together to mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the WW1 Armistice at the Alberta Legislature Grounds, Capital Plaza. Experience the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Honour and Colour Guard “Piling of the Drums” Ceremony with the re-imagined Menin Gate; leave a message of peace at the John McCrae Poppy Labyrinth; see the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) Mounted Troop and corral; bring your stories and mementos to The Memory Wall; view the WW1 exhibits. For more information and to share your WW1 story, visit armistice100yeg.ca   

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12:30pm - 4:00pm: Events & Exhibits Alberta Legislature Grounds, Capital Plaza FREE Event for all. 

11:00am: 21 Gun Salute

1:00pm - 2:00pm:  Armistice 100 Tribute Ceremony  

Prayer Service 6:00 pm, McDougall United Church, 10025–101 Street

Prayer Walk 7:00 pm, Churchill Square (downtown Edmonton)  

For more information, contact Scott Key at (780) 435-1628 or scott.key@kingsu.ca      POSTER

Is your marriage drifting apart and you're not sure how to save it? Retrouvaille is a three-phase program designed to help and renew a marriage. This program is for couples who have less than an ideal marriage and are willing to put the past behind them. The Retrouvaille program will let you rediscover your relationship with your spouse in a new and positive way.
The next Retrouvaille program runs November 16-19, 2018.
For more info, visit helpourmarriage.ca, call 587-598-4357; email info@helpourmarriage.ca

The Hospice Society of Camrose and District brings this day-long symposium to the Camrose Resort Casino on November 16.
Key note speaker is Dr. Rob Rutledge of Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. Topics presented will include fostering resilience through: 
- Integrative medicine: Get the best of medical and complementary care
- Understanding your brain empowering your life
- Science and the practice of self-compassion
- Healing Skills and Mind-Body techniques
Cost is $40. Lunch is included. For more information and to register go to www.camrosehospice.org or phone Bill Harder at 780-608-0636. POSTER

Us & Them is a documentary movie that follows the lives of people struggling with homelessness over a 10-year period. It shatters misconceptions about why people end up on the streets and reveals why the "pull yourself up by the bootstraps" narrative is flawed. The goal of the film is to educate on the realities of homelessness, and to encourage proactive solutions. POSTER

Thursday, November 22 at 7:00pm
Garneau Theatre, 8712 109 Street, Edmonton
Single Tickets: $12, Advance Tickets (10 or more): $10
Email: edmhousingcoalition@gmail.com

This annual ethical, global market, formerly known as 'Just Christmas,' is coming up on November 24 & 25. It's a chance to make your Christmas shopping also support a variety of organizations engaged in valuable work both locally and globally. POSTER
St. Basil's Cultural Centre, 10819 71 Avenue, Edmonton
Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm

Get into the mood for the season and support students at the same time. Come enjoy the U of A Mixed Chorus & Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers (Robert de Frece, Director), plus Marnie Giesbrecht & Joachim Segger and Organists on Monday, November 26 at 7:30pm, in benefit of the U of A Campus Food Bank. POSTER All Seats are $20 (plus service charge). Call the Winspear Box Office at 780-428-1414.

The Start-of-the-North Retreat Centre invites you to join us at this start-up event for our three-year capital fundraising campaign. Fr. Ron Rolheiser will speak on Having a Reconciling Heart in a Bitter Time: The Invitation to Graciousness.   
When: Friday, November 30, 2018
Where: St. Albert Parish Hall, 7 St. Vital Ave., St. Albert, AB
5:30pm – Doors open (no assigned seating)
6:00pm – Social; Hors D ’Oeuvres and Cash Bar
7:00pm – Program and M.C. Tim Spelliscy
7:30pm – Special Guest Speaker, Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI
8:30pm – Dessert, Evening Wrap Up and Socializing