• 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.

Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Aaron Parsall-Myler to the combined posts of Priest-in-Charge at St. Saviour Mission, Wabamun and Associate Priest at St. Augustine Parkland, Spruce Grove, both effective December 1, 2018.

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 16: Cursillo Renewal Weekend Welcome

November 17: Consecration in Saskatchewan

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

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.

Anglican Student Ministry is hosting a Fancy Advent Eve Fundraiser at the St. Joseph's College Boardroom, December 1, at 7pm. There will be caroling, eggnog, wine, cookies and excellent times had by all! Tickets are $20. For tickets, email hliddell@ualberta.ca.  

Calling all youth! You’re invited to the… great Anglican BUILD OFF! Join us at Holy Trinity in Old Strathcona on Friday, December 14 as we build gingerbread houses, share a meal together, blare the music, and have jolly fellowship! All youth 11+ are welcomed and encouraged to attend! Cost is $5 per person. Please RSVP to Rev. Danielle @ assistantcurate@holytrinity.ab.ca  POSTER

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.  

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 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.

Begin again, for He is making you new right now The spring of life is yours soldier, corporal, civil servant, civilian... This elixir is the act of letting go  Allowing flow, Allowing true peace from the Prince of Peace. He was there at your beginning, And he will be there at your end He is making all things new. Starting now. With you. (Closing stanzas of He is Making All Things New, written by Margaret Macpherson, Resident Poet, Holy Trinity Anglican Church.)

On November 11, 2018, 100 years since the end of the First World War, members of the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment (SALH) and neighbouring Anglican, Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches led a Remembrance Day Prayer Service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Edmonton.

St. Mary's Edgerton and St. Thomas Wainwright joined churches across Canada in ringing their bells 100 times for peace at the going down of the sun (1634 hours) on November 11, the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The Royal Canadian Legion and Veterans Affairs Canada initiative emulated the moment in 1918 when church bells across Europe tolled as four years of war had come to an end.

A new model for full communion church and common ministry was baptized with the waters of the Edson and McLeod rivers on All Saints’ Day, November 1.  

Members of the Edson faith community gathered at the Lions Club Hall to share a meal and give thanks and praise to God for the commitment to Christian unity of the co-operating parishes of St. Catherine’s Anglican and Grace Lutheran.  

All Saints' Anglican Cathedral and the Diocese of Edmonton extend heartfelt congratulations to Jeremy Spurgeon, Director of Music at the cathedral since 1980. On November 21, Jeremy will receive an Honourary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of Alberta for his contribution to the arts. The announcement from the Office of the Chancellor and Senate of the University describes Jeremy as "one of Canada’s foremost organists, pianists, accompanists, and choir directors... a versatile performer and dedicated mentor to generations of young musicians.” Jeremy has also received a City of Edmonton Citation Award for Arts and Culture.   

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

Parkland Youth Group Meets THIS FRIDAY at St. Augustine Parkland at 131 Church Road in Spruce Grove from 7:00-9:00pm. Saturday, December 8th we'll join the Messy Church gang from 3:30-5:30pm.

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

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.

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 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.

Meet a friend or two for lunch and do some Christmas shopping at St. Augustine Parkland, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove on Saturday, November 24 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Lunch is served from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Cost for a full lunch is $7.00. Dessert & Beverage $4.00. Children under 4 free. POSTER

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

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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St. Luke’s Edmonton (8424 – 95 Avenue NW) will host its annual Christmas Bazaar and homemade soup lunch on Saturday, December 1 from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Come along for the baking, crafts and white elephant sale. Stay for homemade soup & bun, just $5.00. POSTER

An absolute stress-free way to do your Christmas baking!  Come along on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00am – 1:00pm to St. Patrick’s Anglican Church (334 Knottwood Road North in Mill Woods). Choose from over 400 dozen home-baked cookies. Large box: $15. Small box: $7.

The ACW at St. Stephen the Martyr is hosting their annual St. Nicholas Tea and Bake sale on Saturday December 8. The tea runs from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children (ages 6 to 12) and free for children under six. Our Tea and Bake Sale will be held at PrayerWorks Hall adjacent to the Church at 11725 – 93 Street, Edmonton. POSTER

Several parishes are hosting a "Messy Christmas" this season and all are welcome. Click below to find the one nearest you and join in the fun as we celebrate the season!

On the evening of Saturday, December 15, St. Augustine's Parkland Anglican Church presents a dramatic reading of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring six CBC Radio One personalities. Long a tradition for over two decades in cities across Canada and originated by CBC Toronto newsreader Judy Maddren, this local version will be emceed by Lydia Neufeld, with the five staves of the reading presented by Mark Connolly, Adrienne Pan, Rod Kurtz, Kim Trynacity, and Janice Johnston. Between the readings will be musical presentations by the St. Augustine’s Music Team, Tag Along (barbershop), Tim Chesterton (folk), Lorne Manweiler (organ), and Meridian Line (folk).

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

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 

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.

Much of our life is spent waiting: for reconciliation and healing; for love and meaning to blossom; for fulfilling employment, and retirement. We wait with others as they suffer. We wait in our grief. We wait for our faith to grow stronger, and for a new direction to emerge in our lives. We will examine the experience of waiting, look at the stages of this journey, and reflect on sacred stories in both Jewish and Christian traditions that echo our own stories of waiting.

Sarah Donnelly leads this retreat for women, coming up next weekend from Friday, November 23 at 7:00 pm to Sunday, November 25 at 1:00pm. Sarah is Pastoral Assistant at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral in Saskatoon, and a member of the Programming Team at Queen’s House Retreat Centre.  Register by Friday!

On Sunday November 18, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, Calvary Community Church will host this seminar, facilitated by psychologist Quinn Rayment. The objective is to discuss spiritual and mental health first aid, and when and how to apply these principles in a church setting.

Please see the attached outline for this afternoon session. Please RSVP no later than this Friday November 16. Location is 8704 Mill Woods Road, Edmonton. Cost is $10/person. Lunch is included.

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.

Waiting and expectation, hope and joy are what Advent is all about. Just as Mary’s response “let your word be done unto me” took her on a journey of faith that required trust, the Word of God invites us to the same trust in our own lives. This Advent retreat will be an encounter with Sacred Scripture through Lectio Divina, Visio Divina, prayer, reflection, song, and sharing. The retreat runs Friday, December 7 (7:00 pm) to Sunday, December 9 (1:00 pm) at Providence Renewal Centre. Please register by November 30.

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