• Those who are sick or suffering: Daphne, Jim, Amy, Donna.
• 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 which will be removed after two or three weeks.

Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Johnny Pooten as Interim Priest of Holy Trinity, Edson, effective immediately.

Donations from members of the Edmonton diocese continue to help provide access to healthcare for seniors and clean drinking water for our friends in Buyé diocese.  

The Rev. Dominique Ciza says Buyé diocese is working with administrators of the water program in Mwumba county to determine which community will receive the next water spring improvement project.  

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

January 13-28: Away on holiday (the Ven. Chris Pappas is commissary)
January 29-31: Clergy Retreat, Star of the North Retreat Centre 
February 1: Ordination, All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton
February 16: Politics of Faithfulness event, St. Matthias Anglican Church, Edmonton
February 23: Diocsesan Day: God, the Environment and a Jesus-Shaped Life, St. Augustine-Parkland Anglican Church, Spruce Grove

Would you like to invite Bishop Jane to your event or to visit your parish? Fill out the Parish Visit Form or contact Jennifer at assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca

It is our pleasure to announce that Bishop Jane Alexander intends, God willing, to ordain to the priesthood the Rev. Eric Kregel, deacon-in-charge of St. George, Fort Saskatchewan; and the Rev. Danielle Lepine, assistant curate at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Edmonton; Friday, February 1, 2019, the Eve of the Presentation of the Lord, 7:00 pm, at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is white.

The Lay Reader Blitz this Saturday at St. Matthias Anglican Church in Edmonton is a day of teaching, worship and fellowship for all licensed lay readers and people preparing for licensing. This opportunity is offered by the Rev. Nick Trussell, diocesan warden for lay readers. 

In a year of provincial and federal elections, an invitation to gather to explore and discuss what it means to carry your faith with you into the public square.

Speakers include Dr. Stephen Martin (The King's University) on "The Body of Christ and the Public Good," and Bishop Jane Alexander on "Questions A Person of Faith Might Ask A Political Candidate at The Door."

Presentation Schedule

1:00-1:30: Introduction and opening Bible study on the "Politics of Jesus," the Rev. David Tiessen

1:30-2:30: "The Body of Christ and the Public Good," Dr. Stephen Martin, Associate Professor of Theology, The King's University, Edmonton 

2:30 - 3:00: Coffee break

3:00 - 3:30: GEA on practicing public good / political engagement, presenter TBD

3:30-4:00: "What I Learned Throwing My Hat in the Ring," Ben Acquaye, St. Matthias, Edmonton

4:00-5:00: "Questions a Person of Faith Might Ask a Political Candidate at the Door," Bishop Jane Alexander

Environmental Chaplain the Rev. Billy Isenor will lead a diocesan day on caring for the environment. Join key speakers Bishop Jane Alexander, Jim Gurnett and others. RSVP to revbilly@staugustinesparkland.org. POSTER

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 look ahead to 2019, including the annual Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Works Project, and a report on the project chosen for funds from No Room in the Inn.

Attention all youth in (roughly) the Junior High age group: Camp Director, Dr. Mark Armstrong and Camp Chaplain, the Rev. Heather Liddell are busy planning for another fun-filled winter camp, this time in Jasper. Mark your calendars and watch for further details.

February 15th 7:00pm to February 18th 1:00 PM at Camp Kuriakos, Lacombe County, AB. Join other families at Camp Kuriakos for a special Messy Church family camp on the Family Day weekend! Check out the details and register on the camp website. Family camp includes meals and accommodation and all activities from 7pm Friday (evening snack) to after lunch on Monday. For more information, contact Catherine McPherson of St. Michael and All Angels, Messy Church Regional Coordinator for Alberta.

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

The Rev. Nick Trussell, Urban Reconciliation Facilitator: n.trussell@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-488-1118

The Rev. Lori Calkins, Priest: loriinkster@gmail.com

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

Join St. Joseph’s College and the Faculty of Native Studies for a film screening of In the Spirit of Reconciliation followed by a moderated panel discussion. Panel members will include Fr. Larry Lynn (Film Director), Monique Sabourin (Dene Elder from Ft. Providence), and Dr. Paul Gareau (Faculty of Native Studies). This is a free event open to the public. No RSVP required.  

·  January 29, 2019
·  University of Alberta (ECHA L1-190)
·  5:30-8:30pm

The Rev. Nick Trussell, Urban Reconciliation Facilitator, is organizing a three-session (Saturday mornings in Feb and March) Tatawaw workshop at Christ Church, Edmonton. This will be an opportunity for church members to join Neheyawin, a local start-up by Jacquelyn and Hunter Cardinal, on a journey of rediscovering the ancient tradition of welcoming.  For thousands of years the Plains Cree have described the tradition and the spirit of welcoming as “tatawaw,” meaning “there is room for you, welcome.”  

Since the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) mandate in 2015 and the release of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action, Anglicans across Canada have been seeking ways to continue the process of truth-telling and healing begun by the TRC. From commemorations, walks and feasts to study groups and social action groups, more and more people are getting involved in this ongoing healing journey. Reconciliation, right relationship, justice-seeking—these are all part of a “trajectory of grace”. There are many places to enter into this journey. Wherever you are at, you will find resources in the Anglican Church of Canada Reconciliation Took Kit to help you either enter into this journey for the first time, or take the next step on that journey.

Come enjoy supper and a fun cultural program where you will learn new skills, share gifts, and strengthen the community. POSTER

Thursday, January 24 from 5:30-7:30pm
Kate Chegwin School, 3119 48 Street, Edmonton
For more information, call Marilyn at 780-717-0525
or Jay at 780-496-1119.

The next meeting of the Women's Inter Church Council will be held on Wednesday, January 16, at 1:00 pm, at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral. All women are welcome to come, and we especially welcome those who will be involved in planning and leading this year's World Day of Prayer services, held on or about the first Friday of March. Materials for the 2019 service will be available at the meeting. The liturgy was written by the women of Slovenia on the theme, "Come, Everything is Ready."

St. Paul's Anglican Church and Interface Worship will celebrate the season of Epiphany with the Feast Day worship service - Epiphany: Revelation! This service will feature the Bread of Life liturgical sculpture, a black water reflecting pool, prayer stations, meditative time, open art tables, and the extensive use of original symbols, rituals, and imagery. The eucharistic liturgy allows worshipers to embody the theme through a unique sacramental ritual of enduring quality and significance. January 19, 7:00pm.  

Shakespeare's bone-chilling Scottish tragedy, Macbeth runs every evening at 7:30pm from January 16-19 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (10037 84 Ave. NW, Edmonton). Join us for this brand new, site-specific production by internationally-acclaimed Malachite Theatre. Tickets are $25 on sale at eventbrite.ca

Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Edmonton, invites anyone in grief to join us on a journey of acknowledgment, with Klaio, our new peer support group. We won't try to cheer you up or encourage you to snap out of it. We are here to witness what you feel, and acknowledge the pain of it. All are welcome, no matter what you believe about God or heaven or any of it. Klaio is for everybody. We meet next on February 5 at 4 pm.

Please join us for the next in our exciting and enlightening lecture-discussion series in the Upper Hall at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84 Ave NW, Edmonton. On Saturday, February 9 at 11:00am - Clark Hardy will present on "Social Justice and Trinitarian Theology." 30 minute lecture followed by 30 minutes of discussion. Refreshments provided.

St. John the Evangelist, one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of Edmonton providing a vibrant and diverse pastoral ministry to more than 800 people, is seeking a priest with at least five years experience in parish leadership to serve as rector. It is anticipated that the new rector would serve as coadjutor rector for a period of three months to facilitate the transition of leadership in this parish. 

January 18-20. During this retreat weekend at Star of the North Retreat Centre (3A St. Vital Ave, St. Albert), we will reflect on Sacred Scripture as well as explore some of the writings of Christian mystics and contemplatives who have travelled on this path and remain guides for our own journey. There will be time given to teaching and practicing Centering Prayer within a group. Facilitator is Fr. Kevin McGee, Vicar General for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.

Cultural Connections Institute – The Learning Exchange – is happy to announce the 2019 dates for our ESL in the community workshops, designed to help people who teach English as a Second Language in their community:
1) ESL in the Community, Basic Training runs Saturday January 19 and March 9 from 9:00am – 2:30pm. It includes basic training about the refugee experience and language teaching, ready-to-go (beginner) lesson plans, and a stack of ready-to-go teaching materials. 
2) Conversation Skills Workshop runs Wednesday, February 13 and March 20 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. It includes practical strategies to improve the conversational portion of the lesson and ready-to-go (intermediate) lesson plans.

The Edmonton & District Council of Churches invites you to attend the annual ecumenical celebration during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This service is hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton at 7:00pm this Sunday, January 20 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 13503 40 Street, Edmonton. All are welcome!  Bulletin Cover

There are several opportunities each week to join groups practicing centering prayer at parishes and retreat centres in and around Edmonton. Please click below to see a current list.

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.

Grounded in the Anglican tradition, Canterbury Foundation is a private, not-for-profit charitable organization in Edmonton that operates three seniors living options on one site. The Canterbury Foundation is located in a quiet community surrounded by mature trees in the Laurier Heights area of west Edmonton. The Foundation has provided quality seniors accommodation and related supportive services for more than 40 years. If interested, see attached Position Profile and apply, by February 15, 2019, to: