• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Erin, Breanna, Sylvia, Narcissa, Dale, David, Carol, Daphne, Amy, Donna, Steve and Will.
• 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.

Today, April 16, is Election Day. If you haven't already, please cast your ballot at your designated polling station. As Bishop Jane said at the Politics of Faithfulness forum: "Voting is a holy act."

The Synod Office will be closed Good Friday, April 19. 2019.

Have a blessed Easter everyone!

Watch the Synod Scene for details, including the offical announcement...

Whether she is visiting parishes of the diocese, leading and educating the community, providing pastoral support to 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:

April 18: Maundy Thursday Clergy Service at All Saints' Cathedral

April 20: Easter Vigil at Holy Trinity, Old Strathcona 

April 21: Easter Sunday Service at All Saints' Cathedral

April 25-May 9: Anglican Consultative Council, Hong Kong

It's that time of year again! Time to strap on your hard-hat and pitch in to build homes for hard-working Albertans who can benefit from "a hand-up, not a hand-out" through Habitat for Humanity. The HfH Interfaith Works Project calls on all faith-based groups to join in until June 5, 2019. We can help on the construction site, in a Re-Store donation centre, or by providing a lunch for workers. Watch the VIDEO - Print the POSTER - Visit the HfH website to register!

Every year, Habitat for Humanity partners with faith communities throughout the Edmonton area to get people involved in the great work of providing affordable housing for hard-working families. (See above!) This year, there is a special opportunity to put our faith leaders to work.

Sign up for the Faith Leaders Work Day, May 1 from 8:30am–4:00pm.
1. RSVP to mike@interfaithhousing.ca,
2. Register with our faith leader’s work group (group name: Interfaith Works 2019) 

Click here for more information from the Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative.

All women are invited to the ACW Annual on Saturday, May 4, at St. Matthias Anglican Church. Registration begins at 9:15 am. The  eucharist will be celebrated at 10 am, followed by guest speakers (TBA), lunch and the annual meeting. Please email Registration Form to Valorie Harrison at: ACWtreasurer@outlook.com . Registration fee is $20 by April 13 ($25 after deadline). Cheques payable to: ACW Diocese of Edmonton. 

The Annual Educational Chaplaincy Dinner and Silent Auction in support of Anglican Student Ministry will be held at the University of Alberta Faculty Club. Please join Educational Chaplain, the Rev. Heather Liddell, as she offers an update on Anglican Student Ministry at the University of Alberta and invites you to participate in a favourite student activity: PUB Theology. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Heather. 

Plans are underway for Base Camp this summer. Dr. Mark Armstrong, camp director, and the Rev. Heather Liddell, camp chaplain, will lead a week of faith, friendship and fun, July 21-26, at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park at Lac la Biche. Junior high students won't want to miss this incredible opportunity for outdoor adventure and Christian community. Watch the Synod Scene and the diocesan website to register.

Base Camp has openings for a life guard, bus driver and counsellors. You can make a difference and help create experiences to last a lifetime. To participate in this ministry and for more info, please contact the the Synod Office: 780-439-7344; reception@edmonton.anglican.ca

Registrations are now open for the 2019 Cursillo Weekend, an opportunity for you to explore and expand your Christian life in a co-ed retreat setting through guided discussion, prayer, music and fellowship. Lay directors Sue Wilson and Norman Sieweke have already begun planning for the weekend to be held at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert, October 18-20, 2019. 

Please pray on who you can sponsor to this opportunity for Christian growth and fellowship. The weekend is open to singles, couples, and people at all stages of their Christian journey.

Registration forms are completed by the applicant, a sponsor and your parish clergy. If you would like to go but don't have a sponsor, email David Holehouse. Email David or visit www.edmontoncursillo.ca for more information. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited. 

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.

The Bent Arrow Annual Round Dance will be held Staurday, April 27, 5 to 9 pm, at Communwelath Recreation Centre, 11000 Stadium Rd, Edmonton. POSTER

What can the Celtic Christian and Indigenous Spiritualities, as wisdom traditions, offer us on the path of healing and reconciliation? How might we further truth and reconciliation in relationship with Indigenous peoples and the many voices of our time calling for greater awareness and healing for peoples and the environment? Join us for an inspiring afternoon on Celtic and Indigenous Spiritualities and wisdom.  

Join us on May 1 for a free showing of this adaptation of Ojibway writer Richard Wagamese’s award-winning novel, Indian Horse, which sheds light on the dark history of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools and the indomitable spirit of aboriginal people. This Canadian film is directed by Montreal born Stephen Campanelli, produced by Clint Eastwood, and won the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival People’s Choice Award. Sponsored by Salisbury United Church & Sherwood Park United Church, Living Into Right Relations

The Third Annual Bent Arrow Cultural Camp will be held May 2 to 5, at Bent Arrow/Parkdale School, 11648-85 St NW, Edmonton. Register at www.pratiseasceremony.com. POSTER

Join with other families to celebrate Indigenous culture, learn new skills, share gifts and strengthen community. Thursday, May 16, 5:15 - 7:30 PM at Kate Chegwin School, 3119-48 St. NW. Come and enjoy supper and help plant the Heart Garden. For more info contact: Marilyn McLean-Bourgeois at 780-717-0525; or Jay Row at 780-496-1119, City of Edmonton. POSTER

Each Wednesday throughout Lent, St. John the Divine, in Onoway, will be offering a noon (12 pm) Taizé service until April 17 inclusive. Everyone is encouraged to bring a Brown Bag Lunch. St. John’s will provide coffee/tea/juice and fellowship. This will be a lovely way to take a pause in your day to spend time with our Lord. All are welcome! Any questions, please contact the parish: 780-967-3550; or the Rev. Cheryl Boulet: rev.st.johndivine@gmail.com   

The Lenten Concert Series returns again this year with another fantastic line up of talented musicians. Wednesday afternoons at Holy Trinity, 10037-84 Ave., Edmonton at 12:10pm, unless otherwise noted. Feel free to bring your lunch along and eat during the concert. All concerts are free, with donations accepted to support the artists and the organ restoration and enhancement project. POSTER

Join us at St. Matthew's, 125 Larose Drive, St. Albert, on Wednesday, April 17, 7 pm, for a music-based meditation. We will be led to sing (or sit in the presence of music) and pray. More information can be found here on the church website.

Mark 14 tells a unique account that says they all sang hymns before going out to the Mount of Olives on their way to the Garden of Gethsemane. In all of the Holy Week moments and transitions, this transition allowed for the disciples to sing and pray together. Maundy Thursday focuses on the Last Supper. Good Friday focuses on the Passion and death of Jesus, and Easter Sunday focuses on the resurrection. Prior to those journeys in our faith story, the people who dedicated their lives to Christ gathered to sing and pray. Let's do the same!

St. Timothy's Anglican Church invites you to join us on Wednesday in Holy Week for a contemporary tenebrae by Joel Raney and Lloyd Larson. Sung by St. Timothy's choir, Hope in the Shadows recalls Christ’s journey to the cross by examining the shadows of betrayal, injustice, and agony that marked the journey. It contrasts the selfish exploits of humanity with the divine nature of a loving God. This presentation is designed to engage our senses as we embrace Christ’s journey to the cross and reflect on our own humanity. St. Timothy's Anglican Church is located in west Edmonton at 8420-145 Street NW. POSTER

The Gibbons Good Friday Walk of the Cross will start at Emmanuel Anglican Church, continue to the United Church and end at the Roman Catholic Church. There will be treats and fellowship at the RC Church afterwards. Please bring your treats to the Roman Catholic Church between 9:30 and 10 am on April 19. Invite your friends and colleagues to this commemoration. 

Interface Worship invites you to the arts-based liturgy "Altarwalk Redux: Dead Man Waiting" on Holy Saturday, April 20, 7 pm, at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 10127-145 St, Edmonton.

Holy Saturday, the Day of the Tomb, serves as a borderland between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, joining, yet separating the two holiest days of the Christian calendar. 'Altarwalk Redux: Dead Man Waiting' explores the profundity of this day through art, dance, music, poetry, scripture, imaginative exercises, ritual and symbolism. A special Eucharistic ritual will invite congregants to the stillness of the tomb as a place to ritualistically join Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.

Families are invited to a Messy Church Easter Vigil at St. Augustine's Parkland, 131 Church Rd, Spruce Grove, this Saturday, April 20, at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to the Rev, Billy Isenor at brotherbilly@orderofstfrancis.org  

St. Aidan and St. Hilda, Rexboro invites you to an Easter Sunday Communion Service (Book of Common Prayer), with the Rev. Lesley Hand presiding. Lunch and Easter treats will be served following the service. Donations of non-perishable food ttems will be gratefully accepted for the Parkland Food Bank. Please share this announcement with family and friends.  

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Ave, Edmonton, is holding its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 26, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Shop for:

- vintage, retro, trendy!                           

- small furniture, household, clothing, books, toys, collectibles

There's something for everyone. admission free! POSTER

Join All Saints' Cathedral in saying farewell to their beloved rector and Dean of Edmonton, the Very Reverend Neil Gordon. His last service in the parish is Sunday, April 28, at 10:30 am. A potluck will follow at 12:00 pm, so please be sure to bring something yummy to share. All are welcome!

Join us on Saturday, May 4, from 1:30 - 7 pm, as Holy Trinity Anglican Church hosts a community event celebrating Cinco de Mayo! We will have amazing music (complete with a DJ), spectacular food (made in-house) and loads of laughter!  This event also holds the promise of a dance-off between Fr. Chris and the Rev. Heather Liddell with all funds raised going to Anglican Campus Ministry! POSTER

All Youth 11+ are invited to join us for a Pizza and Games Night at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. We will be taking over the kitchen and making homemade, individual pizzas and spending the evening playing games and engaging in craziness. Invite your friends and bring your favorite board games or cards. We can't wait to see you there! RSVP to Rev. Danielle: assistantcurate@holytrinity.ab.ca or 780-433-5530 ext: 102.

Please join us for a lovely morning or afternoon of tea (there will also be coffee), adorable sandwiches, a selection of sweets, and biscuits with fresh strawberries! We will host two sittings for this event due to our anticipation of its popularity: 10am-12noon or 2-4pm. You do not need to be a mother or to bring your mother - you just have to be willing to be indulge your inner pinky-raising, tea-sipping, sandwich-sampling self for a few hours.

Tickets are $10/person (children under 6 are free).You can order your tickets by emailing Angela (angelab@ualberta.ca) Please see attached poster.

Join us at St. Augustine Parkland, 131 Church Rd, Spruce Grove, on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, to get ready for spring! We'll have baskets, planters, bedding plants and house plants, plus a bake table, crafts and gently used books. And since all that shopping will make you hungry, we'll serve pie and ice cream with a beverage for $5; children under 4 are free.     

Are you intrigued by the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola?

At St. Augustine’s of Canterbury parish in the east end of Edmonton, the Rev. Jonathan Crane, Ms. Pat Jameson and the Rev. Dan Ash are all trained and experienced directors of the Spiritual Exercises. They, along with Mrs. Shelly King, who coordinates the network of spiritual directors in the diocese, are planning to hold an invitation and information opportunity (with breakfast!) on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The aim is to recruit candidates for a Spiritual Exercises Retreat in Daily Life to run from September 2019 to May 2020. They hope to recruit two small groups: one for clergy and one for lay people. 

If you are interested please email ignatianspirit46@gmail.com no later than noon on May 27. We need to know how much breakfast to prepare!

Are you looking for a chance to work in a dynamic parish with a growing children and youth ministry? Are you interested in leading a dynamic choir of mostly young adults? Do you have a passion for congregational music ministry?  The Anglican Parish of Christ Church, Edmonton is looking for a Music Director, for a part-time, permanent position. This role reports to the Rector of the parish, and is responsible for working with the clergy team to prepare and lead music for worship services, using both the organ and the grand piano within the church. The Music Director will lead the congregation in singing of hymns and other service music, in the Anglican tradition. The deadline to apply for this position is April 22.

St. Margaret's,12603 Ellerslie Rd. SW, Edmonton, is seeking a part-time administrative assistant. The position is available as of May 22, 2019. For more information, please visit St. Margaret's website, see attached Job Profile or email the Rev. Tim Chesterton

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.

The Diocese of Edmonton is looking for a passionate, community-focused and driven individual to join the parish of St. George’s, Fort Saskatchewan as their full-time rector. Please contact Jennifer Wirun at assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca for a copy of the parish profile or to submit a cover letter and CV.

In its 2019 budget, released on April 11, 2019, the Ontario government announced it will update the Target Benefit Pension Plan framework to include multi-employer pension plans with participating employers outside of the collective bargaining environment. In support of this announcement, we made the attached press release on Canadian news networks.   This change impacts the General Synod Pension Plan in the way we have been requesting for the past decade, as we expect it will lead to permanent solvency funding relief for the Plan.

Please see the latest edition of Contact, the newsletter of the Council of the North. Read about the ministry of the Rt. Rev. Isaiah Larry Johnson Beardy, recently appointed Suffragan Bishop in the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh, and elections that are underway for the installation of three suffragan bishops in the Diocese of the Arctic.

There are several opportunities each week to join groups practicing centering prayer at parishes and retreat centres in and around Edmonton.

The 39th annual Outdoor Way of the Cross invites people to think about the relevance and importance of the Gospel message in our world today, around the theme of “Called to follow Jesus.” This prayer walk takes place Good Friday, April 19. It begins at Immigration Hall at 10 AM and finishes about noon, a block away at Hope Mission.

"From Surviving to Thriving: Spiritual practices to help leaders and churches flourish" will be held May 1 at North Pointe Community Church, 14025-167 Ave, Edmonton. THe 13th Annual World Vision Church Leaders Forum will feature pastor and author Ken Shigematsu.

Register online: churchleadersforum.ca

For more info, contact: Tim Schultz, church representative, tim_schultz@worldvision.ca / 403-472-5403

The 2019 Social Justice Institute invites members of Edmonton area faith communities to come together for a one-day ecumenical workshop to share and learn how best to accompany and support refugees and migrants in our local neighbourhoods. The program will focus on stories from recent refugees who have made the Edmonton region their new home, and from those working within local community agencies and settlement agencies and faith communities who accompany them. There will be practical suggestions and resources about how members of faith congregations can become more involved in reaching out to their new neighbours. Keynote speaker: Winnie Yeung, co-writer of Canada best-seller “Homes: A Refugee Story” For more information, go to the Newman Theological College website. Register at Eventbrite or phone NTC reception 780-392-2450. Cost is $20, which includes lunch. POSTER

The Edmonton GANG (Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation) invites you to their major fundraising event of the year, the Fabulous Fabric Frenzy. If you are a quilter or sewer, come along for amazing bargains at rock bottom prices! 

To donate fabric, please contact one of the people listed on the POSTER.

The Edmonton Grannies work for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and raise money and awareness for the HIV/AIDS devastation affecting orphans and their grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa. They also work with the St. Vincent de Paul Society to ship material to several ACW cooperatives in the Arctic.

Anglican faith communities are invited to support Homeless Connect Edmonton, a broad-based community-inspired initiative providing free appropriate services to people experiencing homelessness, by donating clean, gently used or new clothing. Please see attached POSTER for clothing drop-off locations and more info.

"Our Church, Our Story, Our World" Anglican and Luthern Youth Groups are invited to a faith-based retreat at Hastings Lake Bible Camp.

Friday, May 10 (7:00 pm) to Saturday, May 11 (7:00 pm) Joanne Friedt and daughters Cari and Breanne will present this opportunity to retreat together, to explore the adventure, challenge, and celebration of this sacred relationship. Through the lens of faith, we will dialogue and share stories of the intergenerational gifts and graces realized from our past, informing our present, and giving us hope for the future. Mothers with young adult daughters are invited to join us. Please register by May 3 at www.providencerenewal.ca or by calling 780-701-1854.

Youth Job Opportunities: Sorrento Centre is looking for dynamic, inclusive, and energetic people to work in all departments: kitchen, waterfront, children & youth programming, farm and grounds, maintenance, office, and housekeeping. Application Deadline is April 23, 2019. More Info

Summer Programs: Hundreds have already signed up for our signature Five Weeks of Summer: a time to refresh your body, your mind and your spirit. There is still room for you! Courses range from musical theatre to creating homefullness – with lots on offer for everyone. Or, take our Rest and Relaxation option. Enjoy our 24-acre main campus, visit our 8-acre natural farm, splash at the waterfront, wander through forests and fields and orchards. Browse Summer Schedule / Newsletter Update