• Those who are suffering or in need: Ruth, Daphne, Amy, Donna 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).
• Archbishop Anne Germond invites prayer this week for all those impacted by flooding, including those in Muskoka in the Diocese of Algoma.
• 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.

The Second Sunday of Easter, April 28, 2019, was a bittersweet occasion for All Saints’ Cathedral as they bid a fond farewell to their rector of nine years, the Very Rev. Neil Gordon, Dean of Edmonton. Ordained a deacon and priest in 1986, Neil Gordon served in several parishes in Edmonton diocese before being appointed Dean of Edmonton and Rector of All Saints’ Cathedral, Edmonton on May 1, 2010.

Preaching on the Holy Gospel of John (29:19-31), Neil said there is one message, over three decades in parish ministry, he would like everyone to know: “God loves all of you. God cares deeply about you, more than you probably care about yourselves. When people know God loves them, they are able to go out and do remarkable things.”

The annual Habitat for Humanity Interfaith-Works Project provided a special opportunity for faith leaders this year. Wednesday, May 1 was set aside for leaders from Edmonton's various faith communities to don their hard hats and work together, steel-tip-booted toe to toe, wielding hammer and paintbrush to help house families. Representing the Anglican diocese at the Carter Place building project were the Rev.s Cameron Burns of St. John the Evangelist, Jonathan Crane of St. Augustine of Canterbury, David Tiessen of St. Matthias, and Kevin Kraglund of St. Patrick, all of Edmonton. 

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!

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 25-May 6: Anglican Consultative Council, Hong Kong
May 11: PWRDF event, St. Margaret, Edmonton
May 12: Parish visit, Holy Trinity, Tofield
June 2: Parish visit, morning, All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton 
June 2: Lay Readers licensing, evening, All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton

Bishop Jane will be away from the diocese from April 25 to May 6 as she participates in the Anglican Consultative Council. While away, Bishop Jane has appointed the Ven. Richard King as her Commissary.

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

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. Kids in the Junior High age range won't want to miss this incredible opportunity for outdoor adventure and Christian community. Visit 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

As part of the Partners for Life program, members of the diocese give blood through the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) program. In 2019, we aim to donate 100 units by December 31.

Coming up to the end of April, 10 people so far have made 15 visits to CBS, donating 11 units of whole blood and 7 units of plasma on behalf of Team Anglican! That’s a quarter of the members who’ve donated in the past and 18% of our goal for the year. If you have donated the gift of life, please continue your good work. If you haven’t, please consider taking on this challenge. And when you do, let them know you’re with Team Anglican! (Partner ID: ANGL696986)

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 on our theme "Be Strong and Bold," lunch and the annual meeting. Please email Registration Form to Valorie Harrison at: ACWtreasurer@outlook.com. Registration fee is $25. 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. 

Education for Ministry is a four-year program of theological study for lay people. It has been active in the Diocese of Edmonton for over 25 years and registration is now open for new students to begin in September 2019. An information and registration meeting will be held from 2:00-4:00pm on Saturday, May 25 at Holy Trinity Old Strathcona, 10037 84 Ave, Edmonton. All interested are invited to attend. For more information, or if you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact the Rev. Robin Walker, Diocesan EfM Co-ordinator, at 587-523-4297 or e-mail to efm.edmonton@shaw.ca.  POSTER

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. 

June 1st is the deadline to let the Anglican Journal know if you still want to receive the Journal and The Messenger in print format. They are updating their mailing lists and you must respond in order to stay on the list. Parishes, please print the attached POSTER and Bulletin to help remind those who don't receive notices electronically. Forms are also printed on the back page of the April Messenger. Thank you! Letter from General Secretary

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 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

Join Bishop Jane Alexander, Archdeacon Travis Enright and other local faith and Indigenous community members in the Walk for Common Ground 2019, from May 31 to June 14, 2019. A team of 30 core walkers will journey 350 km from Edmonton to Calgary over 15 days. Along the way they will stop in 15 different communities to engage in conversations around our responsibilities as Treaty partners.

Palm Sunday is always special, but even more so this year at St. Matthias Anglican Church in Edmonton, where Bishop Jane Alexander had the great pleasure of confirming eight young people as they affirmed their baptismal vows and intention to follow the Christian faith. Pictured in the back row from left is the Rev. David Tiessen, rector of St. Matthias, and confirmands Rachel Igbokwe, Claire West-Hall, Ella Tiessen, Sara Maul, and Alex Sinclair. Pictured in the front row from left is the Bishop’s Chaplain for this service of confirmation, Anne Thuku, Bishop Jane, and confirmands Rosalyn Tiessen, Connor Maul and Kayla Parks.

Holy Trinity Riverbend Anglican Church is partnering with Right at Home Housing Society, a community-based charity that builds and manages affordable homes in Edmonton, to provide affordable housing. “This is a very exciting opportunity that offers a win-win-win-win solution,” says Right at Home Board Chair Anne Stevenson. The Terwillegar neighbourhood will benefit from more housing options, as well as investment and new amenities in their community. "Holy Trinity Riverbend will gain a “brand new, energy efficient church building that is fitted to meet the parish's needs”, while Right at Home gains “land and the opportunity to build new homes for Edmontonians.”

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

St. Paul's Anglican Church in Edmonton invites you to an hear Canon Andrew White, the Vicar of Baghdad, as he speaks from his first-hand experience on the situation in the Middle East and the place of the Church within it. There is no charge, though a free-will offering will be taken to support the work of Canon Andrew's work with the Jerusalem Merit Foundation. Please register on Eventbrite. Admission is free. 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!

St. Mary the Virgin Anglican and Vegreville United Church invite you to a special evening of music with the Common Cup Company, starting at 7:00pm, Saturday, June 15. Come out for a wonderful evening of music and sing along with songs that open hearts and offer a vision of justice and love. Tickets are $20 per person or 2 for $30. You can get them on Eventbrite or at the door. And if you'd like to meet the band members, all are welcome at a community potluck supper before the concert at 5:00pm in the United Church hall. A collection towards local children’s’ summer programs will be taken. Hope to see you at Vegreville United Church, 5126 – 48 Avenue, Vegreville.  POSTER

Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Edmonton is looking for a Vacation Bible School Leader. It's 3-4 weeks of paid work to run our Vacation Bible School, which runs August 19 - 23. Please see the attached job description. Then contact our rector, the Rev. Jordan Haynie-Ware with resume and cover letter by May 15 if you think you're the one for the job!

Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Edmonton is looking for someone to come and serve with them as Children and Families Ministry Coordinator. This individual should be passionate about nurturing the spiritual growth of children and young people, building relationships and developing programming that helps them to journey deeper into the mystery and love of God. The position is part-time (10-12 hours per week) with required shifts on Sundays and the remainder of work hours negotiable. The coordinator reports to the rector. Please see the attached job description for details on how to apply.

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.

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

Wednesday, May 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm: Carol Sebastian will lead this afternoon session where we will look, listen, and linger with the richness and beauty of scripture passages from the hand-illustrated St. John’s Bible.  Experience the sacred practices of Lectio and Visio Divina combined with journaling and faith-sharing as you engage with illuminated sacred text. Register by May 8 online at: www.providencerenewal.ca or by calling 780-701-1854.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton and Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) Edmonton cordially invite you to Iftar and Friendship Dinner. The event will take place at the Providence Renewal Centre Auditorium, 3005-119 St, Edmonton, on the evening of Thursday, May 9, from 8:15-9:45 PM.

The program will include a panel on Christian-Muslim Relations in an Age of Conflict delivered by invited speakers. We hope to have some discussion after the panel, to pray each in our own way, and then to break the Muslim fast with the sunset and enjoy the meal together.

There is no charge for the dinner. Please register online at Eventbrite.

The Saskatoon Theological Union, which is composed of The College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, Lutheran Theological Seminary, and St. Andrew’s College, with partner, Horizon College, invite you to join us as our next Library Director. This 0.9 FTE application invitation comes at an exciting time as we move the collection of one partner and integrating three others. We hope to find a dynamic Library Director who is energized by the opportunities that arise in a changing context. If you feel this is you, we look forward to hearing from you by May 15 for a negotiable start date of August 1, 2019. Full job description available upon request: Principal Richard Manley-Tannis, St. Andrew’s College: richard.manley-tannis@usask.ca. 

Star of the North Retreat Centre is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator, responsible for:
· developing, administering, and delivery of programs
· program event coordination
· coordinating, meeting and training hospitality volunteers
· hospitality to facilitators and program participants
· advertising, marketing and online website promotion
· communications / event promotions through social media and online presence

Please see the attached job description for more information.

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 / Sorrento Spring Newsletter