• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Eric, 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).
• Those who have been evacuated from their homes and those involved in providing emergency response to wildfires in Northen Alberta.
• Thy Kingdom Come! Join a global wave of prayer May 30-June 9.
• 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.

Leading up to Pentecost, June 9, 2019, communities and churches around the world are gathering together to pray that their friends, families and neighbours come to know Jesus. Thy Kingdom Come #TKC19 is an international and ecumenical call to prayer which started in 2016 as an invitation to the Church of England from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.

Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to appoint the Rev. Johnny Pooten as Rector of Holy Trinity, Edson effective June 1, 2019.

Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to appoint the Rev. Maude Parsons-Hörst as Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. George's, Fort Saskatchewan effective June 1, 2019.

A multi-parish congregation gathered at All Saints’ Cathedral Sunday evening, June 2, 2019, for a Choral Evensong service celebrating the gifts of lay readers in the Edmonton diocese. The congregation may have been unaccustomed to the Book of Common Prayer liturgy (Choral Evensong is offered by the cathedral on the first Sunday of the month at 7 pm) - taking direction from Bishop Jane as to when to sit or to stand - yet worship participants were enthralled by the poetic language and exquisite music performed by All Saints’ music director and organist Jeremy Spurgeon and the cathedral choir.

The Bishop's office has a document that needs to be translated from English into French. If your knowledge of French is strong enough to help with this, please contact the Bishop's Assistant, Jen Wirun by email or call 780-439-7344.

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:

June 7: Induction Service, St. Augustine Parkland, Spruce Grove
June 8: Cursillo Teaching Day
June 9: Parish visit, Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Edmonton
June 11-13: Clergy Conference
June 18-24: Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue
July 13-16: General Synod, Vancouver

On Sunday mornings, from spring until fall, residents of and visitors to the Whispering Spruce RV Resort, 100 kms south of Edmonton at the Village of Pigeon Lake, are invited to pull up a lawn chair and worship together ecumenically in a sacred space in the woods. In the shade of spruce trees and shielded from mosquitoes as few as one person and as many as 10 people have stepped onto the deck of a camping trailer and through the zippered doorway of a gazebo to share in the eucharist with the Rev. Maralyn Benay.

On Saturday, June 8, the Edmonton Anglican Cursillo community will host a teaching day with Bishop Jane Alexander. Join us at St. George's, Devon (1 St. Clair Street) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for another of the Bishop's inspiring and illuminating presentations on our Christian walk in the world. For more information or if you need a ride, contact dwholehouse@gmail.com.    

Are you interested in offering your skills for the ministry of the General Synod through its Coordinating and Standing Committees? One of the triennial acts of the meeting of General Synod, July 10-16 in Vancouver, is to elect members to the various standing and coordinating committees which oversee the work and planning of the many and varied ministries of the General Synod. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Council of General Synod, the Prolocutor, the Deputy Prolocutor and the Standing and Coordinating Committees.  (Letter from Archdeacon Michael Thomspon, General Secretary) 

Registration for Education for Ministry is now open. The program gives lay people a basic grounding in the main theological subjects. It runs September through May, with registration due by July 15. An explanatory brochure is here. For more detailed information, go to the EfM Canada website at www.efmcanada.ca. Interested people should contact diocesan co-ordinator, the Rev. Robin Walker, by telephone at 587-523-4297 or email to efm.edmonton@shaw.ca.

Sign up now for Base Camp! 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. Please display the attached POSTER in your parish

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.

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

Register now for the next Cursillo Weekend, October 18-20, 2019 at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert. It's an opportunity for anyone: singles, couples, and people at all stages of their Christian journey, to explore and expand your Christian life in a retreat setting through guided discussion, prayer, music and fellowship. If you've been to Cursillo before, please pray about who you can sponsor. If you would like to go but don't have a sponsor, email David Holehouse. Registration forms are completed by the applicant, a sponsor and your parish clergy. 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.

Join 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. Over 15 days, team of 30 core walkers will journey 350 km from Edmonton (leaving Ivor Dent Park at 2 pm on Friday) to Calgary. Along the way they will stop in 15 different communities to engage in conversations around our responsibilities as Treaty partners. Every evening walkers will facilitate a short Treaty teaching session followed by a Talking Circle. The intention is to engage Indigenous and non-Indigenous citizens in reflection and dialogue about the myths, facts and obligations of Treaty relationships and create a safe space to explore better future possibilities.

Watch for a full story in next week's Synod Scene!

For the fifth year in a row Immanuel Anglican Church, 5103-46 Ave, Wetaskiwin, will be gathering to learn about Residential Schools, to make a craft, to plant a garden, to remember, and to share a simple meal together. This is an all-ages activity. All are welcome to join us from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, June 15! For more information, contact Fiona Brownlee at 780-312-9070.

Our Common Ground is hosting Atchakosuk: Cree Star Stories - a screening of "Legends of the Northern Sky" at the TELUS World of Science followed by a presentation by story teller Hunter Cardinal about our connection to the cosmos and all that is. Includes a bannock and tea reception.

Truth is the first step in Truth and Reconciliation... telling the truth; hearing and acknowledging the truth of Indigenous people's lived experience of colonization. The Sixties Scoop is a recent chapter in that story. The Indigenous Society of Alberta invites mainstream Albertans and those affected by the Sixties Scoop to attend the viewing of this historic national exhibit at the Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103A Avenue, Edmonton, from June 17-21, 2019. POSTER

On June 21, celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. See the Government of Canada website for more information; print or view this poster for local events.

Please join Bishop Jane and the congregation at St. Augustine’s, Parkland for the Induction Service of the Rev. Billy Isenor (seen here at his ordination to the priesthood in March 2018). All are welcome to come and celebrate with Rev. Billy, his family and the parish. The service will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, June 7 at St. Augustine Parkland Church, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove.

This Friday, June 7, is the last First Fridays Open Stage before we take a break for the summer. You are invited to join us for this special occasion, whether you wish to perform, or to be a member of the audience.  

The “First Fridays Open Stage” provides musicians, poets, comedians, artists, and others, with a fun and safe environment in which to perform. We welcome all performers at every level an opportunity to be on stage.

Celebrating our local land traditions of celebration and strength. A public event as part of our Easter season program, "Continuing in Reconciliation." Join us at St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, 6110 Fulton Road, Edmonton. POSTER

St. Stephen the Martyr will host its annual Spring Tea from 1:30-3:30pm on June 8 at PrayerWorks Hall, 11723-93 Street NW, Edmonton. There will be crafts, home-baking, and plants for sale. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-12 years and children under 6 free. All are welcome! POSTER

Join us at 7:00pm, Thursday, June 13 for a storytelling evening featuring the amazing Ottawa storytelling team of Ruth Stewart-Verger and Dean Verger - plus Edmonton's own Dawn Blue. Cost is $15 at the door. Parental discretion advised due to the length and complexity of the stories. Storytelling is becoming a lost art and we are extremely privileged to have this opportunity. Don't miss this once in a lifetime chance to hear storytelling at it's absolute best! POSTER

Once again St. Mary's in Ponoka will host its now-famous annual Lobster Fest!

• $50 for a lobster dinner
• $25 for a steak dinner
• $60 for lobster/steak dinner combined
• or $40 for lobster-to-go!

A great Father's Day treat! Get your tickets now for dinner on Friday, June 14. Only dinner ticket holders are eligible for a great prize draw. Call Deb at 403-704-3152 or Heather at 403-704-4041. POSTER 

Join us at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 4 A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park at 7:00 pm on June 14 for a memorable evening of song with The Common Cup Company. Tickets are available at the door or by calling the church office at 780-467-5730. $15 per person. No charge for children under 12. There will be refreshments served at intermisson. POSTER

St. Mary the Virgin Anglican and Vegreville United Church invite you to a special evening of music with the Common Cup Company, starting at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 15. Tickets are $20 per person or 2 for $30. You can get them on Eventbrite or at the door. 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

There’s no better way to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost than with some good Chili. So, bring your favourite chili recipe and your appetite.

If you don’t want to make chili, come on down with some salad or bread or other potluck item.

All chilli entries will be judged by a panel of hand-selected, hungry-for-chili judges (HTAC vestry members to be more specific) and prizes will awarded based on different categories such as heat, flavour, vegetarian, and more! 

St. Timothy's, Edmonton invites you to join us at 6:30 pm (or when you get there) in the church courtyard on Friday, June 21, 2019 for a summer solstice jazz party, featuring multitalented (trumpet, fluglehorn, saxophone, vocals) entertainer Paul A. Thorne. Entrance by free-will donation. Proceeds to St. Timothy's. See website or Facebook for more info POSTER

Once in a while we get together to eat some breakfast and enjoy some lively conversation about a book we've read in our "Books & Breakfast" Series. On Saturday, June 22, from 9:30-Noon, we will gather for breakfast and discussion of In Sure and Certain Hope: Resources to Assist Pastoral and Theological Approaches to Physician Assisted Dying.

Please join St. Thomas on Saturday, June 22, 4:30 pm, for a viewing of the documentary Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts. This documentary was produced by the Anglican Church of Canada, and looks at the impact that the doctrine of discovery has had on Canada. We will watch the movie, and have a light dinner afterward with a time of conversation. Please let us know if you are coming (sttomsherwoodpark@gmail.com or 780-467-5730) so that we can plan for dinner. POSTER

Vacation Bible Camp is coming back to St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, July 8-12, 9 am to Noon. Open for ages 4 to those completing grade 5. Online Registration available at www.sjechurch.ca  POSTER

St. Michael and All Angels is hosting a Vacation Bible School from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. The fee this year is $25 per family for the week of camp. POSTER / BROCHURE

St. Michael's welcomes youth volunteers, ages 12 years and up, to assist with leading small groups of children. Interested youth or their parents can contact the Rev. Colleen Sanderson at stmichaelanglican@gmail.com for more information. Youth volunteers will receive a letter of reference upon request.

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.

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 26-30. Please see the attached job description. Then contact our rector, the Rev. Jordan Haynie-Ware with resume and cover letter if you think you're the one for the job!

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 congratulates the Edmonton & District Council of Churches, and all who have supported the No Room in the Inn campaign through the past two decades. Now in their 20th year, No Room in the Inn has surpassed the $1 million mark in community funds raised!

A ceremony to celebrate this milestone will be held in the main floor of Edmonton City Hall on Wednesday, June 12 at noon. Please RSVP your attendance to Sarah.Alber@caedm.ca by June 1, 2019.

The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline 1-833-900-1010 has been launched by the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking and Safety Canada. The hotline is a confidential, multilingual service which operates 24/7/365 to connect victims and survivors of forced prostitution and forced labour with social services and/or law enforcement in communities across Canada.

More than 10,300 Canadians have died from an opioid overdose in the past two years. And the number continues to grow. Crossroads Christian Communications believes this emergency must be intentionally addressed by the Canadian faith community. In response, they are hosting Canada Cares: Getting Connected on the Opioid Crisis – a free event dedicated to education, compassion and prayer, growing a deeper understanding of God’s heart for this crisis in our nation. The event takes place in Burlington, ON but is also being offered as a free livestream event June 18, 2019 at 7:30pm EST. Download the POSTER or visit the Canada Cares website for details.

The Rock Outreach, run by The Rock Lutheran Inner City Society, has been providing a Community Breakfast to those in need in Edmonton's inner city for the past 23 years. Help make a difference in the lives of many poor and homeless men, women and children by volunteering to help with breakfasts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30am. Come just one day a week, or come just once to see if it's for you. Please email info@therockedm.ca or call Judy at 780-426-1122 weekdays 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Upcoming Retreats

· Centering Prayer Summer Intensive, led by The Rev. Susan Storey
   - 3pm, Sunday, July 7 to 1pm, Sunday, July 14. Register by June 28.

· Cosmology and Christian Faith, led by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC 
   - 7pm, Friday, July 19 to 1pm, Thursday, July 25. Register by July 2.

· Summer Silent Directed Retreat: “I am the vine, you are the branches…"
   - 5 and 7 day options, 5:30pm, Sunday, August 18 to 1pm, Friday,
   August 23 or Sunday, August 25. Register by August 9.

For more information or to register, visit the events calendar at www.providencerenewal.ca or call Cory at 780-701-1854 (Tues/Thurs/Fri).

Upcoming Retreats

·        Iconography Retreat
          - June 16, Sunday, 8am-noon
·        Star of the North Camino / Estrella Del Norte
          - June 20, Thurs, 7-8:30pm
·        Twilight Recovery Evening
          - July 5, Fri 7pm to July 6, Sat, 4pm
·        Still Green and Growing with Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie 
          - 7pm Friday, July 5 to 4pm, July 6

For info about these programs and to register, visit: Star of the North or call 780-459-5511.               

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