• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Denise, Katrina, Eric, Daphne, Amy 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.

As the 42nd General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada draws closer, Bishop Jane invites and encourages all parishes across the diocese to engage in a special time of prayer for the Synod and all its work. General Synod 2019 will be held in Vancouver, July 10-16. Please use the following documents, available on the diocesan website, as prayer resources:

Representatives of faith communities, agencies helping vulnerable people and the City of Edmonton attended a ceremony at Edmonton City Hall on June 12 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of No Room in the Inn. Since 1999, No Room in the Inn (NRII), an ecumenical initiative of the Edmonton & District Council of Churches (EDCC), has raised more than $1 million for organizations addressing the housing needs of vulnerable people. The campaign is inspired by the story of Mary and Joseph, who arrived in Bethlehem to discover no room for them in the inn. They found a place in a stable, where they welcomed their son, Jesus.

Bishop Jane will be away from the diocese from June 14 to June 24. While away, the Bishop has appointed the Ven. Lee Bezanson as her Commissary.

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 18-24: Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue
June 27: Canterbury Foundation sod-turning, Canterbury Court
July 13-16: General Synod, Vancouver 
July 21: Parish visit, All Saints' Anglican Cathedral

The Annual Bishop's Fund Dinner, in support of clergy of the Dioceses of Edmonton and the Arctic, will be held November 13, 2019 at the Royal Mayfair, Edmonton. Dr. Sangita Sharma, an Endowed Chair in Indigenous Health and a Professor in Indigenous and Global Health Research in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta, will be guest speaker. Since moving to Canada in 2010, for her position at the University of Alberta, Dr. Sharma has led the Indigenous and Global Health Research Group, examining the risk factors for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity among vulnerable youth, adult and senior populations in Canada. Read her bio here

For more than 65 years, members of the Bishop’s Fund, an association of Anglican lay persons, clergy and friends, have helped clergy in need of medical or family assistance and continued education and training; and have provided support for ministry extending beyond the annual diocesan budget. For more information, please email Mr. Neil Gower, QC, chair of the Bishop’s Fund Committee: lngower@gmail.com

Are you interested in offering your gifts for the ministry of the General Synod through its Coordinating and Standing Committees? Nominations have been extended for the 2019-2022 Triennium for the Council of General Synod, the Prolocutor, the Deputy Prolocutor and the Standing and Coordinating Committees.

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.

To all Members of Synod: Notice is hereby given that the 66th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton will take place on OCTOBER 4-5, 2019. This is a regular meeting of Synod for the purpose of electing officers, receiving reports, and other business referred to in Section 1(b) of Canon 7. PDF

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. 

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.

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.

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.

As a group of adults and children gathered at Immanuel, Wetaskiwin on Saturday, June 15th to plant their Heart Garden a question was asked. Who do we remember as we come together to learn? Gloria Rogers, a member of the parish’s Reconciliation Team, shared how her own mother had been taken to Residential School had her hair cut, wasn’t allowed to speak in her own language, came back from that school broken inside. This is why we need to remember Residential Schools and the damage they did to First Nations communities.

Each year the Reconciliation Team at Immanuel has had various crafts go along with planting of the garden. Gloria then went on to teach everyone how to make a dreamcatcher using paper plates. 

On June 21, celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Prayer and worship resources for the National Indigenous Day of Prayer can be found on the Anglican Church of Canada website. See the Government of Canada website for more information; print or view this poster for local events.

Please see the link to the newsletter Anglican Reconciliation Connections, sent out by the Anglican Church of Canada Reconcilation Animator, Melanie Delva. In this issue, National Indigenous Peoples Day and a response to the report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, released June 3. Also, a link to prayer resources for National Indigenous Day of Prayer on June 21.

On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, the AGA will be offering FREE admission all day (11:00am - 5:00pm) and special programming. Take in exhibitions featuring the work of First Nations and Métis artists, including Cul-de-Sac and Fix your hearts or die.

Location: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

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

The Holy Spirit was definitely present at Pentecost celebrations at Good Shepherd! We were delighted to celebrate a Green, Growing Sunday with Bishop Jane present for confirmations, receptions, and reaffirmations. On monthly Green, Growing Sundays, children and youth take over the service and this was in evidence. They joined the opening procession with orange banners to represent the holy flame, read lessons and announcements, participated in a lively interactive sermon, and stood at the altar to watch the consecration of the elements for the eucharist. We were overjoyed on this occasion to witness the confirmation of three teens and two adults, as well as the reception and reaffirmation of three more adults. Huge thanks to all our volunteers and to the ACW for providing a yummy strawberry tea and cake after the service. 

This is what happens when the Holy Spirit inhabits St. Matthew's, St. Albert. You get tongues of fire in the shape of balloons. You get a chain of Holy Spirit fire that spans from the heavens (or the ceiling) to the pulpit. You get a fire and brimstone preacher who, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is animated and passionate. Or a preacher who is anything that is fire and brimstone in his words. One who preaches hope. One who preaches growth. One who preaches inspiration. And one who preaches peace. And one who preaches, above all else, the positive impact we can have on the world around us when empowered by the Holy Spirit. And the best part, you get Sparky: the on-fire choir member who sings with the greatest and squeakiest vigour, somewhat similar to air being strategically let out of a balloon!   Submitted by Angela Bokenfohr

As is often the case at Christ Church, Edmonton a diverse congregation of young and young-at-heart Anglicans participated in the Children's Talk on Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019. In this video associate priest, the Rev. Nick Trussell, and the children of Christ Church celebrate the birth of the Christian church and the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. The family-centered fun continued after the service with the annual parish picnic hosted by the men's group, and featuring games organized by the 25th Christ Church Scouts group. 

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

This summer, the Rev. Maralyn Benay, deacon at St. Columba, Beaumont, invites all to join her for Lawnchair Church, an ecumenical communion service every Sunday, at 10 am, from May long weekend to September long weekend. Maralyn is located in Site 23 of the Whispering Spruce Campground, five KMs south of Pigeon Village on Highway 13. Turn south at Pigeon Village (corner of Blackbull Golf Course). Everyone is welcome! POSTER

Mission of St. Saviour, Wabamun is gearing up for a special edition of Messy Church to be offered during the Dragonfly Festival on Sunday, June 23, 11 am, at Jubilee Hall. All are welcome!

Don’t let the summer stop you going to church. If you are visiting the lake or playing golf in the Wabamun area, why not stop in at St. Saviour Mission? We are located in the heart of the village of Wabamun, in the Dragonfly Centre, Unit 3, 5215-51 St. We worship Sunday mornings, at 10 am and all are welcome!

The parish of St. Aidan's and St. Hilda’s Anglican Church invites you to a church service and “Time Travel BBQ.” Built in 1910 and now a fully restored historic site, the homestead church is located just off of Highway 16 near the village of Wabamum. This chapel in the pines is a unique bridge between the Edmonton diocese's pioneering history and present day Anglican worship. The service (BCP Morning Prayer) will begin at 10:30 am, with the Rev. Dr. Eric J. Kregel officiating. With generous support from Fusion Canada, there will be a free barbecue lunch, from 12-1:30 pm, along with games for kids, tours of the church and time for fellowship - leaving plenty of time to stop in at Lake Wabamum on your way home. This event will be cancelled if there is heavy rain.

St. John the Divine in Onoway wishes to support the local Legion fundraising barbeque dinner at Onoway Legion Branch 132 on July 5. Proceeds go to the Lac St. Anne Community Choir, which often uses the church as a venue. Cost of the dinner is $15 for adults, $9 for children 6-10 and free for children 0-5. You can also buy a $5 raffle ticket for the grand prize of a Napolean BBQ. Call 780-340-0760 for tickets or more information.

Looking for an exciting camp for your preschooler through to elementary aged children? Join us at St. John’s Anglican Church, July 8 - 12, 9 am to Noon, for skits, Bible stories, crafts and games. This summer’s theme is Sword, Shield and Crown: a study of the Armour of God (Ephesians 6: 10-17) and how we are equipped as his children to stand in God’s mighty power. Register online at www.sjechurch.ca by June 30. 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 help 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.

St. Mary's is joining up with Ponoka United Church for our VBS this year, from August 12-16, 9:30-12 noon. "The Gospel according to Suess" is going to be so much FUN! A person’s a person, no matter how small, but you must be 5-13 years and not 8 feet tall. And you must be registered, on this we insist, how else will we know how many Sneetches to enlist? Pick up a form (attached), or at one of the churches - fill it, return it, before August 1st. There’s a tiny wee fee, $20 is all, that hardly seems much for having a ball! 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 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!

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.

The Centre to End ALL Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) is hosting a free public workshop at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre, 11728-95 St, Edmonton, on June 28, from 10 am to 12 pm. Public awareness is the first step in preventing sexual exploitation, human sex trafficking and social inequality. 

Call to register: 780-761-1900. For more info, contact ryan.moose@cnfc.ca 

Watch a video of Archbishop Fred Hiltz talking about ways the Anglican Church of Canada is working with partners, locally and globally, to end this "assualt on human dignity."

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:
·        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.               

Come learn about Islam’s rich historical and religious tradition with an emphasis on how theology, history, contemporary issues and Islamic culture contribute to the spiritual life and practice of Muslims today. 

"I have taught this class for over 10 years in various cities and love it when we get a good mix of people as everyone benefits from the diverse questions and discussions," says instructor Ibrahim J. Long, Educator, Religious Studies, Edmonton Islamic Academy 

Register for $20 at eventbrite.com or ibrahimlong.org

People of all faith welcome! POSTER