• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Kelem, Brian, Denise, Daphne 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.

Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to appoint the Rev. Alex Meek as Rector of All Saints' Cathedral and Dean of Edmonton, effective January 1, 2020.

At an Electoral Synod held Saturday, November 16, the Rev. Canon David Greenwood, priest-in-charge of All Saints', Athabasca; and St. Alban's, South Athabasca, was chosen as Bishop-elect. Greenwood will succeed Bishop Fraser Lawton who resigned September 8, 2019.

Cursillo Edmonton will hold its annual Welcome Potluck, when we welcome our new Cursillistas with a feast, November 22, 6:00 pm, at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 8420-145 St, Edmonton. Secretariat (Cursillo’s local governing committee) provides the festive main course, and seasoned Cursillistas are invited to bring a salad or dessert. For our new Cursillistas - bring nothing but yourself! 

BTW - if anyone knows who made this glass cross, please contact dwholehouse@gmail.com. 

Contacts: 
*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.
See also the Anglican Church of Canada Reconciliation Toolkit.

Join the University of Alberta's Metis Settlements Life Skills Journey team at the 4th annual Indigenous Artisans Holiday Market! We will celebrate the holidays and support Indigenous artists with a diverse and unique selection of handmade items including beadwork, leatherwork, books, paintings, clothing, bannock & more! Entrance to the market is free. We will be collecting 'current need' donations in support of Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS). Wednesday, 20 November 2019 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at 10230 Jasper Ave, Edmonton

Come and join us November 22, 2019 for “National Children’s Day” Community Conversation and Mini Round Dance. The Topic of Discussion will be: Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #55-iv – Progress on closing the gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in a number of health indicators. POSTER

• Pipe Ceremony – 8:30 am to 9:30 am
• Community Conversation – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Pipe Ceremony – 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Feast (Soup and Bannock) – 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm
• Mini Round Dance – 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm    

Please share with all your friends and family.  Hope to see you!

Join us for this workshop, November 23, 2019: 10:00am - 3:00pm. Hearing from both an Indigenous and church perspective, we will explore the history and meaning of the Treaties, the implications of the Indian Act and the possibilities of new foundations for relationship with country, land, and peoples. POSTER Cost is $40. To register or for more information, visit www.starofthenorth.ca or call 780-459-5511.

Treaty Talk: Sharing the River of Life is a 50 minute film produced by Pat Makokis (Saddle Lake Cree Nation) one of Canada’s most outstanding Indigenous leaders to better understand our collective responsibility to treaty. The purpose of the film is for people to connect as allies in reconciliation; to build understanding and bridges for better relationship and work together. Through the sharing of a traditional Cree understanding of natural law and treaty, it will explore and model how indigenous nations and non-indigenous allies in Canada can come together to transform racism and discrimination at a local and systemic level to build a future of mutual benefit. Join us Friday, November 29th at 7:00 pm at United in the Park: Sherwood Park United Church, 20 Fir Street, Sherwood Park. POSTER

St. Paul's Anglican Church and Interface Worship will celebrate the close the church year and the Reign of Christ the King with an alternative worship service from 7-9pm on November 23. We will be exploring the themes of 'God Rules From the Wood of the Cross' and 'Our Adoption into God's Royal Family'. The service will feature the extensive use of original symbols, rituals, art and imagery. The Eucharistic liturgy allows worshipers to embody the themes in a unique sacramental ritual of enduring quality and significance. Interface Worship blends ancient essence with innovative expression to create spiritually formational worship experiences. This is the 11th presentation of this liturgy.

Calling all youth! It's that time again! Time for our Annual Great Anglican Gingerbread House Build Off! All youth 12+ are invited to join us at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Friday, November 29 from 5:00-9:00pm for a meal (which we'll make together) and to build our annual gingerbread houses! This event is free and we encourage youth to invite a friend! Please RSVP to Rev. Danielle at Danielle@holytrinity.ab.ca so we can ensure there are enough gingerbread houses for everyone! POSTER

Sister Dorothy from SSJD Victoria will be the speaker for our Quiet Day at Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave, Edmonton, on Saturday, November 30, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your own bag lunch. We will begin with coffee at 9:30 am, serve soup at noon, and finish with compline at 3:30 pm. Please email Gen at gclaire@telus.net or phone 780-443-1926 to confirm your intention to attend.

St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, 5042 48 Avenue in Vegreville, invites one and all to get into the spirit of Advent and Christmas at their 3rd annual Nativity Festival and bake sale:
Friday, November 29 11:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday November 30 10:00 - 3:00pm and
Sunday December 1 noon - 3:00pm    POSTER

You are invited to join us for a festival of Advent Lessons and Carols as we prepare for the birth of Christ. The Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent is designed to portray moving from darkness into light as the world at Christmas moves from darkness into the light of the Incarnation of the Word (“and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”). If you are able, please bring a potluck dish to share as we join together for fellowship in the Lower Hall before the Lessons and Carols service. All are welcome.   POSTER
Where: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84 Ave, Edmonton
When: Sunday, December 1
Potluck supper - 5:00pm; Service - 7:00pm

Come along to St. David’s Annual Community Carol Sing-Along, 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4. You'll find us at 8345 79 Ave NW in Edmonton. There will be fabulous home-made mince pies along with hot apple cider, as we break into song with everyone’s favourite Christmas Carols (accompanied by the new organ)! There is no admission cost for this event, and everyone is welcome!        

St. Stephen the Martyr ACW invites you to its annual St. Nicholas Tea and Bake sale on Saturday, December 7. The tea starts at 1:30 pm and goes until 3:30 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children (ages 6 to 12) and free for children under six. The Tea and Bake Sale will be held at PrayerWorks Hall adjacent to the Church at 11725 – 93 Street, Edmonton. POSTER

Bring your festive spirit and join us at St. Augustine Parkland for our Messy Church St. Nick's Party on December 7. The funs starts at 3:00pm!

Join us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church (8424–95 Avenue, Edmonton) from 11:00am to 2:30pm on Saturday, December 7, for our Christmas bazaar. Enjoy a bowl of homemade soup and take time to shop for baking, crafts, and white elephant items. POSTER

The Filipino Congregation of St. Matthias, 6210-188 St. NW, Edmonton, will be hosting a Christmas party for anyone and everyone! Join us on Sunday, December 8 for a eucharist service followed by festive singing, games, and fun for the family. Our kids will have a gift exchange ($20 min and $30 min for adults), abd then we will all share a potluck meal. If you want, bring a pot; if you don’t, you’re in luck - we will have plenty extra. Either way, come one, come all and let’s jingle and mingle. POSTER    

St. Aidan and St. Hilda Anglican Church presents the 42nd Annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas on Sunday, December 8 at 10:30am. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Jane Alexander, Bishop of Edmonton, will officiate. A reception will follow in the Wabamun and District Seniors' Centre. Donations of non-perishable food items and / or new children's toys will be gratefully accepted on behalf of the Wabamun Christmas Hamper Fund.  

Join us at St. Mary the Virgin for a few hours of quiet amid the hectic pre-Christmas rush. Bring a friend and explore together ways to enter into the beauty and sacred holiness of Advent.
Where: 5042 48 Avenue, Vegreville
When: 10:00am - 1:30pm, December 14
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St. Augustine Parkland will host a reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol on December 14th at 7:30pm. All readers are CBC on-air presenters. Plus, look forward to special music by Tag Along, Ian Bowden, Bill Werthmann, The Parkland Bells of St. Andrew’s United Church and Lorne Manweiler. Tickets are $30 in support of Auggie's Cafe. Festive desserts and refreshments will be served at intermission. POSTER

Good Shepherd Anglican Church seeks an enthusiastic and flexible Youth Children’s Ministries Coordinator who loves to share the Good News of God’s love with children, teens, and their families. This is a part-time, independent contractor position with flexible hours and paid planning time. Join our team of passionate volunteers as we seek to equip families to grow in the knowledge and love of God not only on Sundays but all week long. For more info about this opportunity, please see Ministry Profile 

You are invited to join the Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning of The Canadian Council of Churches as they explore how to talk about and create welcoming spaces for People With Disabilities (PWDs) from a theological perspective. This free webinar will focus on the practice of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and include time for participants to consider how to apply UDL in their settings. 

Register here to learn more about recognizing the wide range of potential barriers to full engagement in the life of a faith community for people with disabilities. All registrants will be sent a link to view the recording at their convenience.

The annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas, a benefit for U of A student support, will be held at the Winspear Centre for Music, Monday, December 2, 7:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the U of A Interfaith Chaplains Mixed Chorus, and the U of A and The King's University Departments of Music. It will feature the U of A Mixed Chorus Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers, Robert de Frece, Director; Marnie Giesbrecht Joachim Segger, Organists. All seats are $20 (plus service chg.) Winspear Box Office: (780) 428-1414 POSTER  

Spiritual growth often occurs when we are able to explore our experiences of God with another person, particularly when that person is trained in active and reflective listening. This is the primary activity of spiritual direction, sometimes also known as spiritual accompaniment. The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is currently seeking volunteers willing to receive spiritual direction from our second-year students as they complete their practicum requirement. If this opportunity interests you, contact us by email at thestudionschool@gmail.com to find out more.

The Huron Carole is a seasonal music tradition spanning three decades touring from coast to coast to coast. POSTER  Expect an evening of contemporary and signature Christmas music along with stories creatively crafted by Tom Jackson and his ensemble of musicians. The tour travels across Canada raising funds for local food banks and family service agencies and will roll into Edmonton on November 21. Help support Edmonton's Food Bank by purchasing a ticket or donating at: https://www.edmontonsfoodbank.com/documents/70/Gala_Ticket_Form_2019.pdf

Learn about or refresh your knowledge of Centering Prayer and deepen the experience during a weekend of quiet contemplation as the Advent season begins. Centering Prayer, a method introduced by Fr. Thomas Keating, focuses on consenting to God’s presence and action within. Mary Jane Yates and Susan Storey will lead this retreat Friday, Novembe 29 at 9:00am until Sunday, December 1 at 3:00pm. $365 for a suite, $325 for a single room. Register online at www.providencerenewal.ca or call 780-701-1854.  POSTER

The Anglican Diocese of Athabasca is looking for a full-time Administrator/Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and experience with the Sage bookkeeping program, as well as knowledge of all aspects of payroll processes and reporting requirements. An understanding of the Christian faith and things ecclesiastical would be considered an asset. Click here for the full job posting. Closing date is December 15, 2019.

The Anglican Church of Canada has been invited to send delegates to the 2021 Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Karlsruhe, Germany. Applicants may be clergy or lay and must be at least 18 years of age by September 2021. There is no cost to a delegate to attend. Applications to serve are being accepted through December 15 via the online FORM on the national church website.

The Canadian Christian Communicators (CCC), formerly the Canadian Church Press, has launched a new website: www.christiancommunicators.ca For the next year, CCC is offering individual memberships for $25. Writers, editors, photographers, social media managers, graphic and web designers - anyone who wants to connect faith communities - will be able to take part in free webinars about how to communicate in our polarized and noisy world. Want a chance to talk with author Malcolm Gladwell? Climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe? Writer and blogger Sarah Bessey? They have all agreed to participate in webinars with CCA in 2020.