• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Rhea, Jenny, Paul, Erin, Sandy, Philip, Brian, Denise, Daphne, David, and all young adults struggling with addiction and mental health issues.  
• Those who have died and all 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.

In a letter read in parishes on Sunday, January 26, 2020, the Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander announced she is resigning as Bishop of the Diocese of Edmonton as of July 31, 2020. 

A new resource for healthy community consultation around affordable and supportive housing, and an interview with the bishop-elect of Athabasca diocese are featured in the February, 2020 issue of The Messenger. 

Stories and opinion pieces (max. 500 words) and photos (min. 1MB) are welcome! Please send submissions to Edmonton editor Margaret Glidden anglicanmessenger@gmail.com by February 1 for the March edition.

Click here to subscribe to The Messenger or to change your subscription address. Print editions of the Anglican Journal and The Messenger are mailed to confirmed subscribers.

With a gentle hand, discerning eye and loads of patience, Jeanette Flesher, Beth-Anne Exham and Diane Morgan have dedicated several hours each week to helping preserve the rich heritage of Anglicans in Alberta. Guided by Diocese of Edmonton Archivist Kathryn Ivany, the team processes (prepares) historical records for the Anglican Church of Canada collection at the Provincial Archives of Alberta, located at 8555 Roper Rd NW in Edmonton.

“Your time and contributions are invaluable to us here at the archives,” said Jaclyn Landry, program and volunteer coordinator for the Provincial Archives of Alberta. “As a team you have great comradery.”

Archives’ staff and volunteers hosted a volunteer recognition tea on Tuesday, January 28. Also in attendance were members of the Edmonton diocese including Kathryn Ivany, Dr. Jane Samson, associate ecumenical and interfaith officer, and Margaret Glidden, communications director.

Keeping track of historical documents important to the Diocese of Edmonton is a big job! Our dedicated archivist is looking for interested and conscientious individuals who would like to volunteer to help with this work for about three hours a week. Please take a look at the attached Job Description which includes more information and the right person to contact if this interests you. 

The Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM) is an inter-denominational Christian ‘ministry of presence’ for inner city people. Partners in ICPM are members of Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Church denominations. The current pastor retires on May 31, 2020, thus, a full-time position is available for an ordained minister on May 31 or earlier. The pastor oversees the overall direction of the ICPM mission, objectives, and goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the pastor provides spiritual leadership and pastoral care largely among adults living within the urban core of Edmonton. For more information, see the Ministry Description, visit www.icpmedmonton.ca, or contact or Nancy Kerr. Please send applications by email to nkerr@ualberta.ca by March 9. Review of applications will begin on March 16, 2020.

Young Sojourners is a weekend conference held in Sorrento, BC for Anglican youth. The conference focuses on relevant themes for youth as well as community-building. St. Paul's Anglican in Edmonton is planning to take a group to this conference on the May long weekend. We will be booking a bus and there is a lot of room for other youth or youth groups to join! Please contact Victoria at stpaulsyegyouth@gmail.com by February 20th if you would be interested in having your youth come to the conference with us. Conference registration is $150 and there will be additional transportation costs. Thank you!  

Church website developer Ascend has announced its merge with Tithe.ly. This partnership is good news for those of us on the Ascend platform and parishes who are looking into developing a new website. Tithe.ly will be able to offer a lower monthly webhosting fee which includes features such as e-newsletters and sermon podcasting. There is no cost to sign up for a Tithe.ly online giving account, and the Diocese of Edmonton receives the discounted processing rate of 2.75%+30c per transaction for debit/credit card donations. If you would like to register for a Tithe.ly online giving account, please call Margaret at the Synod Office (780-439-7344) for the registration link.

It's the start of a new year, and what better resolution than to become a blood donar and give the gift of Life! And when you do, let Canadian Blood Services know you're Anglican! Donate through the Partners for Life program using our code: ANGL696986, and help us meet our goal of 100 units of blood donated by the end of 2020.

• sign up here to become a Partner for Life
• make an appointment to donate at the Edmonton Donor Clinic (8249–114 Street)

Canterbury Foundation is reshaping the way we care for seniors and our role in supporting the community. Come find out more at our Valentine's Open House. Please join us for tours, entertainment and refreshments from 10:00am to 4:00pm on February 15, 2020. Email Christinei@canterburyfoundation.com for more information.  POSTER

Grounded in the Anglican tradition, Canterbury Foundation, a private not-for-profit charitable organization in Edmonton, is seeking members for its Board of Directors. The Foundation has provided quality seniors accommodation and related supportive services for more than 40 years, and is currently undergoing a major Court Modernization and Expansion Project. Interested candidates must be an active member of an Anglican Parish within the Diocese of Edmonton. Please see attached document, or contact Brian Popp for more information: brpopp@telusplanet.net. Application deadline is February 14, 2020.

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. 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.

The Ven. Richard King will be inducted as rector of St. John the Evangelist, 11111-57 Ave NW, Edmonton, on Sunday, February 2, 10 am. All are welcome! Any clergy who are able to attend are invited to vest. The colour is white. 

The Very Rev. Alex Meek will be inducted as Rector of All Saints' Cathedral and Dean of the Diocese of Edmonton during Evensong on March 1, 2020, the First Sunday of Lent. All are welcome! 

Christians today are not always familiar with the rich spiritual heritage of the church and how it evolved. Please join us as we look at the history and key spiritual teachings of our forebears in the faith. There will also be time for prayer and reflection. Wednesdays, January 29-February 19, 7:30-9:00 pm at St. Thomas, 4A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park.  POSTER

Join Fiona Brownlee, diocesan aboriginal and rural communities liaison, and St. George's, Fort Saskatchewan for a KAIROS Blanket Exercise on Saturday, February 22, at 3:00pm, with dinner to follow. Please bring a blanket, and an open heart to this afternoon of learning and community. A children’s activity related to reconciliation and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada will be offered for kids 12 and under. Please reserve your spot with Bev: call/text 780-224-7015 or email bevcyf@gmail.com POSTER

The Rev. Dr. Adenike Yesufu, a vocational deacon at St. Faith’s, Edmonton, has recently published a book titled Exploring Jesus in the Bible. The book includes a Foreword message by Dr. David Williams, President, Taylor Seminary, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Director E. P. Wahl Centre. Adenike would like to share her book with members of the diocese. Copies are available for $10 (half the retail price) at the Synod Office. You are welcome to come by and take a look. Adenike’s book can also be purchased online at full price: iuniverse 

As Canadians watch the fires and the aftermath of the fires in Australia, many wondering how they can help, the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has been in contact with our counterparts there and made arrangements to support the Anglican Board of Mission’s bushfire appeal. Those wishing to read more or give to this cause may do so through PWRDF. 

The Edmonton Recital Society presents Jeremy Spurgeon, All Saints' Cathedral Organist and Music Director, in concert at the Winspear Centre on Wednesday, February 12, 7:30 pm. Tickets, $40 Adult; $30 Senior (60+), can be purchased through TIX on the Square, Eventbrite and at the door. Group discounts of 10% for parties of 10 or more are available upon request to info@edmontonrecital.com. View the featured works and POSTER

Listening to Your Life Retreat: Facilitators Jodi Lammiman and Amy Spark, of Refugia Retreats, will help you use ecological metaphor to engage and uncover what is stirring in your inner world through group dialogue and guided solitude time. Retreat will be held on February 1, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The cost is $95. 

Power of Scripture to Transform: Faith, Freedom and Living Life to the Full: Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie, OMI, leads three Thursday evening sessions: February 6, 13 and 20, from 7 to 9 pm, on Scripture passages in which God meets our need to be loved, calms our inner storms and enables us to move from being stuck in grief to good grieving. Cost: $80. 

Finding Serenity Through Surrender Recovery Retreat: This workshop/retreat is open to anyone interested in learning more about the addictive process, a spirituality of recovery, inner healing and the 12-Step program. The February 7-8 event will focus on aspects of a life of sobriety that is joyful and free, serenity and surrender. Facilitators: Sylvain L. and Justin R. Cost for Live-ins, $150; Commuters, $100. 

The Ronning Centre on Augustana Campus in Camrose invites you to two upcoming public events: a public lecture on "Engaging the Living Tradition of Islam" January 31, and an artist talk and performance art presentation February 3 and 4. All are welcome!

The Rev. Susan Storey (ret'd) priest in the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton will lead this weekend designed to deepen your experience of silence and solitude through the practice of Centering Prayer. Periods of Centering Prayer will be included as well as some teaching. It will take place in the context of community and is designed for persons who are committed to the daily practice of Centering Prayer.
Friday, February 14 (7:00 pm) to Sunday, February 16 (1:00 pm)
Suite: $280.00 Single: $240.00
Register with Providence Renewal Centre by February 4

2020 brings an opportunity to renew your commitment to the Word of God through the Good Book Club, a free, online resource produced by The Episcopal Church and several partners including Forward Movement. The Good Book Club is recognised by the Anglican Church of Canada. You can download the reading list to read the Gospel of John during the time from Epiphany through Shrove Tuesday. Sign up at goodbookclub.org to receive updates. 

To learn more abou the Good Book Club, watch this intro from Archbishop Michael Curry, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.

NAIN is a non-profit organization which consists of a network of interfaith organizations and individuals in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The new NAIN Consultant will be committed to NAIN's mission to strengthen the interfaith movement in North American. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship-building experience. Please see the attached job description for more information. Application deadline is February 7, 2020.