• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: for Aris; for Denise; for Steve and Nancy; for all who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19; all who are struggling with fear or depression; all who are doing their best to serve others, including those who are saving lives by staying home; victims of racial prejudice and violence.
• Those who have died: Ruth, widow of the late Murray Starr, a long-time priest of the diocese; Martin, retired priest of the diocese; David, father of Archdeacon Richard King; and those who mourn: Lea, Fran, Christine, and Beccy; Florence, Nancy, Janet and Hope; Beryl, Richard, Shelly, and all the families.
• We pray for the repose of the soul of Burundian president Pierre NKurunziza who died suddenly of a heart attack on June 8, and we pray for the interim president Gaston Sindimwo  This is a delicate time for peace following the recent election and we hold in prayer our sister diocese of Buyé. Keep them in your care, O Lord and let the country be at rest.
• Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (Twinned Parishes). 
• Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 First Nations, from the Métis Nation of Alberta, and from the Métis Settlements in Alberta.
• Request a prayer Click here to let us know who you would like prayers for in the diocese. We will make sure they are prayed for by name.

A memorial service for Martin Hattersley, retired priest of the diocese, who died Sunday at the age of 87, will be livestreamed from St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, on Friday, June 12, at 10:00 am. Due to physical distancing restrictions, clergy and members of the public are asked not to attend in person, but are warmly invited to participate via livestream: https://tinyurl.com/ydcfrsna

A collection of Martin’s writings can viewed online at: https://martinsfifthcolumn.wordpress.com/

Donations in memory of Martin may be directed to St. Timothy's Anglican Church. http://www.sttimothy-edm.ca/

Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to appoint the Rev. Madeleine Urion as rector of St. George's, Edmonton, effective immediately.

"Our own house is not in order. Systemic racism exists in every part of Canada." We, as members of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton and Anglican Church of Canada, commit ourselves to confronting racism in the Church’s own life and to acknowledging the place of racism and colonialism in our own nation.

“We repent of our complicity in the continuing structures of racism and oppression in our church and in our culture, for racism is not of Christ. It is sin." - Episcopal Statement on Confronting Racism

Bishop Jane asks that if you were one of the roughly 15,000 people present at the Black Lives Matter protest at the legislature last Friday, please heed chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw's advice to be tested for Covid-19, even if you are asymptomatic. 

"Please do take care of yourselves and get tested; please stay home until your test results come through. Bless you all," in Christ, +Jane

Photo: Shaela Dansereau, Ponoka News

As we adjust to the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and parishes make plans to safely re-open their churches, what are some of the challenges you face? Where do see God at work? How are you practicing your faith? What keeps you hopeful? If at all possible, please send us a picture that helps tell your story.

Many parishes and dioceses are live-streaming and/or recording services and prayers online. This page lists online opportunities for prayer, worship, learning and virtual community in this season of physical distancing. 

Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, Canadian Blood Services has welcomed greater than usual numbers of first time blood donors in a very short period: "the pandemic has changed our world, but it’s also shown we can still count on the unwavering support of our donors." The need for blood and blood products remains constant and what better time to become a donor or make a donation than during National Blood Donor Week. Canadian Blood Services is thankful for the way donors have stepped up in the last couple of months: "From governments to hospitals; first responders to corporations; faith groups to community groups – we are all in this together and we appreciate the incredible support."

All precautions are taken to make giving blood safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please see the attached wellness infographic. Please visit www.blood.ca to find a donor centre near you and book an appointment. And if you haven't done it already, register here for the Partners for Life program to make your donation count toward the Diocese of Edmonton annual donation goal of 100 units. Our code is: ANGL696986. Registration must be done online. Even if you've given blood before, if you register now, your donations can be included retroactively toward our goal.

Though we are unable to gather in person for the safety of ourselves and others, we remain a loving and connected community. As the Church, the Body of Christ, we hope to do all we can to support each other. In this time of uncertainty, we are grateful for all donations we receive. If you feel you are able, please continue to support the ministries of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton. We continue to look for ways to support parishes and to ease the financial burden on those who will be struggling in weeks and months to come. You can make a secure online donation at edmonton.anglican.ca/give/donate. For more info,  contact the Rev. John Gee at treasurer@edmonton.anglican.ca.  

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 latest issue of Contact, the newsletter of the Council of the North, is available to read online.

Due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, Athabasca University's Bannock and a Movie is moving to an online environment. The ongoing theme will revolve around Indigenous groups and their stories. Each month until August, we will provide documentary links and a discussion board to discuss the documentaries. We have included a bannock recipe for your use. The facilitators of the series will be Ivy Lalonde and Priscilla Campeau who will answer questions in the discussion rooms.  We hope you will enjoy this. June - Two Spirit; July - Inuit; Inuk August - First Nations  

Please access Bannock a and Movie here. The first time a person visits they will need to click on the “Create new account” button (at the bottom of the sign-up page) and create a username/password. After that they can visit Bannock and a Movie and click the “Enrol me” button.  

Fr. Michael Lapsley, SSM, has stepped down as director of the Institute for the Healing of Memories (IHOM) in Cape Town, South Africa, a ministry he founded more than 20 years ago. Since the 1990s, the healing of memories institute has facilitated workshops and events enabling people from different racial, religious and social backgrounds to reach a better understanding of themselves and of each other.

“Fr. Michael’s vision for a whole and transformed world has shaped the mission and vision of the institute,” said Canon Delene Mark, chair.

Though it is not known when On Eagle's Wings will be able to have a physical presence in northern communities again, the Christ Loves All People (CLAP) Bible Camp curriculum is complete and will be offered as a virtual Bible Camp by video, accompanied by activity packs for the children. OEW Executive Director, the Rev. Lesley Hand, says Bishop David Lehmann of the Diocese of Caledonia and Bishop Lesley Wheeler-Dame of the Diocese of the Yukon are collaborating on the video VBS project, and she also invites volunteers to share their gifts by sending a video of themselves telling one of the Bible stories, leading a craft, skit, song or another of the activities in the curriculum. The video can be taken on a smart phone or tablet and should be short so it can then be emailed or sent in Google Drive. For more info, see attached News Bulletin.

Connie Pistawka, a member of St. Paul's, Edmonton, would like to find a home for her father's Antique Pump Organ circa 1870. Her father has been moved to a care facility. The organ was obtained from an old church in Pennsylvania. and was made by J.R. Julius Pianos and Organs, York D.A. The interior components have been cleaned and repaired. Dimensions: width 43 inches, length= 23 inches, height=84 inches. "The organ was appraised by an antique dealer at $400. However, we realize that one would probably have to pay someone to move it, so this is obviously negotiable," says Connie. If you are interested in seeing the organ, please send an email to chubbsy133@shaw.ca

Register online at www.providencerenewal.ca or call 780-701-1854

Becoming Silence - Centering Prayer Summer Retreat

Event #12766 Susan Storey and Mary Jane Yates

This summer enrich your experience of Centering Prayer in the comfort of your own home (via Zoom). Join others faithful to the practice of Becoming Silence. Days include periods of Centering Prayer, a selection of videos from a variety of spiritual teachers, and Lectio Divina each evening, based in nature and scripture. The retreat is designed for those familiar with and committed to the practice of Centering Prayer.

Monday, July 13 (10 am) to Friday, July 17 (noon): $175.00/per person

Register by: July 2 (materials and meeting access will be emailed on July 9)