• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: John, Margaret, Erin, Rhea, Tom and Joanne.
• Those who are struggling with physical or mental illness due to COVID-19; for safety in efforts to re-open our society; for all who are doing their best to serve others; and for all victims of racial prejudice and violence.
• Those who have died: Don Robertson, former member of Diocese of Edmonton Executive Council, and those who mourn: Don's family and friends.
• 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.
• Click here if you would like someone's name included in this prayer list. We will use first names only.

Bishop Jane Alexander and a small group of community members gathered on October 1st to deconsecrate the church building in the community of Frog Lake, and to remember the blessing it has been. One of those gathered was married in the church, another went to school there. Sophie rang the bell in the chapel one last time. The years and the elements have taken their toll on the wooden structure, which is now beyond repair. The parish of Frog Lake, however, is alive and well under the leadership of the diocesan Indigenous Ministries Initiative and Fred Matthews, who is Lay Reader-in-Charge.

After having our Eucharist service this past Thanksgiving Sunday, the first since March 8, members of All Saints’, Drayton Valley were treated to home made apple and pumpkin pies provided by the family of the Rev. Christopher Cook. One of Rev. Christopher's daughters, Shelby Cook (who has worked as head cook at a number of summer camps) writes: I spent three days preparing the pies... 

St. Faith's Anglican Church in Edmonton is seeking volunteers for its PrayerWorks meals program. Each week, we serve Thursday lunch, Friday dinner, and Saturday breakfast. We especially need volunteers for Friday dinners and Saturday breakfasts. Please contact Jennifer at js.prayerworks@gmail.com for more information and to volunteer. Thank you!                                                                           

Get out your top-hat and tails, your ball gowns, gloves, and fascinators--or just come as you are! Together we will enjoy music and fun from royal occasions across the centuries, performed by students and faculty from the School of Music at Concordia University of Edmonton under the direction of Dr. Joy Berg and organist the Rev. Canon Lorne Manweiler. 

Sign up now to receive and enjoy an assortment of fresh baking every month from TYPTOP Bakery, while supporting Trinity Youth Project. Subscription boxes come in two sizes (for 2 or 4 people to share), once or twice a month. See the POSTER for all the delicious contents and to sign up for your treats, email ORDERS@TYPTOPBAKERY.CA 

Early bird Savings! Register by Friday, October 16   
COVID-19 has affected almost every area of our lives this past eight months. Could your marriage use a refresher?

Join us Nov 6-8 at Providence Renewal Centre. For information visit our website: www.eame.ca. Book your spot now! Registrations are limited to ensure physical distancing. Strict COVID protocols in place.

Here's what one participant said: ”The topics were relevant for us & the presenting couples were exceptional—so honest & real. The weekend, as a whole, helped us connect at a level that I didn’t even think was possible.”

Contacts: 
*The Ven. Travis Enright, Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministry: rector@stfaithsanglican.org / 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 

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.

Are you interested in having a robust conversation about reconciliation between Indigenous and settler/newcomers in Canada? Would you like to deepen your understanding of the Anglican church’s commitment to this work and in particular the commitment of our own diocese? Fiona Brownlee, diocesan Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison, would be happy to facilitate this conversation, by Zoom, for your parish. If you are interested, please contact Fiona Brownlee at f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca or by phone at 780-312-9070.

Many newcomer and settler Canadians strive to be in solidarity with Indigenous peoples in seeking truth, justice and reconciliation. For Christians who hold the Bible as the repository of important meaning, it makes sense to ask: Does our biblical tradition contain anything that could animate solidarity with Indigenous peoples in our time? Bible in one hand and newspaper in another, we will wrestle with some possible texts and connect the insights to current opportunities and challenges in allyship with Indigenous peoples. 

We are excited to resume our learning circle again this fall. Of course the circle will look a little different as we are living in COVID times! We invite you to join us live or online as we kick off our series with TREATY TALK with the Ven. Travis Enright Dr. Mary-Ann Schantz. These two incredible guest speakers will help us to understand Treaty in an historical context and what it means to be a Treaty people! Please email Michelle Nieviadomy of Inner City Pastoral Ministry at michelle.iskwew@gmail.com for more information and to register.

Sacred Teachings podcast is now into its fourth season. This season, which began September 14, is called STOLEN and focuses on so many things that have been stolen from Indigenous people through their experience of colonization: land, water, language, culture, and much more. Hosted by Peter Downie, the series looks at what has been taken, who took it, and how can justice be served. In this week's special Thanksgiving episode, Stolen Gifts, Bishop Carol Gallagher shares sacred teachings about the "gift of one another."

The parish of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, located in Edmonton's Old Strathcona district, is looking for a full-time rector. Holy Trinity is a large parish, with strong connections to the surrounding community and a focus on sharing the gospel of Christ through the arts. Holy Trinity is looking for a dedicated and experienced parish priest. This posting closes Monday, October 19. If you are interested in this position, please request a parish profile from Jennifer at assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca.

Here is a chance to connect with other families across the diocese as we learn and grow together with our children in the way of Jesus! Just visit the familyfaith.life/login from any web browser and click the "register" link. After filling in the form (be sure to save you password) your "home timeline" will load up. You'll see a "discover" icon in the top right of the screen, where you can find posts from others in the diocese and "follow" them to see how they are finding creative ways to foster faith in their families. When you start making your own posts, they can follow you, too.

"Transforming Questions" is a 10-session course hosted by Good Shepherd, Edmonton; St. Thomas, Sherwood Park; and St. Columba, Beaumont. It is designed to help participants engage basic questions of the Christian faith through teaching and conversation. Join us on Zoom on Wednesday evenings, from 7-9 pm. It began September 23 and will end November 25. You will get the Zoom link when you register.

Good Shepherd Anglican Church is hosting a monthly Zoom book club this fall, with a focus on racism and our Christian response to it. October's book (available through Glass Bookshop) is White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo. All are welcome and encouraged to enjoy snacks and beverages in your own home starting at 7:30pm on October 26, as we talk about what parts of the book you enjoyed most, what surprised you, what you found troubling and what has spurred you to action. Please register in advance by emailing the Ven. Jordan Ware.

The Centre for Christian Studies in Manitoba has developed its "Ministering by Word and Example" course to be offered in an online format. This 12-session program will run from the end of October to the first week of December and is designed specifically for those discerning for, preparing for, and as lifelong learning for the Anglican diaconate. Please see the attached pdf and the CCS website for more information. If you are questioning whether you might be called to the diaconate, please speak to your parish priest about it.

This interactive guide to Christian doctrine, based on Anglican and ecumenical statements, is available on the Theological Resources page of the Anglican Communion website. Taking advantage of the availability of official statements on various websites, this concise and well grounded introduction to the nature of doctrine, the Creeds and the doctrine of the Church has been written for use in home groups, study programmes, seminaries and theological colleges across the worldwide Anglican Communion.

"That All May Be One: The Ecumenical and Interfaith Vocations of Christian Discipleship" The Rev. Canon Scott Sharman, Ecumenical and Interfaith Coordinator for the Edmonton diocese, has developed a four-part series of 25-to-30-minute introductory talks on the theme of ecumenical and interfaith engagement. These videos are designed for use by parishes and smaller groups. When the "Discussion Guide" is used, each online or in-person study group session will run about 60-75 minutes.  

While some parishes in Edmonton diocese are beginning, very carefully, to try out in-person worship services again, many parishes in this and other dioceses continue to live-stream and/or record services and prayers online. This page lists online opportunities for prayer, worship, learning and virtual community in this season of physical distancing. 

In this time of continued uncertainty, the Church, the Body of Christ, remains a loving and connected community. we hope to do all we can to support each other, and the diocese grateful for any and all donations we receive. If 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 through the diocesan website.

The Rev. Ingrid Camer-Doerschel and Dr. Salima Versi will be the guest speakers for this interfaith event at the Al Rashid Mosque Gymnasium, 13070-113 Street Edmonton, on Saturday, October 31, from 1:30-4:30 pm. Both in-person and Zoom participants register on Eventbrite. Email acommonwordalberta@gmail.com for more information.

A Common Word Alberta is a network of Christians and Muslims, committed to creating spaces where members of our communities can engage each other, overcome stereotypes and embrace our differences. 

When our outer life is unpredictable or has experienced upheaval, God invites us to look inside for insight. During the COVID-19 pandemic many people have experienced significant increases in dream frequency and intensity. If we are willing to be open and curious and pay attention, dream work can offer a deeper connection to God and the wisdom-from-within. Come learn practical ways to explore this powerful doorway to spiritual insight and wholeness.
Participate by Zoom Tuesday November 17, 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

This training in community organization will include the why and how of organizing, along with tips on how to be more relational and more effective. It runs for 10 hours on Monday and Thursday evenings starting November 16 and ending November 30. It is free to anyone who is a member of a GEA member organization, and the Diocese of Edmonton is a member organization. Contact the Rev. John Gee at the synod office for more information: 780-439-7344.  POSTER

This is annual gathering of youth leaders, normally held in person, will be held on-line this year. The great news is that we now don’t have to limit participation. Without the financial constraints of attending, we can now encourage all youth leaders in every diocese to attend. We are pulling together an event that will (hopefully) respond to the needs of youth leaders doing ministry in this digital/pandemic time. Please save the dates of November 24 and 25 and do not hesitate to email the Rev. Danielle Key if you have any questions.