• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Alex, Maude, Margaret, Brian, 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: Allan, and those who mourn: him 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.

Keep checking this new page, which will become a collection of ideas and resources to help us rise to the unique challenges of Advent and Christmas 2020, making our experience of these seasons both meaningful and memorable. 

Idea #1: Set up your own "Stations of the Nativity"

• Instructions
• Stations of the Nativity Leaflet

Donations continue to come in for the “$5-5 Ways Campaign” to purchase medical cards in the Diocese of Buyé. The cost of one card is roughly $5CDN, yet for that small price, card-holders have the cost of medical treatment reduced by 80 percent, putting medical care within reach for many who would otherwise go without. The Mothers Union in Buyé diocese distributes cards to those deemed to be in greatest need. Donations are still being accepted through the Edmonton diocese Synod Office or online at edmonton.anglican.ca/donate.

Choose a variety of Christmas Gifts from our selection of donations. You will find toys, jewelry, art work, hand crafted items, adult clothing as well as sweaters and slippers for children, gift baskets and so much more! Browse the collection today at www.staugustinesparkland.org and get ready to start bidding on Friday, November 20. POSTER

Hospitable and appreciative listening to others is the foundation of all true interreligious encounter. The Knowing Our Neighbours series, hosted by the Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman, provides an opportunity to listen to our ecumenical and interfaith neighbours in the Diocese of Edmonton. The first in the series is a conversation with Ms. Naz Qureshi, a follower of Islam.

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.

Creating Hope Society presents this virtual commemoration ceremony on November 16 at 2:00. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube. For more information please contact Delores Gladue at 780-477-7961 ext. 203.

Creating Hope Society is presenting a National Children's Day Virtual Round Dance from 6:00-10:00pm on November 20. Edmonton and area only. Giveaway planned for kids registered who are 10 years and younger.

Please contact Crystal at communications@creatinghopesociety.ca or 780-477-7961 for more information about registering and recieving the link.

This free webinar is directed at professionals but open to anyone. The film (Dis)placed: Indigenous Youth and the Child Welfare System will be shown as an introduction to the launch of a new Learning Guide for Professionals Working with Indigenous Children and Youth. The guide provides context for the overwhelming number of Indigenous children in the child welfare system, and encourages professionals to identify actions they can take to contribute to the thriving of Indigenous children and youth. The guide is available for download in pdf format to anyone for free.

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.

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church is seeking an individual who will work alongside the rector to help foster our parish goals and expand our reach into the community. We welcome applications from individuals with skills and passion in a number of areas, including adult Christian education, baptismal preparation, new ministry to young adults and food security initiatives, in conjunction with the regular ministrations of the clergy.

Please see the attached job description for details and instructions on how to apply for this position.

Like the idea of building bridges; sharing the Gospel of Jesus in a ministry of word and presence? On Eagle's Wings Ecumenical Ministries is looking for a Director of Ministry, a .8 position that requires the ability to travel and to develop relationships with ecumenical partners and communities in remote areas of the Canadian north. Please see the attached job description for details and information about applying.

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.

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, very carefully, holding 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.

You're invited to the very first Hastings Lights! Enjoy driving through camp, while viewing several Christmas light displays, enjoying live Christmas music, sipping hot chocolate, and taking tours of Trinity Lodge! Nov. 20, 21 & 22 from 6-9pm each night. Free admission! Option to donate will be available.

In this edition of the Council of the North newsletter: conversations with three suffragan bishops elected and consecrated in 2019 as they reflect on their ministry priorities and the challenges of serving in the north made more complex by COVID-19. 

This year, the annual Advent resource from PWRDF is reminiscent of an Advent calendar, providing subscribers with daily video messages accompanied by a scripture passage and prayer. (Chocolate not provided but feel free to bring your own!)

This year, the Anglican Church of Canada is making Christmas cards available on the Anglican eStore. 100% of the profit will go toward the ministries of the Council of the North (more information about the Council can be found on the anglican.ca website). Two versions of the cards are available, either in a pack of 12 of one version, or a split pack of 6 cards of each version. The 12 cards come with 13 envelopes, and are wrapped in a paper band. The packaging is minimal, in observance of the fifth Mark of Mission. The cards are printed on recycled paper and both cards and envelopes are recyclable. Click below to order.

This annual gathering of youth leaders, normally held in person, will be held on-line this year, making it possible for all youth leaders to attend, from every diocese all across Canada. So join us November 24 & 25 to network and learn. Topics include Exodus and being lost in the wilderness, social media, spiritual self-care, and COVID-19 ministry innovations. Register below and don't hesitate to email the Rev. Danielle Key if you have any questions. POSTER

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

Spiritual Wisdom from the Deep Wells of Christian Mysticism: Principles for Living a Mystically-Driven Life 
This weekend with Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI runs Friday, December 4 at 7:00pm to Sunday, December 6 at 1:00pm. The retreat will draw on the lives and insights of a number of classical and contemporary mystics, Therese of Lisieux, Julian of Norwich, John of the Cross, Ruth Burrows, and Henri Nouwen, to see what these men and women, famous for touching the souls of so many people, have to offer us.