• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: Gail, Stephen, Alexander, Gregory, Brenda, Kay, Meredith, Sheena, and Brian.
• Those who are struggling with physical or mental illness due to COVID-19; for "bending the curve" and bringing down the number of cases in Alberta; for all who are doing their best to serve others in this time.
• Those who have died: Joan, Bishop Jane Alexander's mother, and those who mourn: Bishop Jane and family, in Canada and the UK.
• 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. Names are kept on the list for two weeks.

Just a reminder that Synod Office staff are working from home in compliance with current public health guidance in Alberta. The best way to get the help you need is by email. 

General office questions and communications
(Synod Scene, The Messenger):
Shelly King at reception@edmonton.anglican.ca

Questions regarding finances and giving:
John Gee at treasurer@edmonton.anglican.ca

Questions to the attention of the Bishop:
Jennifer Wirun at assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca
Bishop Jane at bishop@edmonton.anglican.ca

Since the beginning of December, All Saints’ Cathedral has been receiving knitted, crocheted, and woven squares, all in white or off-white, as part of a diocesan Pandemic Craft Project.  

The idea for the project came from Alison Hurlburt, who is a parishioner of Christ Church and licensed Lay Evangelist in the Diocese of Edmonton. As of the end of January, she has taken in more than two dozen squares, the handiwork of people from all around the diocese...

Ever think having a “calling” is only for clergy? Not true! Every follower of Christ has a Christian Vocation.  You might describe it as a "Vocation in a Travel Mug,” ready-to-go any place and any time. This is your invitation to join a Zoom conversation to explore what defines a Christian Vocation and how you might find ways to live that out in Church and World. Two sessions, on Wednesdays January 27 and February 10, at 7:00pm via Zoom. RSVP to Archdeacon David at david@stmatthiasedmonton.ca for the Zoom link.

How are Christians called to interact with others who share our beliefs but express them differently? How are we called to interact with those who faithfully follow beliefs that are different to our own? The Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman has developed a short, interactive study to help answer those questions. It includes four videos, a guide book, and the opportunity to join with others to explore this topic.

You can still join the folks at All Saints' Cathedral for this study, even though it's already started. Email Sara at admin@allsaintscathedral.ca to get the Zoom link. The sessions will run Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm on January 27 and February 3 and 10, as we finish the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and get ready for World Interfaith Harmony Week. If you'd rather work on your own, the videos and guide book are available on the diocesan website.

February 1-7 marks the international observance known as World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW). Here in Edmonton diocese, the Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman is offering an online study called That All May Be One to help us understand how ecumenical and interfaith relations are part of Christian discipleship (see the invitation to join a group at All Saints' Cathedral in the previous article). Plus, watch for new Knowing Our Neighbour videos coming to the diocesan website on February 1. There is also an opportunity to join in local Chrisian / Muslim dialogue through A Common Word Alberta (see the invitation below in "Beyond the Diocese").

Reading the Bible is an important part of being a Christian. And yet, the Bible can be intimidating! Even long-time Christians can wonder where to begin. This class is truly for beginners. If you're not quite sure who Moses is, or why we hear four different readings in church on a Sunday, or how we find passages we're looking for (much less pronounce the names!), then we welcome you. All you need is to bring a Bible - any Bible - and your questions to Zoom on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Email Archdeacon Jordan at rector@goodshepanglican.org to sign up. 

As people called into a covenant relationship of love and friendship with God, we are also called to "act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with our God." You are invited to explore this theme in a Zoom Quiet Day on March 13, 2021, from 10:00am – 1:30pm. This Lenten Quiet Day will be led by Sister Doreen, SSJD. To register, email Maureen Crerar at maureen.crerar@gmail.com no later than March 8. A Zoom link will be sent out when registrations are complete. POSTER

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.

The sixth season of the Sacred Teachings podcast, is titled "Suicide: The Other Pandemic." It consists of eight episodes and features guest host Peter Downie. 

In this episode Hilu Tagoona and Jack Hicks talk about the issue of suicide across Nunavut.

This season contains themes that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645. 

Indigenous Ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada is planning the next online Gospel Jamboree, titled: "With Love Before Is, We are Walking." This is the seventh jamboree and will feature special guest preacher, the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the US (perhaps known best in popular culture as the person who preached at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle). If you've never tuned in to a Gospel Jam, put February 13 on your calendar!

This page lists online opportunities for worship, learning and virtual community provided weekly by parishes throughout the diocese.

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.

A Common Word Alberta is hosting a series of four winter-time Christian/Muslim encounters, titled "Continuing the Conversation." Topics will be: Knowing your Neighbour, Hospitality, Embassy, and Unity. Each session will be one hour, featuring opportunity for discussion in smaller 'breakout' groups. Regular meeting time will be the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, January through April.

Since March 2020 our lives have been affected in different ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. A quieter pandemic that has affected lives around the world for generations and of which our generation has not been spared is that of loneliness. Renovaré Canada is offering a course, 'Loneliness: The Enduring Pandemic,' in which we will explore the reality of loneliness in our times, looking at causes and potential cures, as well as lessons to be learned in seasons of loneliness.

If this is something you might be interested in you can click below to learn more and register. This online course starts on February 9, 2021.

This year, the season of Lent will be observed Febuary 17 to April 3. The Anglican Church of Canada is compiling a collection of resources. Please click below to find the resource that will be most helpful to you and your parish.