• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Kathleen, Michael and Mariusz.
• Those who are struggling with physical or mental illness due to COVID-19; for wisdom and grace as our churches move toward re-opening.
• Those who have died and those who mourn.
• Archbishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (Twinned Parishes).  
• Our relations 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 unless intentionally renewed.

On the morning of September 18, 2021, the diocese will celebrate the consecration of the Rev. Stephen London as the 11th Bishop of Edmonton. The service will begin at 11:00am at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral. Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land, Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson, will officiate and Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Linda Nicholls, will also take part. Details regarding the physical attendance of the congregation are yet to be determined, however the service will be livestreamed through the All Saints’ Cathedral YouTube Channel.

On August 21, the Rt. Rev. Sixbert, Bishop of the Diocese of Buyé, will be installed as Archbishop of Burundi. Executive Secretary of the diocese, the Rev. Dominique Ciza asks for our prayers as they prepare for that event and for Bishop Sixbert and the diocese as they transition into this new season of ministry.

Prepare to be Surprised by the Spirit at Surprise Lake Camp! Plans are underway for a week of fun and fellowship at Base Camp, August 21-27. Registration is open on the diocesan website, to any campers 12 years and older who have had at least their first COVID immunization shot. We also have openings for volunteer counsellors, a lifeguard, and cook help. Please contact Camp Director, Dr. Mark Armstrong at marmstro@ualberta.ca if you can help. 

Creating a Prayer Garden is one of the many activities Base Camp volunteers have planned for the "Surprised by the Spirit" camp this summer. The team is in need of crafting supplies and will gratefully accept donations. Please take a look at the Crafting Supply List and send a note to camp chaplain the Rev. Heather Liddell (hliddell@ualberta.ca), if you can donate. 

You are invited to the Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave, Edmonton, Garden Concert Series each Wednesday, at 7 pm, through the month of August. Remember to bring your water bottle, chair or blanket to spread out on the lawn. Invite a friend to join you for these free, 45-minute, outdoor concerts. And remember to spread the word!

Holy Trinity Old Strathcona will be hosting Brass Monkey Arts outdoor Community Concerts. All concerts are free to the public and any donations will be given to the performers. Please bring your own chair or blanket, food and beverages, and please practice safe distancing. Concerts are weather-dependent and are subject to change.

Brass Monkey Community Concerts are supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton. 

Join Holy Trinity Anglican Church (HTAC), our troops from Southern Alberta Light Horse (SALH - for which HTAC is the regimental church, and the Rev. Danielle Key the Padre), the Dutch Canadian Club of Edmonton, and others at Light Horse Park on Sunday, August 8, 1 pm, as we install and dedicate a beautiful new statue of Anne Frank.

This event will have speeches, poems, and blessings by Mayor Don Iveson, MP Heather McPherson, members of SALH Regiment, the Dutch Canadian Club, the Jewish Society of Edmonton, the Rev. Danielle Key, and Pastor Erin Thomas. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Light Horse Park is located at 10324 85 Ave NW - parking is available at Holy Trinity, three blocks from the park.

Edmonton Cursillo is heading to Fort Saskatchewan for an outdoor gathering August 20, from 5pm to 9pm. We will gather at the West River Edge Pavilion covered picnic area (with tables, fire pit and restrooms). Carpooling to Fort Sask is encouraged! This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to reconnect and share the bounty and beauty of our river valley. Our program will include a short walk and talk with a local elder and a smudge. If permitted, we'll also have a fire-pit and sing along! POSTER

For more information or to register, call Corinna at 780-991-4985 or email at cmkubos@gmail.com

Anglican Student Ministry presents The Fall Retreat 2021, August 27-29, Van Es Retreat Centre (51244 Range Road 220, Sherwood Park, AB, T8E 1G9. Cost is $100 (scholarships available). For more info, email the Rev. Heather Liddell,  Educational Chaplain. Register Online  POSTER

As a Partner for Life with Canadian Blood Services, the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton has pledged to donate 100 units of blood in 2021. And we're just over halfway there! 53 units have been donated so far (up another one since last week) and we have the rest of the summer ahead to close in on our goal. Thank you to those who donate regularly and, if you've never signed up before, please consider whether this might be the time to do it!

Click here to join Team Anglican. Our Partner ID is ANGL696986.  To donate blood, call: 1-888-236-6283 or visit Canadian Blood Services.

Staff have returned to working in the Synod Office full-time. Please call 780-439-7344 to reach us or find the email of the person you're looking for at https://edmonton.anglican.ca/staff.

Do you have questions about your faith? Education for Ministry (EfM) was developed by the School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee to provide a mechanism for people to work through their questions. This four-year course of study provides the framework, through reading and discussion (no exams), to connect your faith to your daily life:

• Year One is a study discussion of the Hebrew Scriptures;
• Year Two is a study of the Christian Testament;
• Year Three is the history of the Christian Church;
• Year Four is spent dealing more specifically with various theological views and helping each student discern their personal theology as revealed by study, reflection, and prayer. 

Group members and trained mentors will meet via Zoom once a week, September through May, to for an opportunity to articulate their faith and shape it into action. 

For detailed information about the program and to register for the fall session, go to the EfM Canada website at www.efmcanada.ca. Please email local mentor June Miller for more information. BROCHURE

For the past several years, our Diocese has done an outstanding job raising funds for the people of the Buye Diocese to purchase medical cards. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we can make a difference in the lives of many of our brothers and sisters living in Burundi. Through the month of September, we encourage each parish to take up a collection for the purchase of Buye medical cards. 100% of the monies collected go directly to the purchase of medical cards. There are no administrative fees. Medical coverage is out of reach for most people in the Diocese of Buye. A $5 medical card covers 80% of their costs and will help women in need, and children under the age of 18. 

Please send all donations directly to Rev. John Gee at the Synod Office. With our heartfelt thanks, Rev. Rebecca Harris and Rev. Danielle Key 

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If you know someone who might be interested in working at Christ Church this fall please pass along this information to them! We are interested in hiring someone to work in the areas of children's ministry and youth ministry. We are looking for individuals who have experience in these areas, are active followers of Jesus, have strong biblical knowledge and the ability to teach the faith, and who are creative and hard-working. We are open to hiring one individual for each position or someone who can offer ministry in both areas. Please email Rev. Sue (sue@christchurchedm.ca) for more information.

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.

Fred Matthews, member of the Edmonton diocese's Indigenous ministries team and lay reader-in-charge of Church of the Nativity, Frog Lake, has organized a bus trip for members of the diocese to visit the Frog Lake National Historic Site, followed by Day 2 of the Frog Lake Pow Wow this Saturday, August 7. The bus is full now! But it is possible to travel in your own vehicle in convoy with the bus, as long as everyone arrives together at the Historic Site, where Fred has arranged for the group to meet with an elder to hear the story of Frog Lake First Nation.

Fred has provided directions for those travelling by car, and a "Beginner's Pow Wow Survival Guide" with tips on what to bring and what to expect. There will be food vendors on site for those who want to sample traditional Indigenous food instead of packing a lunch. Masks will be required on the bus and everyone is encouraged to wear an orange shirt. Clergy are encouraged to wear their collars under an orange shirt.

This season of Sacred Teachings is dedicated to Ginny Doctor, former executive producer of the series until her untimely passing. This episode features the sermon delivered in 2018 to the congregation of Christ Memorial Church in Oshawa, Ontario by the Rev. Canon Ginny Doctor. Thank you for listening. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again next week. 

Nukskahtowin, the Indigenous Meeting Place of Athabasca University, invites you to engage with:

Freedom Road This story begins over a century ago when the City of Winnipeg diverted the water surrounding the traditional Anishinaabe territory of Shoal Lake 40 First Nation to be used as Winnipeg’s primary water source. Their ancient burial grounds, environment, and ways of life are forever disrupted, and access to opportunities and essential services are severed. Enforced residential schooling and a tainted water supply compound the devastating impact. Community leader and former combat engineer Daryl Redsky sheds light on how generations of complex planning, cultural preservation, and mobilization have led to the current moment and the construction of Freedom Road. 

The Power of Spirit What happens to a young child who is removed from their home? Seven generations of Canadians know first-hand. Trust was broken, love was lost, and respect was challenged. In this 45 minute documentary, several Indigenous families share their stories about how they attempted to overcome the impact of residential schools.   

Click below to create a new account or sign in if you have already registered. Please contact Ivy Lalonde with any questions at ivyl@athabascau.ca

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. You can make a secure online donation through the diocesan website.

Orders for the 2022 Canadian Church Calendar can be made online through the Anglican Church of Canada's e-store at www.anglican.ca/store. The diocese no longer places a bulk order for calendars, as the online system is easy to use and ships directly to the parish or person ordering. Visit the e-store or click here to see a preview of this year's calendar.

Join one of two summer retreats through Providence Renewal Centre (PRC), or sign up to share a time of contemplative stillness with others each Wednesday morning, in a virtual gathering titled "Just Silence" (no charge).

Sunday, August 15 - Saturday, August 21 join PRC spiritual directors for a virtual silent directed retreat titled "Abundant Life" which includes the option of daily morning prayer on Zoom, (or receive an emailed document) and individual spiritual direction each day online, or by telephone.

The Love My Neighbour project, in partnership with UNICEF, is a grassroots Canadian interfaith initiative which is seeking to respond to these questions by encouraging people of faith and compassion - Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Zoroastrians, and many more - to "gift forward" the cost of 1 vaccination in another part of the world for every 1 vaccination administered in Canada. For just $25, you can cover the costs for someone else to be vaccinated and multiply the gift you were blessed to freely receive. Visit www.lovemyneighbourproject.org for more information, and a link to the donation page.

Being a faithful leader in a changing world means learning to be an agent of change. Not just passive learning, or accidental learning, but intentional learning. Learning on purpose.

This two-week intensive leadership development module from the Centre for Christian Studies is a practical, holistic, hands-on, learning community experience. Those who take it come out feeling transformed (in a good way!). Register for Learning on Purpose. August 16 – 27 online (Full days—Saturday and Sunday off) Cost: $1,680 Bursaries are available by application.

Based on the success of its Say Yes! to Kids campaign, the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) will be accepting proposals for ministry projects that contribute to the physical, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual well-being of children, youth, or young adults within Canada.

Grants for both ongoing and emerging projects will be considered:

• Category A grants, of up to $5,000 will be considered based on impact and how they support young people in a local context.

• Category B grants of up to $15,000 will be considered based on how they support the overall mission and service to children and youth in a city, diocese, or region.

Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, administrative expenses, equipment, technical costs, remuneration, honoraria, and food. Proposals will be accepted from September 1 to October 1, 2021.

AFC’s Board of Directors will review proposals in November and announce the grant recipients in early December. Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals will not count toward one of the three submissions each diocese is allowed per year. 

Covenant Health is seeking a casual chaplain for the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals. For more information and to apply online, visit: http://r.rfer.us/ALH93O1GeN 

Are you looking for an upright piano or a small organ? The Cathedral Close, the senior's apartment building beside the Cathedral, has a piano and a small organ that they are looking to give away for free. If you are interested in either of the instruments call their office at (780) 428-1027.