• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Dan, Rhea, Paul, Kenzie, Megan, Denise, Gail, Kathleen, and Michael.
• 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.
• Educators, support staff, volunteers, students and caregivers preparing for a new school year.
• Our global neighbours, especially the people of Afghanistan, Haiti and Tennessee.
• 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.

The Very Rev. Alexandra Meek, Diocesan Administrator, is pleased to announce that the Rev. Canon Chelsy Bouwman has been appointed as Interim Priest-in-Charge for St. Thomas', Sherwood Park, beginning September 20, 2021.  

We send our prayers and God's blessings to Bishop Sixbert Macumi who was installed as the Fifth Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church of Burundi on August 21, at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Bujumbura. Archbishop Sixbert will continue to lead our companion Diocese of Buyé. Photo: the Rev. Dominique Ciza, executive secretary, Buyé diocese   

Local singer/songwriter Martin Kerr will perform at the Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave, Edmonton, Garden Concert Series Wednesday, 7 pm. Remember to bring your water bottle and chair, or a 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. 

Summer days wax into fall, it's almost time for school;
gather up your backpack, leave not a single tool!
In all sorts of subjects, you'll soon be progressing.
We will call upon the Lord, to receive His joyful blessing!

Students, families, teachers, and staff are all welcome to attend the service at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castle Downs Rd, on August 29, at 10:30 am, to receive a blessing for the upcoming year. Visit Eventbrite for your free ticket!  

In the second reflection of the "Season of Prisoners' Justice" video series, Rob Betty, a life-long Anglican and member of the diocesan Social Justice Committee since 2015, talks with Arlette Zinck who serves as executive director of The Ephesus Project, a volunteer initiative that funds, organises and delivers post-secondary courses to eligible incarcerated learners in Correctional Services of Canada prisons. Zinck is a parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Church in Edmonton, and she serves on the Anglican diocese’s examining chaplains committee. 

How do we live well on the land? In a five-part podcast series for the 2021 Season of Creation (September 1-October 4), the Rev. Jonathan Crane of the Edmonton diocese's social justice committee will explore the significance of this question for the Church in north-central Alberta as we wrestle with both our Indigenous and ecological history.

What new ways of incarnation do we need to learn and hone in this place? Watch this space next week and visit the Social Justice page of the diocesan website.

Beginning September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and running through October 4, the Feast of St. Francis (patron saint of ecology), Christians across the ecumenical spectrum are encouraged to join together in prayer for creation and environmental stewardship.

The theme for the 2021 The Season of Creation is A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God. Oikos is the Greek word for "home" or "household." 

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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You are invited to join the Associates of The Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine (SSJD), in celebrating Foundation Day and the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Ven. Kathy Bowman will preside at the eucharist on Wednesday, September 8, 11 am, at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church, Edmonton, 12116-102 Ave. After the service, please join us in the church garden, or hall (bring your bag lunch and a beverage). Registration is not necessary, however, please indicate your intentions of attending: email maureen.crerar@gmail.com or call (780) 990-9620. Social distancing is required. POSTER

On September 8, 1884 our foundress, Mother Hannah, made her life profession the beginning of the Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine.  

Due to low enrollment, the Anglican Student Ministry Fall Retreat has been cancelled for 2021.

As a Partner for Life with Canadian Blood Services, the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton has pledged to donate 100 units of blood in 2021. So far, 59 units of blood and plasma have been donated (up five units from last week!). Let's see if we can reach 60 by the end of August. 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.

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.

This season of Sacred Teachings is dedicated to Ginny Doctor, former executive producer of the series until her untimely passing. In the final episode of The Season of Ginny, we hear from a few close friends, like Archbishop Mark MacDonald, about what made Ginny so special, what drove her to achieve so much, and what she wanted to leave behind. Thank you for listening. We value your continued support and invite you to join us again for Season 8. 

Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day will be held on August 27, 8:15 am (Flag Raising Ceremony) at Edmonton City Hall Plaza (southwest corner, in honour of Edmonton’s connection with the First Peoples of this land.

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.

PWRDF is accepting donations to respond to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Caribbean nation of Haiti on Saturday morning. Early counts report more than 200 people have died. The epicentre of the quake was about 150 km west of Port-au-Prince, along the same fault lines as the earthquake of 2010 which killed 220,000 people.

PWRDF will continue to monitor the situation and stay in contact with its partners to determine the best way to support emergency relief. Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers. Donations can be made online and designated to our Emergency Response, then indicate Haiti Earthquake in the notes section. You may also call Donor Relations Officer Mike Ziemerink during business hours at 416-822-9083, leave a voicemail toll free at 1-866-308-7973 or send a cheque with a memo “Haiti Earthquake” to 80 Hayden St. Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3G2.

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. 

The Covenant Health Palliative Institute, with funding from the Government of Alberta, is working to raise public awareness of palliative care. Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families who are faced with a life-threatening illness, but this type of care is sometimes poorly understood. Our goal is to develop educational programs and resources that help Albertans understand and access palliative care for themselves or their loved ones and to build community support for people approaching end of life and their families.  

We want to hear from you about what kinds of information or education Albertans need on this important topic. With your input, we will be able to better support people who are seriously ill, dying, caregiving, or grieving. As faith communities are often a source of support for individuals and families approaching end of life, your insight is extremely valuable. Please click ***UPDATED Survey Link*** to contribute your suggestions in response to the following question: What supports would help you better prepare for end of life, or care for others who are approaching end of life? If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact Mary-Ann Shantz at mary-ann.shantz@covenanthealth.ca or visit www.covenanthealth.ca/innovations/palliative-institute. Thank you for your input!   

Join Faith Nostbakken, PhD, via Zoom, for "A Retreat in the Real World," September 14, 2021, to May 24, 2022. Cost (includes spiritual direction and group meetings) is $990 payable by semester. The 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Exercises encourages a closer relationship with God by praying through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Participants spend an hour daily in personal prayer, keep a journal of their prayer experiences, share their prayer journey with a spiritual director every two weeks, and gather monthly (usually the second Tuesday of the month) for continued learning. Event #14312/14313  Register by September 1.  

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.

This 8-week support group offered Tuesdays, beginning September 7 (1:30-3 pm), is intended to provide a safe environment for those who are bereaved to share their stories, gain support through each other, and learn strategies to assist in coping with their loss. Facilitator Wanda Lehman, B Ed, MRE, has an extensive background in counseling, particularly with families in schools, has experienced deep personal loss herself, and knows first-hand the challenges involved in dealing with the death of a loved one. 

The Greater Edmonton Alliance (GEA), of which the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is a member, is hosting a virtual Municipal Mayoral Candidate Forum, September 9, at 7 pm. The candidates will be asked to comment on three issues GEA is currently advocating for:

1. City of Edmonton to adopt the Canadian National Standard for Psychological Safety in the Workplace as   official policy;
2. Maintaining quality jobs in Edmonton during economic uncertainty and support of for GEA's campaign for Living Wages;
3. Truth and reconciliation and the TRC's Calls for Action.

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Flourishing Foundation has invited the Rev. Lori Calkins, a member of the Edmonton diocese's Indigenous Ministry Team and cultural birth helper, to join Nadia Houle, founder of Indigenous Birth of Alberta, for a conversation about intergenerational resilience through birthwork. They will share about their work providing support for Indigenous families in and around their birthing time from an Indigenous worldview.

To attend, please email: contact@flourishingfoundation.org. Registered guests will be provided with a Zoom invitation and link.

The ongoing identification of hundreds of unmarked children’s graves on former Indian Residential School sites across what is now called Canada has brought renewed attention to the Indigenous experience of intergenerational trauma caused by the policies, processes, and practices of colonialism. Equally as important as the truth of intergenerational trauma is the power of intergenerational resilience and strength that lives in our Indigenous communities.

Calling seamstresses, quilters and crafters: the Edmonton Grannies are holding an outdoor Pop-up Fabric Sale for the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in support of African grandmothers and children orphaned by AIDS. The sale will be held (weather permitting) on Sunday, September 12, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10323 78 Ave NW, Edmonton. We have lots of fabric at great prices, as always. Please note: sales will be cash only. 

Private sponsors are being asked to share their experiences sponsoring refugees and coordinating with their sponsorship group members. The research study, Exploring Strengths and Challenges of Canadian Private Sponsorship, is being conducted by Emilie Longtin, a Master’s Student in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria. The questions will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to answer. From the answers, she is hoping to learn what is working well and what improvements can be made in Canadian private sponsorship. All responses provided will be completely confidential. Participation is voluntary and confidential. If you’re interested in learning more, please email elongtin@uvic.ca, or her supervisor, Dr. Catherine Costigan, at costigan@uvic.ca. 

Does your parish have pews to spare? If so, please email Wes at wesleyenns@gmail.com. 

Here at the Synod Office, we've had a request for some material for the Alpha Parenting Course. If you have a copy of the DVD that goes with this course that you would be willing to lend, sell or give away, please contact the office at 780-439-7344.

The Leftovers Foundation has a need for volunteer drivers in Edmonton. Leftovers is a food rescue charity that coordinates volunteer drivers (using an app that drivers download) to rescue food that would otherwise be thrown out and take it to social service agencies. There's no minimum time commitment and routes are distributed throughout the city.