• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Kay, Marlene, Linda, Bev, Allison, Rhea, Becky, Megan, Rodney, Karen, Lorelei, Gail, and Rita.
• Those who have died and those who mourn.
• Archbishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (Updated list of 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.

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Andreas Sigrist as rector of St. Matthias, Edmonton, effective November 13, 2022. 

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Danielle Key, rector of Holy Trinity, Old Strathcona, as the Regional Dean for the Whitemud Region in the Diocese of Edmonton. 

On the evening of Thursday, September 22, at 7 pm, All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, 10035-103 St NW, Edmonton, will host a memorial service, giving thanks for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Bishop Stephen London will preach the homily. Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani, His Majesty the King's representative in Alberta, will attend the service. This is an in-person event. All are welcome. Photo: Doug Cowan, 2005

Heading into fall, Bishop Steve is busy once again working with parishes, responding with Church and Government to the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and preparing for the 68th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton:

• September 22: Memorial Service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 7 pm, All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton
• September 25: All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton
• September 25: St. Mark Jieng, Edmonton
• September 29: Clergy Day, All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton
• September 29: Executive Council
• October 2: St. Patrick's, Edmonton
• October 2: St. Stephen the Martyr, Edmonton AGM 
• October 9: St. John the Evangelist, Cold Lake
• October 13 to 14: Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land ACPO Retreat, Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton
• October 18: Administration and Finance Committee
• October 21 to 22: 68th Synod, All Saints' Cathedral/St. Matthias, Edmonton

Bishop Stephen London has released the document Finding Our Way as a blueprint for guiding the Diocese of Edmonton into the future. It begins with the Gospel at the Center and includes five Principles and 12 Goals. This week, we highlight Goal 9: Reparation.

We will seek to enter into true reciprocal relationship with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit partners and organizations by living up to our commitments as treaty people and addressing the imbalanced sharing of financial and infrastructure resources with the First Peoples of this land. 

Watch for specific actions and milestones which will be developed in regard to this goal.

David Holehouse, a member of St. Thomas in Sherwood Park, has written his debut novel, an adventure tale narrated by a teenager who falls in with three eccentric stargazers destined to follow the guiding star to Bethlehem.

Along the way, the young scribe learns more than he ever bargained for about life, human nature and our eternal search for meaning, belonging and loving.

“Every Christmas we hear the words, ‘wise men came from the east.’ But who were they? Where did they come from? Why did they undertake their arduous journey?” These are the questions Holehouse seeks to answer in Into The Depth of Heaven (depthofheaven.com).

The Diocese of Edmonton Children’s Choir, supported by a "Say Yes! to Kids" grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada, is providing opportunities - at no cost - for children and youth in grade 2 and up to learn music connected to the church’s worship. The children's music will be offered at church services and special liturgical events throughout the diocese. The choir will rehearse on Wednesday evenings, 5-6 pm, at Christ Church, 12116 - 102 Ave, Edmonton.

Join us at Good Shepherd for Refresh, our weekly sacred meditation for anyone curious about faith and spirituality, and who is seeking rest for their weary soul. The world moves rapidly; Refresh is an invitation for all who need a place to rest.  

Refresh will meet every Wednesday this fall, starting at 7:00 pm on September 14. It will be a space to contemplate poets, philosophers, and apostles; a space to reflect on faith and how spirituality impacts our journey through life. Slip into the comfort of God's embrace, let go of the urge to fill every minute with productivity; allow your mind, body, emotions, and spirit to rest deeply and begin to Refresh.

The ladies of Good Shepherd Anglican Church's ACW send a warm invitation to their annual high tea on Saturday, September 24 at 2 PM. It is a pleasure to be able to host the tea again after such a long break. High tea is a much-loved fundraiser and fellowship activity at Good Shep and the ACW has been planning this one for the last several months. You can look forward to homemade biscuits, delicate finger sandwiches, our finest china and delicious tea. There is no official dress code, however, there has been a tradition of taking the opportunity to show off a favorite fascinator, hat, bow tie, or pocket square. Tickets are $20 and space in the upper hall is limited, so reserve your spot today by contacting Kathy Lake at 780-456-1181.

Join the Edmonton diocese as we celebrate the return of Fr. Michael Lapsley. The first of Fr. Lapsley's public events will be held at St. Faith Anglican Church, 11725–93 Street NW, Edmonton, on the evening of Saturday, September 24. Titled "Courageous Conversations," it will be a discussion on reparation, a critical aspect of the ongoing work of reconciliation. All are welcome. 

All are welcome to join the 11am service at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral on September 25, to hear guest-speaker Fr. Michael Lapsley SSM. (Fr. Lapsley is pictured here speaking at the cathedral during his visit in 2019.) During the 65th Synod, in 2017, Bishop Jane Alexander installed Fr. Lapsley as Honorary Canon for Healing and Reconciliation at All Saints’ Cathedral. Since then he has continued to work with the diocese, speaking and leading reconciliation workshops.

The Cursillo Community will be helping serve a dinner at St. Faith's Anglican Church on September 30 and we would love for you to join us. St. Faith's is located at 11725 93 Street, Edmonton.

We'll be there at 4:00pm, setting up and getting prepared to serve supper. We will also be involved in the clean up and should be finished by 7:00-8:00pm. Any questions or if you would love to join us please get a hold of us at:  cursilloedmonton@gmail.com.

On National Truth and Reconciliation Day, join the Anglican Parish of Christ Church for a time of learning and community building at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton. Folks will meet for an educational hike and bannock on Friday, September 30, 10 am, just past Site #1 near the main road. All ages are welcome, Wear your orange.

Mark your calendars! St Paul’s, 10127-145 St NW, Edmonton, is excited to host “Mapping the Ground We Stand On,” on September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is an interactive workshop created by the PWRDF. It explores Indigenous presence and Settler arrival on the map of Turtle Island/Canada at first contact. This free event will begin at 1:30 pm. Click here to register.

In 2018, the Edmonton diocese began raising funds through parish coffee collections for women and children in need of medical care to purchase medical cards in our companion Diocese of Buyé. 

Last year, a total of $6,600 was raised by parishes, enabling 1,320 women to purchase $5-medical cards which cover 80 per cent of their medical costs for one year. Access to healthcare is otherwise out of reach for most people living in Burundi. 

Throughout the month of September, parishes are again encouraged to set out a separate collection basket dedicated to this fundraiser. With your help, people in Buyé will have access to the medical coverage they require but often can’t afford.

The Season “Celebration” begins on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations. The theme of the season is ‘Creation speaks – let us listen’. Find out more and download the Season of Creation Celebration Guide for ideas on how to get involved. Resources can be found on www.seasonofcreation.org

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The Anglican Parish of St. Paul's in Edmonton is running a program for neighbourhood kids called "St. Paul's Kids Crew." Funded in part by the AFC "Say 'YES' to Kids" Campaign, Kids' Crew will run Thursdays after school between September 15 -Otober 20 and November 3 - December 15. The club includes opportunities to bring friends and family to dinner on three different Saturdays. See the attached poster for details, and if you or somone you know would like a part-time job helping to run Kids Crew, there's a job description attached as well.

St. Timothy Anglican Church is offering three workshops this fall:

• The Church and Human Sexuality, on October 5.
• The Passing of the Peace - history and meaning, on October 26.
• BCP and BAS - brief history and theological differences, on November 23.

All sessions are at the church (8420 – 145 Street NW Edmonton) on Wednesdays starting at 10:30am.

For more info, see POSTER email info@sttimothy-edm.ca or call 780-483-5506 to register.

A Service of Remembrance and Celebration of Life for the Rev. Donald Gray will be held at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 8420-145 Street NW, Edmonton, on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 2:30 pm. 

All are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions during the Annual Ecumenical Mission: "Jesus and Archaeology." Pastor Steve Chambers, former Academic Dean of Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, will visit eight Sherwood Park churches, from October 2 to 5, to present on archeology and biblical history. Working with a team from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota and the University of Haifa in Israel, he spent six seasons excavating an early Christian church and monastery complex. Click here to view the event poster and schedule / Watch a video history of the Ecumenical Mission of Strathcona County, hosted by Bishop Stephen London

Please join Celeigh Cardinal and Michelle Nieviadomy for a Sisters in Spirit Vigil, October 4, 7 pm, at All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 St NW, Edmonton. Honour the lives of Missing, Murdered and Exploited Indigenous people through song, ceremony and poetry. POSTER

All donations will support the spiritual care of the people of James Smith Cree Nation.

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116- is offering a Grief and Loss workshop on Sunday, October 16, at noon. Led by Dr. Lynda Phillips, Rob Curtis, Joy Berg and Rev. Armand Mercier, this workshop will include music, stories, learning and theological insights. All are welcome to attend and a light lunch will be provided. Please email admin@christchurchedm.ca to let us know you are coming! POSTER

Our next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, November 4-6, will be a hybrid weekend. You can attend in person or participate virtually via Zoom - your choice! This weekend has been carefully designed; the sessions and pace built for success. Nine in ten couples who attend a Marriage Encounter recognize a long-lasting positive effect on their lives. Register at www.eame.ca. Early bird savings if registered by October 17th. POSTER

A djembe player is needed for music at the diocesan synod, Saturday, October 22. You supply the rhythm, I supply the djembe! Call Evan at 780-717-6657.

There will be a memorial service for Margaret (Peggie) Gibbons, widow of Jack (former priest of the Edmonton diocese), on Saturday, October 29, 2 pm, at Christ Church, 12116-102 Avenue NW, Edmonton.

The 2023 Anglican Church of Canada publications are ready to order online. To get your church calendars, click here or visit the ACC publishing website at anglican.gilmore.ca and follow the links. The cost is $7.50 for 1 calendar, $6.00 for 2-19 calendars, and $4.00 for 20 or more. There is free shipping for orders of 50 or more. Click here to see a PDF preview of the calendar.

Do you know a cleric or lay person who would love the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Jesus in the biblical lands, to study scripture and to visit the holy places? The Archbishop Fred Hiltz Scholarship, which will cover most if not all the costs of travel and a 10-day Course at St. George’s College Jerusalem, is available to any cleric, religious or senior lay person in the Anglican Church of Canada. Applications are now open. Click below to find the application form, background letter and "fund facts" about the scholarship.

Every Monday evening from September 26 to December 12, King's University Centre for Teaching and Learning will offer a series of workshops for women newly arrived in Canada, to help build their workplace readiness skills. This is a pilot project for the Centre. They will be working with 24 women. Several have registered, but there is still room for more. Please see the attached POSTER for details or email susanne.huizing@kingsu.ca for more information.

Singer / songwriter Steve Bell will perform in concert September 23, at the St. Albert Catholic Parish Church, 7 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert. This performance is in connection with the Aurora Living spiritual formation program at Star of the North Retreat Centre. As part of the program's opening fall retreat weekend, entitled Psalms: Singing Both Joy & Lament, Steve will be leading an all-day retreat on Saturday, September 24. Click here for more information and to register for the retreat. Click here for concert tickets.

An apology only takes on meaning when there is action. Over the next several months, Star of the North Retreat Centre will host a series of workshops covering specific justice issues: housing, land, and water. Join guests Carola Cunningham and Fred Gloade, Thursday, September 29, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for the discussion on housing, as we continue together on the road of reconciliation. Registration by donation. For more info, click here.

The City of Edmonton is offering up to $100,000 in one-time grant funding to support individuals and organizsations in the advancement of community safety and well-being (CSWB). The application deadline for this new program has been extended to September 30, 2022. Funding will go toward initiatives that address emergent community needs or opportunities and can be completed within the next 24 months. The goal of this program is to provide funding to initiatives and projects that work to improve equity, end poverty, eliminate racism, make progress toward truth and reconciliation, or create an inclusive and compassionate community that supports the safety and well-being of all who live in Edmonton. Email CSWBGrants@edmonton.ca with questions.

The Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada will host a Teller's Retreat at King's Fold Retreat Centre west of Cochrane October 14-16, 2022. NBSC is "an affiliation of people who practise the art and discipline of telling Christian scripture by heart." This is a small retreat. About a dozen are coming so far, and there are a few spaces left. Avoid disappointment. Register soon!

Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat is leading the following Bible Remixed Zoom courses this fall:

Love Goes All the Way Down: Discovering the Old Testament God, September 25 - October 30,  Sunday evenings, 7 pm on Zoom. This course is for all those suffering from a "God of Wrath" upbringing, and the homophobia, sexism, racism and judgementalism that such a theology creates. INFO

The Secret Life of Hope: Reading the Beatitudes, November 28-December 19, MONDAY evenings, 7 pm on Zoom.    Are the Beatitudes a fantasy vision of an impossible world? Or was Jesus providing a glimpse of a radical new world, where hunger, mourning, poverty and innocence are the seeds of God's new community, bringing healing and reconciliation for all? INFO 

Registration is open! For more info and to register, visit www.bibleremixed.ca