• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Rob, Rachael, Grayson, Kenzie, Rhea, Anne, Roger, Zach, Ruth, Gail, Melanie, Robert, Kay and Rita.
• Those who have died: Norma, and those who mourn: the Beaver family.
• 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.

The Rev. Dr. Scott Sharman, Canon to the Ordinary for the Edmonton diocese, offers a spiritual/theological orientation to the 68th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton.

Bishop Stephen London will host one more Zoom conversation on the evening of October 20, from 7 to 8:30 pm for those who have watched the video and have questions about the resolutions. 

Thurs, Oct 20
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86332106936 

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 12: Renewing the Earth.

We will recognise the ecological crisis we are in and implement policies and practices to tangibly reduce the environmental footprint of our church buildings, our homes, and ourselves.  

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

Bishop Stephen London has a packed schedule over the next month. Please keep him in your prayers as he participates and leads through the following:

• October 13 to 14: Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land ACPO Retreat, Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton
• October 18: Administration and Finance Committee
• October 21-22: 68th Synod, All Saints' Cathedral/St. Matthias, Edmonton
• October 24-28: House of Bishops, Toronto
• November 6: Licensing of Lay Readers and Lay Evangelists at 7pm during Choral Evensong at All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton

We are sad to share that Norma Beaver, widow of the late Dawson Beaver, a retired priest of the Edmonton diocese, died on October 4, 2022, at the age of 90 years. Her funeral will be held Tuesday, October 18, 11 am, at Westlock Funeral Home. It was Norma's wish that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Philips Anglican Church Memorial Fund. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. 

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 Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116-102 Ave NW, Edmonton, 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

Looking for a little marriage “tune-up”? Our Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is just one month away. Join us online or in person November 4-6. 9 out of 10 couples find lasting & loving effects. See www.EAME.ca for registration and some great testimonials. POSTER

Dr. James White of the University of Alberta is an expert in what you might call "strange" relics of the middle ages. Come to St. Peter's on October 18, 7 pm, to hear him talk about these lesser-known relics - how they were venerated, how they shaped medieval religion, and the role they played in the lives of well-known saints.   

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84 Ave. NW, Edmonton, is holding its annual Fall Rummage Sale on Friday, October 28, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm; and Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Shop for small furniture, clothing, shoes, household, books, music, toys, sports, hardware, collectibles, new cards. Refreshments will be available. Great bargains! Free admission! POSTER

St. Timothy Anglican Church is offering two more workshops this fall:

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

Sessions are held 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.

Supported by a "Say Yes! to Kids" grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada, the diocesan children's choir provides opportunities - at no cost - for children and youth in grade 2 and up to learn music connected to the church’s worship. If you know anyone who might like to join, please invite them. The children's music will be offered at church services and special liturgical events throughout the diocese. The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings, 5-6 pm, at Christ Church, 12116 - 102 Ave, Edmonton.

What does the work of reconciliation look like?  What role could reparations play in the church’s work of building shared future with all of our neighbours in what we call Canada? In this exciting day-long event hosted by the Micah Centre (The King's University 9125 50 Street Northwest Edmonton), NADC, King's, and friends from KAIROS Prairies North and Mennonite, Anglican, and Christian Reformed communities, participants will learn about the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual roots of reparations and reciprocity. Through a variety of interactive workshops led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, participants will consider the role they can play in repairing broken relationships and building communities of reciprocity and hope. Register on Eventbrite. To learn more about the Pakitinâsowin Fund for Reciprocity and Reparations, visit: https://www.kingsu.ca/reciprocity-fund

See Facebook event 

All are invited to welcome lay readers, and lay-evangelists Doreen Abbott and Mary-Lou Cleveland of the Edmonton diocese who will be commissioned and licensed during Choral Evensong at All Saints' Cathedral, Sunday evening, November 6 at 7pm. 

With just over 11 weeks left in 2022, "Team Anglican" is 75% of the way toward this year's goal of 120 donations of blood and/or plasma. Well done team! Keep it up! If you'd like to join the team in giving the gift of life, first check to be sure you're eligible, then click here and enter our Partner ID: ANGL696986. To donate blood, call: 1-888-236-6283 or visit Canadian Blood Services.

You are invited to celebrate All Saints’ Sunday and the 85th Anniversary of the Parish of All Saints’, Drayton Valley with Bishop Stephen London on November 5 and 6, 2022.

November 5:
Visit the original church at Drayton Valley Museum located at 6013-64 Ave, at 4 pm, followed by a turkey dinner at Cobblestones Café, 5147 50 Ave. Bishop Stephen London will speak on the role and relevance of the church in our community and the world now and in the future. Tickets ($30) must be reserved by prepayment before October 20. Call 780-542-5048 or email monitorguru@live.ca for information.  

November 6:
Bishop Stephen London will preside at Holy Eucharist at All Saints’, 5212 47 Ave, Drayton Valley, at 10:30 am. All are welcome to attend! All Saints’ Day will be celebrated at the service. In remembrance of former members, please submit their favourite hymn by October 20 to be incorporated into the service.

Renovare Canada presents the Restore Online Conference on Saturday, November 12. During the conference, we will be covering such things as the solicitude of God and how this is to be taken up in our own lives, the wonder of creation and how to live well within the created order, and the practice of presence with God and with people. Scripture will serve as a foundation from which these themes are gleaned. Find out more, and register at: www.renovarecanada.ca POSTER

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.

The 2022 A Common Word Alberta - Muslim-Christian Dialogue will focus on "Drawing the Circle Bigger" through inclusion. All are welcome to join the conversation on October 29, 10am to 2pm, at Sacred Heart First People's Church, 10821 96 St. NW, Edmonton, and on Zoom 

Please register here, to participate either in-person or online. POSTER

Outcasts Who Belong: Jesus & the Unnamed Women in the Gospels Join this three-week series online or in person with well-known educator Sister Teresita Kambeitz. Choose afternoons or evenings to attend in November (8, 15, & 23) as we reflect on Jesus-encounters with 10 outsider women who belong as insiders in the new world he came to establish. Cost is $90 (online or in-person). Early registration prices are until October 18. 

Join Faith Nostbakken, PhD for Examen: Daily Prayer to Change Your Life on Thursday, November 3, from 1 to 8 pm, at Providence Renewal Centre. Finding God in everyday life is the theme upon which St. Ignatius of Loyola built his Spiritual Exercises. His approach to daily reflection is called the Examen – a simple 15-minute pause to notice God’s presence or absence. Join us as we explore a variety of approaches to integrating the Examen in one’s life. The day will include input, practice, and time for reflection plus fellowship around the supper table. Cost is $100 (includes buffet supper). Register by October 25 here.

Every year, churches across Canada come together on International Day of Prayer Sunday to lift up the persecuted Church. On November 6, 2022, we hope your church will join us in prayer for our brothers and sisters who follow Jesus where faith costs the most. Churches can download a resource kit here.