• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Anne, Roger, Gail, Colin, Marlene, Jim, Corinna, Mary, Myles, Marlene, Lorelei, Brendan, Zach, Ruth, Robert, and Rita.
• Those who have died: Adriana, Glenn; and those who mourn for them: Quinn, Maddie; Ann Marie, Owen, family and friends.
• 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 68th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton was held on October 21 and 22. In addition to the 57 members of the clergy and 130 members of the laity who registered for synod, representatives from ministries of the diocese and national church, bishop's appointees, ecumenical guests and observers were present at All Saints' Cathedral and St. Matthias Anglican Church in Edmonton.

A Service of Holy Eucharist, held Friday evening at the Cathedral on Treaty 6 Territory, began with a smudge led by Cree Elder Russell Auger and a reading by Derian Tremblay of Church of the Nativity, Frog Lake. In his charge to the synod, the Rt. Rev. Stephen London, Bishop of Edmonton reminded all who were present that to be true to the gospel in today's world, the church must make reparations for past wrongs and share God's love with all people, especially those who are on the margins of communities, by building good and right relationships.

"As Jesus people, we are always called to good relations with each other and the world.... The love of God transcends all of our divisions...God loves all people. No exceptions."

Listen to an audio recording of the Bishop's Charge or Read the text

Following the worship service that opened the 68th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton on Friday evening, October 21, elections were held to fill several important positions in the ongoing governance of the diocese. Diann Bowes of St. Timothy's Anglican Church in Edmonton served as Electoral Officer, ably accompanied by a team of scrutineers who counted late into Friday night to present the results for Saturday morning. The diocese thanks them all!

Please click below to see all the positions on the ballot and the people who were acclaimed or elected to them.

The Synod Office is soliciting applications for the full-time position of Executive Assistant to the Bishop. 

The Executive Assistant to the Bishop is an employee of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, working under the supervision of the Bishop to provide administration in a collaborative and positive work environment.

Principal duties include assisting with all aspects of internal and external communications; managing the Bishop’s schedule; helping to organize diocesan services and events; and providing administrative leadership and support to members of the Synod Office.

Applications may be submitted by no later than November 5, 2022 to Margaret Glidden at churched@edmonton.anglican.ca 

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 30: St. Faith's, Edmonton
• November 5 and 6: All Saints', Drayton Valley 85th Anniversary Dinner and Eucharist
• November 6: Licensing of Lay Readers and Lay Evangelists, All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton
• November 12: Diocesan Prayer Day, St. Thomas, Sherwood Park
• November 13: All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton

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.

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, !0 am, at All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 St NW, Edmonton, and on Zoom 

The conversation, emceed by Canon Scott Sharman, will focus on how our faith traditions support us in developing circles that can respectfully and mutually include not only our fellow Muslims and Christians, but also our Indigenous brothers and sisters. 

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

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

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.

Have you ever noticed the readings for Advent don't seem to really, at least at an initial glance, fit the theme of Advent? Have you ever noticed they don't seem very anticipatory, celebratory or even, sometimes, preparatory? Join Rev. Danielle on Zoom for four Tuesday evenings at 7 pm as we read and discuss our Old and New Testament readings for Advent! All that's required is YOU and your favourite Bible - the more translations the merrier!

• November 1 - Isaiah 2: 1-5 and Romans 13: 11-14
• November 8 - Isaiah 11: 1-10 and Romans 15: 4-13
• November 15 - Isaiah 35: 1-10 and James 5: 7-10
• November 29 - Isaiah 7: 10-16 and Romans 1: 1-7

*Please note the one-week break on November 22 as Rev. Danielle is taking a week for holidays* Message Rev. Danielle at danielle@holytrinity.ab.ca for the Zoom link! 

St. Augustine's Anglican Church, 6110 Fulton Rd. Edmonton invites all to a public memorial remembering all those we have lost during COVID.  We will pray together on All Souls Day, November 2, and by lighting a candle, or laying a stone, we will remember those who have died. Afterward, we will share a simple soup and bun supper in our lower hall.

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. Join workshop leader Travis Enright, Archdeacon for Reconciliation and Decolonization, and others as they consider the role we can play in repairing broken relationships and building communities of reciprocity and hope. Register on Eventbrite. This is also the launch of the Pakitinâsowin Fund for Reciprocity and Reparations. For more info, see Facebook event 

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.

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. 

All are welcome to join us for God’s Grace Abounds in Deepest Waters, a Diocesan Prayer Day at St. Thomas Church in Sherwood Park on November 12. Drop in anytime between 9am and 5pm to participate in our self-guided prayer stations, as we are invited to pray expectantly for ourselves, our home parishes, our diocese, and the world using the biblical themes of water. Join us at 11:30 am for family prayers led by Eric Kregel. To join us for lunch, RSVP to edmontondioceseprayer@gmail.com by November 4. As we flow into the busy Advent season, take a moment to come and rest in God’s presence, and encounter the depth of his Grace. You or your parish can also submit prayer requests anonymously using this link 

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 Ven. Jordan Haynie Ware, Archdeacon for Justice, and the Disability Inclusion Team invite you to an inaugural conversation on accessibility and inclusion on Saturday, November 19, from 1 to 3 pm at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castle Downs Road in Edmonton. The conversation will be centered on a question: "What makes a church community accessible and inclusive?" We are inviting conversation, stories, experiences, and more questions to help shine a light and start the journey together to envision a more inclusive church. 

We welcome anyone who is interested in ensuring we provide welcoming spaces for worship, community and mission. This includes but is not exclusive to people with disabilities, seniors facing mobility or other inclusion and accessibility challenges and needs, caregivers, parents/guardians, families and allies. There will be light refreshments and children's activities.

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

• BCP and BAS - brief history and theological differences, Wednesday, November 23.

This session will be held at the church (8420 – 145 Street NW Edmonton) starting at 10:30am.

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

Looking for some resources on the topic of grief and loss? Elizabeth Rushton of St. Augustine Parkland Anglican Church has an extensive collection of the works of Allan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. which she would like to give to anyone who could make use of them.

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.

Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls invites you to join an upcoming online workshop series, Becoming a Safer Church, featuring Mandy Marshall, the Anglican Communion's Director of Gender Justice. To find out more and register, visit www.anglican.ca/saferchurch
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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.