• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Austin, Gail, Lorelei, Anne and Roger, and Iona.
• 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.

Walk through Lent with Bishop Steve as he explores the call to justice at the core of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Is 'doing justice' part of the Gospel or an extra? This is one of the central questions that the Christian church has been wrestling with over the last century as we have lived through and meditated on the experiences of WWI, WWII, the holocaust, the civil rights movement, women's equality, the Cold War, Apartheid, the Residential School legacy, LGBTQ+ inclusion, the Great Depression, the climate crisis and many more. Does the Gospel of Jesus Christ have anything life-giving to say to the great challenges of our time? The answer is a resounding yes. 

Every Wednesday in March, from 7:00-8:30 pm  

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86437570642

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Join us on Friday, March 3, 7 pm, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, 6110 Fulton Road, Edmonton, for a fun evening around a campfire. We will have games, campfire songs, snacks, hot chocolate and a chance to visit with Bishop Steve. Everyone from high school age to 25 is welcome.

On Saturday, March 25 at 2pm, Bishop Stephen London will be pleased to officiate at a service of induction celebrating the new ministry of the Rev. Canon Chelsy Bouwman together with parishioners of St. Thomas' Anglican Church. The church is located at 4a Raven Drive in Sherwood Park. All are invited to come and support Bouwman, her family and the church community. Members of the clergy are encouraged to attend and to robe. The colour is white. 

Please hold Bishop Stephen London in your prayers as he serves parishes throughout the diocese and connects with our partners and friends beyond the diocese.

• February 19: Holy Trinity, Edson
• February 26: St. Peter's Filipino Congregation at St. Matthias', Edmonton
• Every Wednesday evening in March: Lenten Zoom series on Justice
• March 3: Youth Campfire Event at St. Augustine of Canterbury, Edmonton
• March 5: St. Augustine of Canterbury, Edmonton

Thank you to everyone who has been moving forward on the Safe Church Policies in their parish. Most parishes have now submitted the names of their coordinators and their list of those who must complete a police check to our Safe Church Coordinator. Thank you for your cooperation as we ensure all those who work with vulnerable people in our diocese have up-to-date screening and training. If you have questions please don't hesitate to contact Rev. Armand Mercier who is our Safe Church Coordinator. His email address is safechurch@edmonton.anglican.ca

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Robyn King as rector of All Saints', Drayton Valley beginning March 1, 2023. King also serves as the rector of St. Paul's in Leduc. 

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Kevin Kraglund as rector of St. Augustine's Parkland, Spruce Grove effective April 1, 2023.

From Tuesday, February 7 to Thursday, February 9, nearly 50 clergy from the Diocese of Edmonton gathered at Providence Renewal Centre for the clergy conference, which had been held annually until the COVID-19 pandemic came along. In fact, the last such gathering of clergy happened more than three years ago, in January 2020.

The title of the conference was Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being: Equipping Clergy to Help Build Anti-Racist Communities. Bishop Stephen London points out that “the phrase 'respecting the dignity of every human being' comes from our baptismal covenant. The idea of the conference was to help our diocese live more fully into our baptismal promises through the work of anti-racism.” 

Synod Office staff of the Diocese of Edmonton welcomed Lutheran staff of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories for an informal time of worship and fellowship at All Saints’ Cathedral this week. This was the second get-together of the two offices, which met last May at Trinity Lutheran Church. Posting to Facebook following the gathering, Bishop Steve said he is even more convinced of the importance and value of ecumenical and full communion relationships. “Thank you, Bishop Larry Kochendorfer and the staff of your office for your friendship.”

If you suspect someone you know is in a violent relationship, asking if they are okay and if they feel safe at home can help save their life.

At the “Stepping. Outside. The. Shadow.” workshop organised by the Immanuel, Wetaskiwin ACW last Saturday, church and community members from Wetaskiwin, Maskwacis, Camrose, Ponoka, Edmonton and surrounding areas heard that we all have a responsibility to act against domestic violence.

Because victims of domestic violence are often isolated from their friends and family support network (the COVID pandemic exacerbated victims being isolated from in-person interactions outside the home), their workplace peers and/or church community are their line to safety.

St. Mary the Virgin, Vegreville hosted another successful Gospel Singalong event on Sunday, February 12. The parish music team Companions on a Journey (Jim Bragg, Lisa Topilko, Janet Rowlands) led the musical event, a fundraiser for the church. The afternoon was further supported by various church members who assisted with providing or serving hot and cold refreshments including home-baked cookies and welcoming people at the door.

Special guest Khrystyna Kohut from Ukraine shared her musical talent, making a truly memorable afternoon. Kohut was a professional piano teacher in Ukraine before the Russian invasion, and she fled the war in her homeland just four months ago. And while she speaks almost no English, she broke down the communication barrier with her beautiful accompaniments for parishioner Lisa Topilko who played the flute. She then played three lovely solo piano pieces.

Join lay reader Wynne Whitten-Holmes for Morning Prayer every Friday morning at 9am; and for Compline every Monday evening at 9pm throughout Lent. All are invited! 

Friday Morning Prayer, 9am - LINK HERE 

Monday Compline, 9pm - LINK HERE 

This group meets on the third Monday of the month at 2:00 pm at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castle Downs Road, Edmonton. From Greek, Klaio means to mourn, weep, or lament. Grief and loss are difficult burdens to carry, and the support of others can help lighten the load. Klaio is a drop-in, grief support group open to all members of the community who are coping with loss. If you are looking to connect with others to share your experiences with grief and loss, please join us. The next meeting is on February 20. 

Some of Edmonton’s finest poets and musicians weave their works together to warm our hearts this winter. WARM HEARTS is a four-concert series to be held at Bleeding Hearts Arts Space, St. Mary's Anglican Church, 11203 68 St NW, Edmonton. The second event, to be held on Saturday, February 25, at 7 pm, will feature the works of spoken word artist and poet, Cay de Dios. These are ticketed events, with general seating available at a range of affordable prices. All ages are welcome. Tickets are available at Showpass.com. Doors open @ 6:30.  POSTER

Join us for one of two Lenten Quiet Days that will be held on Zoom and led by Sister Doreen of the SSJD. These will be held February 25 and March 4. The registration deadlines for each respectively will be February 18 and February 25. Our theme will be the deep desire to listen to the call to be more of myself: to be prayer, to be gift, to be whole. Email Dorothy Dahli at dorothydahli@shaw.ca to sign up. Zoom information will be forwarded by email once registrations are complete. POSTER

The theme for this year's World Day of Prayer is "I Have Heard about Your Faith" based on Ephesians 1:15-19. Please see worlddayofprayer.net for full information on the theme. Also see the Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC) website for resources, including a 53 minute full service video. If you are organizing a WDP event or have in the past and would like to connect with others, please email Linda Ervin at fieldrep567@wicc.org. As the WDP western Canada field representative, she is trying to rebuild the network following the disruption of the pandemic.

Last year at the beginning of Lent we began the diocesan Remembering the Children weaving project. At the summer solstice, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we blessed the finished project at a special service at the Cathedral. We now have the weaving available to visit parishes. You might think the only good time to have the weaving visit your parish is in September or October. Not true! Anytime you want to deepen your parish's connection to the ministry of reconciliation in our diocese is a good time to do it. Please contact Fiona at f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca for more information or to ask if a particular date is available.

Let us help you promote your upcoming event in Synod Scene, our weekly e-newsletter to clergy, parishes and subscribers. Please click the link to the form below to tell us about your event (ie. youth gathering, parish fundraiser, worship service, community outreach, public lecture). Upload a graphic or picture (horizontal / landscape orientation; 1500x784 px), and your event poster. Events must be submitted by Tuesday at noon for inclusion in the current week's newsletter. Have Questions? Send us an email: churched@edmonton.anglican.ca

Those who give the gift of life in Edmonton diocese have a new goal in front of them! We are hoping to hit a donation target of 130 units of blood and plasma in 2023. To book your lifesaving appointment call 1-888-236-6283 or visit Canadian Blood Services and make sure you're donating as part of Team Anglican. First check your eligibility, then click here to enter our Partner ID: ANGL696986. We're at 10% now, with almost 10 months to achieve our goal.

Donate a Car Canada will turn vehicle donations into generous support for ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton. Working on our behalf, Donate a Car will accept your vehicle for a donation -- running, or not! Old or new! There is no cost to you, and the process is simple. Donate a Car Canada will facilitate all aspects of your car donation from the pick up to the final sale, ensuring that your vehicle will be sold for the highest sale outcome possible. They will then forward the net proceeds to us here at the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt within two weeks of us receiving your donation. 

The parish of Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Strathcona) in Edmonton is looking for a half-time Assistant to the Rector. The Assistant to the Rector will work alongside the Rector in continuing to grow and develop many areas of ministry including but not limited to stewardship, youth and young adult’s ministry, and working in various areas of social justice. In stepping into our specific parish, the Assistant to the Rector should honour and engage well with various aspects of our culture and priorities. These include: • Affirming the full sacramental participation of LGBTQ2SIA+ people in the Church and community. • Willing and able to engage in reconciling work with Indigenous peoples and other racialized groups. In sum, we are looking for an Assistant to the Rector to work collaboratively and maintain our momentum, with the ability to support, encourage, and celebrate the very active lay involvement in all areas of the parish.   

Job Profile

Applicants are asked to send their resume and a brief cover letter describing their interest in the position and the strengths they will bring to the position to danielle@holytrinity.ab.ca

St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in the Laurier Heights neighbourhood of Edmonton is seeking a leader for our Sunday Morning “Kids’ Church” program.  We are using the sermons4kids resource. This provides a short sermon, colouring sheet, activity pages, song suggestions to accompany the weekly Lectionary Gospel. The leader would be supported by volunteers to maintain the necessary Safe Church ratios of children:adults and to provide musical support. This is a paid position. For more information, please contact the Rev. Clare L. Stewart at clare@sttimothy-edm.ca or 587.687.1490 

If you love to bake, we have an volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for wonderful volunteers to help bake bread for the Lodgepole Bakery. We provide training in using technology and machines in the kitchen and will train you in the Lodgepole Way of baking sourdough bread and Ugandan-style Chapati bread. Some basic bread-baking knowledge would help, though! You will be involved in activities that require quite a bit of movement, including standing, walking, lifting and working with your hands.  

Please keep the people affected by this devastating earthquake in your prayers. Donations can be made to support PWRDF’s response online, or over the phone by calling 416-822-9083 (or leave a message toll-free at 1-866-308-7973 and we will return your call.) You can also donate by mail. Send your cheque to PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate Syrian Earthquake in the memo field.

Star of the North Retreat Centre has a number of offerings through the month of March, beginning with an evening of poetry, storytelling and reflection facilitated by Suzanne Doerge, author of Footfalls: Poems of the Camino on March 1. 'Tending the Soul with Song of the Seed' then runs on Mondays, March 6, 20 and April 3. Facilitators Lucie Leduc and Debbie Doornbos will lead these three sessions to guide participants through a total of 30 days of at-home, in-depth reflection with the scriptures. Finally, the Star will host a retreat entirely in French from March 17-19, facilitated by Sœur Catherine Grasswill.

Providence Renewal Centre is offering a Lent retreat on fasting and a Lent series on feasting! The retreat 'Fasting in Our World' runs March 17-19. The series 'Feasting: Living Our Spirituality with Food will run on Zoom on Thursdays, March 23 and 30. Providence is offering a combined rate for those who would like to do both.

The Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute's Youth Surge Conference will be held from March 24 to 26 in Camrose. This is a weekend event for Senior High (Gr 9-12) and young adults to come together for worship, fun activities, sharing our faith, and growing in our relationship with Christ. This year's theme, "Examining," aims to examine the life of Jesus, and how he is at work in us (and you) today. For more info and to register for the conference, visit https://clbi.edu/surge/  POSTER