• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need:  Doug, Maxine, Iona, Shirley, Carol, Norma, Susan, Les, and Gail.
• 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.
• People who are trapped in places of conflict and persecution around the world. We pray especially for people in Sudan, Ukraine, Turkey and Syria.
• 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 Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, Bishop Stephen London led a service of Confirmation for nine members of Christ Church. "The whole service was beautiful," he said. "We had the special addition of having Archbishop (retired) Colin Johnson join us to preach. (You can see him on the far left of the group photo.) He was in town as my mentor bishop for the Living Our Vows bishop education program." Archbishop Johnson also led a course on Adaptive Leadership in Anxious Times on Saturday. You can read more on Bishop Steve's Facebook page Photo by Funmi Omotade-Tan

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.

• June 25: Service and Parish Picnic, St. John the Divine, Onoway
• June 27-July 2: 43rd Session of General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada in Assembly with Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, hosted in Calgary

The Anglican Church of Canada General Synod takes place in Calgary next week, beginning on Tuesday, June 27 and ending on Sunday, July 2. Titled Assembly 2023, this is only the second time the ACC has held the General Synod alongside and in collaboration with our Full Communion partners, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. General Synod will meet at the same time as the ELCiC Special Convention. Several sessions, worship, fellowship, Bible study, presentations and other discussions will be held jointly, while General Synod business meetings and voting will be conducted separately.

Please pray for our delegates the Rev. Danielle Key, the Ven. Jordan Haynie Ware, Cathy Armstrong, Matthew Mercer-Deadman, Emily Stephen-Garneau (youth), as well as Bishop Stephen London and the Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman, as they represent members of the Edmonton diocese on the national stage.

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint Mr. Jordan Giggey as Theological Student-in-Charge at St. George's, Devon. The appointment begins July 2 and will continue through this summer to late fall, 2023. 

Our belief that with God all things are possible should give us the confidence to lead even when we don’t know where we are going, says Archbishop (retired) Colin Johnson, Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Niagara and lecturer at Niagara School for Missional Leadership.

Visiting Edmonton as a mentor to Bishop Stephen London in the Living Our Vows Bishop education program, Johnson spent time last week getting acquainted with members of the synod office staff prior to leading a seminar for the Edmonton diocese and preaching at the Confirmation service at Christ Church.

“God continues to lead us in new challenges,” Johnson said during the “Adaptive Leadership in Anxious Times” seminar he led at Christ Church on Saturday.

Anglican parishes walked together in faith with the community of Frog Lake toward healing restoration and hope in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day and the Summer Solstice.

Church of the Nativity, Frog Lake held its second joint service with Dayspring Ministry (St. Mary, Edgerton; St. Thomas, Wainwright; St. Saviour, Vermilion) to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, the Summer Solstice and Father’s Day. Members of St. George’s, U of A also participated in the service held on Sunday, June 18.

Fred Matthews, lay reader-in-charge, of the Church of the Nativity, presided over the service using the Standing Stones liturgy which incorporates Cree imagery and ceremony. Gordon Hills led prayers and Archdeacon Rachael Parker, the rector of Dayspring Ministry, celebrated the Eucharist with Bannock and berries instead of communion wafers.

The June 2023 issue of In Touch, the quarterly newsletter of the Diocese of Edmonton ACW, is available to download or read online.

Save the date now for the Fall Youth Festival, October 13-14, 2023. All youth ages 14 to 18 in Edmonton diocese (and all their friends) are invited! If you happen to be older (19 to 25), please think about joining the leadership team. All events at St. Matthias church hall, 6210–188 Street NW, Edmonton. POSTER

“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.” (Anonymous)

In its inaugural season, The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton Children’s Choir, directed by conductor Laura Hawley, and supported by a 2021 Say Yes! To Kids grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC), became a burgeoning music ministry for children and youth in grade 2 and up. This free, inclusive choir makes sure that all children can grow in faith and musicianship. 

"My seven-year-old Cora was so excited for choir each week. Choir helped cement existing friendships and create new ones -- when we visited another church in the diocese, she happily pointed out her "buddy" from choir! These kid-to-kid connections are so valuable to keeping her engaged with church." - Jamie Hurlburt

We invite you and your church community to give to the Say Yes! to Kids campaign and help make our diocesan children’s choir a sustainable part of our worship life in the Diocese of Edmonton. 

To help us spread the word, please include this link (https://www.canadahelps.org/s/nEGAvJ), the attached graphic and a brief description of the Say Yes! to Kids fundraising campaign for the Diocesan Children’s Choir in your church bulletins, and share on social media. Watch for FB, Twitter and Instagram posts by @DioEdm.

Comedian Kevin Stobo grew up in Spruce Grove and is coming back to his hometown, making an appearance on June 23 at St. Augustine Parkland. Join us for a good laugh, live music, cash bar and raffles! Pre-show entertainment by The Ray Haddock Band from Stony Plain. Doors open at 7pm. Advance tickets are $25, up to $30 after June 18 and at the door. To reserve email staugustinesparkland@gmail.com or call 780-962-5131. POSTER

This strawberry tea and bake sale hosted by the St. Andrew's ACW will also include a silent auction, a book table and a puzzle table! Join us in the church hall, 4713 50 Street, Camrose, this Saturday, June 24 from 1:30-3 pm. 

You can now Register Online for the Diocese of Edmonton and Friends Family Retreat. Single folks and families of all shapes and sizes are welcome! 

This weekend will be held the weekend of July 7 (Friday at 2 pm ) to July 9 (Sunday at 1 pm), at Camp Van Es, located a half-hour southeast of Edmonton.

Join Susan Oliver, Archdeacon for Children, Family and Youth Ministries, for time away from your everyday routine, enjoying the outdoors. Swim in the pool under the supervision of a lifeguard, walk the trails, find a quiet place to read, or a not-so-quiet place to chat. There will be games, too!

De Kill Designs will be holding a Pop Up Sale of thrifted clothing on July 8, 10 am to 4 pm, at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 10127-145 St, Edmonton. This summer sale will feature a selection of thrifted clothes, priced $5 and $10, in a range of sizes from XXS to 4XL. All shoes are $5. De Kill Designs' original pieces will also be marked down. 

Weaving teacher Jamie (Ali) Hurlburt, a lay evangelist of the Edmonton diocese, is teaming up with longtime Sorrento Centre leader David Taylor to offer a course combining spiritual reflection and hands-on crafting, from July 23 to 29. A range of beginner crafty activities will be offered, and absolutely no experience is required. POSTER

The Anglican Parish of St. Paul is delighted to announce that Crosstalk Day Camp will run July 24 - 28, for kids aged four (entering Kindergarten) to 12 years (completed grade 6). 

Campers are invited each day from 9:45 am to 3 pm for fun activities at Edmonton Christian School (14304 - 109 Avenue, Edmonton). The camp is a collaboration between St. Paul's Anglican parish and a nearby local congregation that meets at Edmonton Christian School. The cost is $50 for the week. 

Click on this website link with further information, registration and contacts for the camp.

Once again, St. Mary's Anglican Church and Ponoka United Church are banding together to host a half-day summer camp for kids! All children five to 12 years of age are welcome from 9:30 am to 12 noon, July 24 to 28. "You are wonderfully made" is the theme for a wonderfully creative week of fun and learning. The registration fee is $25 for the week. The deadline for registration is July 17. For more information, call Ponoka United at 403-783-4087 or St. Mary's Anglican at 403-783-4329.

Compassion Camp is a five-day summer camp program for children ages five and up. Each day has its own theme, music, crafts and activities all centered around small simple acts of compassion. Children over 14 will get to participate in camp as a Leader-In-Training, gaining both the benefits of the daily lessons and an opportunity to share their strengths as they assist our younger campers during crafts and games. Everyone attending camp, including volunteers, will receive a t-shirt and sticker.

Christ Church Mosaic (120 St and 102 Ave) is a house next door to Christ Church parish, where six young adults from various parts of the country live out their faith and their lives together.

There are only a couple of spots left for the 2023-24 school term for affordable community living close to downtown Edmonton. 

Young people form an intentional Christian Community during the school year while attending a variety of schools and programs. Living as housemates, these residents work together to decide the “rule of life” that will shape their common experience over the course of the year. Supported by Christ Church Parish in their spiritual journey, Mosaic residents gather twice a month with parish volunteers to engage in Bible study and discussion.

Apply to be a resident for the 2023-24 term by completing this FORM. 

June has arrived and before you know it the summer will be over. The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in September is just around the corner. If you would like the Remembering the Children weaving project to visit your parish, or if you would like to know more about the resources to help parishes plan an educational event, please look at the Indigenous Ministries page on the diocesan website, or contact Fiona Brownlee at f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca .

After a long break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the diocesan Cursillo group is now planning the next Cursillo weekend! This in-person gathering will happen May 3-5, 2024, so start thinking now about three things:

• If you've never attended a weekend, why not sign up for this one? "Cursillo" means "short course;" a weekend experience of interactive learning about the Christian life.
• If you know someone who might enjoy and benefit from a Cursillo weekend, ask them to save the date and watch for more information about sponsoring.
• If you've been to Cursillo before, it might be time to join the team to help run this important weekend! 

For more information on any of these options, contact Janie Seguin, Communications Chair, at cursilloedmonton@gmail.com

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

The Greater Edmonton Alliance for the Common Good/Edmonton Multicultural Coalition will kick off their joint fundraising event on June 24, noon to 3 pm, at the Edmonton Multicultural Center, 9538 107 Avenue, Gymnasium.

Please come and support our continued work of building stronger communities together. 

Silent Auction and refreshments will be available. RSVP on Eventbrite by June 20

We hope to see you there!

Our faithful donors on Team Anglican have got us halfway to our goal at not quite halfway through the year. Way to go! We're on track to reach our goal of 130 units in 2023. To book your lifesaving appointment, call 1-888-236-6283 or visit Canadian Blood Services. Check your eligibility, then click here and enter our Partner ID: ANGL696986 to join Team Anglican. You won't just make a difference. You could make all the difference.

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church invites applications for the position of Music Director to start September 2023. Christ Church is a vibrant, thriving parish located in the Oliver area of Edmonton (see https://christchurchedmonton.org/).  

For further information, see attached Ministry Profile. Please submit an application via email, including a short cover letter, resume and reference list by July 15, 2023, to the Ven. Sue Oliver at sue@christchurchedm.ca  

Lodgepole Bakery, a social enterprise in central Edmonton based at St. Faith’s and St Mary’s Anglican Churches, is hiring an Animator to expand its scope. The enterprise is a bridge to social and economic inclusion and strengthens community safety and cohesion. This is a 10-month position starting August 15, 2023. For more info, see the Job Profile

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the position of the incumbent of the parish of St. Peter’s, Edmonton. This is a half-time position. The goals of the parish are to grow in Christ by building up relationships with the local community and engaging in ministries of service to one another and to their neighbours. Please click below to see a full description of the type of person St. Peter's is looking for. Closing date is July 5, 2023

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 12603 Ellerslie Road, Edmonton, is looking for a pianist to play for our services for the months of July, August and September.

Our instrument is a digital piano (Roland HP330). Through the summer we will hold one service each Sunday from 10 to 11:15 am. We sing four hymns or songs, and the pianist usually plays music before and after the service, as well as during communion. Hymns would be chosen in consultation with the rector, from our hymn book Hymns Old and New: Complete Anglican Edition, and our parish songbook.

An honorarium of $75 per service would be paid. We will require a commitment to play every Sunday through the three months, except, of course, in case of emergencies.

If you are interested, please contact the rector’s warden, Melanie Eriksen, at melanie.eriksen@telus.net.

This retreat day is designed for those currently serving in ministry, training for ministry, retired from ministry, and the spouses of those in ministry. Let Julianne Gilchrist, facilitator and spiritual director, help you create space for quiet, prayer, reflection, and renewal. 
Cost: from $55.00
Date: Monday, June 26, 9am—3pm
Location: Star of the North Retreat Center in St. Albert, Alberta

This retreat provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of silence and community support. It includes six 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily along with viewing and collectively reflecting on excerpts from the Spiritual Journey series by Fr. Thomas Keating. Retreat leaders are available for soul-friending. An established practice of Centering Prayer for at least 6 months is highly recommended. Anyone who has participated in a Centering Prayer Intensive in the past could make this a Post-Intensive by not viewing the videos and adding additional time for silence and reflection.

Do you know an adult with disabilities who loves music? Tell them about our summer program where they will embark on an extraordinary 4-day adventure at Choral Morphosis Arts Society’s 2023 Summer Music Day Camp. Experience the sheer joy of singing, playing instruments, exploring movement, creating art, and getting your hands dirty with our gardeners. Register now before spaces fill up, our camp is already half full. Please note,  meals, beverages and one-to-one staffing are not included with programming. Our camp operates from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, August 8 to 11, 2023, to coordinate with DATS pick-up and drop-off.  POSTER

Online registration is now open for Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth CLAY 2023: Ashes & Embers, to be held August 10-13 in Waterloo, Ontario. Please spread the word to youth and leaders in your parishes!

Dear colleagues and Compassionate Community advocates, The Covenant Health Palliative Institute is pleased to announce the release of My Wishes Alberta: Planning for My Care. My Wishes Alberta is a fillable workbook that helps people identify what’s important to them in their life, health, and personal care. It guides people through the “think” step of advance care planning, prompts them to start conversations with their health care providers and the people who matter most to them, and leads them to additional advance care planning resources. 

So Loss, seeking to fill several roles (paid and volunteer) this summer through fall. If you are a creative person who would like to share your experiences of being with grief and loss with others in a space that values beauty, intentionality, and showing up as our full selves, learn more at https://www.soloss.ca/get-involved