• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Brenda, Yvette, Gail.
• Those who have died; and those who mourn.
• Those affected by conflict or natural disasters around the world.
• 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 at the end of those two weeks.

Bishop Stephen London visited St. Peter’s, Lac La Nonne last week, fulfilling the goal he set when he was elected bishop in 2021 to lead a service in every parish in the Edmonton diocese. “… St. Peter’s is a beautiful, little rural church with people excited to worship there,” said Bishop Steve in his Facebook post.

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.

• October 19 and 20: ACPO, Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton
• October 20 to 21: Seating of Bishop of Ontario, St. George's Cathedral, Kingston 
• October 22 to 27: House of Bishops, Niagara Falls
• October 28 to 31: Mini-retreat, Abbaye Sainte-Marie des Deux Montagnes, Montreal
• November 3 to 4: Christian Basics Weekend, Holy Trinity Old Strathcona, Edmonton

The Diocese of Edmonton, like many corners of God’s Church, is going through a time of transition. Being the Church today and, more importantly, preparing to be the Church of tomorrow, is going to take each and every one of us. Your Diocese of Edmonton church family needs you. We cannot be what God calls us to be without you on board. To that end, Bishop Steve is asking everyone in Edmonton diocese to please take a few minutes of your time to fill out THIS SURVEY on various possible opportunities for service in our diocesan family.

Bishop Stephen London and Dean Alexandra Meek are pleased to announce their appointment of RJ Chambers as Joint Office Administrative Assistant for All Saints' Cathedral and the Synod Office. RJ has more than a decade of experience in administrative support and has served with several church committees in the Edmonton diocese, most recently with the parish of St. Timothy's, Edmonton. He is also a gifted musician and an active member of the local choral community. RJ is married to Janette Chambers who serves as a parish administrator in the diocese.

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Very Rev. Neil Gordon as Interim Priest-in-Charge, 0.50 time, of the parish of St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton effective October 22, 2023.

The Revive program curriculum and videos are now available for parishes and ministry groups in the Edmonton diocese. Revive is a discipleship program offered in gratitude to active church members to help them grow in confidence as spiritual leaders.

Revive is one of many tools the Edmonton diocese will use as we Find Our Way forward together as Gospel people in the 21st century. Revive reflects our belief that all who are baptised are called to share in the mission of God through their unique ministries. A Calling for All, the second of the Edmonton diocese's Five Primary Principles, sees an empowered laity serving as equals alongside a collaborative and team-oriented clergy.

According to the Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman, Canon to the Ordinary, a diocesan-wide, online offering of Revive is also in the works. Watch for a launch date early in the new year.

To learn how your parish group can begin using these materials now, contact the Synod Office: churched@edmonton.anglican.ca; 780-439-7344.

On Saturday, October 14, approximately 150 people gathered at St. Thomas to enjoy the musical stylings of the Common Cup Company.

For almost four decades the Common Cup Company has been blessing us with their love of music, their love of Jesus and their love of creative storytelling. They have the wonderful ability to put into a simple, catchy melody biblical stories and stories of faith that people of every age can relate to. They are a gift to our churches and their music and ministry have impacted many people in their lives of faith!  

The following day on October 15, the Common Cup joined the parish for worship, providing music for our service. Thank you to the Common Cup Company for a wonderful and joy-filled weekend. Submitted by the Rev. Canon Chelsy Bouwman

Holy Trinity Anglican Church challenges all knitters to make a scarf,  hat, or a pair of mittens for the Christmas care packages they prepare for our unhoused and disenfranchised community members in partnership with the Neighbour Centre. Please contact the Rev. Danielle Key at danielle@holytrinity.ab.ca to donate. Together knitters of the Edmonton diocese can help our friends stay warm and avoid frostbite. Please consider helping with this very important ministry! 

Have you ever wondered about scripture, ethics, and the possibility of same-sex relationships? If so, you are invited to join a book study co-sponsored by Queerly Beloved and St. George’s, Edmonton using the book Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships by Karen R. Keen (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2018). The study will take place on Thursday evenings, via Zoom, from October 19 to November 30, 7 to 8:30 pm. Please arrange for a copy of the book through your favourite bookseller. To register (so that you can receive the Zoom link), or for more information, please contact the Rev. Mark Vigrass at stgebookstudy@gmail.com

Sandra Munn, long-time member of All Saints' Cathedral and a pillar of the Edmonton music community, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Sandra's life will be held on Saturday, October 21, at 2 pm, at All Saints' Cathedral, 10035 103 St, Edmonton. Clergy are invited to vest. The color is white. The service will be live-streamed on the Cathedral's YouTube channel.

St. Augustine's-Parkland, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove is holding a Fall Rummage Sale on October 21, from 9 am to 1 pm. Have items to sell? Simply sign up, bring your wares to the church that morning, grab a table in the hall, sell your treasures and make a donation to the church. All vendors are welcome! Call to reserve a table: 780-962-5131.

The Ecumenical Mission is a group of churches that puts on an annual gathering to worship together, learn together, and grow together in Christ. This year Nicolas Jesson and the Rev. Amanda Currie, an interchurch couple, (Roman Catholic and Presbyterian) will share with us throughout the mission, October 22 to 25. St. Thomas Anglican Church, 4 A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park will host a service on Tuesday, October 24, at 7 pm. All are warmly invited and welcome. See the WEBSITE for more information POSTER / BROCHURE

Are you someone who, from time to time, will hear an older hymn and find that it just seems to fill your cup in a way that is difficult to describe? Or feel like, as great as the upbeat version of  "10,000 Reasons" is, there is something to be said for a classic like "Jesus Loves Me," or "I Need Thee Every Hour"? Then St. Matthew's Ol’ Fashioned Hymn Sing might be just what you need! After challenging our members to list their favourite old hymn, we have chosen 20 hymns like “All Through the Night,” “Old Rugged Cross,” and “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” to gather and sing together on the evening of October 22, 7 pm, at St. Matthew’s, 125 Larose Dr, St. Albert. All are welcome. Even if you claim not to sing… come. Sit. And be surrounded by hymns that have been foundational over the years to so many. Any questions, please feel free to reach out – otherwise, see you there! 

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, corner of 101 St and 84 Ave, Edmonton, is hosting its Huge Fall Rummage Sale on October 27, 3 to 8:30 pm, and October 28, 10 am to 3 pm. Stop by the church hall to peruse the large assortment of books, household items, toys and treasures. Admission is free.

The Cursillo community will hold its next Ultreya on October 27, 7 pm, at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 11203 68 St NW, Edmonton. Should be another awesome night and we would love for you to join us. For more information, please email cursilloedmonton@gmail.com 

Join Starting at the Beginning author Tim Chesterton, and Diocese of Edmonton Bishop Stephen London, on November 3 and 4, at Holy Trinity, 10037-84 Ave NW, Edmonton, for an opportunity to learn and ask questions about the Christian faith. There is no charge for this event. Lunch will be provided. Register Online by October 27.

In honour of Canon (lay) David Jones, K.C. who retired last September as Chancellor of General Synod, the Anglican Foundation of Canada has established a new fund for "excellence in preaching." 
Jones, a member of Holy Trinity, Edmonton, served for many years as diocesan and provincial chancellor. To express our gratitude for his ministry and to support up-and-coming preachers, the Edmonton diocese is hosting a Preaching Marathon at All Saints' Cathedral, on November 25, 9 am to 7 pm.

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

If you are considering making a blood or plasma donation, please don't hesitate. Blood is critical for everyday medical care, including major surgeries, medical procedures, cancer treatments and managing diseases and disorders. Yet, at any given time, the need for blood outpaces the number of donations. 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 can make all the difference.

PWRDF is sending an emergency grant of $30,000 to the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. The hospital is run by the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem and is funded by charitable donations from people around the world. As violence continues in the region, hospital director Suhaila Tarazi has issued an emergency appeal to support its health services in this time of crisis.

PWRDF has supported the al-Ahli Arab Hospital with surgical equipment, improved access to health care and during emergencies for several years. Read more about how to support the fund

The Anglican Church of Canada supports a number of chaplaincies, from the Military Ordinariate to Campus Ministry personnel and Anglican Health Care Chaplains; there are many more working in varied contexts across the country.

Especially during Spiritual Care Awareness Week, October 22 to 28, dioceses are encouraged to honour and to offer prayer for those who exercise ministries of spiritual care. 

Additional information about the Ministry of Spiritual Care can be found through the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) 

Citizens for Public Justice has released Poverty Trends 2023: Reimagining a Rights-Based Social Safety Net, an annual report providing a picture of poverty in Canada and the state of government action, as well as a vision for how we can move forward.

Request a CPJ workshop or webinar to explore the report with colleagues, friends, classmates, or members of your faith community.

The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is currently seeking volunteers to meet one-on-one with second-year students over the course of one year, to experience spiritual direction as part of a supervised practicum. We have students who are able to offer direction in Spanish or Chinese, as well as in English, and there are opportunities specifically for youth (junior high and high school age). If this interests you, please email thestudionschool@gmail.com to find out more.

The Western Intercultural Ministry Network of the United Church of Canada is holding the conference "Daring Justice: intercultural and decolonizing lenses on truth and reconciliation," October 19 to 21, at Star of the North Retreat Centre, St Albert. Ecumenical participation is welcome! The conference will feature song and worship, speakers, workshops, and lots of time for visiting and telling stories are all in the plans. Registration and Updates

The R.A.C.E. Inclusify Workshop is a free three-day event that is designed to help individuals learn and understand the impact of racism, as well as how we can work towards eliminating it. The workshop provides a platform for open, honest, and productive conversations about race and bias, where everyone is invited to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. 

The workshop will be held on Friday, October 20, from 6-9 pm, Saturday, October 21, from 10 am-4pm, and a virtual session on Sunday, October 22, from 2-5 pm. The in-person event will occur at the Coast Hotel Downtown, a central and accessible location. 

By attending the R.A.C.E. Inclusify Workshop, individuals will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of racism and its impact on our society 
• Connect with like-minded individuals who are working towards inclusivity and equality
• Learn practical ways to combat racism and gain tools to make a positive impact on our community
• Take part in open and honest conversations where everyone is invited to share their perspective 

CeFIE believes that together, we can make a positive change in our community. Please RSVP to secure your seats at the R.A.C.E. Inclusify Workshop!

The King's University is holding a Fall Open House on October 21,10 am to 2 pm. Discover unique and highly recognised programs; tour campus; talk with an admissions counsellor; meet faculty and staff who are ready to answer your questions. Enter to win a $1,000 tuition rebate.

The Edmonton Grandmothers' Shakers and Makers Market will be held Saturday, October 21, 10 am to 3 pm, at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740 - 19 Avenue NW Edmonton. You'll find hundreds of unique, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items!  A delicious array of home-baked goodies, jams, and preserves will also be available!  Definitely something for everyone! Check out the online, sealed bid auction running from October 10 to 16 on our Facebook page.  Admission is $2 (cash only), and includes a handmade bag for the first 200 customers!

Soup with a bun, coffee and home-baked goodies will be available to purchase. We accept cash, cheque, debit card or credit card. We are a mask-friendly environment.

All profits from the sale support the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation 

A Common Word – Alberta is hosting their annual Christian-Muslim Dialogue on Saturday, October 28, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. It will be held in the hall of Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, 10821 96 Street, Edmonton. We warmly invite you to build on the journey of expanding our circle and allow us to find interconnectedness and reconciliation with the First Peoples of Treaty Six. During our time together, we will be guided by our special guests Elder Fernie, and Helper Candida. They will teach us about the Cree Medicine Wheel of Life. Cree Medicine is the element that contributes to a holistic philosophy of health and healing where our well-being is at its fullest and emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental experiences are interconnected.

Register on Eventbrite. Inquiries can be made at acommonwordalberta@gmail.com. POSTER 

Providence Renewal Centre is offering a  Self-Care Day: Spiritual Aspects of Health & Health Care, Sunday, November 5, 2023 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm), $65, facilitated by Alberta Pasco

When well integrated into our health care, the spiritual aspects of health provide long-lasting benefits. They give us a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life. Research shows that spiritual exercises when practiced regularly can enhance our cognitive capacity, boost our immune function, decrease inflammation, and uplift our sense of well-being. POSTER

The Compassionate Communities Forum, presented by Covenant Health's Palliative Institute, will be held on Thursday, November 30, with an opening keynote presentation by  Dr. Shane Sinclair, Director of the Compassion Research Lab and a professor with the University of Calgary's Faculty of Nursing and Cumming School of Medicine. Dr. Sinclair's work focuses on improving compassion in healthcare and society. This free, virtual forum features a full program that will include a community voices panel, tool and resource workshops, and a showcase of compassionate communities in Alberta,  the closing presentation will be by Dr. Naheed Dosani. A palliative care physician and health justice activist, Dr. Dosani founded the Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless (PEACH) Program by the Inner City Health Associates in downtown Toronto.