• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Maria, Malcolm and Alicia; Kelly-Deene, Les, Dan, Norma; Aaron; Anne and Roger; Holly, Paul, Jen, Megan and Rhea; Karen, Bob, Lorelei, Marie, Cathryn, Sue, Connie, Doreen.
• Those who have died. 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 two parishes in the Edmonton diocese and a Roman Catholic parish this past weekend.

Bishop Stephen joined Jim Robertson and his Interface Worship team for “Epiphany: Revelation!” on Saturday, January 20, at St. Paul's, Edmonton. “These services are created by Jim Robertson who is a worship curator and liturgist who crafts ecumenical worship services, liturgies, devotional exercises, formational exercises, liturgical art installations and rituals. He has been doing this work for 20 years! ..."

You can see more pictures on Facebook.

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. The following service dates have been scheduled:

• January 25: Executive Council Meeting
• January 28: St. Luke’s, Edmonton
• February 3: RAPS (Retired Anglican Priests and Spouses) Luncheon
• February 4: St. Mary’s, Ponoka
• February 4: Evensong, All Saints' Cathedral, 7 pm
• February 8: Clergy Day, Good Shepherd, Edmonton

Bishop Stephen London is excited to announce that Racial Justice Sunday will be observed in the Diocese of Edmonton on Sunday, February 11, 2024. This new anti-racism initiative led by the diocesan anti-racism team is modeled on a similar initiative by the Church of England.

"Walking forward as a church in a good way around this question of racial justice is central to our gospel proclamation. It is part of the fourth mark of mission, one of the goals of our Finding Our Way strategic path and a central goal of our national church commitments," says Bishop Stephen. 

Congratulations to the Rev. John Gee, All Saints' Cathedral Deacon, and Diocese of Edmonton Synod Secretary/Treasurer, who was recognised by the Boyle McCauley News as a community volunteer.

John was awarded the 2023 Spotowski Award for his support of the downtown Edmonton paper over the past three decades. Since 1993, when he moved to the neighbourhood, John has done paste-up (layout), served as bookkeeper and treasurer, and he has even delivered papers. Congrats, John! Photo: Paula E. Kirman, Boyle McCauley News Read more

Due to recent changes to governmental regulations and processes, the Diocese of Edmonton has identified a pressing need for a group of faithful volunteers to help assist with refugee settlement monitoring for the refugees coming to Edmonton through Diocesan and parish sponsorship.

We hope to build two unique refugee support teams consisting of individuals with a heart for refugee and resettlement support (individuals may serve on both teams if they are so called).

The Rev. Tim Chesterton, warden of lay evangelists, and the Rev. Eric Kregel, a priest in the diocese, are training the next cohort of licensed lay evangelists in the Diocese of Edmonton. Watch this video to hear what they think evangelism is, and what it is not.

The Edmonton diocese is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Lay Evangelist Formation Program. The formation will be led by the Rev. Tim Chesterton, Warden of Lay Evangelists, over 10 Saturday modules (approximate time frame 10 am to 3 pm), at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castle Downs Rd, Edmonton. We anticipate completing seven modules in 2024, and the remaining three in early 2025, concluding with a licensing of new evangelists later in the spring of 2025. If interested, please see the following documents and application forms:

1. Lay Evangelists in the Diocese of Edmonton
2. Lay Evangelists Outline of Modules 2024-25
3. Lay Evangelists Application Process 2024
4. Lay Evangelist Application Form 2024
5. Rector Endorsement Form 2024
6. Vestry Endorsement Form 2024

The Voces Alegres Spanish/English Community Choir invites you to "Sing with Us!" on Wednesdays, from 7:7:15 to 9:30 pm, at St. Paul's, 10127 145 St NW, Edmonton. Minimal registration fee. All voices welcome! For more info, email vocesalegreschoir@gmail.com . POSTER

You are invited to the Cursillo Ultreya on January 26, at 7:00 pm. Fiona Brownlee, of the Diocese of Edmonton Indigenous Ministries Team, will talk about Reconciliation. Please use this ZOOM link to join.

You are invited to join All Saints', Drayton Valley on Thursday, February 1, 6:30 pm, for a Paint Night with Creative Spark. Get creative and make beautiful art you can take home in support of All Saints' refugee ministry. To reserve your spot, $50/seat, email office@allsaintsdraytonvalley.ca . POSTER

Jeffrey Hanger, Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) rep, Diocese of Edmonton, invites all parish reps and those who are interested to join him at a gathering and lunch at the Synod Office on Saturday, February 10, 10 am to 12 pm. This is an opportunity to meet Jeff and parish reps from across the diocese. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP for lunch by February 7.

We are happy to share news and pictures, or help promote upcoming events (ie. youth gathering, parish fundraiser, worship service, community outreach, public lecture) 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 news and event . Upload a graphic or picture (horizontal / landscape orientation; 1500x784 px), and your event poster (if you have one). Submissions must be received by Tuesday at noon to guarantee their inclusion in the current week's newsletter. Have questions? Email Margaret Glidden, communications@edmonton.anglican.ca; or call 780-439-7344

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the position of Incumbent of the parish of St. Patrick’s, Edmonton. This is a 3/4-time position.

The Parish of St. Patrick’s is a close-knit family parish seeking a priest with a heart for pastoral care and community connection. The parish has an active and faithful core of parishioners and is a hub for community and rental groups.

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the position of Incumbent of the parish of St. George’s in Devon. This is a 0.25 time position.

The Parish of St. George’s is a welcoming, intimate, spiritual church community with an active and stable congregation. They enjoy worshipping together and being involved in ecumenical and community events. Their lives together involve good coffee, good company, and living out their faith with one another.

Will you help save a life this year? In 2023, members of Team Anglican made 131 blood and plasma donations to Canada's lifeline through Canadian Blood Services (CBS). Can you help us grow that total in 2024? 

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.

Hosting the Remembering the Children Weaving is one of many ideas Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison, Diocese of Edmonton, has for parishes to continue to move forward on our journey of reconciliation. If your parish would like to host the weaving (perhaps during Lent?), and/or a presentation by Fiona, either in-person or via Zoom, please contact her at f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca or 780-312-9070. 

Happy Season after the Epiphany!  

We are less than a month away from Ash Wednesday and the start of the season of Lent. As some of you may know my main gig right now, in addition to parenting and being an honorary assistant at St. Margaret's, Edmonton, is working on a PhD in the area of children’s faith formation.

Along the way, I have come across several helpful resources for cultivating and encouraging discipleship in the home. Periodically, I will write about books, materials and/or practices you are invited to use in your parishes or homes.

First up is a lovely book titled, Twas the Season of Lent, by a wonderful children’s author I have had the pleasure of coming across, Glenys Nellist. 

Cold and flu season is upon us, and COVID persists in all its variations. As we spend more time indoors, it is becoming more difficult to contain germs and protect vulnerable members of our communities. Please remember that a minor infection for one person can develop into a major sickness for someone else. If you are feeling unwell (ie. have a cough, runny nose, sore throat, chest congestion, fever...), please stay home.

St. Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive, invites you to attend a showing of: “Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts,”  on February 28, at 7 pm. Embrace an understanding of the Doctrine of Discovery and why it continues to be detrimental to the progress of reconciliation

Snacks and coffee will be provided. Q and A and discussion to follow. Free will donations may be made to the Justice and Reconciliation Fund.