• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Lorelei, Marie, Sue, Marguerite and Doreen; Jordan, Rhea, Jenny, Bob, Paul, Grayson and Megan; Tara; Bridget; Sheila.
• 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.

The Rev. Peter Yeung was honoured by his parish, St. Philip's, in Westlock, and Bishop Stephen London, on June 16, 2024.

"I had the joy of participating in honouring the ministry of the Rev. Peter Yeung. He is celebrating 50 years of faithful ministry as a priest of Christ," said Bishop Stephen. I met Peter back in 2004 when I first came to the diocese, and he made a joke and made me laugh. Pure Peter! Thank you for your friendship and service."

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 event and/or service dates have been scheduled:

• June 21: Boyle Street Indigenous Peoples Day activities, 10 am to 12 pm
• June 23: St. John the Divine, Onoway, 10 am
• June 23: ELCiC Synod Banquet, 5 to 8 pm
• June 30: Confirmation, St. Peter's, Edmonton, 10:30 am
• July 9 to 17: Visit to Companion Diocese of Buye, Burundi

Bishop Stephen London has appointed the following people to be Commissary when he is away:

• The Very Rev. Alexandra Meek: July 3 to 11; August 1 to 29, 2024.

• The Ven. Lee Bezanson: July 12 to 17, 2024.

The Synod Office will be closed on Friday, June 21 in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day. There are many ways individuals and parishes can reflect on the importance of reconciliation such as attending a community gathering (City of Edmonton events), reviewing the TRC Calls to Action watching the Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts documentary, learning about the history of the land we are on at www.native-land.ca, and by checking out the Indigenous Ministries page of the diocesan website for more resources.

Consultant Anna Bubel has now engaged with all but a handful of parishes, quite a feat considering the two-month time frame she was given and the vastness of our diocese. Over the summer, she will prepare a summary of her visits to be shared for discussion at the diocesan Synod in October. This discussion will help shape the next phase of our five-year strategic plan to help guide our diocesan family in this time of change and uncertainty.

If your parish has not had a chance to meet with Anna and you would like to meet, either in person or online, please contact Jacqui Chesterton, jfchesterton@gmail.com, ASAP to schedule a time.

Parish leaders are responsible for submitting a Parish Officers' form to the Synod Office with current contact information. In a Synod year, this information is used to notify and update delegates. The deadline to submit Parish Officers' forms was extended to June 1, however, we are still missing forms from a few parishes. If you are a leader in one of these parishes, please check to see that your Synod delegates received the official notice of Synod. and submit your Parish Officers ASAP using the online form found HERE.

St Luke’s Anglican Church in Edmonton held a successful kids’ clothing sale recently, with all items going for the bargain price of $1. The entire church hall was filled with tables of gently used clothes for newborns up to children’s size 14. Bibs, socks, hats and scarves were all given away for free.

Our second kids' clothing sale had an even greater response from our neighbourhood. St. Luke's members and neighbours donated clothing, as well as families from some of the community groups (Korora Choirs, Yoga with Barb) that call St. Luke’s Hall home. 

Parishes of the Diocese of Edmonton observe The National Indigenous Day of Prayer on the Sunday before or after June 21.  The Anglican Church of Canada provides these liturgical resources for parish use.

You can also find many resources in the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website. 

Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Churches Liaison, Diocese of Edmonton, has prepared a bibliography to further our understanding of reconciliation.

Are you looking for a pleasant way to spend a Saturday afternoon? On Saturday, June 22, from 1:30 to 3 pm, the Anglican Church Women of St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Camrose invite you to their annual Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale fundraiser. Enjoy strawberry shortcake cake with a cup of tea, and purchase treats to take home. They will also have books and puzzles for sale and a silent auction. St. Andrew's is located at 4713 50 Street, only blocks from the southeast corner of Mirror Lake. 

St. Thomas, 4A Raven Dr, Sherwood Park, invites you to join them for a Neighbourhood Summer Festival on July 3, from 4 to 7 pm. There will be a bouncy castle (adult supervision required), games and crafts, a free BBQ and more! Funded in part by a Strathcona Community Connection grant.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends and get ready for the fourth annual Garden Concert summer series at Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, on Wednesdays, 7 pm, in July and August. The summer line-up will feature new performers and fan favourites. Enjoy a free night of music with friends and neighbours. VIEW LINE-UP

Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, invites  children in kindergarten to grade 8 to Vacation Bible School from July 22-26, 9am to noon. Plans are underway for the deep-sea adventure "Scuba - Diving into Friendship and God."  Spread the word to friends in your community and sign your kids up HERE! Cost is $50 per child or $75 for a family. Please contact the Rev. Sue Oliver if the cost is prohibitive. 

In anticipation of coming together for Synod in October, join the Synod Planning Committee on Saturday, September 21, from 10 am to 11:30 am, for an online bible study on our theme: "Hearts Burning Within Us," and the Emmaus Road scripture (Luke 24:32); and for a presentation of the Synod resolutions followed by an opportunity for questions.

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

Team Anglican is on track to set a team-best record for annual blood donations. Since joining the Partners for Life program, Team Anglican has increased in size and blood and plasma donations. We now have 51 members who have made 90 donations in 2024.

Unfortunately, the need for blood donations is also on the rise. Not everyone can donate blood, but if you are eligible, please consider it. The process is safe and straightforward. CBS staff members are kind and reassuring. They will even give you cookies toward the end of your visit. 

To book a life-giving 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.

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the position of Incumbent of St. John the Evangelist in Edmonton 

St. John the Evangelist (SJE) is a large community that is richly diverse and complex. As one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of Edmonton, it serves a broad multi-generational community that includes a vibrant children’s ministry and a robust youth ministry. The parishioners come from many racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds. View Parish Profile

For information on how to submit a complete application, please contact: Sarah Kemp, Assistant to the Bishop, assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca

Closing date: June 24, 2024

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the position of rector of St. Margaret’s in Edmonton.

Located in southwest Edmonton, the parish of St. Margaret’s is a supportive, community-focused church. They value engaging worship, spiritual growth and a strong sense of community. They prioritise involvement, outreach and pastoral care; reflecting their commitment to serving their members and the wider community.

For the full parish profile and information on how to submit a complete application, please contact: Sarah Kemp, Assistant to the Bishop, assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca

Closing date: July 12, 2024

Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, has a large and growing group of teens waiting for an animator to lead, teach and love them. If you or someone you know is interested, please send an expression of interest to rector@christchurchedm.ca

Have you lost a loved one to: Death? Divorce? Estrangement? Addiction? Have you experienced: Financial losses? Job losses? Health losses? Are you looking for a safe space to make peace with your broken pieces?

St. George’s Anglican Church in Devon will be hosting "A Sorrow Shared: Grieving Together Through Life’s Challenges" in September. This holistic, 6-week program is designed to provide:

• A safe and welcoming space for all.
• A support opportunity that examines life after loss.
• Freedom to explore a variety of tools for self-discovery and personal growth.

There is life before the loss—and life after the loss. How can we make sense of our new reality?

We are beginning to take registrations for this free program. To register, please email ldwojna@gmail.com, or phone the Rev. Lisa Wojna, MTS, CSHP, CT, at 780-860-0313.

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.

Did you know, you or a loved one can receive a pastoral visit from the Anglican Hospital Chaplain while in hospital? When you are admitted, please:

• Let the hospital staff know that you are Anglican;
• Consent to being visited by a chaplain. When you consent, you will be added to a list of patients who have requested a visit by the chaplain.

Please share this information with your family and friends. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Rev. Regula Brandle, Diocese of Edmonton Anglican Hospital Chaplain, at revregula@edmonton.anglican.ca.

The Niagara School for Missional Leadership is offering the in-person course The Seeking Heart 
A Contemplative and Spiritual Approach to Mission & Life, from July 8 to 12, 10 am to 4 pm. Are you interested in exploring a more prayerful approach to engaging in God's mission? Do you have the desire to live out God's mission in a way that both positively impacts your community and renews your spirit? If you answered yes to these questions this course is for you! Join Niagara's Community Missioner, The Reverend Canon Dr. Ian Mobsby this summer! If you have any questions, please contact the registrar at registrar@nsmlca POSTER

The Summer Centering Prayer Retreat, from Sunday, July 14 to Sunday, July 21 with Liz Rees and Mary Jane Yates, will include teachings on Oneness and Unitive Consciousness from Fr. Thomas Keating and Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, along with multiple daily periods of silence in Centering Prayer as a group. We will weave in teachings from Thomas Berry, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, and Matthew Fox, while also providing opportunities to experience Forest Therapy and Lectio Terra. Register Online by July 8: Suite $700; Single $650; Commute $600 

The 2024 Anglican-Lutheran National Worship Conference will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan, July 18-21, 2024. This event will include keynote presentations by Michelle Nieviadomy, the Rev. Chung Yan Lam and Becca Whitla. The conference will also include workshops and networking opportunities among participants. Register online: National Worship Conference, 

Join the Ven. Jordan Haynie Ware, Archdeacon for Justice and rector of Good Shepherd, Edmonton, at Sorrento Centre, B.C. July 28 to August 3, as she takes inspiration from liberation theologian Leonardo Boff in exploring the God described by Jesus’s prayer, and how it can inspire daily practices of liberation for ourselves, our communities, and the world. Participants will use their whole bodies to engage in the work of study, art, prayer and action to make Jesus’ prayer daily practice. For more info and to register, Click Here 

Edmonton Meals on Wheels has a shortage of volunteers to deliver meals. Although all areas of the city are impacted, they have recently been struggling to fill their routes in the Millwoods, southeast, southwest and central areas of the city.

Volunteers with a current Police Information and Vulnerable Sector check can start immediately. Alternatively, they are happy for anyone willing to obtain this clearance to apply. Meals on Wheels pays mileage, and hosts volunteer appreciation events throughout the year. "Above all else, the smiles and appreciation we receive from our clients, who more often than not are in desperate need of these meals, is incredibly rewarding." If you are interested in volunteering, please contact, Tara Lyon, People and Culture Manager, Meals on Wheels, by email: volunteer@emow.ca, or apply online at www.emow.ca