• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Brian; Karen, Lynn; Paul; Jordan; Bjorn, Grayson, Kenzie, Megan and Paul; Curtis, Floyd, Terry.
• Jasper residents and members of St. Mary's and St. George's church displaced by wildfire from their homes and church.
• 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.
• Students and educators starting a new school year this month.

Bishop Stephen London was “grateful” to be able to join the great circle organised by St Luke's, Edmonton, and All Saints Cathedral, led by Knowledge Keeper Verna Fisher and with singing and drumming by Lloyd Cardinal on Sunday, September 29, for National Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

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. God-willing, Bishop Stephen will attend the following public events, meetings and services:

• October 4: ACPO Eucharist, 10:30 am
• October 6, Evensong and Cathedral Renewal Blessing, All Saints', 7 pm
• October 8: Clericus Day
• October 9, Induction of the Rev. Christian Gordon, St. Patrick's, Edmonton, 7 pm
• October 13: Remembrance Service, Jasper, 10 am
• October 18 and 19: 69th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman as Executive Archdeacon of the Diocese of Edmonton.

“It is a great honour to be called to serve the saints in the church of Edmonton, and in the other places my travels have led me. I am so grateful for all the gifts and wisdom that our diocesan family has shared with me to help form me into who I am…” says Sharman.

Going back more than 20 years, the Edmonton diocese has had an Executive Officer/Executive Archdeacon. However, that role has been vacant for the last 3 years, and many of the duties that this office used to carry have been reassigned to other members of the Synod Office staff, including Treasurer and Synod Secretary the Rev. John Gee; Synod Office Administrative Assistant RJ Chambers, and Executive Assistant Sarah Kemp.

As Executive Archdeacon, Sharman will engage on behalf of the diocese in certain kinds of consultation and collaboration at the provincial and national levels of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC).

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Nick Trussell as interim assisting priest at All Saints' Cathedral in addition to his ministry as rector of St. Luke's, Edmonton effective October 1, 2024.

Bishop Stephen London invites members of St. Mary's and St. George's Anglican Parish and the Jasper community to join him for a remembrance service at the corner of Miette Avenue and Geike Street in Jasper on Sunday, October 13 at 10 am.

People are welcome to join a prayer circle which will be located outside the fenced-off property near the church sign which was spared when wildfire burned down 358 structures (homes and businesses). The July fire consumed nearly everything on the church property, including the church, hall, rectory, and even the bell.

“We will invite people to pray what’s on their hearts and minds, and sing with us acapella-style,” he says.

Bishop Stephen will be joined by the Rev. Prowse, St. Mary's and St. George's honourary assistant who was ordained in the Jasper Anglican Church when he finished seminary. He had been evacuated to Valemount, B.C. along with many other Jasper residents, and has since been living with his sister in Edmonton and worshiping at All Saints’ Cathedral.

You can read more about the history of the iconic church building based on a blueprint for a 14th-century English Gothic church, on the Jasper Anglican Church Facebook page

All Saints' Cathedral and St. Luke's, Edmonton hosted a sharing circle to continue to listen, share, and heal from Residential School's harms and live into a new decolonized way of being together as First Nations and settlers on this land.

We observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on Sunday afternoon by welcoming Holyrood neighbours, and members from many different parishes and traditions in the area.

St. Thomas Anglican Church, in Sherwood Park, sponsored a wonderful learning session with Dr. Joy Berg on Saturday, September 28. We welcomed 30 attendees from our parish, as well as from around the Edmonton area, to "Make a Joyful Noise!"

The 90-minute session was full of historical context, vocal technique learning, notation understanding, harmonic stylings and singing together. Berg led us on an interesting romp through our music history! We learned so much about the development of our sacred music, the history surrounding changes in styles and text and about the amazing musicians and poets that created our beloved hymns of the past and present.

Season of Creation, "Act and Hope with Creation,” is an annual month-long season when Christian communities pray and act to protect creation. We celebrate our faith in God Creator and act in unity to care for our common home.

How is your parish celebrating the Season of Creation? Send your stories and pictures to communications@edmonton.anglican.ca

Find out more and download the Season of Creation Celebration Guide for ideas on how to get involved. POSTER 

The Diocese of Edmonton Children's Choir (DECC), directed by Laura Hawley, is gearing up for its third season! The children's choir is comprised of enthusiastic singers from across the diocese. The choir provides opportunities for children and youth in grade 2 and up to learn music to offer at church services, care facilities and special liturgical events throughout the diocese.

Running from September to April, the choir will meet on Wednesdays, from 5 to 6 pm, at Christ Church, 12116 - 102 Ave, Edmonton.

Choir conductor Laura Hawley has extensive experience leading children's choirs in the Anglican faith tradition and choral conducting. The choir's accompanist Tammy-Jo Mortensen has over 30 years of experience in sacred music, pedagogy and accompanying.

For more information: decchoiryeg@gmail.com

There is no cost to join! Register online HERE

In a time of doubt and decline, God may be offering us new ways to share the Good News within the language of the secular world. Join the Rev. Dr. Harold Munn on October 2, 7 pm, at All Saints' Cathedral, for an evening of questions and conversation. Let us consider together how to speak about faith and God in this time when Christian beliefs are not a given. POSTER

Award-winning Christian music duo Infinitely More is bringing “The Oh-So-Grateful Tour” to St. Matthias Anglican Church, 6210 - 188 St NW Edmonton, on Thursday, October 3, at 7 pm. Celebrating 15 years of Infinitely More music and ministry, St. Catharines, ON husband and wife duo Allison Lynn and Gerald Flemming are bringing their signature vocal harmonies, prodigious finger-style guitar and infectious spirit to this new concert experience. Their original songs and CDs have been nominated for 15 national music awards and have won two Covenant Awards for Collaboration of the Year and Folk Album of the Year. Tickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door. You can purchase a ticket by paying in the following ways:

• Cash
• E-transfer to: treasurer@stmatthiasedmonton.ca
• Debit payment at church (no added fee)
• Credit card payment at church (add $0.50 service fee per ticket, to a max of $2.00 per transaction)

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St. Thomas, 4A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park, will host its second Education for Living series session: Aging in Place, on Saturday, October 5, at 10 am. A local Social Worker from AHS Home Care will join us to share information on the services, health and social supports available to live safely and independently in your home or community for as long as possible. All are welcome to attend the session. Please RSVP to the church office at sttomsherwoodpark@gmail.com Coffee, snacks and childcare will be provided. POSTER

There will be a Celebration Concert In Memory of Professor Alexandra Munn (1934-2023), presented by her students, colleagues and dear friends on Saturday, October 5, 7:pm, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, 10035 103 ST NW, Edmonton. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the Alexandra M. Munn Scholarship Fund for young musicians. POSTER

St. George's Anglican Church, 11733 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, invites you to "This Land" - a Concert to Celebrate Stewardship, on Saturday, October 5, at 7 pm. Featured musicians include: Andrew Bortz (Bass & Pianist); John 8rough {Teno, & Pianist); Marek Orszulik (Classical Gultarist); Nola Shantz (Soprano & Pianist). This is a benefit concert for the parish. Admission is by donation. POSTER

All are invited to join All Saints' Anglican Cathedral on Sunday, October 6, at 7 pm, for a Choral Evensong with service of Thanksgiving and Blessing for the Renewal of the Cathedral.

All are invited to the induction of the Rev. Christian Gordon as the rector of St. Patrick’s,  on Wednesday, October 9, at 7 pm.

The 33rd Ecumenical Mission Of Strathcona County, Taking Flight: the Holy Spirit and the Christian Life, will take place from October 20 to 23. Join guest presenter Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell, an ordained minister of The United Church of Canada and Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, NS, at various Christian churches. St. Thomas Anglican Church, 4A Raven Dr, Sherwood Park, will host the ecumenical mission on Tuesday, October 2, at 7 pm. POSTER

Are you searching for God's (Allah's) presence in the challenges of today's world? Join A Common Word Alberta for a meaningful Christian-Muslim dialogue, drawing lessons from the story of Prophet Jonah (Younis).

Come together on October 26, 2024, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, at the Al Rashid Mosque, for an inspiring discussion and spiritual insights.
For more information, contact the Rev. Rob Key @ rob@holytrinity.ab.ca

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St. Matthew's, St. Albert parishioner Susan Fredette has quilted two beautiful quilts for a parish fundraiser. The first quilt measures 69 x 82, and the second measures 56 x 73.5. Tickets, 1 for $10 or 3 for $20, can be purchased by emailing Susan directly at fredettes@telus.net. The winners will be drawn on Sunday, October 27 during the service and notified if they are not in attendance.

The Social Justice Committee of the Edmonton diocese is holding a Youth Day Social Justice Day on November 16 at St. John the Evangelist, 11111 57 Ave NW, Edmonton, from noon to 6 pm. This is a day for young people of every faith and those seeking to learn more about how our Christian faith compels us to transform the unjust structures of society. 

Young people, ages 13 to 30, will have the opportunity to engage with first-voice advocates and leaders in communities forging the way towards racial justice, queer justice, economic justice, environmental justice, prison justice and disability justice. And we will explore how these concerns overlap and intersect, finding commonalities and shared inspiration for change. 

Amorim Rufino Studio presents Back to Bach on November 16, 5 pm, at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 10127 145 St. NW, Edmonton. Details to come! POSTER

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 Dayspring Ministries – this is a full-time position that supports the ministry of three rural parishes in the Diocese of Edmonton.

Dayspring Ministries is a shared ministry of St. Saviour’s, Vermilion, St. Thomas’, Wainwright and St. Mary’s, Edgerton led by one full-time priest and several lay leaders from the three parishes. The origin of Dayspring is rooted in the need to ensure the continuation of ministry in rural areas.

Inner City Pastoral Ministries (ICPM) is helping people living outdoors access warm footwear this winter. Boot Up for Winter is an opportunity for you and your congregation to show care and kindness to our community members needing a helping hand.

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The PrayerWorks community meal program is looking for 4 to 6 volunteers on the following Fridays to prepare a meal for 150 people: October 18, November 8, and December 13. Meal preparation takes place from 12 to 4 pm at Lodgepole Alberta Avenue (St. Faith's Anglican). To volunteer or to make a donation, please get in touch with Sarah Nicolai-deKoning at prayerworks@lodgepolecommunitas.ca; phone/text to 780-289-5730, or check out the Lodgepole website.

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.

The Edmonton Seniors for Climate Action are hosting a “Later is Too Late!” Climate Change Panel Discussion on October 1, 5 to 8 pm, Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113 113 St NW, Edmonton. Panelists will address climate change, focusing on the transition to renewable energy. Small and large group discussions will be facilitated to encourage constructive and hopeful conversations and inspire individual and collective action. GRAPHIC

The Edmonton Taize community is holding a Prayer of Thanksgiving on October 13, 7 pm, at Holyrood Mennonite Church, 9505-79 St NW. All are welcome to attend!

The Edmonton Grandmothers and Eastside Grannies present the Shakers and Makers Market, on Saturday, October 19, from 9:30 am to 3 pm, at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740 19 Ave, Edmonton. There will be refreshments available for purchase. Admission is $2. POSTER