• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Gabe; Gwen; Jordan; Elizabeth; Nicole; Lorelei, Rick, N.J. and Doreen.
• 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.

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:

• November 20: Clergy Day, St. Luke's, Edmonton, 9:30 am
• November 21: Episcope Circle, Synod Office, 1 pm
• November 23: Gathering of Deacons, St. George's, Edmonton, 10 am
• November 24: Confirmation Service, St. Timothy's, Edmonton, 10 am
• November 28: Executive Council, All Saints' Cathedral, 7 pm
• December 1: St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton, 10 am
• December 1: Advent Lessons and Carols, All Saints' Cathedral, 7 pm
• December 5: Ordination Service, All Saints' Cathedral, 2 pm

While participating in the Alongside Hope (formerly called the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund) national gathering, held in Hamilton last week, Jeffrey Hanger, Edmonton Diocesan Rep, heard an Alongside Hope partner organisation about a project to help a community in Zimbabwe recover from a devastating storm.

“It was no ordinary storm that took away homes, land, soil and livelihoods, leaving people stranded,” says Hanger. But Farai Gumisai, Agroecology Lead, Towards Sustainable Use of Resources Organization (TSURO) Trust, shared how he was able, at great risk, to get to the nearest town and summon help.

“The TSURO Trust is now leading discussions on agroecology, agriculture that builds soil health, improves water quality, protects seeds, empowers women and makes communities more resilient in rural Zimbabwe. And Alongside Hope is there with them,” says Hanger.

Brrr... the cold weather has arrived! Out come the hats, scarves, mittens or gloves. Sadly, not everyone has a closet with winter wear ready to grab on a cold day.

St. David’s gathered a prodigious collection of hats, scarves, mittens and gloves (we raided our closets for warm jackets, too) for the folks who visit The Mustard Seed Drop-In in Old Strathcona.

We prayed, on Sunday, November 10, that folks receive warmth from these items and God's love. We included a petition for Pastor Eric Kregel and the staff, also giving thanks for their commitment to their work. The Rev. David Parker delivered the winter clothing to The Mustard Seed on the parish's behalf. Submitted by the Rev. Dr. Renée Desjardins, rector, St. David’s, Edmonton

Due to the postal strike, we have made alternate arrangements to receive remittances from parishes that would typically mail their payments and Alongside Hope (PWRDF) donations to us. An explanatory email was sent to parish treasurers, administrators and clergy. If you have further questions, please contact the Synod office: 780-439-7344 / churched@edmonton.anglican.ca 

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Registration is now open for the next offering of the Revive discipleship program. The Revive program is offered at no charge to all who are interested. You may register to participate in person or online, Tuesday evenings, from 7 to 9 pm. Download Participant Guidebook

St. Thomas, Sherwood Park, 4A Raven Dr, invites you to the next Education for Living Series on Estate Planning. Learn how to define and effectively achieve your legacy goals. The free seminar will be held on Saturday, November 23, at 10 am. Whether you are learning about the importance and value of Estate Planning or are in the season of life where you want to ensure your estate is organised according to your wishes, this session is for you! All are welcome. Please RSVP to the church office by phone or email by Friday, November 22 at noon, if you plan on attending.

All Saints' Cathedral, 10035 103 St NW, Edmonton, invites you to celebrate St. Andrew's Day and help stock the Food Bank, on November 30, at 2 pm. Bring a non-perishable food donation and enjoy Highland dancing, the Clan MacNaughton Pipe Band and Scottish Country dancing. Please share POSTER with your community!

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church presents Christmas Then, Christmas Now, a poignant reflection on what Christmas "used to be" and what it has become. This production, a poem written by the late Margaret Lumley and set to music. features a Canadian rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and Kenny Rogers’ "Til the Season Comes Round Again." It is sure to put you and your loved ones in the holiday spirit on the eve of Advent 1, November 30, at 7 pm. Tickets, $10/person, can be purchased/reserved by emailing stmattscommunication@gmail.com. POSTER

All are invited to All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, 10035 103 St NW, Edmonton, for Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 1, at 7 pm. This service will feature the All Saints' Cathedral Choir and the Diocesan Children's Choir. If able, please bring a non-perishable donation for Edmonton's Food Bank. 

Join St. David's, 8345 79 Ave NW, Edmonton, on December 4, at 7 p.m., for a festive evening of Christmas carols. Sing your favourite carols as you savour delicious Christmas cookies and warm drinks. There is no charge for this event, but free-will offerings are welcome.

All are invited to attend the Anglican Church Women (ACW) Reunion Communion to be held on the first Thursday in Advent, December 5, 12 pm, at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral. Refreshments will be offered following the service. 

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to announce his intention to ordain, God willing, the Rev. Christa Eisbrenner to the Holy Priesthood on the Eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas, Thursday, December 5, 2024. The service will be held at All Saints’ Cathedral, at 2:00 pm. Members of the clergy are invited to vest, the colour is white. All are welcome! *Please note the earlier start time.

Join St. George's, 11733 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, for its Annual Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday, December 7, from 11 am to 2 pm. Come for Christmas cakes, puddings, tarts and more! POSTER

You are invited to join the Cursillo Edmonton community for a Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 7, 5 pm, at St. Augustine-Parkland, 131 Church Rd, Spruce Grove. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Turkey, potatoes and dressing provided. RSVP to: cursilloedmonton@gmail.com 

All young people and their friends are invited to a fun evening of friendly competition building gingerbread houses. This free event, which will take place on Saturday, December 7, from 7 to 9 pm, is offered by the Edmonton diocese and hosted by Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton. (*Ring the parking lot buzzer for access.) Please RSVP to the Rev. Danielle Key at danielle@holytrinity.ab.ca 

Lodgepole Communitas invites all to an inclusive Celebration of the Christmas Season on December 14 at the Lodgepole Communtias Alberta Avenue, 11725 93 STNW, Edmonton. The event will feature a market, food and live music. The doors and market will open at 6 pm, with music starting at 7 p.m. Entry is by donation.

Join the Rev. Helen Chan Bennett in the Death Cafe YEG! at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church – Lower Level, Livingroom (Elevator Available),  6110 Fulton Road, Edmonton, December 20, at 7 pm. This non-religious group is for anyone interested in exploring the topics of death, dying, and end-of-life care in a safe and supportive environment. Inspired by the IDEA Cafe, Cafe Lovers, Conscious Dying, and Socrates Cafe philosophies, we gather to have open and honest conversations about mortality, meaning, and what it means to live fully. Whether you are curious, fearful, or simply interested in sparking meaningful discussions, we invite you to join us for thought-provoking conversations and connections with like-minded individuals. Let's embrace the taboo and explore the inevitable together. Come join us! Please share this UPDATED FLIER with your parish community.

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 incumbent of St. John the Evangelist in Edmonton. The closing date is January 31, 2025.

St. John the Evangelist (SJE) is a richly diverse and complex community. 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. Read Parish Profile

The PrayerWorks community meal program is looking for 4 to 6 volunteers on Friday, December 13 to help prepare a meal for 150 people. 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.

Team Anglican is a small and mighty group of people who regularly donate blood or plasma as part of the Partners for Life program. To see this team grow in numbers and help save even more lives would be amazing. 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.

Did you know the diocesan website has all kinds of resources for parishes? This is true, and we have recently added the resource of all resources: the Parish Administration Overview. This handbook, available to download as a PDF or WORD doc, is packed with useful information. Have a question about parish record keeping, website design or service preparation? You can find this information and so much more in the overview. If you stumbled across this item in the Synod Scene, please share this knowledge with other members of your parish community by word of mouth, in your parish bulletin and announcements, at your next AGM ...

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.

A parish in the diocese has two double-depth burial plots available for purchase (each plot can accommodate the remains of two individuals). Each plot is located in Section E of Westlawn Cemetery and is valued at $17,000. The parish is offering each plot for $12,000 or best offer. If you, or someone you know, is interested in receiving more information about either of these double plots, please get in touch with the diocesan office at churched@edmonton.anglican.ca.

The Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness invites you to a community education event on Saturday, November 23, 1 pm, at the Legislature Grounds (north plaza). Come wrapped in a blanket or tarp to show what life is like for the 4000+, homeless people in our city. Bring blankets, tarps, wagons, tents... These items will be donated to people who need them after the event. Invite your family, parents, children, neighbours, organization, co-workers and spread the word! POSTER

The U of A Interfaith Chaplains and Mixed Chorus, and The Royal Canadian College of Organists - Edmonton present the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Advent, on Monday, December 2, 7:30 pm, at the Winspear Centre. The concert will feature the U of A Mixed Chorus, Adam Robertson, Director; Handbells, Jackie Malcolm, Director; Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger, Organists. Tickets are $25 (plus a $5 service charge) from the Winspear Box Office: (780) 428-1414. POSTER