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News and Events in the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
Synod Scene May 19 to 25, 2025
Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week

Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week

  • Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: John; Josh; Rhea, Megan, Bob, Paul, Grayson.
  • 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 to include someone's name 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'S CORNER

Bishop's Itinerary

Bishop's Itinerary

Please pray for Bishop Stephen London 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 meetings, events and services:

  • Friday, May 23: Stewardship Committee Meeting
  • Saturday, May 24: Clergy BBQ at St. Augustine’s
  • Sunday, May 25: St. Matthias, Edmonton, 10 am
  • Sunday, May 25: St. Peter’s, Edmonton, 4 pm
  • Wednesday, May 28: Episcope Circle
  • Thursday, May 29: Saturday, May 31: Emmanuel and St. Chad Convocation in Saskatoon
  • Tuesday, June 3: Legislative Committee Meeting
  • Wednesday, June 4: Examining Chaplains Meeting

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/bishops-itinerary

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NEWS

Diocesan Workplan Online Information Sessions

Diocesan Workplan Online Information Sessions

All are encouraged to attend a session

The roll-out of our newly launched Diocesan Workplan, A Way Through the Wilderness, outlining the actions we will take together as co-workers of God over the next 18 months, will continue at three online gatherings later this week and early next week.

Everyone is encouraged to attend one of the three sessions presented by members of the Executive Council, who will also take questions about the workplan after their presentation. To join an online gathering, click the corresponding link below:

  • Thursday, May 22, 7 pm, on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87297688658
  • Saturday, May 24, 10 am, on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9398831523
  • Monday, May 26, 7 pm, on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89268082958

For more infomation visit:

https://edmonton.anglican.ca/pages/a-way-through-the-wilderness

A Way Through the Wilderness
Church Admin Corner

Church Admin Corner

Parish Financial Returns Due in June

The final items for the Parish Annual Return are due to the Diocese by the end of June.

The required items to submit in June are the prior year financial statements, the Accounts Examiner Opinion Letter, the Financial Statistics form, and confirmation that the Annual Charity Return has been submitted to the CRA (as mentioned last week).

To access the Parish Return checklist and to find the applicable forms, please visit https://edmonton.anglican.ca/clergy-info/pages/parish-stats.

RJ Chambers, Office Administrator, churched@edmonton.anglican.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/church-admin-corner--1810

Opportunity to Support Children's Ministry Through Say Yes! to Kids

Opportunity to Support Children's Ministry Through Say Yes! to Kids

The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) has announced it is helping raise funds for two children's initiatives in the Diocese of Edmonton through the 2025 Say Yes! to Kids campaign. AFC will match the first $1,000 raised by every Say Yes! to Kids team.

Good Shepherd, Edmonton wants to raise $2,500 for a library where children, teens and families can explore their faith and grow in literacy together: "From colourful storybooks to meaningful teen reads and accessible Bibles, this new library will help us nurture young minds and hearts!"  Donate to Good Shepherd's Campaign Here! 

Since 2021, when the Diocese of Edmonton Children’s Choir began with seed money from the Anglican Foundation, it has enriched worship services in our diocese and local community. Your gift will help keep this choir a sustainable and inspiring part of worship life in our diocese. You can help developing choristers grow in faith, while learning teamwork, leadership and perseverance by donating to the Diocesan Children's Choir Campaign Here!  POSTER / BULLETIN INSERT

EVENTS

Community Pulled Pork Dinner and Live Music

Community Pulled Pork Dinner and Live Music

Saturday, May 24, 6 pm, St. Andrew's, Camrose

The parish of St. Andrew's, 4713 50 St, Camrose, invites you to join them for a pulled pork dinner on Saturday, May 24, 6 pm, followed by the music of the Pluckin' Holler Boys at 7 pm. There is no charge to attend this family-friendly event, but freewill offerings are appreciated. 

KIYÂNAW Singing Workshop

KIYÂNAW Singing Workshop

with guest teacher Evan Westfal

The next KIYÂNAW (Cree for “We Together) singing workshop, with guest teacher Evan Westfal, will be held on May 27, 6:30 pm, at Temple Beth Ora, 12313 105 Ave NW, Edmonton. Click here for more information & to sign up Kiyânaw is an amateur singing association that is intentionally spiritual. We are Edmontonians of every faith and no faith, every musical background and no musical background, harnessing the spiritual power of singing together to build community. 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.templebethora.org/event-details/kiyanaw-cree-for-we-together-singing-event-on-may-27-featuring-evan-westfal-6-30-pm

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Spring in Song Concert

Spring in Song Concert

by the Lac St. Anne Community Choir - Friday, May 30, 2025

St. Augustine 's-Parkland, 131 Church Rd, Spruce Grove, will welcome in concert the Lac St. Anne Community Choir on Friday, May 30, at 7 pm. All are welcome. Admission is by donation. POSTER

Invitation to Screening of 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture

Invitation to Screening of 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture

June 1, First Mennonite Church, 3 pm

The LGBTQ+ parents group of First Mennonite Church is kicking off Pride month by hosting a screening of the film 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture at 3650 91 St NW, Edmonton, on June 1 at 3 pm. The screening of the film, an exploration of the addition of the word homosexual to the Bible in 1946 and the implications that followed, will include snacks and discussion. Hope to see some members of your parish congregations there!

For more infomation visit:

https://edmonton.anglican.ca/df_media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjUvMDUvMjEvMTYvMzAvNTUvN2YxMmQ1YzMtNjYyZS00MTU5LTkwNGEtMjA3MjJkM2FiODA2LzE5NDZNb3ZpZVNjcmVlbmluZ1Bvc3Rlci5wZGYiXV0/1946MovieScreeningPoster.pdf?sha=450cc8bdb996000d

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Registration Open for You are Leaven

Registration Open for You are Leaven

Spiritual Formation Mini-Conference - Saturday, June 7, St. Paul's, Edmonton

Ideas for spiritual formation will be bubbling up during a one-day conference offered by the diocesan Discipleship Committee on June 7, 10 am to 4 pm, at St. Paul's, 10127 145 St. NW, Edmonton.

You are Leaven will be an opportunity to reflect on the idea that as members of a church family, we are called to ferment cultures of spiritual formation (a lifelong process of growing in faith, understanding and attentiveness to God), in each other and our parishes.

We encourage the participation of two to four people from every parish. Come discover new practices and old ones in new ways. Invite the Spirit to work in you and see what bubbles up! POSTER

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/register-now-for-you-are-leaven/2025-06-07

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Christian Basics Course Coming to a Parish Near You

Christian Basics Course Coming to a Parish Near You

Retired Anglican priest the Rev. Tim Chesterton is excited to take Christian Basics, a short course about the central Gospel message, on the road. He is offering this opportunity to every parish in the diocese. 

*Note that Tim currently has the following bookings for Christian Basics, and these parishes are happy to welcome visitors from other churches to their courses. Please contact the parish directly to reserve your place on the course. NB: Course registration is required.

  • June 2, 9, 16 and 23 (Monday evenings): St. Augustine's-Parkland, 131 Church Rd, Spruce Grove AB T7X 2K4: (780) 962-5131; staugustinesparkland@gmail.com
  • June 13-14 (Friday night and Saturday): St. Augustine's of Canterbury, 6110 Fulton Rd NW, Edmonton AB T6A 3T3: (780) 466-5532; office@staugustinesedmonton.com
  • September 23 and 30, October 7 and 14: St. George's, 10029–99 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, (780) 998-3620; parishstgeorges@gmail.com
Service of Ordination

Service of Ordination

Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 7 pm

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to announce his intention to ordain, God willing, Mr. Fred Matthews, Ms. Suzanne Oswald and Ms. Betty Tyszkiewicz to the Holy Diaconate; and the Rev. Helen Chan Bennett and the Rev. Jordan Giggey to the Sacred Priesthood.

He will also install Ms. Fiona Brownlee as a Lay Canon in the stall of Julian of Norwich. 

The service will be held on Pentecost Sunday, 2025, 7 PM, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton. Members of the clergy are invited to vest, the colour is red. All are welcome!

*Please note: This service will follow the new ordination liturgy; incense and smudge will be used; additional postulants for ordination may be announced closer to the date.

Clergy Camp with Archbishop Colin Johnson

Clergy Camp with Archbishop Colin Johnson

The Most Rev. Colin Johnson, former Archbishop of Toronto, will lead the annual Clergy Camp, June 10 to 12, at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert. Archbishop Johnson will talk about adaptive leadership in changing times, while encouraging the clergy of the Edmonton diocese in the joy of ministry. It promises to be a great program! *This event is mandatory for full-time clergy. REGISTER by May 26.

 

For more infomation visit:

https://synodoffice.breezechms.com/form/252f2079

Register by May 26
The Pronouns Workshop

The Pronouns Workshop

with Dr. Jamie Hurlburt - Saturday, June 14, 10:30 am

Sometimes our loved ones ask us to change how we address them by choosing new names or pronouns. Loving them as we do, and as Jesus commanded, we want to support them by respecting their wishes, but we might need help. Join us on Saturday, June 14, 10:30 am, at St. Luke's, 8424 95 Ave NW, Edmonton, as we learn from Dr. Jamie Hurlburt: 

  • Why people use different pronouns
  • What a combination of pronouns means (ex. she/they)
  • The singular use of they
  • What to do when you make a mistake

Please call or email to register: 780-428-6323; admin@allsaintscathedral.ca 

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10th Annual Steak and Lobster-fest

10th Annual Steak and Lobster-fest

Saturday, June 14, 5 pm, St. Mary's, Ponoka

Join St. Mary's Anglican Church, 5120 49th Ave, Ponoka, on Saturday, June 14, for its 10th Annual Steak and Lobster-fest. Doors open at 5 pm. Choose from the following three options: $55 for Lobster dinner, $35 for Steak dinner, OR $80 for Steak & Lobster. Meals include: baked potato, coleslaw, dessert and beverages.

For tickets and info, call Deb: 403-704-3152 or Heather: 403-704-4041. Meals must be ordered by June 9, 2025

(Proceeds from this event will support Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse.) Dinner Ticket Holders are eligible to win 2 tickets to the June 28 Ponoka Stampede! POSTER

Tri-Lateral Trinity Sunday Service

Tri-Lateral Trinity Sunday Service

Sunday, June 15, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10:30 am

Join Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10014 81 Ave NW, Edmonton, on June 15, at 10:30 am for their annual Tri-Lateral Trinity Sunday Service with our Moravian and Lutheran full communion friends! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. A light time of snacks to follow the service.

For more infomation visit:

http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/tri-lateral-trinity-sunday-service/2025-06-15

What's Happening in Your Parish and/or Ministry?

What's Happening in Your Parish and/or Ministry?

we are happy to help spread the word

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

For more infomation visit:

https://synodoffice.breezechms.com/form/55069d

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Christ Church Seeking Passionate, Energetic Youth Ministers

Christ Church Seeking Passionate, Energetic Youth Ministers

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, is hiring for the following part-time positions:

  • Passionate and energetic Youth Minister to lead and grow our church's ministry for children and youth. This part-time role (25 hours/month) includes coordinating and running the Sunday school program and leading a weekly Friday night youth group. The ideal candidate will nurture the faith development of children and teens through teaching, relationship-building, and creating a safe, welcoming environment.
  • Junior High Sunday School Teacher (summer student) to provide responsible leadership and engaging faith-based teaching to junior high students during our Sunday morning Sunday school program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth, has a heart for ministry, and can create a welcoming and fun environment for spiritual growth.  

For details on these roles and how to apply, visit www.christchurchedmonton.org/we-are-hiring

RESOURCES

$50,000 Available for Community Partnership Funding

$50,000 Available for Community Partnership Funding

Does your church need funding to partner with a local organization to help meet a need in your community? The Anglican Foundation of Canada’s 2025 Request for Proposals will focus on supporting projects that foster collaboration between Anglican churches and external community partners. Grants of up to $15,000 will be available this fall for both local and regional initiatives that build stronger communities through shared mission and ministry. Learn more now!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/apply/

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