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Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week
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BISHOP'S CORNER
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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:
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NEWS
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Diocesan Workplan Online Information SessionsAll 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:
For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/pages/a-way-through-the-wilderness
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Church Admin CornerParish 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: |
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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
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Community Pulled Pork Dinner and Live MusicSaturday, 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. |
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KIYÂNAW Singing Workshopwith 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.
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Spring in Song Concertby 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 |
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Invitation to Screening of 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted CultureJune 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!
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Registration Open for You are LeavenSpiritual 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
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.
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Service of OrdinationPentecost 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. |
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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.
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The Pronouns Workshopwith 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:
Please call or email to register: 780-428-6323; admin@allsaintscathedral.ca For more infomation visit:
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10th Annual Steak and Lobster-festSaturday, 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 |
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Tri-Lateral Trinity Sunday ServiceSunday, 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 |
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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:
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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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:
For details on these roles and how to apply, visit www.christchurchedmonton.org/we-are-hiring |
RESOURCES
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$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:
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