• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Rayden, Jordan, Mark, Alice, Aaron, Terry, Joanne; 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.

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:

• Tuesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 12 – Clergy Camp, Star of the North Retreat Centre
• Saturday, June 14 – Consecration in the Diocese of Saskatoon
• Tuesday, June 17 – Administration and Finance Committee
• Thursday, June 19 – Episcope Circle Meeting
• Thursday, June 19 – Executive Council Meeting, All Saints’ Cathedral, 7 pm
• Sunday, June 22 to Monday, June 30 – General Synod in London, Ontario

Bishop Stephen London participated in two "amazing" services in two churches on Pentecost Sunday, June 8.

"To celebrate the Feast of the Sending of the Holy Spirit upon the church, we had an abundance of riches in baptisms, confirmations, and the licensing of two Lay Evangelists" at Good Shepherd, Edmonton, with the rector, Archdeacon Jordan Haynie Ware. The Rev. Tim Chesterton, Warden for Lay Evangelists, participated in the licensing of Helen Craigen and Anthony Sterr, both members of Good Shepherd.

This week, Bishop Stephen London, on behalf of members of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, sent letters to communities of faith across the Northern Spirit Regional Council and the Presbytery of the Northwest, congratulating them on the 100th and 150th anniversaries of the United Church of Canada and the Presbyterian Church, respectively.

“We are thankful that this mutual sharing of gifts and resources has borne fruit in many different contexts.”

On the miracle of Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, members of the Anglican church family in the Edmonton diocese participated in a new ordination rite to recognize those among us called by God to the ministries of Canon, Deacon and Presbyter. 

Bishop Stephen London, 11th Bishop of Edmonton, installed Fiona Brownlee as a Lay Canon for her ministry of truth and reconciliation. A founding member of the Reconciliation Team at Immanuel Anglican Church in Wetaskiwin, Brownlee served as the diocese’s Aboriginal and rural churches liaison for more than a decade. By encouraging neighbourly love, she coordinated community events to honour the memory of children who died at residential schools and Missing and Murdered indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ folk. She was seated in the stall of Saint Julian of Norwich by the Very Rev. Alex Meek, Dean of Edmonton. 

Two initiatives in the Diocese of Edmonton need your support by the end of June to provide learning and leadership opportunities for kids and young people. Teams from Good Shepherd, Edmonton and the Diocesan Children's Choir are participating in the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) 2025 Say Yes! to Kids campaign. The AFC will match the first $1,000 raised by every Say Yes! to Kids team. Read about the initiatives and donate online below.

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 sustain this choir for all young people in the diocese to develop as choristers and grow in faith, while learning teamwork, leadership and perseverance. Donate to the Diocesan Children's Choir Here!  POSTER / BULLETIN INSERT

The June issue of In Touch, the newsletter of the Anglican Church Women (ACW), features a report on the Annual meeting hosted by St. Andrew's, Camrose. 

Last week's topic touched on rental contracts. Insurance goes hand-in-hand with any discussion of rentals.

Liability insurance coverage is required for all individuals and groups using parish/diocesan property for anything other than a church purpose. This includes all external renters, private birthday parties hosted by parishioners, community gatherings, rehearsals, concerts/recitals, etc. (unless organized by the parish itself). It is recommended that a user’s liability insurance coverage be a minimum amount of $2 million.

Individuals and groups with their own insurance coverage should provide the parish with a certificate of insurance naming the parish as additionally insured. This is a typical request of insurance companies, so all insured users should be able to provide this.

Individuals or group rentals without their own insurance coverage, can purchase third-party insurance coverage through the diocesan insurance plan. To learn more about diocesan third-party insurance coverage and applicable rates, please visit https://edmonton.anglican.ca/parish-info/pages/insurance.

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

The funeral service for the Rev. Dr. Joyce Mellor will be held on June 28, 1 pm, at St. Luke’s, 8424 95 Ave, Edmonton.

The 2026 Canadian Church Calendar is now available for purchase from the Anglican Church of Canada eStore — marking the 120th anniversary of this long-standing resource. For those joining General Synod later this month in London, copies will also be available at the Anglican Church of Canada eStore booth. 

Submissions of Canadian churches are also being accepted for the 2027 calendar. Note that the deadline is earlier than usual this year: November 1, 2025. Submission guidelines and details are available at anglican.ca/about/calendar/submit-photos. POSTER

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

• *Note: The Christian Basics weekend at St. Augustine's Edmonton, scheduled for this coming weekend, June 13-14, has been postponed until the fall

• September 23 and 30, October 7 and 14: St. George's, 10029–99 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, (780) 998-3620; parishstgeorges@gmail.com

Alongside Hope Alberta (Athabasca, Calgary, Edmonton) diocesan reps invite you to their joint meeting, an opportunity to meet the Alberta diocesan and parish reps, ask questions and learn more about Alongside Hope. The gatherings will be offered twice on Zoom, on Wednesday, June 11, 7 pm, and Monday, June 23, 7 pm. You are welcome to join one or both events! Let’s go, Alberta! The Zoom links for both events are: 

• Wednesday, June 11: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88096542574
• Monday, June 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87322209129

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 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 / POSTER

Join St. Mary's Anglican Church, 5120 49^th 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

Indigenous Studies professors at UBC (Okanagan) and the archives of the Anglican Diocese of Kootenay invite you to the webinar Moving Toward Reconciliation: National Conversations about Local Reconciliation on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 to 2 pm MST.

Edmonton and area Taize Prayer invites you to St. Luke's, 8424 95 Ave, Edmonton on Sunday, June 15, 7 to 8 pm, for scripture, silence and beautiful music. A special guest will join us for this evening prayer. All are welcome!

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.

The Anglican parish of Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, is thrilled to host Vacation Bible School from July 21 to 25, 9 am to 12 pm. Led by our dedicated team of adult and student volunteers, under the guidance of our Children’s Minister Karianne Rillera, True North is designed for children from kindergarten to grade 6. This fun-filled week of learning will not only deepen their understanding of faith but also help them build lasting friendships and a strong sense of community. Email admin@christchurchedm.ca to register.

Good Shepherd, 15495 Castledowns Rd, Edmonton, invites families to the intergenerational VBS Operation Restoration, where all ages will learn how to mend God’s world. Everyone will discover simple ways to live out their faith in daily life. This year, we’re exploring how to learn to feed, heal, forgive, pray, and rest every Thursday from July 31 to August 28.

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 Anglican Healing Fund for Japanese Canadians (AHFJC) was established in 2021 by the Anglican Church of Canada for survivors of abuse by former Anglican priest Gordon Goichi Nakayama, who abused an estimated 300 boys from the 1930s to the 1990s. Three healing streams now provide confidential mental health counselling and education grants in support of survivors, survivors’ families and communities. Copies of informational brochures and booklets are available at the Synod Office. For confidential help or any other details, contact Wendy Matsubuchi, Facilitator/Project Manager: jcworkinggroup@gmail.com / 778-836-8250 or visit the website.

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!