• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Bob, Paul, Rhea, Mitchell, Jen; Josh, Floyd, Noreen; Elaine, Naomi; Darlene.
• 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 Stephen London is on vacation until August 18. If you have a matter that would typically come to the Bishop, please contact the Synod Office and we will connect you with the appropriate individual in his absence. He has appointed Dean Alexandra Meek as his commissary this week and next.

The Diocese of Edmonton Children's Choir (DECC) welcomes young singers in grades two and above to register for its 2025-26 season, beginning September 17. The choir will rehearse on Wednesday evenings, 5 to 6 pm, at Christ Church, 12116 - 102 Ave, Edmonton.

The choir conductor, Laura Hawley, has extensive experience leading children's choirs in the Anglican faith tradition and choral conducting.

There is no cost to join the choir, which is supported by a "Say Yes! to Kids" grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada. REGISTER TODAY! 

Last week in Calgary, members and guests of the Sacred Circle, which included several members of the Edmonton diocese, participated in a Blanket Exercise, in part to understand how the Doctrine of Discovery's policies continue to inform civic institutions today. Photo: the Rev. Fred Matthews

• Read the Anglican Journal story
• Watch Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

Sunday, August 10, was another big celebration day in our companion diocese of Buye in Burundi. Canon Dominique Ciza happily reports that 375 confirmation candidates and 45 Mother's Union members from the Bigombo parishes were welcomed.

As fall quickly approaches, it is time to be thinking about various ministry areas and Safe Church compliance. All volunteers working with children, youth, or other vulnerable populations are required to complete police checks with vulnerable sector searches every three years and must complete the Diocese of Edmonton Safe Church training module before volunteering.

To learn more about the Safe Church regulations, please visit https://edmonton.anglican.ca/about-us/pages/security-screening--286/. To check that your volunteers are still up-to-date, please email the diocese at churched@edmonton.anglican.ca

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, the Christ Church Garden Concert Series is into the final month of its fifth year. Held at Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, on Wednesday evenings, from 7 to 8 pm, these free performances attract audience members from the neighbourhood of Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver) and from all over the city to enjoy music in the lovely gardens. The series offers a diverse musical lineup, from jazz, world music, folk, roots and Indigenous to classical. 

It's all hands on deck as Holy Trinity, Edmonton (corner of 101 ST and 84 AVE) hosts 15 Edmonton Fringe Festival performances, beginning this week until August 24.

A much-loved Bring Your Own Venue (BYOV) in Old Strathcona, Holy Trinity has three stages: the Sanctuary Stage, the de Villars Jones Stage and the Bliss Stage. In addition, audiences can sit and sip in the Club Kunitz outdoor tent before and after shows. The tent will be family-focused until 2 pm daily, with bubbles, chalk, juice boxes and yummy kid-friendly snacks! 

Downstairs, in the lovely garden tea room, theatre patrons can sip a refreshing cup of tea (hot and/or cold) while enjoying a fresh-baked scone with clotted cream and delectable jam, daily throughout the festival, from noon to 5 PM, except on Sundays.

You are invited to march with the Anglican Queerly Beloved team in the Edmonton Pride Parade on Saturday, August 23. The parade will begin in Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, at 1 pm. It will loop around to the Fan Park, 10104 104 Ave NW.

Wear your colours and comfortable walking shoes in solidarity with the 2SLQBTQ+ community and invite your friends and family to do the same. This event is free and open to everyone. All ages welcome. Click the button below to register.

St. George’s, Fort Saskatchewan, invites all its friends to celebrate 150 years of Anglican Ministry on August 30 and 31! See Event Schedule

• To register for the dinner by August 15, please send an e-Transfer of $50/person to stgeorgeanglicanchurchfortsask@gmail.com. This will be your reservation confirmation

The parish is also in need of 12 additional people to help with the BBQ and children’s activities on August 31, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. If you can help, please get in touch with the Rev. Regula Brandle: 780-484-0334, regula@edmonton.anglican.ca

The Anglican Church Women (ACW) of Good Shepherd, located at 15495 Castle Downs Rd, Edmonton, invites you to High Tea on September 13. Tickets are available now for $20 per person. As always, hats and fascinators are optional, and we enjoy seeing your fabulous styles! There will also be door prizes this year to add a little more fun to one of our favourite events of the season. POSTER

Are you ready to delve deeper and learn more about what it means to decolonize both yourself and your work in your community? Jenny Stuart and Canon Fiona Brownlee, lay leaders in the Diocese of Edmonton, invite you to join them for "Decolonizing Self and Community," Monday evenings beginning September 15, from 7 to 9 pm, on Zoom.

With our instructor Andrea Montgomery DiMarco, PhD, CEO, The Flourishing Foundation: Global Women Seeking Change, we will explore how colonization and white supremacy have historically and continue to shape Canadian society and institutions. There will be opportunities for meaningful conversations about our own stories. To register or ask a question, please email Andrea at contact@flourishingfoundation.org.

Parishes of the dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton are invited to observe September 21 as Alongside Hope Sunday. As they did last year, diocesan reps are preparing resources, including a sample Order of Service for parishes to use, if they so choose. Donation envelopes and additional resources will be mailed to parishes from the Synod Office. Watch this space for updates! POSTER

Have you lost a loved one to death? Divorce? Estrangement? Addiction? Have you experienced: Financial losses? Job losses? Health losses? Are you grieving in some area of your life and looking for a safe space to make peace with your broken pieces? The Heart Circle, a nurturing space for anyone who is navigating grief in various aspects of their life, warmly welcomes people from all walks of life and spiritual backgrounds. Beginning on September 24, sessions will be held at 7 pm on the last Wednesday of every month at St. George's, 1 St. Claire ST, Devon. For more information, call or email the Rev. Lisa Wojna, 780-860-0313 / ldwojna@gmail.com

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Join us for a day of learning how to be compassionate communities for people living with a serious illness, dying, caregiving or grieving. This seminar is open to clergy, laity and all community members interested in expanding their knowledge and confidence to provide compassionate support. The day will include presentations from the Covenant Health Palliative Institute and the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories, a panel conversation, and small group discussion.

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Location: All Saints' Anglican Cathedral
(10035 - 103 Street NW Edmonton)

Start time: 9:30 am for coffee and registration
10 am workshop starts
Lunch will be included
Cost: $15, payable by cash or etransfer on the day

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Looking for a structured and guided approach to uncovering the heart of your call to serve God and God’s people? Spiritual directors, the Ven. Jonathan Crane (Archdeacon for Mission and Discipleship) and Pat Jameson are offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius starting in September, at St. Augustine of Canterbury, 6110 Fulton Rd, Edmonton. If you are interested in learning more, email ignatianspirit46@gmail.com. They intend to facilitate a Spiritual Exercises Retreat in Daily Life with a small group of participants.

Space is limited. Click the button below to learn more and complete the application form. You will be contacted for a one-on-one conversation preceding our entry into the exercises.

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 booking for Christian Basics this fall. Please get in touch with St. George's, Fort Saskatchewan, directly to reserve your place on the course. NB: Course registration is required.

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

Part of what unites us as a family of churches is the support we give one another and our ministries. We can do this by sharing our news and events (e.g., youth gatherings, parish fundraisers, worship services, community outreach, public lectures) here in the Synod Scene, the diocese's weekly e-newsletter. We have created a form to simplify this task. Click on the button below to upload a graphic or picture (horizontal / landscape orientation; 1500x784 px), and your news/event information. *Note: To promote an event, we require a graphic in addition to a brief description of the event. Submissions must be received by Tuesday at noon for inclusion in the current week's newsletter. Have questions? Email communications@edmonton.anglican.ca; or call 780-439-7344

Aaron Parker, a local musician, video producer and member of the Edmonton Anglican parishes of St. Augustine’s and St. George’s (where he leads music twice a month), has launched a website and crowdfunding appeal for Traditional Approaches to Healing (TATH), an Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton)-based initiative.

Started eight years ago, by Cree Elder Russell Auger in partnership with E4C, in response to the community's need for emotional and psychological healing, the circle group, now under the umbrella of the Lodgepole Communitas, meets year-round in eight-week cycles at St. Faith’s Anglican Church, 11725 93 ST NW, Edmonton.

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KAIROS invites you to Learn about our treaty obligations and see, first-hand, how the wound of residential schools can be transformed. Decolonizing Ourselves: Residential School Tour and Our Future in Treaty is a free event (including lunch) to be held on September 6, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, at University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills on Treaty 6 Territory near St. Paul (transportation available). PRE-REGISTRATION LINK 

Holy Trinity, Edmonton is giving away the following items to a church that may need them:

- Iron Advent wreath, approximately 5 feet tall
- Iron fire basin for epic Easter vigil fires

If you would like either or both of these items, please email danielle@holytrinity.ab.ca .