• Those who are sick or suffering: Amy, Elsie, Stephanie, Donna, Martin, Ashley, Ian, Sandy, Peter and Sandra, Leon and Dale, Betty.
• Those who have died and those who mourn.
• Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty Six and Treaty Eight First Nations.
• Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (List of Twinned Parishes).
• Request a prayer Click here to email the Synod Office and let us know what you would like 'pray-ers' in the diocese to pray for. We will use first names only for personal prayer requests.

Whether she is visiting parishes, leading and educating the community, or providing pastoral support to the clergy, our Bishop is always on the move! Here are some of the events which Bishop Jane will be attending over the next few months:

May 18: Consecration Anniversary Celebration Service, All Saints' Cathedral

May 22-24: Clergy Conference

May 26: Cursillo Teaching Day at St. Matthias

June 2: Social Justice Workshop at PrayerWorks Hall

June 5-14: Women of the Bible Course in Jerusalem

Are you hoping Bishop Jane will attend your event or visit your parish? Fill out the Parish Visit Form or contact Jen at assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca

The Rev. Rick Chapman, Pastor at Inner City Pastoral Ministry in Edmonton, received a special honour on May 8th. At the annual luncheon of the Sage Seniors Association, Rick was presented with a Sage Award in the newly formed Truth and Reconciliation category. Sage awards are given to “celebrate seniors (anyone over 60 is eligible) who inspire, empower and engage others in making our community, province, nation and world a better place to live, work and play.” That's Rick, alright!

Clergy conference will be held once again at the Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3A St. Vital Avenue in St. Albert. It starts with registration at 11:30am on Tuesday, May 22 and ends after lunch at 1:00pm on Thursday, May 24.

The theme this year is Making Disciples. The registration form has been sent out by email and is attached here as a pdf as well. Please register by Friday, May 11.

On Saturday, May 26, Bishop Jane Alexander will deliver a full morning of teaching on ‘Jesus-Shaped People for a Jesus-Shaped Church’. All are welcome. The event is hosted by the Edmonton Cursillo community. Lunch will be provided by the Cursillo Secretariat. Please join us from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for worship, prayer, inspiration, food and fellowship at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 6210 - 188 Street in Edmonton.  

This spring faith communities will be volunteering with Habitat for Humanity at the Carter Place and Fort Saskatchewan projects, changing people's lives by building 74 affordable homes. The project hopes to engage 500 volunteers! Please see attached POSTER for details and check out the Recruiters' Package to sign up. It is that easy. No experience necessary. Volunteers are also needed to provide lunch for the crews. You decide which volunteer opportunity best suits your congregation. 

For more information, go to https://www.hfh.org/ or email volunteer@hfh.org or 780-451-3416, ext. 237. And here is a video (just under 2 minutes) that you can show at your place of worship: https://youtu.be/6lCmOZ3RpiA

Please share this Flyer in your church bulletins. 

Come to the Carter Place Project, 23 Avenue and 24 Street NW, Edmonton to hear from Interfaith groups, the Province, the City and Habitat about what volunteers from the faith communities have accomplished! Then - stay for lunch! Please note, this is still a construction site so please wear sturdy footwear. Also be aware there is only parking on residential side streets, not on 23rd Avenue or in the shopping mall across the way.

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How do we move from social service to Jesus Shaped, gospel based social justice? How do we graft the idea of social justice onto our social service initiatives? The Diocese of Edmonton Social Justice Committee is planning a workshop to explore this issue. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the theology of social justice, enabling us all to become a more effective “change agent” in God’s world. POSTER

Lunch to follow - $10. Register by email at socialjustice@edmonton.anglican.ca  

Click here to join Team Anglican. Our Partner ID is ANGL696986. To donate blood, call: 1-888-236-6283. There are many upcoming donor clinics in Edmonton and area. The Life Bus will transport donor groups (3-8 people) from any location in Edmonton. You can give blood at:

Edmonton Donor Clinic: 8249–114 Street, Monday – Saturday

Community Donor Clinics: dates and Locations for MAY

First the good news: Base Camp has a bus driver! Thank you Dawson for volunteering your time and skills!

Camp is still looking for a life-guard and more counsellors for this year's fun-filled adventure July 14-20 on the shores of Lesser Slave Lake.

Please email the Synod Office if you're interested. Registration for volunteers and campers will be available by May 15.

Bishop Jane Alexander will help lead a Women of the Bible pilgrimage in Jerusalem, from June 5-14, 2018. The 10-day course, offered by St. George's College, tells the ancient stories of women in the Bible and their struggle, joy and tragedy. 

"Our itinerary will begin in Jerusalem and then take us to the Galilee, where we shall stay two nights in Nazareth, and then wind our way back to Jerusalem via the story settings in the Jezereel  valley and  Samaria. We will encounter Ruth as we look out at the hills of Moab in the distance from Bethlehem, the bravery of Rahab will be our encounter in Jericho, and the raising of Peter’s Mother in Law is remembered when we pray together on the Sea of Galilee at Capernaum.  A visit to the ancient port city of Jaffa will be the seaside setting for the raising of Dorcas."

The Rev. Tim Chesterton and Lay Evangelist Alison Hurlburt will be presenting the Stephen Ministries course 'Caring Evangelism' this Fall. The course will begin with a Friday night and all day Saturday (October 26 and 27) followed by five Tuesday evenings November 6 to December 4, from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Location will be Christ Church, Edmonton. 

What Is Caring Evangelism? Caring Evangelism is a natural, comfortable way to share God’s Good News. Caring Evangelism conveys respect and understanding for people, focuses on their needs, and gently communicates God’s love.

Class size will be limited and there will be a small registration fee to cover the cost of materials. See Stephen Ministries website or contact Tim Chesterton for more information at stmrector@gmail.com.

Education for Ministry (EfM) is seeking students for the 2018-2019 course year. EfM is a four-year program of theological education for ministry, intended to help people become more grounded in their faith, and to discern their ministry in the church. Graduates of EfM may be found in many areas of diocesan ministry, both lay and ordained. A brief overview and registration information may be found in the attached brochure.  

Contact: 

The Ven. Travis Enright, Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministry: rev.enright@gmail.com / 780-477-5931

Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison: f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-312-9070

Resources: Please see the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website for leaflets, web links and other resources to help you pray and act for reconciliation. Please see the City of Edmonton Indigenous Relations Office to subscribe to their Community Bulletin.

You are invited by the Reconciliation Team of Immanuel, Wetaskiwin to join them for the 4th annual Heart Garden event, May 26 at 10:00am.

We will be hearing a children's book about Indian Residential Schools, decorating tiles to make a memorial for the inside of the church and planting our Heart Garden in the four colours of the Medicine Wheel. This is a family friendly event. Please let Fiona at f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca know if you will be able to make it. 

St. Mary's, Ponoka is inviting one and all to join them on the first Friday of the month from 10:00 am to noon at their Tawow/Welcome times. There will be coffee, snacks and time for prayer if requested. Members of the parish's Reconciliation Team will be on hand for conversation. Everyone is most welcome.  

The Rev. Nick Trussell and his wife Stephanie have welcomed a new addition to their family! Micah Arthur Layton was born May 14 at 9:19am weighing a healthy and happy 6lbs 11oz. Stephanie is well and Everly and Jude are excited to welcome their new brother.     

St. Paul Anglican Church in Edmonton is looking for an office administrator. Please see the attached pdf for job details and how to apply. Closing date is May 27.

St. Patrick's Annual Yard Sale will be held Friday, May 18 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. A wide variety of gently used items at very reasonable prices! Find us at 334 Knottwood Road North in Mill Woods.

Anglican Mission of St. Saviour Wabamum welcomes everyone to their unique annual celebration of Pentecost... the Pentecost Pie Party!
St. Saviour meets at the Seniors' Centre, 5117-51 Avenue, Wabamun.

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Please join us for Saturday, May 26, for this evening of FUNdraising in support of St. Michael and All Angels and the Military Family Resource Centre! Location is 11201 95 Street, Edmonton. Doors open at 5:30 pm and supper is served at 6:00. Tickets are $30 each. POSTER

This is the 8th 'season' of Come and Ask, back by popular demand! It's a time for any and all to come in to the Mission of St. Saviour office, sit down and hash out whatever questions you might have - about God, church, religion, etc. Dates: Mondays at 1:00 pm - June 4 and 11 POSTER

St. Matthias is hosting another in its “Books and Breakfast” Series! The book this time is Aging: The Fulfillment of Life, by Henri Nouwen and Walter J. Gaffney. It is described as “a warm, beautiful, and caring book: a simple reaffirmation of the promise of Christ, who by His aging and death brought new life to this world.”

Contact office@stmatthiasedmonton.ca or call 780-487-0324 to order a book so you can read it in advance and join the conversation over breakfast on Saturday, June 16 from 9:30-11:30 at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 6210–188 Street NW, Edmonton. The cost is $20.

St. Matthias parish is organizing a bus trip from Edmonton to Drumheller for the Badlands Passion Play. Join us on a journey to hear this Epic Story of Faith, Hope, and Love. The bus wiil leave from Our Savior Lutheran Church, 18345-62B Ave, Edmonton, on Saturday, July 14 at 1:45 pm (performance is at 6 pm). Cost is: Adults (13-64) - $65.00; Seniors (65 plus) - $60.00; Youth (6-12) - $50.00. For tickets and fore info, please contact Cindy Bouw nanab@ltelus.net or 780-883-2082. Payment will confirm your seat.

We are cookin' up some awesome ideas for our "Dare to be Different" summer camp, August 20-24. Camp runs 9 am - 3 pm (and overnight on Thursday!) for kids aged 6-14 and Leaders in Training aged 14-18. It's at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castledowns Road, Edmonton. Registration is *open* at our website. Check it out! POSTER

Cell phones and tablets have become part of our daily lives. They are often deemed distractions or obstacles to prayer and contemplation. But perhaps there is a way to reframe the potential of such technology to open the lens of our hearts! Bring your cell phone or tablet and join Carol Sebastion on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00am to 3:30pm for a day of discovery as we take time in nature, time to reflect, and time to dialogue.

Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119 Street NW, Edmonton
$60.00 includes lunch  
Register by: May 25

Do you enjoy walking in nature? This retreat is an opportunity to take time to slow down and draw closer to God through creation. It is open to everyone, including families, to come and pray together along a guided pathway. We will meet at Star of the North, 3A St. Vital Avenue in St. Albert, before 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 30th. We will finish by 8:30. 
Note:  Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your own drinking water.
Facilitator: Sister Elizabeth Poilievre

Registration is open for 2018 Eagles Volleyball Summer Camps! Sign up for boys and girls camps ranging from ages 9 to 17. The camps are co-hosted by The King’s University and Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary (located in Sherwood Park) and run between August 27 and 30.