• Those who are sick or suffering: Amy, Elsie, Stephanie. 
• 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. They will be removed after two or three weeks; please let us know if you would like a name to remain on or be returned to the list.

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:

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

July 8: Confirmation at St. Patrick's, Whitecourt

July 18-22: Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue, London ON

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

Several people from parishes in the Edmonton Diocese arrived in Jerusalem this week to take part in a course led by Bishop Jane. Things are starting off well, apart from a little jet lag.

Some of the clergy attending are pictured above. From left: Susan Lukens (Associate Dean of St. George College in Jerusalem) Donna Gauthier (Cold Lake), Laurie Brock (Kentucky), Bishop Jane, and Cheryl Boulet (Onoway).

The 10-day course, offered by St. George's College, begins and ends in Jerusalem with many stops in between as participants focus on the ancient stories of women in the Bible and their struggle, tragedy and joy. 

This summer's Christian outdoor adventure camp happens at Marten River campground from July 14-20. Our Camp Director Dr. Mark Armstrong will lead campers to the shores of Lesser Slave Lake, the second largest lake in the province. The cost for the full week is $350.00.

Or would you like to volunteer to be on staff this year? Camp is still looking for a life-guard and more counsellors. Plus, we need a certified Cunningham bus driver to get us there!

For more details, please email Mark Armstrong.

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The Neighbourly is a monthly publication of the Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative, of which the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is a founding and active member.

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.

On the lovely sunny Sunday, May 27, Fiona Brownlee, the diocesan Aboriginal and Rural Churches Liaison, went off to St. Saviour's, Vermilion to preach and have conversation about neighbourly reconciliation; the reconciliation work of rural churches and their neighbours, the First Nations communities around them. Last fall Fiona had facilitated a Blanket Exercise in the parish and this was a follow up to that.

After worship there was a lively question and answer session in the church hall. Some wondered, 'how long should the church continue to say sorry?' Fiona's response was: as long as it is needed, and that we can't forget the role the church had in residential schools.

We gathered, we listened, we shared, we planted, we remembered.

For the fourth year in a row members of Immanuel, Wetaskiwin gathered to remember the children that went to Indian Residential Schools and to especially honour those who did not return to their families. Adults and children decorated small wooden tiles with images and words to represent their feelings about residential schools and the impact that they are still having today. These tiles are going to be gathered together to make a permanent memorial inside the church.

We had a beautiful day for a tipi teaching and set up on Saturday June 2, 2018. Not only a beautiful day but a beautiful collaboration for community! Christ Church welcomed us into their community by hosting this gathering. Homeward Trust, Inner City Pastoral Ministry & Moving Forward with Reconciliation also partnered to make this event happen in the spirit of reconciliation & friendship. We were honoured to have the teachings of Elder Lorett Goblet and the guidance of Elder Philip Campiou who helped the women set up the tipi! (Traditionally, it was the women's role to set up the tipi!) Submitted by Michelle Nieviadomy of Inner City Pastoral Mission, Coordinator of Living the 8th Fire.

Come and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Edmonton’s river valley! On June 21, 2018, Edmonton’s Indigenous Peoples Festival takes over Victoria Park in Edmonton’s River Valley. First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples and cultures will be celebrated through interactive experiences, cultural demonstrations, artisans, cuisine and live concerts.

See www.EIPFestival.ca for more information.

See POSTER for events on or around National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Every Saturday through summer and fall; a great place to stop and browse authentic, local, Indigenous artistry. 

St. Augustine’s Parkland launched its Messy Church on June 2, 2018. The event drew families from all parts of the Parkland region and from Edmonton. There were 52 people in total and of that there were 23 children and teenagers.  The theme focused on Pentecost, the birth of the Church and, of course, the birth of Messy Church at St. Augustine’s Parkland! Everyone learned about the Pentecost experience through the themes of wind, fire, tongues and celebrating as a church together. Our youth minister, Tara Munn, discussed with everyone the importance of God’s Holy Spirit in our lives and how each one of us is a gift from God and to the Church. We rounded out our celebration with a BBQ supper and fellowship. Many who attended have already expressed their appreciation and love for this new experience of Church and look forward to attending our monthly Messy Church! Submitted by the Rev. Billy Isenor.

Christ Church in Edmonton is looking for someone to fill a part-time, permanent position as Music Director. The role includes playing organ and piano and developing the choir ministry. Please see the attached pdf for details. If you are interested, please submit your application and cover letter to The Rev. Susan Oliver at sue@christchurchedm.ca no later than July 6th, 2018.

St. Mary's, 5120-40 Ave, Ponoka invites you to its 6th Annual Steak & Lobster Fest on Friday, June 15! For the main dish, choose steak ($25), lobster ($50) or steak and lobster ($65). Meal includes baked potato, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. Lobster-to-Go (cooked or live) is also available for $40.  Tickets must be ordered by June 11. Dinner ticket holders are eligible to win entrance to the Ponoka Stampede on June 26. For tickets and info, call Deb: 403-704-3152, or Heather: 403-704-4041. See attached POSTER

One session left of the 8th 'season' of Come and Ask! 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. Final date: Monday June 11 at 1:00 pm 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.

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

St. Aidan and St. Hilda Anglican Church, Rexboro (located at the intersection of Highway 16 West and Range Road 45) will resume Sunday services from May 20 – October 7, 2018. Church starts at 10:30 am with lunch following. Donations of non-perishable food items are gratefully accepted for the Parkland Food Bank on the first Sunday of each month.

A full schedule of services is available at the church.
Interim Priest-In-Charge is the Rev. Johnny Pooten.

The Canterbury Foundation is holding a “Brunch and Learn” series, which is essentially four brunch events, 11:00am to 2:00pm, hosted on site at our facility at 8403 142 Street in Edmonton.

Each brunch theme will represent a different component of our upcoming Capital Campaign expansion project, including dementia care and residential hospice, and how they will benefit the community and our residents. Come and let us tell you all about it while enjoying a delicious brunch! 

Our first event is coming up on Sunday, June 17, Father’s Day. Following dates are: August 19, September 16 and November 11

For more information, call 780-930-5581 or email: Katie Schneider

Sunday, July 8 (3:00 pm) to Sunday, July 15 (1:00 pm)

This summer, intensify your experience of centering prayer. Join others faithful to the practice for daily periods of silent prayer prefaced by reflective readings and for lectio divina (scripture meditation). Selections from the foundational teaching of Fr. Thomas Keating, The Spiritual Journey, will also be used. Treat yourself to a week-long renewal and/or advancement of your prayer practice. Experience in the practice of silence and Centering Prayer essential.

This retreat will be led by the Rev. Canon Dr. Susan Storey, of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.

$675.00 for a suite; $550 for a single   Register by: June 29  

Come to the quiet.  Find rest and renewal in a peaceful and healing environment. This summer retreat is an opportunity to come aside; away from the usual noise and busyness of daily life. The invitation to enter into stillness, refresh your spirit, & renew your relationship with our loving God awaits you. Prayer, daily reflections, individual direction sessions, Eucharist, healthy meals, walking trails, and rest are all elements of this retreat.

11:30 am Monday July 9 to 1:00 pm Friday July 13

$535.00 (includes meals, accommodation and spiritual direction) Please register by June 29

This year’s National Worship Conference in Victoria is fast approaching. Clergy and worship leaders from all denominations are welcome to join in this timely conference - an opportunity to explore the ways in which communities of faith can support others in times of tragedy and disaster.

In recent years, we have witnessed the devastation experienced by communities and individuals impacted by struck by fires, flooding, tragic accidents, domestic violence and terrorism. The theme for this year’s conference reflects the vital role worship plays in times of local, regional and national crises to provide comfort and support for people in communities where we serve. If you are clergy, a musician, liturgist or interested lay leader, you won’t want to miss this biennial event.

Rooms at the Laurel Point Inn are no longer being held for the conference, however people can still get the conference rate if they identify as a participant. 

For more information or to register go to: nationalworshipconference.org