• Those who are sick or suffering: Amy, Elsie, Stephen and Nancy. 
• 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.

On Friday, June 15, around 100 people gathered at the Boyle Street drop-in centre in the shadow of Roger’s Place for the 2018 Homeless Memorial Walk in honour of 107 Edmonton residents who died last year without a place to call home. Led by EPS piper Constable Dale McDonald, participants walked together to a small park north of Edmonton City Hall where they were smudged by Gord Holub before laying flowers at the Homeless Memorial. Jim Gurnett, a board member for the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, started the walk 13 years ago after attending the monthly homeless memorial in Toronto.

Dr. Arlette Zinck gave a powerful talk at Edmonton Cursillo’s June Ultreya as she described her life-changing calling to teach English literature to inmates at Edmonton Maximum Security Institution. The King’s University Dean of Arts and Bunyan Scholar said Cursillo’s principle of pilgrimage resonated strongly with her because the urging to offer “English 214 (Prison Edition)” at the Max was a journey that started with scriptural endorsement.

Hebrews 13: “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.”

Spiritual director and Edmonton diocese staff member Shelly King led members of St. George’s, Fort Saskatchewan and St. Luke’s, Edmonton in an exercise of self-discovery on Saturday.

Under the guidance of Shelly’s husband Richard King, Archdeacon for Mission and Discipleship, the parishes of St. George and St. Luke are two of four parishes prototyping the I.D. initiative (a framework for discipleship) through the development of gift-based mission and ministry. I.D. is a tool intended to help church members identify, develop and utilize their God-given gifts in the mission of God and in the power of God.

In conjunction with Richard’s teachings on the Five Fold Spiritual Gifts as described in Ephesians (chapter 4), Shelly has been offering sessions on the Enneagram, a personality-typing system centered on nine archetypal human character structures.

The Rev. Dominique Ciza, Health and Christian Education Coordinator for Buyé Diocese, sends warm greetings and this photo of the progress being made to renovate the pediatric ward of the Buyé health centre. He reports the work is "going well." 

“I do trust that everyone is doing well. In Buyé diocese, we are well enjoying the summer season. We are looking ahead to an ordination of deacons and priests on 15 July 2018. We hope the expansion of the pediatric ward will be completed by early July.”  

Blessings, the Rev. Dominique Ciza

To make The Messenger easier to read online, we’ve converted it to a flipbook using ISSUU. You can check out the June-July edition here: https://issuu.com/anglicanmessenger/docs/18_june-july_messenger_issuu

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:

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

July 15: Parish visit at St. Thomas, Sherwood Park

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

July 29: Parish visit at St. Mary's, Edgerton

August 9-12: Trip to Chile, South America

August 24: Ordination at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton

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

Calling all 11-15-year-old adventure-seekers! This summer's Christian outdoor adventure camp happens at Marten River campground, from July 14-20.

Our Camp Director Dr. Mark Armstrong will lead Base Campers north to Alberta's inland ocean, Lesser Slave Lake. The water and wildlife there is a lush contrast to the Badlands of Bad Donkey Base Camp, last year. 

Base Camp offers fun, companionship, campfires, canoeing, sit-upon kayaking, and hiking. This year's theme is linked to the Baudelaire orphans: A Series of Unfortunate Events. So the best advice is to Look away, look away, look away!  There will be lots of suffering to go around! Lesser Slave Lake is on a major bird migration route, and we are planning a trip to the Bird Observatory there.

The cost for the full week is $350. 

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 to camp!

For more details, please email Mark Armstrong.

Volunteers and campers can register online here.

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We're pleased to give you a sneak peek of the gorgeous cover shot of the 2019 Canadian Church Calendar. July’s feature image is of children at summer Bible Camp in Grise Fiord, Nunavut. The camp is run through the ecumenical ministry outreach On Eagle’s Wings, led by executive director the Rev. Lesley Hand, Honorary Assistant at St. Augustine's Parkland, Spruce Grove. 

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. POSTER

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 / 780-437-7231

Education for Ministry (EfM) is seeking students for the 2018-2019 course year.

Registration deadline extended! We are extending the date for new registrations. Please enquire any time before September. 

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.

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. 

All of us in the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton — Indigenous and non-Indigenous — can be ambassadors for change and further reconciliation and healing by actively seeking opportunities to learn. By taking the...#Next150 Challenge, you can discover new books, music, movies, art and even make connections in your own community by joining others from all across the country in this journey. You can sign up for the challenge using Facebook, Twitter or Instagram here.

The Anglican Mission of St. Saviour’s, Wabamun seldom misses an opportunity to celebrate joy in the every day. But on Sunday, June 17, their coach's last day behind the bench, feelings were mixed. “Thanks coach, Team Jesus is lucky to have your leadership and dedication,” read one of the many cards presented to the Rev. Coleen Lynch, who has led the parish since its inception four years ago.

Join St. Saviour's on Sunday, June 24, 11 am, at Jubilee Hall for this annual Dragonfly Festival tradition! POSTER

St. Stephen the Martyr, 11725-93 St, Edmonton, invites you to Solemn Evensong for St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles, Friday, June 29 at 7:00 pm.

All welcome on June 30 to celebrate the last day of Canada's 150th birthday with a Family Lawn Dance (and other fun outdoor games). Hope to see you there!  POSTER

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. John the Baptist, St. Paul is in need of used or donated Common Praise hymnals: 8-16 copies would be ideal. If your church has a surplus collecting dust, the Rev. Christopher Cook would love to hear from you. You can contact Chris by email at stjohnthebaptiststpaul@gmail.com or call: 1-888-645-1959.

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.

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

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

This summer, intensify your experience of centering prayer. Treat yourself to a week-long renewal and/or advancement of your prayer practice. This retreat will be led by the Rev. Canon Dr. Susan Storey, of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton. Experience in the practice of silence and Centering Prayer essential. Suite-$675.00; Single-$550 Register by: June 29 

What is the contest?

PWRDF Youth Council is calling on youth and young adults ages 16-30 to imagine what a truly just, healthy and peaceful world would look like. Then, use your drawing, sketching or painting skills to show us! Maybe you think a truly just, healthy and peaceful world is one where everyone has enough to eat, or one where everyone has a safe home to go to at night. Maybe it’s one where everyone treats each other fairly – it’s up to you to decide!

What’s the prize?

The winning design will be printed on new t-shirts produced by the PWRDF Youth Council. The design – and the new t-shirts – will be unveiled in front of hundreds of youth at the 2018 Canadian Lutheran and Anglican Youth (CLAY) gathering in Thunder Bay, Ontario this August!

The winning artist will also receive a selection of t-shirts featuring their design to distribute to family and friends.

How do I enter?

Click here for contest rules and entry form and to upload your design. Entries must be received by July 3, 2018. Contact our Youth Engagement Facilitator Su McLeod with any other questions.

Consider a university with nationally recognized programs, world-class research opportunities, and where discovery and career prep happen in Christian community. The King’s University is accepting applications for the 2018/19 academic year! Apply online at www.kingsu.ca/apply by August 15, 2018. Contact Admissions at 780-465-8334 or email admissions@kingsu.ca with questions.