• Those who are sick or suffering: Amy. 
• 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.

23 teens and tweens are heading for Base Camp this Friday! Camp Director Dr. Mark Armstrong will lead campers north to Alberta's inland ocean, Lesser Slave Lake, from July 14-20, for a week of companionship, fun, campfires, canoeing, sit-upon kayaking and hiking. Please pray for the campers and volunteer staff, for all preparations and safe travel!

The Rev. Dominique Ciza, Diocesan Secretary in Buyé, has asked for prayer this week. On Sunday, July 15th, the diocese will hold an ordination event in All Saints Cathedral, Buyé in which six deacons and four priests will be ordained.

It is our pleasure to announce that Bishop Jane Alexander intends, God willing, to ordain Eric Kregel, theological intern, St. George's Fort Saskatchewan, to the diaconate on Friday, August 24, 2018, 7:00 pm, at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is red.

Charis dropped by the Synod Office Tuesday, bringing her oldest son, Calvin (pictured right, ready to be on the move!) and the newest addition to the family, Thomas (pictured left, chewing on Jen's thumb!) The three ladies pictured are either currently or have been assistants to Bishop Jane: Jen Wirun, Sara Edwards-Smith and Charis St. Pierre.

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 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 19: Confirmation and unveiling of community Labyrinth at St. Patrick's, Whitecourt

August 24: Ordination Service 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

Save your dessert appetite! The wind-up event for Cursillo will be an ice cream social in the church courtyard, boardroom and upstairs hall at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 8420 – 145 Street, Edmonton, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, August 17. You’re invited to bring a lawn chair. Ice cream and toppings will be provided by the Cursillo Secretariat. Everyone is very welcome - Cursillistas, children, neighbors - everyone! 

Each year, from 1 September, the Global Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to 4 October, St Francis of Assisi Day, many Anglicans use the Season of Creation – also known as  Creation Time –  to pray and celebrate with creation, focus on the story of Earth, and commit to a ministry of healing Earth. Bishop Jane encourages all parishes of the Edmonton diocese to keep a Season of Creation. Join the global movement and register your Season of Creation celebration, plus discover many great resources at: http://seasonofcreation.org/

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.

I left Wetaskiwin at 7:30 am on the bright, sunny morning of June 21 to drive an hour south to the community of Bashaw. It was National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and I was going to the Bashaw School to facilitate one of two Blanket Exercises. The school in Bashaw had dedicated the whole of Indigenous Peoples’ Day to learning Indigenous history, playing First Nations’ games and coming together to celebrate the people of this land. I came into the school and it was a hub of activity. I met up with Wendy Kaikam, the regional representative for KAIROS, who was facilitating the other Blanket Exercise (the Blanket Exercise was developed by KAIROS as a way to educate about Indigenous history pre and post contact with European settlers). It is an intensive history lesson that is very hands-on for all involved.

Starting September 7, St. Mary's, Ponoka is inviting one and all to join them on the first Friday of the month, from 10 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.  

If you missed the Ermineskin Pow Wow last weekend, the Samson Cree Nation will be hosting one in August. This traditional Pow Wow will be held at Bear Park in Maskwacis, August 9-12 with drumming and dance competitions, a parade, and much more. Pow Wows are social gatherings celebrating Indigenous arts, music, dance, food and crafts. You are invited to come and experience the excitement of this cultural life!  POSTER

The annual conference of the North American Interfaith Network (NAIN Connect) takes place at MacEwan University in Edmonton from July 31 through August 3.

Hosted by the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action, the program features several keynote speakers, including the Honourable Roméo Dallaire, and Dr. Marie Wilson, one of the commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

In cooperation with the United Church’s Moving Forward With Reconciliation, Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM) will offer a panel discussion entitled “Edmonton’s Experience of Reconciliation and Healing” on Thursday morning, August 2 from 9:00 to 10:30 am. As well, Michelle Nieviadomy, ICPM’s Oskapewis, will lead a Standing Stones ceremony and offer insights regarding Indigenous life and wellness.

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.

On Sunday, July 1, four Alberta Avenue churches joined forces to host an outdoor Canada Day Celebration. Avenue Church, Crossroads Christian Community Church (Salvation Army), the Norwood Wesleyan Church and St. Faith Anglican Church gathered for the third year at the old Alberta Cycle site (currently a green space waiting for development), and worshipped God through song, the reading of the Word and Communion.

St. Luke's Edmonton held its 2nd annual Summer Lawn Dance on June 30th, the final day of Canada's 150th birthday year. An afternoon thundershower drove the party inside, but didn't dampen spirits. A good crowd turned out and danced the night away. It was everyone on the floor for a rendition of the 70's hit YMCA; and it was discovered that at least two couples at St. Luke's have some serious dancing skills.

Bring the family out to St. Thomas' for hot dogs, games, activities, face painting, music, and connecting with your neighbours!Part of Strathcona County's neighbourhood-building Community Small Grants program.

All youth 11+ are invited to join us on Friday, July 27, from 5–9 pm for a fun night of Pizza, Pop, & Paint! Cost is $25 per person which covers cost of paint and supplies. Pizza & Pop will be provided with funds raised at the Youth BBQ after the 10:30 am service on July 22. POSTER Please RSVP to Rev. Danielle by July 20th @ 780-433-5530 ext: 102 or email at assistantcurate@holytrinity.ab.ca

Rolling River Rampage VBS: Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God! Running July 23- 27, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Join us for Super Heroes of the Bible: Vacation Bible School
on the mornings of July 23-25th. Ages 4 to Grade 6 are welcome at no cost. Email stmaryspon@telus.net or phone 403-783-4329 for more information. Registration deadline: July 18th POSTER

This summer, St. Patrick's is coming alongside Lord of Life Lutheran to offer The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss!  For children ages 3-11 years 

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

The Mustard Seed’s Evening Meal Program feeds 300-350 people each night, Monday through Saturday. However, we are short on volunteers this summer. We are in urgent need of groups who are willing to prepare and serve dinner to those facing poverty in downtown Edmonton. Consider getting a group of friends, family members, or coworkers together and volunteering with us on any of the following dates: July 21, 30, and most of August. For more information, please contact Volunteer Services at 780-426-5600 or VolunteerEdmonton@theseed.ca.

Anglican parishes from across Edmonton support Edmonton’s Plan to End Homelessness each year by volunteering for interfaith initiatives like the annual Interfaith-Habitat Works project and the Welcome Home program. The Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative (CRIHI) is seeking a Chair/Coordinator for its Volunteer Sub-committee.

Are you a person who loves to listen to others, to hear their stories and how God is at work in their lives? Are you someone who would love to learn how to do this better? It could be that you are suited to a ministry of spiritual direction. The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is taking applications for its next group of students, who will begin studies this fall. Visit the website for more information and email with any questions to: thestudionschool@gmail.com 

Please find attached the Program Guide for Providence Renewal Centre, September 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019. Registration for all programs is available on the PRC website or by calling 780-701-1854. 

Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir invites singers to audition to join them for their upcoming 2018-19 season, which will include a concert with orchestra for the Canadian premiere of a sacred concerto by Artem Vedel’ and Vivaldi’s famous “Gloria.” Contact Dr. Melanie Turgeon to schedule an audition: (780) 243-6208 or melanie.turgeon@kingsu.ca

Are you a female Christian, 30 years of age or older (age restricted building) looking for affordable accommodations?  If interested, please see attached document for more info and email Marilyn Firmston at mfirmston@hotmail.com 

September 14-16 in Paris, ON. We will have presenters on mental health and how it affects youth; how we as faith communities care and respond to these issues; and how we, as youth leaders, need to tend to our own self-care while we care for those in our communities. Cost: $380* the cost of the first registrant from each diocese will be covered by the Anglican Church of Canada. *this does not include travel cost.