• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Jordan, Joanne and Rayden; Phil.
• Those who have died: Pope Francis, and those who mourn: the global Christian community. 
• 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.

The Edmonton along with Bishop Stephen London, were saddened to hear the news of the death of Pope Francis, 88, on Monday morning. 

"I join with the whole world in grieving his passing, and I know that I am expressing the condolences and prayers on behalf of many in the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton," says Bishop Steve."Pope Francis was a big inspiration to me. I felt he embodied the vision of the church of Jesus Christ that is humble, simple and generous. He constantly advocated for the poor and marginalized, and invited people into a life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ. I loved his serious faith as well as his spontaneous laughter. He delighted in people and made hard institutional decisions. He was a generous Ecumenist and worked hard for a more just and peaceful world.

"May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

"My prayers are with my Roman Catholic siblings as they bury and grieve their beloved pope (this Saturday), and then turn to the prayerful discernment of the selection of their next spiritual leader. May God’s grace be with you."

Please pray for Bishop Stephen London as he serves parishes throughout the diocese and connects with our partners and friends beyond the diocese. God willing, Bishop Stephen will attend the following public meetings, events and services:

• Thursday, April 24: Executive Council, All Saints’ Cathedral, 7:00 pm
• Saturday, April 26: Diversity Day, Phoenix Society
• Sunday, April 27: Christ Church, Edmonton 10:00 am
• Thursday, May 1: Farewell Service for Archbishop Richard Smith, 7:00 pm
• Sunday, May 4: St. John the Evangelist, Cold Lake

Suzanne Oswald, member of Holy Trinity, Old Strathcona, and Executive Council, ponders what it means to labour together as a Collaborative Community, a primary principle of the strategic plan for the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.

The lay leaders of St. Thomas Anglican Church continue to ensure that their parish is an integral part of the Wainwright community by consistently and passionately providing creative worship opportunities, such as several services over Holy Week and Easter.

As one-third of the Dayspring shared ministry (which includes St. Mary’s, Edgerton, and St. Saviour’s, Vermilion), St. Thomas is still searching for an incumbent, yet the parish held its second annual Agape Meal and Handwashing Service on Maundy Thursday, led by Allan Samm.

The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) has announced it is helping raise funds for two children's initiatives in the Diocese of Edmonton through the 2025 Say Yes! to Kids campaign. AFC will match the first $1,000 raised by every Say Yes! to Kids team.

Good Shepherd, Edmonton wants to raise $2,500 for a library where children, teens and families can explore their faith and grow in literacy together: "From colourful storybooks to meaningful teen reads and accessible Bibles, this new library will help us nurture young minds and hearts!"  Donate to Good Shepherd's Campaign Here! 

Since 2021, when the Diocese of Edmonton Children’s Choir began with seed money from the Anglican Foundation, it has enriched worship services in our diocese and local community. Your gift will help keep this choir a sustainable and inspiring part of worship life in our diocese. You can help developing choristers grow in faith, while learning teamwork, leadership and perseverance by donating to the Diocesan Children's Choir Campaign Here!  POSTER / BULLETIN INSERT

We touched briefly on copyright last week. Generally, all printed texts, music (printed and recorded), and images are copyrighted material and require permission to use or reproduce.

Many copyright licensing companies grant parishes the right to use or reproduce copyrighted material. Two of the most commonly used licences for church music are CCLI and One License. Any parish can acquire a licensing agreement through one of these companies.

Alternatively, if a parish owns multiple copies of a hymnal and is not reproducing the content in any way (even just the lyrics), the hymnals can be used by the congregation without a licence.

Note: Online streaming of copyrighted material requires additional licensing, even if images of the copyrighted materials are not displayed on screen.

RJ Chambers, Office Administrator, churched@edmonton.anglican.ca

The Edmonton Cursillo Community invites you to step out in faith on a journey of reconciliation on April 26, from 10 am to 3 pm, at St. Augustine’s - Parkland Anglican Church, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please bring a mug, soup bowl, cutlery, and potluck muffins, cookies, or snacks for breakfast and afternoon breaks. RSVP to cursilloedmonton@gmail.com

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You are invited to this Interfaith Symposium, an enlightening discussion of the concept of a Latter-Day Saviour across various religious traditions, such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Buddhism, on April 27, 2:30 pm, at the Central Lions Seniors' Recreation Centre, 11113 113 ST NW, Edmonton. The Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman, Canon to the Ordinary and Executive Officer, Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, is scheduled to be one of the panelists. Free admission and refreshments. All are welcome! POSTER

Holy Trinity, 101 St and 84 Ave NW, Edmonton. will hold its Spring Rummage Sale on May 2, from 3 to 8 pm, and May 3, from 10 am to 3 pm. Shop the huge selection of vintage, trendy and retro bargains. Admission is free! Donations will be accepted from April 27 to 30. POSTER

"Let your light shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven"  Matthew 5:16

The Diocese of Edmonton Anglican Church Women (ACW) Annual Business Meeting will be held via Zoom on May 2, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm. {ZOOM window will open at 10:30 am for visiting.) For more information and to receive the Zoom link, email acw.dioceseofedmonton@gmail.com 

Agenda and Reports

This spring, the Diocesan ACW Roadtrip is heading to Camrose, a university hub, farming and retirement community, and home to St. Andrew's Anglican Church. On May 3, you can discover Camrose's rich Scandinavian heritage and explore several prayer paths. The day will begin at 10 am with a prayer service at St. Dunstan's Anglican Church, located at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum. Explore the museum grounds, and bring a bag lunch to enjoy afterward at St. Andrew's. In the afternoon, there will be an opportunity to participate in a guided prayer walk around Mirror Lake and an Anglican Prayer bead-making workshop. RSVP by April 21 to Elaine Johnston MacMillan 780-678-6304 / elaine.johnstonmacmillan@gmail.com

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You are invited to join All Saints' Cathedral on Sunday, May 4, 7 pm, for a special Choral Evensong celebrating the 45-year ministry of beloved music director Jeremy Spurgeon. All are welcome to join in prayer, music and a celebration reception.

You are warmly invited to join Queer Belonging for Coffee, Hope, and Joyful Worship, a fun evening of coffee and singing songs of hope and joy! on May 6, 6 pm, at Lodgepole Communitas on Alberta Ave, 11725 93 Street NW, Edmonton. Hope to see you there! POSTER

A Common Word Alberta - Christian Muslim Dialogue presents: A Conversation about Mary/Maryam: Mother of Jesus, on May 18, at First Mennonite Church, 3650 91 ST NW, Edmonton. Registration opens at 2 pm, and dialogue begins at 2:30 pm. All are welcome! POSTER

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: Tim currently has the following bookings for Christian Basics, and these parishes are happy to welcome visitors from other churches to their courses. Please contact the parish directly to reserve your place on the course. NB: Course registration is required.

• June 2, 9, 16 and 23 (Monday evenings): St. Augustine's Parkland, 131 Church Rd, Spruce Grove AB T7X 2K4: (780) 962-5131; staugustinesparkland@gmail.com
• June 13-14 (Friday night and Saturday): St. Augustine's Edmonton, 6110 Fulton Rd NW, Edmonton AB T6A 3T3: (780) 466-5532; office@staugustinesedmonton.com

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to announce his intention to ordain, God willing, Mr. Fred Matthews to the Holy Diaconate; and the Rev. Helen Chan Bennett and the Rev. Jordan Giggey to the Sacred Priesthood on Pentecost Sunday, 2025, 7 PM, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton. Members of the clergy are invited to vest, the colour is red. All are welcome! *Please note: Incense and smudge are used in this service. Additional postulents for ordination may be announced closer to the date.

We are happy to share news and pictures, or help promote upcoming events (ie. youth gathering, parish fundraiser, worship service, community outreach, public lecture) in Synod Scene, our weekly e-newsletter to clergy, parishes and subscribers. Please click the link to the form below to tell us about your news and event . Upload a graphic or picture (horizontal / landscape orientation; 1500x784 px), and your event poster (if you have one). Submissions must be received by Tuesday at noon to guarantee their inclusion in the current week's newsletter. Have questions? Email Margaret Glidden, communications@edmonton.anglican.ca; or call 780-439-7344

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the full-time position of Rector of St. Paul’s in Edmonton. The closing date is May 19, 2025.

St. Paul’s has structured its parish profile around its Narrative Statement of Identity, and the parish seeks someone for whom its statement of identity deeply resonates.

“We love to be together, persevere and practice the ways of Jesus together. Even though we’re at different places on our journey, we share a guiding story as given through the Bible, and we all look for Jesus in each other and in the world we live in. We share faith, we share music, we share differences, and above all, we share God’s love for us in Jesus. We all give; we all receive. We are a diverse family who laughs, cries, and prays together and is learning how to love and care for each other. Our greatest ambition is to share this love with everyone around us – in our neighbourhoods and around the world.”

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the full-time position of Rector of St. Timothy’s in Edmonton. The closing date is May 19, 2025.

St. Timothy’s is a progressive, welcoming parish, committed to the faith and each other, with a dedicated music program. They are a community hub, and their vision for the future of St. Timothy’s includes preserving the rich history of St. Timothy’s in traditional worship, engaging scriptural study, and music. They desire to see their traditions balanced with a commitment to being an affirming parish, ongoing community connections, and a spirit of continuing revitalization and growth.

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, is hiring for the following part-time positions:

• Passionate and energetic Youth Minister to lead and grow our church's ministry for children and youth. This part-time role (25 hours/month) includes coordinating and running the Sunday school program and leading a weekly Friday night youth group. The ideal candidate will nurture the faith development of children and teens through teaching, relationship-building, and creating a safe, welcoming environment.
• Junior High Sunday School Teacher (summer student) to provide responsible leadership and engaging faith-based teaching to junior high students during our Sunday morning Sunday school program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth, has a heart for ministry, and can create a welcoming and fun environment for spiritual growth.  

For details on these roles and how to apply, visit www.christchurchedmonton.org/we-are-hiring

Does your church need funding to partner with a local organization to help meet a need in your community? The Anglican Foundation of Canada’s 2025 Request for Proposals will focus on supporting projects that foster collaboration between Anglican churches and external community partners. Grants of up to $15,000 will be available this fall for both local and regional initiatives that build stronger communities through shared mission and ministry. Learn more now!

The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (AFP) invites you to join Bishop Rachael Parker (Diocese of Brandon) on April 28, 11 am, on Zoom. She will be speaking about the place of prayer in small churches. For more info, read the latest newsletter

Upcoming Let Us Pray Date:
• May 26: Bishop William Cliff (Diocese of Ontario): Prayer in the Midst of Crisis

The Edmonton Grandmothers, including several members of the local Christian community, will hold their annual Fabulous Fabric Frenzy and More Sale on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Strathearn United Church, 8510 - 95 Ave NW, Edmonton. There will be a selection of fabric, yarn, notions and craft supplies. This will be our only fabric sale this year - we hope to see you there!!! An admission of $2 (cash only) and purchases (cash, credit card, or debit card) support grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa raising their grandchildren due to the AIDS pandemic.