• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Gord; Bob, Paul, Rhea, Mitchell, Jen.
• Those who have died, and those who mourn.
• 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.

Please pray for teachers, staff, and students returning to school this week.

Eternal God, father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our great teacher and savior, bless these your servants as they begin the school year. Your Son was once himself a child learning and teaching in the temple. Grant that all who enter into places of learning as students and educators this year be filled with your grace and heavenly wisdom—that all their efforts be directed by your Holy Spirit, and work to your praise and glory. Amen. 

From The Episcopal Church. For more back-to-school prayer resources, click here.

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: 

• Saturday, August 30 – St. George’s 150th Anniversary Dinner, Fort Saskatchewan
• Sunday, August 31 – St. George’s, Fort Saskatchewan, 150th Anniversary Service
• Thursday, September 4 – Parish Meeting, Jasper
• Friday, September 5 – Innovative Stewardship Committee Meeting
• Sunday, September 7 – St. Margaret’s, Edmonton
• Tuesday, September 9 - Joint Staff Meeting with members of the Lutheran and Moravian Churches

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Andrew (Wally) Cox as rector of St. Paul's, Edmonton, effective April 1, 2026.

Joining the Synod Office team this August are the Rev. Nick Trussell and the Rev. Stephanie London, who will serve as the Coordinator of Missional Renewal and Interim Communications staff, respectively. 

"I'm delighted to be working as the Coordinator of Missional Renewal for our diocesan family of parishes," says Trussell, who is returning to the Synod Office after joining the Edmonton diocese in 2008 as a priest in mission and serving in several parishes, most recently as the rector of St. Luke's Edmonton.

All are invited to support the Rev. Jordan Giggey and the parishioners of St. Timothy's, Edmonton, at 7 pm on Friday, September 19, when he is inducted as rector of the parish.

St. Timothy's is located at 8420-145 Street NW, Edmonton.

Since 2019, when General Synod adopted the Season of Creation in the Anglican Church of Canada as a time of prayer, education and action, Canadian Anglicans have united with millions of Christians worldwide to celebrate the Season of Creation. This year’s theme: “Peace with Creation.” 

At the 2025 General Synod, the Feast of the Creator was adopted as a major feast within the church calendar. The feast may be celebrated on September 1, to usher in the Season of Creation, or transferred to a Sunday within the season. Lectionary texts and trial use prayers from the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee will be available in 2026.

Children from St. Thomas, Sherwood Park, brought their backpacks and school supplies for our annual Blessing of Backpacks on Sunday, August 24. This year, we wanted to extend the blessing beyond our parish. In partnership with the neighbouring elementary school, we provided backpacks for children in Kindergarten through Grade 4 who might not otherwise have had the supplies they needed. In addition to blessing our own children and their backpacks, we prepared and blessed 27 backpacks for children in our wider community. Photos: Maks Bouwman 

Parishes of the dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton are invited to observe September 21 as Alongside Hope Sunday. As they did last year, diocesan reps are preparing resources, including a sample Order of Service for parishes to use, if they so choose. Donation envelopes and additional resources will be mailed to parishes from the Synod Office.

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The September 2025 issue of The Messenger includes Edmonton and Athabasca delegates' reflections on General Synod 2025, a story and pictures from the Pentecost ordination and installation service, a farewell message from Edmonton editor Margaret Glidden and more.

Click here to receive a print copy of The Messenger or change your subscription address. The Messenger and the Anglican Journal are mailed to subscribers for a suggested $15/year donation.

Is your copy machine nearing the end of its productivity? If so, it might be time to replace.

If you are considering a lease, look carefully at the pricing and speculate on what might change in the coming years. For example, one parish in the Diocese renegotiated a lease during Covid when they were doing little printing and based the cost of the contract on those numbers. When they returned to in-person programming, their actual costs were more than anticipated, and they were locked into that contract for another four years. In many ways, many parishes will prefer owning printing equipment, especially those without significant printing needs. While a lease may save on servicing costs, it is unusual for a decent-quality printer to need extensive servicing, and the service costs might be much less than the lease amount over time.

The Diocese of Edmonton Children's Choir (DECC) welcomes young singers in grades two and above to register for its 2025-26 season, beginning September 17. The choir will rehearse on Wednesday evenings, 5 to 6 pm, at Christ Church, 12116 - 102 Ave, Edmonton.

The choir conductor, Laura Hawley, has extensive experience leading children's choirs in the Anglican faith tradition and choral conducting.

There is no cost to join the choir, which is supported by a "Say Yes! to Kids" grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada. REGISTER TODAY! 

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, the Christ Church Garden Concert Series is into the final month of its fifth year. Held at Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, on Wednesday evenings, from 7 to 8 pm, these free performances attract audience members from the neighbourhood of Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver) and from all over the city to enjoy music in the lovely gardens. The series offers a diverse musical lineup, from jazz, world music, folk, roots and Indigenous to classical. 

St. George’s, Fort Saskatchewan, invites all its friends to celebrate 150 years of Anglican Ministry on August 30 and 31! See Event Schedule

• To register for the dinner by August 15, please send an e-Transfer of $50/person to stgeorgeanglicanchurchfortsask@gmail.com. This will be your reservation confirmation

The parish is also in need of 12 additional people to help with the BBQ and children’s activities on August 31, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. If you can help, please get in touch with the Rev. Regula Brandle: 780-484-0334, regula@edmonton.anglican.ca

Since 2018, parishes in our diocese have raised funds through an autumn coffee-hour appeal, inviting individuals to give $5 to make a difference in the lives of many of our brothers and sisters living in Burundi.

Last year, people of the Edmonton diocese raised $8,077 for the Buye diocese to purchase medical cards. Each card costs $5, enabling people to save 80 per cent of the cost of medical care for a full year. Sadly, this coverage is out of reach for most people living in the Diocese of Buyé. 

"Throughout September, we encourage each parish to hold a collection dedicated to purchasing medical cards. All funds collected go directly to this worthwhile cause, and there are no administrative fees," said the Rev. Rebecca Harris and the  Rev. Danielle Key, who started the initiative six years ago.

Please send all donations directly to John Gee, diocesan treasurer, at the Synod Office. Individuals can also donate online through the diocesan website - select "Buye Medical Cards" from the dropdown menu.   BULLETIN INFO | POSTER

St. Michael and All Angels, Edmonton, is hosting a Fall Kick-off festival on September 6 from 1-4 pm. Join them in the church yard at 5003 146 Ave NW for musical entertainment, food truck samples, and lawn games.

St. Margaret's, Edmonton, is thrilled to invite you to join us for the grand opening of our Ministry Centre. Join us on Sunday, September 7, at 12603 Ellerslie Rd. SW, Edmonton, for a Holy Communion service at 10 am, with Ministry Centre dedication and BBQ to follow. POSTER

The Anglican Church Women (ACW) of Good Shepherd, located at 15495 Castle Downs Rd, Edmonton, invites you to High Tea on September 13. Tickets are available now for $20 per person. As always, hats and fascinators are optional, and we enjoy seeing your fabulous styles! There will also be door prizes this year to add a little more fun to one of our favourite events of the season. POSTER

Are you ready to delve deeper and learn more about what it means to decolonize both yourself and your work in your community? Jenny Stuart and Canon Fiona Brownlee, lay leaders in the Diocese of Edmonton, invite you to join them for "Decolonizing Self and Community," Monday evenings beginning September 15, from 7 to 9 pm, on Zoom.

With our instructor Andrea Montgomery DiMarco, PhD, CEO, The Flourishing Foundation: Global Women Seeking Change, we will explore how colonization and white supremacy have historically and continue to shape Canadian society and institutions. There will be opportunities for meaningful conversations about our own stories. To register or ask a question, please email Andrea at contact@flourishingfoundation.org.

Applications are now being accepted for the next Edmonton Anglican Cursillo Weekend, to be held from November 7 to 9, 2025, at the Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert.

The weekend runs from early Friday afternoon to late Sunday afternoon. It revolves around a series of talks given by a team of laypeople and clergy. Small group discussions follow the talks. There are times for worship, fellowship, personal reflection, prayer, and song. This weekend is open to all Christians 18 years and older. For Further Information, email: cursilloedmonton@gmail.com

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Have you lost a loved one to death? Divorce? Estrangement? Addiction? Have you experienced: Financial losses? Job losses? Health losses? Are you grieving in some area of your life and looking for a safe space to make peace with your broken pieces? The Heart Circle, a nurturing space for anyone who is navigating grief in various aspects of their life, warmly welcomes people from all walks of life and spiritual backgrounds. Beginning on September 24, sessions will be held at 7 pm on the last Wednesday of every month at St. George's, 1 St. Claire ST, Devon. For more information, call or email the Rev. Lisa Wojna, 780-860-0313 / ldwojna@gmail.com

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Join us for a day of learning how to be compassionate communities for people living with a serious illness, dying, caregiving or grieving. This seminar is open to clergy, laity and all community members interested in expanding their knowledge and confidence to provide compassionate support. The day will include presentations from the Covenant Health Palliative Institute and the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories, a panel conversation, and small group discussion.

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Location: All Saints' Anglican Cathedral
(10035 - 103 Street NW Edmonton)

Start time: 9:30 am for coffee and registration
10 am workshop starts
Lunch will be included
Cost: $15, payable by cash or etransfer on the day

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Looking for a structured and guided approach to uncovering the heart of your call to serve God and God’s people? Spiritual directors, the Ven. Jonathan Crane (Archdeacon for Mission and Discipleship) and Pat Jameson are offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius starting in September, at St. Augustine of Canterbury, 6110 Fulton Rd, Edmonton. If you are interested in learning more, email ignatianspirit46@gmail.com. They intend to facilitate a Spiritual Exercises Retreat in Daily Life with a small group of participants.

Space is limited. Click the button below to learn more and complete the application form. You will be contacted for a one-on-one conversation preceding our entry into the exercises.

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 that Tim currently has the following booking for Christian Basics this fall. Please get in touch with St. George's, Fort Saskatchewan, directly to reserve your place on the course. NB: Course registration is required.

• September 23 and 30, October 7 and 14: St. George's, 10029–99 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, (780) 998-3620; parishstgeorges@gmail.com

Please join Bishop Stephen London and the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton for the consecration of St. Peter the Apostle Anglican Church on Saturday, October 4, 10 am, at 6210 188 St NW, Edmonton. All are welcome!  POSTER

Part of what unites us as a family of churches is the support we give one another and our ministries. We can do this by sharing our news and events (e.g., youth gatherings, parish fundraisers, worship services, community outreach, public lectures) here in the Synod Scene, the diocese's weekly e-newsletter. We have created a form to simplify this task. Click on the button below to upload a graphic or picture (horizontal / landscape orientation; 1500x784 px), and your news/event information. *Note: To promote an event, we require a graphic in addition to a brief description of the event. Submissions must be received by Tuesday at noon for inclusion in the current week's newsletter. Have questions? Email communications@edmonton.anglican.ca; or call 780-439-7344

If you are interested in having these items for liturgical use, please call St. George's Anglican Church, Fort Saskatchewan, at 780-998-3620.

Aaron Parker, a local musician, video producer and member of the Edmonton Anglican parishes of St. Augustine’s and St. George’s (where he leads music twice a month), has launched a website and crowdfunding appeal for Traditional Approaches to Healing (TATH), an Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton)-based initiative.

Started eight years ago, by Cree Elder Russell Auger in partnership with E4C, in response to the community's need for emotional and psychological healing, the circle group, now under the umbrella of the Lodgepole Communitas, meets year-round in eight-week cycles at St. Faith’s Anglican Church, 11725 93 ST NW, Edmonton.

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KAIROS invites you to Learn about our treaty obligations and see, first-hand, how the wound of residential schools can be transformed. Decolonizing Ourselves: Residential School Tour and Our Future in Treaty is a free event (including lunch) to be held on September 6, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, at University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills on Treaty 6 Territory near St. Paul (transportation available). PRE-REGISTRATION LINK