• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Tina, Lilian and Mick, Rhea, Erin, Becky, Paul, and Fran.
• Those who are struggling with physical or mental illness due to COVID-19; for wisdom and grace as the province moves toward re-opening; for all who continue to serve others through this time of upheaval.
• Those who have died; and those who mourn.
• Archbishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (Twinned Parishes).  
• Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 First Nations, from the Métis Nation of Alberta, and from the Métis Settlements in Alberta.
• The people of Lytton, in the Territory of the People, BC who have been displaced after a fire destroyed much of the community. 
• Click here if you would like someone's name included in this prayer list. We will use first names only. Names are kept on the list for two weeks unless intentionally renewed.

The Very Rev. Alexandra Meek, dean and diocesan administrator, has appointed the Ven. Lee Bezanson, executive archdeacon, as commissary until she returns on Tuesday, August 3. For Cathedral matters, please contact the Rev. Ruth Sesink Bott at 780-428-6323 or vicar@allsaintscathedral.ca . For diocesan matters, please contact the Ven. Lee Bezanson at 780-458-5488 or revlee@telus.net .

As we come out of the third COVID wave, the diocesan Base-Camp team is planning for a youth camp at Surprise Lake near the end of August! Trying to keep everyone safe and reduce risks (we don't want returning campers bringing COVID back to their families!) we will limit this camp to campers 12 years and older, who have had at least their first COVID immunization shot. The dates we are working toward are August 21-27, and we have openings for volunteer counsellors, a lifeguard, and cook help. Please contact Camp Director, Dr. Mark Armstrong at marmstro@ualberta.ca if you can help. 

Registration for Education for Ministry is now open. The program gives lay people a basic grounding in the main theological subjects. It runs September through May, with registration due by July 15. For detailed information on the program, go to the EfM Canada website at www.efmcanada.ca. Interested people are asked to email the Synod Office (churched@edmonton.anglican.ca) for diocesan information. BROCHURE

Synod Office staff are working from home in compliance with current public health guidance in Alberta. The best way to get the help you need is by email. 

General office questions and communications
(Synod Scene, The Messenger):
Margaret Glidden churched@edmonton.anglican.ca
Shelly King at reception@edmonton.anglican.ca

Questions regarding finances and giving:
John Gee at treasurer@edmonton.anglican.ca

Questions to the attention of the Diocesan Administrator:
Jennifer Wirun at assistant@edmonton.anglican.ca

The Rev. Rebecca Harris (pictured in her virtual church worship space), shares her parish’s experience of starting anew in the midst of a global pandemic.

I walked away from our beloved church home for the last time on June 30. That afternoon, I handed the keys to the front door to the new owners, with both excitement and reluctance. It had been a long and very exhausting journey to that moment. For those of you who know little or nothing about Holy Trinity Riverbend, let me start at the beginning.

Our church was built in 1997 by an eager group of committed Chinese Anglicans. They worshipped faithfully there for many years but as their membership began to decline, Bishop Jane (Alexander) decided it would be a lovely idea to integrate an English-speaking congregation with them to keep the church viable and strong. To this end, worship in English began in 2009. Together we shared some wonderful events over the years, each group learning about the other as we shared meals and services.

One of our dreams over the years was to build affordable housing on our property to help end homelessness in Edmonton. We worked hard toward this goal with Right at Home Housing Society and were so close to making it a reality when the pandemic hit in March 2020. Sadly, many things changed then, including that dream...

The Rev Hugh Matheson, rector of Immanuel Anglican Church in Wetaskiwin, penned a poem in memory of the children whose lives were lost through the residential school system. He recited this poem as part of his sermon on Sunday, June 27. 

The Song of the Bow

19 Your glory, O People of the land,
lies buried in the sweet grass fields.

See how the shoes lie empty, 
waiting for those who will come no more.

Their wearers have gone, taken, 
and what remains lies hidden under fields
mowed down by machinery, and civilized by fences.

Join us each Wednesday, at 7 pm, in July and August for our Garden Concert Series. This Wednesday, July 7, Nathan Berg, Grammy award-winning Baritone Bass Operatic Performer, will be performing. Remember to bring your water bottle, chair or blanket to spread out on the lawn. Invite a friend to join you for these free, 45-minute, outdoor concerts. And remember to spread the word!

Sign up at holytrinity.ab.ca to shop for books, toys, cards and giftware, small furniture.and more at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Corner of 101 St. & 84 Ave. Please note that masks/face coverings are required, and physical distancing will be in place. The sale will take place in two large rooms with windows open, and hand sanitizing stations available. Times available are: 

• Wednesday, July 14, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
• Thursday, July 15, 10:00AM to 8:00PM
• Friday, July 16, 12:00 to 4:00PM
• Saturday, July 17, 10:00AM to 1:00PM

POSTER

St. Mary’s Anglican Church, located in the Edmonton community of Highlands, is seeking a Church Musician to fill the void left by our current musician who is moving out of the province. We seek a gifted musician who can both play the piano and lead us in congregational singing.

Interested applicants should forward their Resume to music@stmarysanglican.ca by August 1, 2021. The start date is negotiable, with a preference for September 12, 2021. A flat rate per service will be paid, commensurate with experience. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please see the Ministry Profile.

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church, Edmonton is seeking a part-time youth minister. Interested candidates are asked to email admin@christchurchedmonton.org with a cover letter and resume. The expected start date is September 3, 2021. This search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For more information, see attached Ministry Profile.

As a Partner for Life with Canadian Blood Services, the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton has pledged to donate 100 units of blood in 2021. And we're almost halfway there! 47 units have been donated so far and we have the whole summer ahead to close in on our goal. Thank you to those who donate regularly and, if you've never signed up before, please consider whether this might be the time to do it!

Click here to join Team Anglican. Our Partner ID is ANGL696986.  To donate blood, call: 1-888-236-6283 or visit Canadian Blood Services.

Contacts: 
*The Ven. Travis Enright, Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministry: rector@stfaithsanglican.org / 780-477-5931
*Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison: f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-312-9070
*The Rev. Lori Calkins, Priest: loriinkster@gmail.com 

Please see the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website for leaflets, web links and other resources to help you pray and take action for reconciliation. See also the Anglican Church of Canada Reconciliation Toolkit.

Fred Matthews, member of the Edmonton diocese's Indigenous ministries team and lay reader-in-charge of Church of the Nativity, Frog Lake, invites members of the diocese to get to know the people of Frog Lake, their culture and history. He is organising a bus trip to the Frog Lake National Historic Site on August 7, the second day of the Pow Wow. POSTER

• Departure from St. Thomas', Sherwood Park, 4A Raven Drive: 8:00 am.
• Arrive at National Historic Site: approx. 11:30 am.
• Pow Wow Grand Entry: 1:00 pm.
• Return to St. Thomas', Sherwood Park: 5:00 pm.

Donations to cover the cost of transportation are appreciated. To register, email Fred Matthews at froglake.anglican@gmail.com

The recent loss of Ginny Doctor, Executive Producer of the Sacred Teachings series, has had a huge impact on our team. Ginny was a dear friend and respected colleague, and an important advocate for Indigenous and human rights. A lifetime of battling for justice may cause some people to be bitter or cynical – not Ginny. She fought the fight to her last breath – but she fought with humour, wisdom, gratitude, and respect. This season of will explore her work, her writing and poetry, and will peek into the very soul of this deeply artistic and spiritual Mohawk woman. Ginny was a blessing to all she encountered, and we hope that this season will be a blessing to you.

Athabasca University’s Nukskahtowin (Meeting Place), formerly the Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research, will be hosting a webinar on Indigenous perspectives on sustainability with a focus on World Heritage conservation and management. This webinar will take place in July 2021 as part of the activities of the Sustainability Theme of the OurWorldHeritage Initiative:

Part 1 – Thursday, July 8 at 4-6 pm MDT REGISTER

Part 2 – Saturday, July 10 at 9-11 am MDT REGISTER

Nukskahtowin, the Indigenous Meeting Place of Athabasca University, invites you to engage with a series of Inuit and Inuk stories.  

Nowhere Land - 15 mins
A quiet elegy for a way of life now gone. When Bonnie was a little girl, her parents packed up their essentials, bundled her, and her younger brother onto a long, fur-lined sled, and left the government-manufactured community of Igloolik to live off the land had generations of Inuit before them.  

Three Thousand - 14 mins
Inuk artist Asinnajaq plunges us into a sublime imaginary universe that recast the present, past, and future of her people in a radiant new light.  

Timuti - 30 mins
Artist Jobie Weetaluktuk turns his gaze on his family and the power of ritual through the story of a young woman and her unplanned child. In Inukjuak, an Inuit community in the Eastern Arctic, a baby boy has come into this world, and they call him Timuti, a name that recurs across generations of his people, evoking Timutis alive and dead, who will nourish his spirit and shape his destiny. 

Click below to create a new account or sign in if you have already registered. Please contact Ivy Lalonde with any questions at ivyl@athabascau.ca

This page lists online opportunities for worship, learning and virtual community provided weekly by parishes throughout the diocese.

In this time of continued uncertainty, the Church, the Body of Christ, remains a loving and connected community. we hope to do all we can to support each other, and the diocese grateful for any and all donations we receive. If you are able, please continue to support the ministries of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton. You can make a secure online donation through the diocesan website.

Orders for the 2022 Canadian Church Calendar can be made online through the Anglican Church of Canada's e-store at www.anglican.ca/store. The diocese no longer places a bulk order for calendars, as the online system is easy to use and ships directly to the parish or person ordering. Visit the e-store or click here to see a preview of this year's calendar.

Join one of two summer retreats through Providence Renewal Centre (PRC), or sign up to share a time of contemplative stillness with others each Wednesday morning, in a virtual gathering titled "Just Silence" (no charge).

Sunday, August 15 - Saturday, August 21 join PRC spiritual directors for a virtual silent directed retreat titled "Abundant Life" which includes the option of daily morning prayer on Zoom, (or receive an emailed document) and individual spiritual direction each day online, or by telephone.

The Love My Neighbour project, in partnership with UNICEF, is a grassroots Canadian interfaith initiative which is seeking to respond to these questions by encouraging people of faith and compassion - Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Zoroastrians, and many more - to "gift forward" the cost of 1 vaccination in another part of the world for every 1 vaccination administered in Canada. For just $25, you can cover the costs for someone else to be vaccinated and multiply the gift you were blessed to freely receive. Visit www.lovemyneighbourproject.org for more information, and a link to the donation page.

Since 2016, Capital City Cleanup has provided grant funding to nonprofit organisations to help beautify neighbourhoods by installing murals throughout our City.  Community Mural Grants for up to $5,000 are available to help with consultations, artist services, paint supplies, anti-graffiti coating or other needs associated with the creation and installation of a mural. Grant applications must be made by July 15 and murals completed by September 1. Questions can be directed to capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca.

Based on the success of its Say Yes! to Kids campaign, the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) will be accepting proposals for ministry projects that contribute to the physical, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual well-being of children, youth, or young adults within Canada.

Grants for both ongoing and emerging projects will be considered:

• Category A grants, of up to $5,000 will be considered based on impact and how they support young people in a local context.

• Category B grants of up to $15,000 will be considered based on how they support the overall mission and service to children and youth in a city, diocese, or region.

Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, administrative expenses, equipment, technical costs, remuneration, honoraria, and food. Proposals will be accepted from September 1 to October 1, 2021.

AFC’s Board of Directors will review proposals in November and announce the grant recipients in early December. Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals will not count toward one of the three submissions each diocese is allowed per year. 

Calling seamstresses, quilters and crafters: the Edmonton Grannies are holding outdoor Pop-up Fabric Sales in Edmonton this summer and fall for the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in support of African grandmothers and children orphaned by AIDS. The sales will be held (weather permitting) on Sundays, July 25, August 22 and September 12, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10323 78 Ave NW, Edmonton.  We have lots of fabric at great prices, as always. The July 25 sale will be fabric only. We may add notions, patterns, yarn and craft supplies at the second two sales.  Please note: sales will be cash only. 

Being a faithful leader in a changing world means learning to be an agent of change. Not just passive learning, or accidental learning, but intentional learning. Learning on purpose.

This two-week intensive leadership development module from the Centre for Christian Studies is a practical, holistic, hands-on, learning community experience. Those who take it come out feeling transformed (in a good way!). Register for Learning on Purpose. August 16 – 27 online (Full days—Saturday and Sunday off) Cost: $1,680 Bursaries are available by application.

This piano is available to any parish that could give it a home and use it. If you're interested, please call Jan at 780-908-0292 or 780-427-6918.