• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Randall, Robyn and family, Joyce, Sue, Marie, Lorelei, Doreen, Rhea, Paul, Megan, Jen, Anne, Roger, Doug, Maxine and Iona.
• 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.
• People who are trapped in places of conflict and persecution around the world.
• 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.

Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. May we prove ourselves a people mindful of your generosity and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honourable way of life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance; and from every evil course of action. Make us who came from many nations with many different languages a united people. Defend our liberties and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there may be justice and peace in our land. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Book of Alternative Services)

This Canada Day, please take time to reflect on the true history of the land we call home. 

Please hold Bishop Stephen London in your prayers as he serves parishes throughout the diocese, connects with our partners and friends beyond the diocese and takes some well-earned vacation!

• June 27-July 2: 43rd Session of General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada in Assembly with Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, hosted in Calgary
• July 7-9: Diocesan Family Retreat at Camp Van Es
• July 10-August 8: Vacation

The Anglican Church of Canada General Synod takes place in Calgary next week, beginning on Tuesday, June 27 and ending on Sunday, July 2. Titled Assembly 2023, this is only the second time the ACC has held the General Synod alongside and in collaboration with our Full Communion partners, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. General Synod will meet at the same time as the ELCiC Special Convention. Several sessions, worship, fellowship, Bible study, presentations and other discussions will be held jointly, while General Synod business meetings and voting will be conducted separately.

Please pray for our delegates: the Rev. Danielle Key, the Ven. Jordan Haynie Ware, Cathy Armstrong, Matthew Mercer-Deadman, Emily Stephen-Garneau (youth), as well as Bishop Stephen London and the Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman, as they represent our diocese on the national stage.

Watch the Livestream

View the Resolutions

Save the date now for the Fall Youth Festival, October 13-14, 2023. All youth ages 14 to 18 in Edmonton diocese (and all their friends) are invited! If you happen to be older (19 to 25), please think about joining the leadership team. All events at St. Matthias church hall, 6210–188 Street NW, Edmonton. POSTER

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Diocesan Children's Choir by making an online donation through the Anglican Foundation of Canada Say Yes! to Kids campaign. We're in the final week of our campaign and still have a ways to go to reach our fundraising goal. Please consider making a donation here

Join St. Thomas, 4A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park, on Wednesday, July 5 from 4 pm - 7 pm for a Neighbourhood Summer Festival. Food, activities, crafts, music and bouncy castle are provided!
This is a free community event that we hope will give our neighbourhood an opportunity to meet, mingle and build community!
Come exactly as you are!! Looking forward to seeing you!

There is still time to Register Online for the Diocese of Edmonton and Friends Family Retreat Weekend. Single folks and families of all shapes and sizes are welcome! 

The Ven. Susan Oliver, Archdeacon for Children, Family and Youth Ministries, invites you to join her from July 7 (arrive Friday anytime between 2 and 5 pm ) to July 9 (Sunday at 1 pm), at Camp Van Es, located a half-hour southeast of Edmonton.

Take time away from your everyday routine to enjoy the outdoors, swim in the pool under the supervision of a lifeguard, walk the trails, or find a quiet place to read, or a not-so-quiet place to chat. There will be games and good food, too! SCHEDULE of ACTIVITIES

De Kill Designs will be holding a Pop Up Sale of thrifted clothing on July 8, 10 am to 4 pm, at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 10127-145 St, Edmonton. This summer sale will feature a selection of thrifted clothes, priced $5 and $10, in a range of sizes from XXS to 4XL. All shoes are $5. De Kill Designs' original pieces will also be marked down. 

St. Peter the Apostle Anglican Congregation (meeting at St. Matthias) invites you to enjoy the peace and rest brought by an afternoon of listening to Dvorak. They are hosting a free concert featuring a trio of professional violinists on Sunday, July 9, at 2 pm. The concert will follow a Said Holy Eucharist. Be our guest at two-ish (we always start late) in the building of St. Matthias, 6210 188 St NW, Edmonton. All are welcome! Childcare will be provided during the concert. More Info

C'mon (Chamber music old & new), a unique and eclectic summer classical music festival, will bring some “seriously fun classical music" to All Saints’ Cathedral, 10035 103 St NW, Edmonton, on July 14 and 15  at 7:30 pm. Seven of Edmonton’s finest professional classical musicians affiliated with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra will be joined on July 15 by All Saints' Cathedral Music Director and Organist Jeremy Spurgeon in a cameo performance.

Weaving teacher Jamie (Ali) Hurlburt, a lay evangelist of the Edmonton diocese, is teaming up with longtime Sorrento Centre leader David Taylor to offer a course combining spiritual reflection and hands-on crafting, from July 23 to 29. A range of beginner crafty activities will be offered, and absolutely no experience is required. POSTER

The Anglican Parish of St. Paul is delighted to announce that Crosstalk Day Camp will run July 24 - 28, for kids aged four (entering Kindergarten) to 12 years (completed grade 6). 

Campers are invited each day from 9:45 am to 3 pm for fun activities at Edmonton Christian School (14304 - 109 Avenue, Edmonton). The camp is a collaboration between St. Paul's Anglican parish and a nearby local congregation that meets at Edmonton Christian School. The cost is $50 for the week. 

Click on this website link with further information, registration and contacts for the camp.

Once again, St. Mary's Anglican Church and Ponoka United Church are banding together to host a half-day summer camp for kids! All children five to 12 years of age are welcome from 9:30 am to 12 noon, July 24 to 28. "You are wonderfully made" is the theme for a wonderfully creative week of fun and learning. The registration fee is $25 for the week. The deadline for registration is July 17. For more information, call Ponoka United at 403-783-4087 or St. Mary's Anglican at 403-783-4329.

Compassion Camp is a five-day summer camp program for children ages five and up. Each day has its own theme, music, crafts and activities all centered around small simple acts of compassion. Children over 14 will get to participate in camp as a Leader-In-Training, gaining both the benefits of the daily lessons and an opportunity to share their strengths as they assist our younger campers during crafts and games. Everyone attending camp, including volunteers, will receive a t-shirt and sticker.

Join us and our friends from the Mustard Seed for a free "De-Escalation Training" session at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84 Ave, Edmonton on Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30 pm. The workshop combines theory and practical skills. Participants will learn:

1. The Bissell model for violent incident management.
2. How to prevent violence.
3. How to defuse potentially violent situations with specific strategies.
4. What to do if someone is violent.
5. What to do following an incident.  

Please register here   

Loyola Press, a major source of references on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, describes the exercises as “a compilation of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola to help people deepen their relationship with God.” The exercises are a structured and guided approach designed to uncover the heart of our call to serve God and God’s people. If you are interested in learning more, please send an email to ignatianspirit46@gmail.com. We at St. Augustine of Canterbury, Edmonton intend to facilitate a Spiritual Exercises Retreat in Daily Life with a small group of participants to run from September 2023 to May 2024. Space is limited. Please fill out the application form to apply by August 15. You will be contacted for a simple one on one conversation preceding our entry into the exercises.

Christ Church Mosaic (120 St and 102 Ave) is a house next door to Christ Church parish, where six young adults from various parts of the country live out their faith and their lives together.

There are only a couple of spots left for the 2023-24 school term for affordable community living close to downtown Edmonton. 

Young people form an intentional Christian Community during the school year while attending a variety of schools and programs. Living as housemates, these residents work together to decide the “rule of life” that will shape their common experience over the course of the year. Supported by Christ Church Parish in their spiritual journey, Mosaic residents gather twice a month with parish volunteers to engage in Bible study and discussion.

Apply to be a resident for the 2023-24 term by completing this FORM. 

June has arrived and before you know it the summer will be over. The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in September is just around the corner. If you would like the Remembering the Children weaving project to visit your parish, or if you would like to know more about the resources to help parishes plan an educational event, please look at the Indigenous Ministries page on the diocesan website, or contact Fiona Brownlee at f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca .

Let us help you promote your upcoming event 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 event (ie. youth gathering, parish fundraiser, worship service, community outreach, public lecture). Upload a graphic or picture (horizontal / landscape orientation; 1500x784 px), and your event poster. Events must be submitted by Tuesday at noon for inclusion in the current week's newsletter. Have Questions? Send us an email: churched@edmonton.anglican.ca

At the halfway point of the year, our faithful donors on Team Anglican are on track to make our goal of 130 units in 2023. Way to go! If you are considering making a donation, please don't hesitate. The need for donated blood spikes on long weekends. To book your lifesaving appointment, call 1-888-236-6283 or visit Canadian Blood Services. Check your eligibility, then click here and enter our Partner ID: ANGL696986 to join Team Anglican. You won't just make a difference. You could make all the difference.

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church invites applications for the position of Music Director to start September 2023. Christ Church is a vibrant, thriving parish located in the Oliver area of Edmonton (see https://christchurchedmonton.org/).  

For further information, see attached Ministry Profile. Please submit an application via email, including a short cover letter, resume and reference list by July 15, 2023, to the Ven. Sue Oliver at sue@christchurchedm.ca  

Lodgepole Bakery, a social enterprise in central Edmonton based at St. Faith’s and St Mary’s Anglican Churches, is hiring an Animator to expand its scope. The enterprise is a bridge to social and economic inclusion and strengthens community safety and cohesion. This is a 10-month position starting August 15, 2023. For more info, see the Job Profile

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the position of the incumbent of the parish of St. Peter’s, Edmonton. This is a half-time position. The goals of the parish are to grow in Christ by building up relationships with the local community and engaging in ministries of service to one another and to their neighbours. Please click below to see a full description of the type of person St. Peter's is looking for. Closing date is July 5, 2023

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 12603 Ellerslie Road, Edmonton, is looking for a pianist to play for our services for the months of July, August and September.

Our instrument is a digital piano (Roland HP330). Through the summer we will hold one service each Sunday from 10 to 11:15 am. We sing four hymns or songs, and the pianist usually plays music before and after the service, as well as during communion. Hymns would be chosen in consultation with the rector, from our hymn book Hymns Old and New: Complete Anglican Edition, and our parish songbook.

An honorarium of $75 per service would be paid. We will require a commitment to play every Sunday through the three months, except, of course, in case of emergencies.

If you are interested, please contact the rector’s warden, Melanie Eriksen, at melanie.eriksen@telus.net.

Are you interested in developing and facilitating educational initiatives to help members of your community plan ahead? Attend our ECHO Plan Ahead Alberta virtual series to learn about advance care planning, enduring powers of attorney, wills and more. In each session, you will also be introduced to resources and tools developed by Covenant Health’s Palliative Institute to support you in creating and running sessions tailored to your community. Together, let’s spark conversations that will shape resilient and compassionate communities – one step at a time! 

Session 1: Introducing Advance Care Planning: Empowering People to Plan for Their Health Care 

Topics: Five steps of advance care planning, the importance of having conversations about wishes and values, how to facilitate ACP discussions and community educational initiatives 

Date and Time: Tuesday, July 4, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 pm MT 

My Wishes Alberta: Planning for My Care

This retreat provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of silence and community support. It includes six 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily along with viewing and collectively reflecting on excerpts from the Spiritual Journey series by Fr. Thomas Keating. Retreat leaders are available for soul-friending. An established practice of Centering Prayer for at least 6 months is highly recommended. Anyone who has participated in a Centering Prayer Intensive in the past could make this a Post-Intensive by not viewing the videos and adding additional time for silence and reflection.

Living Into Mystery: he 4 Spiritual Stages of Mature Adulthood is a one-day workshop led by respected retreat master Richard Groves, whose spiritual formation workshops are offered around the world. This workshop will engage any participant with an invitation to more mature faith development and practical spiritual tools. Join us at Star of the North on Saturday, August 11 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Early registration: Online $90 | In-House $120. Register at 780-459-5511 or at www.starofthenorth.ca/mystery   

Do you know an adult with disabilities who loves music? Tell them about our summer program where they will embark on an extraordinary 4-day adventure at Choral Morphosis Arts Society’s 2023 Summer Music Day Camp. Experience the sheer joy of singing, playing instruments, exploring movement, creating art, and getting your hands dirty with our gardeners. Register now before spaces fill up, our camp is already half full. Please note,  meals, beverages and one-to-one staffing are not included with programming. Our camp operates from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, August 8 to 11, 2023, to coordinate with DATS pick-up and drop-off.  POSTER

Online registration is now open for Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth CLAY 2023: Ashes & Embers, to be held August 10-13 in Waterloo, Ontario. Please spread the word to youth and leaders in your parishes!

So Loss, is seeking to fill several roles (paid and volunteer) this summer through fall. If you are a creative person who would like to share your experiences of being with grief and loss with others in a space that values beauty, intentionality, and showing up as our full selves, learn more at https://www.soloss.ca/get-involved