• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Josh, Floyd, Noreen; Elaine and Naomi; Darlene; Josh, Wanda, Lorraine, Wayne; Paul, Bjorn, Bob, Becky, Graeme; Joanne.
• Those who have died: Sandy, 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).  Buyé diocese is holding confirmation services throughout the summer.
• 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.

Today, members of the Jasper community come together to reflect on the wildfire that destroyed many homes, businesses and churches on July 22, 2024. They will honour what was lost and recognize how far they have come while supporting one another as they continue to heal. In our diocese, we remember also the parish of St. Mary and St. George Anglican Church, sharing once again the poem written a year ago by the Rev. Andreas Sigrist, former rector (2019 to 2022):

"Loving Creator, thank you for hearing the cries of our hearts even if we don't know what to say. As the people of Jasper join people around the world and throughout history forced to leave their homes, may they connect with the current of divine love flowing steadily like the Athabasca and Miette rivers. Grant us courage and wisdom to see through the smoke, remembering that where there is ash, green things will grow again."

Photo: Bob Glidden, June 16, 2025

Bishop Stephen London is on vacation until August 18. If you have a matter that would typically come to the Bishop, please contact the Synod Office, and we will connect you with the appropriate individual in his absence.

Bishop Stephen London has appointed the following people to serve as commissaries while he is away:

• Monday, July 21 to Monday, August 4 – Commissary: Archdeacon Jonathan Crane
• Tuesday, August 5 to Monday, August 18 – Commissary: Dean Alexandra Meek

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Helen Chan Bennett as Interim Priest in Charge of the parish of St. Luke's, Edmonton, effective August 15, 2025.

It was an “extremely happy” occasion on July 20 when Archbishop Sixbert Macumi ordained 10 deacons and 2 priests in St. John parish, Kinyami, Ngozi, Diocese of Buyé. More than 2,000 members of the Buyé archdeaconry, as well as all the Bishops from the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi, attended the service, which was followed by a meal.

“Archbishop Sixbert is thankful to everyone who attended, and to those who prayed for the ordination,” says the Rev. Canon Dominique Ciza, Diocesan Secretary 

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Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, the Christ Church Garden Concert Series is returning for a fifth year. Held at Christ Church, 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, on Wednesday evenings in July and August, 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 Anglican Church in Devon invites you to a Forest Bathing walk at Voyageur Park (meet at gazebo in first parking lot) on Wednesday, July 23, at 6:30 pm (Rain Date July 30). Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest to reconnect with nature. Bring comfortable shoes, an open heart and a curious mind. We look forward to seeing you there! POSTER

Good Shepherd, 15495 Castledowns Rd, Edmonton, invites families to the intergenerational VBS Operation Restoration, where all ages will learn how to mend God’s world. Everyone will discover simple ways to live out their faith in daily life. This year, we’re exploring how to learn to feed, heal, forgive, pray, and rest every Thursday from July 31 to August 28.

You are invited to march with the Anglican Queerly Beloved team in the Edmonton Pride Parade on Saturday, August 23. The parade will begin in Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, at 1 pm. It will loop around to the Fan Park, 10104 104 Ave NW.

Wear your colours and comfortable walking shoes in solidarity with the 2SLQBTQ+ community and invite your friends and family to do the same. This event is free and open to everyone. All ages welcome. Click the button below to register.

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

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.

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

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

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