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Anglican Diocese of Edmonton @DioEdm

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Big changes are coming to the Edmonton diocese as we begin implementing our strategic plan, "A Way Through the Wilderness." Read about ministry changes in the September issue of The Messenger: edmonton.anglican.ca/blog/th…
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Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese: edmonton.anglican.ca/newslet… #Anglican #EdmontonDiocese #GardenCncerts #ChristChurch #Fundraiser #Buye #Donations #backtoschool
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Calm debate and decisive votes marked this General Synod, where the Pathways report won broad support. Editor Tali Folkins asks what this means for church governance going forward. anglicanjournal.com/now-come…

Now comes the hard part - Anglican Journal

“I have come to bring peace, but a sword,” Jesus famously tells his apostles when he sends them out to preach, heal and cast out demons (Matthew 10:34)—startling them with these words, perhaps, as...

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Archbishop David Crawley leaves a legacy of compassion, skilled negotiation and early advocacy work for LGBTQ rights. anglicanjournal.com/david-cr…

David Crawley, one-time acting primate, remembered as early advocate for LGBTQ people, skilled...

“David drove change wherever he was. He never accepted the status quo,” says the Rev. Ken Gray, retired dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kamloops, B.C. He’s describing Archbishop David Crawley, former...

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Our faith journeys often call us to set aside our own plans and entrust our lives to God. In his September column, Archbishop Shane Parker reflects on what it means to relinquish and trust. anglicanjournal.com/on-sayin…

On saying ‘but’—and accepting our calls - Anglican Journal

Our journeys in faith often bring us to a place where we are faced with a decision to relinquish our own hopes, desires, and plans because God is calling us to something else.

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Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese: edmonton.anglican.ca/newslet… #ProudAnglicans #PrideParade #GardenCncerts #ChristChurch #EcumenicalSharedMinistry #AnglicanLutheranWestlock #EdmontonFringeFestival #HTAC
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Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese:edmonton.anglican.ca/newslet… #CelebrationSunday #BuyeDiocese #GardenConcerts # ChristChurchEdmonton #SacredCircle #HTACFringe
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At Sacred Circle last week, members drew strength from one another when a mapping exercise and a presentation on the Doctrine of Discovery served as difficult reminders of displacement and violence against Indigenous people. anglicanjournal.com/confront…

Confronting legacy of trauma and genocide, Sacred Circle finds healing within - Anglican Journal

The possible future shape of the Indigenous church began to take concrete expression Aug. 7 as the 12th Indigenous Anglican Sacred Circle mapped out representation based on language areas—an exercise...

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"It’s about finding profound relationship within our diversity": At Sacred Circle, the Ven. Travis Enright outlines how Indigenous-Cree concepts like “covalent family” offer a new model for governance rooted in kinship and consensus. anglicanjournal.com/sacred-c…

Sacred Circle explores meaning of Indigenous church governance - Anglican Journal

The second day of the 12th Indigenous Anglican Sacred Circle saw members discuss what governance means in their own context as they advanced the concrete expression of what it means to be a self-de...

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8 Aug 2025
Sunlight on stained glass, green lawns, open doors—summer is a beautiful time to capture your church in its surroundings. Submit your photos for the 2027 Canadian Church Calendar by Nov. 30, 2025. Find guidelines, tips and more at: anglican.ca/calendar/
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On Sacred Circle 2025’s first full day: Arbp Chris Harper urged humility and community—“You have a ministry that no one else can do”—and members were updated about a Blackfoot Bible translation project. anglicanjournal.com/we-are-h…

‘We are here to build a new community’: National Indigenous Anglican archbishop preaches humility...

The 12th Indigenous Anglican Sacred Circle opened Aug. 5 with a call by National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper for those gathered those gathered to take an active role in serving their...

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Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese: edmonton.anglican.ca/newslet… #SpiritualFormation #PurposefulDiscipleship #GardenConcerts #ChristChurch #2025FringeLineup #HTAC #CourageousJustice #
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With a sociologist’s insight and a pastor’s care, Archbishop Shane Parker steps into the primatial office focused on strengthening relationships, deepening collaboration and helping the Church navigate change with purpose. anglicanjournal.com/i-intend…

‘I intend to lead aggressively’: An interview with the new primate - Anglican Journal

Born in Edmonton, Archbishop Shane Parker, elected primate of the Anglican Church of Canada June 26, is a former sociologist. He studied theology at Saint Paul University and in 1987 was ordained as...

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Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Read more below: elcic.ca/2025/07/30/july-30-…

July 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

Every year on July 30, the United Nations (UN) recognizes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This international day was proclaimed by the UN’s 2013 General Assembly, which coincided with the...

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Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese:edmonton.anglican.ca/newslet… #BuyeConfirmations #CompanionDiocese #TraditionalApproachesToHealing #CrowdFunding #HeartOfCall #SpiritualExercises TransformationalChange
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Primate Shane Parker has written to the Prime Minister, urging action to help end the ongoing devastation in Gaza. anglican.ca/news/primate-cal…

Primate calls for action on “obscene violence” in Gaza

The Anglican Church of Canada has through successive Primates since October 7, 2023, written or endorsed many letters to you and the previous Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs...

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Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese:edmonton.anglican.ca/newslet… #BuyeDioceseOrdination #Jasper1YearLater #ForestBathing #StGeorgeDevon #OperationRestorationVBS #GoodShepherdEdmonton
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Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese: edmonton.anglican.ca/newslet… #115thAnniversary #StAidanStHildaRexboro #Contemplation CommunicationsDirector #ForestBathing #StGeorgeDevon #ChristChurchVBS #TrueNorth
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Check out this week’s edition of the Synod Scene for news and events around the Edmonton diocese and edmonton.anglican.ca/newslet… #MissionalRenewalCoordinator #GS25 #BuyeConfirmations #StAidanStHildaAnniversaryService
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Calling for bold action, @generalsynod approved a resolution to implement six national pathways for church renewal. The vote affirms a commitment to reform governance, support diversity and address urgent financial challenges. #GS2025 anglicanjournal.com/general-…

General Synod overwhelmingly votes for change - Anglican Journal

General Synod has voted to pursue the six pathways for change recommended by a primatial commission over the next triennium—and to allocate up to $2 million of unrestricted funds from General Synod's...

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