This Lent we gather around the teachings of the indigenous Medicine Wheel that gives us an image of our wholeness as humans and as people of faith.  The Wheel embodies an image of our whole life Childhood - Adolescence - Adulthood - Eldership, and it embodies the four quadrants of our health: Physical - Mental - Emotional - Spiritual.  Among the wheel's many teachings, we will focus on this last set.

Lent I - Physical

Lent II - Mental

Lent III - Guest preacher & Celebrant the Ven. Jordan Haynie Ware from Good Shepherd Anglican Church Edmonton

Lent IV - Emotional

Lent V - Spiritual

As well, there will be an online study of Benedictine Spirituality on Wednesday evenings (*beginning March 19) from 7-8 pm led by Rev. Jonathan.  A link will be sent out each Wednesday via the parish e-newsletter.

First reading and Psalm
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32

Participate in the 45th Anniversary of the Outdoor Way of the Cross, an ecumenical prayer event along the streets of Edmonton’s inner city while reflecting on how the gospel values of Jesus apply to individual and public life today. All are being called to walk together in hope on Good Friday, April 18. The two-km walk will begin at 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the First Peoples, 10821 96 Street. Soup, sandwiches and bannock will be served after the walk. 

The Edmonton Grandmothers, including several members of the local Christian community, will hold their annual Fabulous Fabric Frenzy and More Sale on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Strathearn United Church, 8510 - 95 Ave NW, Edmonton. There will be a selection of fabric, yarn, notions and craft supplies. This will be our only fabric sale this year - we hope to see you there!!! An admission of $2 (cash only) and purchases (cash, credit card, or debit card) support grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa raising their grandchildren due to the AIDS pandemic.

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to announce his intention to ordain, God willing, Mr. Fred Matthews to the Holy Diaconate; and the Rev. Helen Chan Bennett and the Rev. Jordan Giggey to the Sacred Priesthood on Pentecost Sunday, 2025, 7 PM, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton. Members of the clergy are invited to vest, the colour is red. All are welcome! *Please note: Additional postulents for ordination may be announced closer to the date.

All Saints' Cathedral will host a diocesan-wide Easter Vigil Service on Holy Saturday, April 19. If you would like to read Scripture, lead intercessions, or participate in the service in another way, please email RJ Chambers, Office Administrator: churched@edmonton.anglican.ca . 

In this video, Bishop Stephen London introduces the first guiding principle of the diocesan work plan: Inviting Witness.

The Hanley Home Group meets on Monday nights, 6:45 - 8:15 pm, at 10735 52 Street.

We discuss scripture, share our lives, and pray for each other. Families are welcome!

If you'd like to check us out, please email John at john@mjhanley.net.

This Lent over several Wednesday evenings, we will explore Benedictine Spirituality.

Why?  Benedictine practice is not flashy spirituality, but very much about following Jesus in our real life and in community.  This spiritual approach, following the leadership of St. Benedict of Nursia (b. 480 c.e.), holds themes of hospitality, humility, stability, balance, and others that translate well into our life as individuals and as a church.

If you would like to do a deep dive, here is a link to his 'Rule' which is still read daily by folks connected, within a monastery or without, to the Order of St. Benedict (OSB).  There are lots of other resources online.

https://archive.osb.org/rb/text/toc.html

Administration, address updates, etc: Cheryl at office@staugustinesedmonton.com, 780-466-5532