DIARY OF PUBLIC PRAYER and INTERCESSIONS

for CONGREGATIONS and MINISTRIES

of the EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA

2018 - 2019

A Publication of theWorship and the Arts Ministry TeamSynod of Alberta and the Territories

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE/INTERCESSIONS 2018 - 2019

It is in our public prayer together as the people of God that we are most united as the body of Christ. Here in worship and prayer, we raise voices and hearts to God, asking our Creator to hear our prayers and supplications, to hear the corporate longings and yearnings of God’s people. This is the heart of our response to God’s Word proclaimed and preached, our way of responding to God’s presence among us and promises to us. Again, the Worship & Arts Committee offers a weekly diary of prayers and intercessions for congregations and ministries of the Church. We include several suggestions for public intercession for each Sunday of the Church Year, beginning with the First Sunday in Advent, 2018, and extending until Christ the King Sunday, 2019. This Diary is a comprehensive attempt to include within the public prayer of our congregations, the following:

Offices and ministries of the ELCIC and its auxiliariesOffices and Bishops of the SynodsDeans and Areas of the ABT SynodCongregations of the ABT SynodMissions and special ministries within CanadaConventions and assemblies of the Church and SynodsPartner churches of the ELCIC within CanadaSchools and educational institutions of the ChurchEcumenical agenciesDiaconal ministers and ecumenical officers within the SynodThose preparing for rostered ministryOur Companion Synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia

SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO USE THESE PRAYERS:

If your congregation customarily uses INTERCESSIONS, either prepared by the pastor or by the people, you may include these suggestions within your intercessions.If your congregation customarily uses a PASTORAL PRAYER, the pastor may incorporate these prayer suggestions in her or his Pastoral Prayer.Corporate prayer is one of the principal tasks of the Church at worship. Prayer changes people; and people, inspired by the Holy Spirit, change things. We hope that your use of this diary of prayers will strengthen our ministry of prayer together across our Synod, and strengthen our witness to the unity of the Church through our society.We have tried to be comprehensive in our inclusion of ministries of the church beyond the individual congregation. If you discover oversights or omissions, we would be pleased to hear of these, and are eager to include them in future public prayer diaries.

Synod Worship and the Arts Ministry Team

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DECEMBER 2, 2018: First Sunday of Adventfor Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the ELCIC, and for the National Church stafffor Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Richard Reimer, Chaplain for the University of Alberta, Edmonton for our synod candidates for ministry for Lutheran Church of the Master, Airdrie, and St John’s Lutheran, Alberta Beach for Executive Director, Karin Achtelstetter, and the staff of Canadian Lutheran World Relieffor our Companion Synod, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia, its leaders and peoplefor the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the bishops, priests, and people of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada

DECEMBER 9, 2018: Second Sunday of Adventfor Bishop Greg Mohr of the BC Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and peoplefor Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Jason Anderson, Chaplain for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technologyfor the pastor and/or diaconal minister of [your congregation]for Amisk Park Lutheran, Amisk, and Scandia Lutheran, Armena for the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Alberta – Augustana Campus, Camrosefor the bishop, pastors, and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of El Salvadorfor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukonfor the pastors and people of the Reformed Church of Canada

DECEMBER 16, 2018: Third Sunday of Adventfor Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, and for our synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Craig Wentland, Chaplain for the University of Alberta, Augustana Campusfor retired bishops, pastors, diaconal ministers and other retired church leadersfor Zion Lutheran, Athabasca, and St Michael Lutheran, Barrhead for the pastors, pilots and staff of the Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilotsfor the bishops, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Cameroon, Africafor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar, pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Landfor the officers and people of the Salvation Army of Canada

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DECEMBER 23, 2018: Fourth Sunday of Adventfor Bishop Sidney Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and peoplefor Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Margaret Propp, Chaplain for the University of Calgary and Mount Royal Universityfor spouses and families of ordained and diaconal ministersfor Zion Lutheran, Bashaw, and St Peter's Lutheran, Bashawfor the primate, bishops, priests, and people of the Church of Sweden for The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor the pastors and people of the Mennonite Churches of Canada

DECEMBER 25, 2018: Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Dayfor Bishop Jason Zinko of the Manitoba/ Northwestern Ontario Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for all Area council members and [your congregation] council membersfor the pastors and chaplains of health care institutions, correctional institutions, and other special ministriesfor those who serve as interim ministers, and for parishes who await pastoral leadershipfor Skudesness Lutheran, Bawlf, and Bawlf Lutheran, Bawlf for the ministry of On Eagle’s Wingsfor the bishops, priests, and people of the Church of Norwayfor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the pastors and people of the Pentecostal Churches in Canada

DECEMBER 30, 2018: First Sunday of Christmasfor Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Canon Erin Philips, Chaplain for the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Collegefor all church volunteers in our congregationsfor Grace Lutheran, Bentley, and Spirit of Grace Lutheran, Brooksfor the bishops, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Guyana, South Americafor Bishop Sidney Black, Indigenous Bishop of Treaty 7 Territory, for The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Anglican Archbishop of Calgary, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Calgaryfor the ministers and people of the United Church of Canada

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JANUARY 6, 2019: Epiphany of Our Lordfor the National Church Council and national committee membersfor Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader, Chaplain for Medicine Hat Collegefor our synod's parish workers and youth workers St Paul Lutheran, Burstall, and Abundant Life Lutheran, Calgaryfor faculty, staff, and students of Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoonfor Kairos and all who work for Canadian ecumenical justice initiativesfor rostered members and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Americafor the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the ministers and people of the evangelical churches in Canada

 

JANUARY 13, 2019: Baptism of Our Lord for Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the ELCIC, and for the National Church staff for Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Richard Reimer, Chaplain for University of Alberta, Edmonton for all who gather for The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25for all congregations struggling with pastoral vacancy, as they anticipate and await rostered ministryfor Advent Lutheran, Calgary and All Saints Lutheran, Calgaryfor the students, faculty, and staff of Martin Luther University College, Waterloo, Ontariofor the bishops, priests and people of the Church of Icelandfor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukonfor the moderator, ministers, and people of the Presbyterian Church of Canada

JANUARY 20, 2019: Second Sunday after Epiphanyfor Bishop Greg Mohr of the BC Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Jason Anderson, Chaplain for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technologyfor Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Calgary, and Lutheran Church of the Cross, Calgary for the Synod’s ‘En Mision con El Salvador/In Mission with El Salvador’ ministry and its staff, Rev. Dr. Brian Rudefor the students, faculty, and staff of Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute, Outlook, Saskatchewanfor the pastors and people of the Lutheran Church in Namibiafor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor the President, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church-Canada

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JANUARY 27, 2019: Third Sunday after Epiphanyfor Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, and for our synod staff, rostered members and people for Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Craig Wentland, Chaplain for University of Alberta, Augustana Campusfor our synod candidates for ministry for Emmanuel Lutheran, Calgary, and First Lutheran, Calgaryfor the chaplains and staff of the Bethany Group Care Facilities and of the Good Samaritan Societyfor the bishops, pastors, and people of the Lutheran Churches of Germanyfor The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor the bishops, priests, and people of the Orthodox Churches of Canada

FEBRUARY 3, 2019: Fourth Sunday after Epiphanyfor Bishop Sidney Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Margaret Propp, Chaplain for the University of Calgary and Mount Royal Universityfor all who gather for the Annual Synod Study Conference, February 4-7for Highwood Lutheran, Calgary, and Hope Lutheran, Calgaryfor the students, faculty, and staff of Luther College, Regina, Saskatchewanfor the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Augsburg Confession in Hungaryfor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the Canadian Council of Churches, its President, and its General Secretary

FEBRUARY 10, 2019: Fifth Sunday after Epiphanyfor Bishop Jason Zinko of the Manitoba/ Northwestern Ontario Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for all Area council members and [your congregation] council membersfor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Canon Erin Philips, Chaplain for the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Collegefor the pastor and/or diaconal minister of [your congregation]for Hosanna Chinese Lutheran, Calgary, and Prince of Faith Lutheran, Calgaryfor all who work in agencies that minister to the poor and homeless in [your community]for the pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Hong Kongfor Bishop Sidney Black, Indigenous Bishop of Treaty 7 Territory, for The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Anglican Archbishop of Calgary, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Calgaryfor the World Council of Churches, its President, General Secretary and staff

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FEBRUARY 17, 2019: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany for Bishop Michael Pryse Eastern Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader, Chaplain for Medicine Hat Collegefor all being called by God into ordained ministry for Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Calgary, and St. John Lutheran, Calgaryfor the Lutheran World Federation, its President, General Secretary and stafffor the rostered members and people of the Lutheran Church of Estoniafor the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar, pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land

FEBRUARY 24, 2019: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany for the National Church Council and national committee members for Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Richard Reimer, Chaplain for University of Alberta, Edmontonfor national and synodical archivists and those who keep available the work of church history and leaders of the pastfor Trinity Lutheran, Calgary, and Bethel Lutheran, Camrosefor all who work toward building interfaith relationshipsfor the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chilefor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukonfor the bishops, priests, and people of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada

MARCH 3, 2019: Transfiguration of Our Lord for Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the ELCIC, and for the National Church staff for Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Jason Anderson, Chaplain for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for Messiah Lutheran, Camrose, and Solor Lutheran, Cereal, Chinook for the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Japanfor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor the pastors and people of the Reformed Church of Canada

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MARCH 10, 2019: First Sunday in Lent for Bishop Greg Mohr of the BC Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Craig Wentland, Chaplain for University of Alberta, Augustana Campus for Spiritual Directors, especially Diaconal Minister Faith Nostbakken and Rev. Ron Flamandfor Saron Lutheran, Clive, and Lakeland Lutheran, Cold Lakefor the members of the Lutheran Deaconess Communityfor the pastors and people of the Lutheran Churches of South Africafor The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor the officers and people of the Salvation Army of Canada

MARCH 17, 2019: Second Sunday in Lent for Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, and for our synod staff, rostered members and people for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Margaret Propp, Chaplain for Lutheran Campus Ministry, University of Calgary and Mount Royal Universityfor our synod candidates for ministryfor Emmanuel Lutheran, Czar, and Bethany Lutheran, Donaldafor Lutheran ethnic ministries and their pastors, leaders and peoplefor the pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Australiafor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the pastors and people of the Mennonite Churches in Canada

MARCH 24, 2019: Third Sunday in Lent for Bishop Sidney Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for all Area council members and [your congregation] council membersfor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Canon Erin Philips, Chaplain for the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College for the pastor and/or diaconal minister of [your congregation]for the synod council as they gather for their spring meeting and retreat, March 28-30for Edberg Lutheran, Edberg, and Ascension Lutheran, Edmontonfor the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Alberta – Augustana Campus, Camrosefor Bishop Sidney Black, Indigenous Bishop of Treaty 7 Territory, for The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Anglican Archbishop of Calgary, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Calgaryfor the pastors and people of the Pentecostal Churches of Canada

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MARCH 31, 2019: Fourth Sunday in Lent for Bishop Jason Zinko of the Manitoba/ Northwestern Ontario Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader, Chaplain for Medicine Hat Collegefor retired bishops, pastors, diaconal ministers and other retired church leadersfor Edmonton New Life Chinese Lutheran, Edmonton, and Holy Spirit Lutheran, Edmontonfor the students, faculty, and staff of Luther College, Regina, Saskatchewanfor the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentinafor the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the ministers and people of the United Church of Canada

APRIL 7, 2019: Fifth Sunday in Lent for Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Richard Reimer, Chaplain for the University of Alberta, Edmonton for all spouses and families of ordained and diaconal ministersfor Hope Lutheran, Edmonton, and Hosanna Lutheran, Edmontonfor the students, faculty, and staff of Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoonfor the pastors and people of the Lutheran Church in Tanzaniafor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukonfor the ministers and people of the evangelical churches in Canada 

APRIL 14, 2019: Passion/Palm Sunday for the National Church Council and national committee members for Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Jason Anderson, Chaplain for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technologyfor those who serve as interim ministers, and for parishes who await pastoral leadershipfor Lord of Life Lutheran, Edmonton, and Mount Zion Lutheran, Edmontonfor the students, faculty, and staff of Martin Luther University College, Waterloo, Ontariofor the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazilfor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor the moderator, ministers, and people of the Presbyterian Church of Canada

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APRIL 21, 2019: Resurrection of Our Lord for Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the ELCIC, and for the National Church staff for Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Craig Wentland, Chaplain for University of Alberta, Augustana Campusfor our synod's parish workers and youth workers for Our Savior Lutheran, Edmonton, and St. John Lutheran, Edmontonfor the bishops, priests, and people of the Church of Finlandfor The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor the Calgary and Edmonton District Council of Churches, and all those who serve on these councils for the President, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church-Canada

APRIL 28, 2019: Second Sunday of Easter for Bishop Greg Mohr of the BC Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Margaret Propp, Chaplain for the University of Calgary and Mount Royal Universityfor the leaders and youth participating in the Synod Youth Gathering, May 3-5for St. Paul (Mill Creek) Lutheran, Edmonton, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Ellerslie, Edmontonfor our Companion Synod, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia, its leaders and peoplefor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the bishops, priests, and people of the Orthodox Churches of Canada

MAY 5, 2019: Third Sunday of Easter for Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, and for our synod staff, rostered members and people for all Area council members and [your congregation] council membersfor our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Canon Erin Philips, Chaplain for the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Collegefor those traveling to the Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering, May 9for Trinity Lutheran, Edmonton, and Grace Lutheran, Edson for the bishop, pastors, and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of El Salvadorfor Bishop Sidney Black, Indigenous Bishop of Treaty 7 Territory, for The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Anglican Archbishop of Calgary, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Calgaryfor the Canadian Council of Churches, its President, and its General Secretary

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MAY 12, 2019: Fourth Sunday of Easter for Bishop Sidney Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader, Chaplain for Medicine Hat Collegefor all congregations struggling with pastoral vacancy, as they anticipate and await rostered ministryfor Ibbestad Lutheran, Enchant, and Hope Lutheran, Forestburgfor the students, faculty, and staff of the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute, Camrosefor the bishops, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Cameroon, Africafor the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the World Council of Churches, its President, General Secretary and staff

MAY 19, 2019: Fifth Sunday of Easter for Bishop Jason Zinko of the Manitoba/ Northwestern Ontario Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor the pastors and chaplains of health care institutions, correctional institutions, and other special ministriesfor all church volunteers in our congregationsfor those planning and attending the synod's All-Ministry-Team Gathering, May 25for Trinity Lutheran, Grande Prairie, and Redeemer Lutheran, Hannafor the ministry of On Eagle’s Wingsfor the primate, bishops, priests, and people of the Church of Sweden and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmarkfor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukonfor Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar, pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land

MAY 26, 2019: Sixth Sunday of Easter for Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor Ecumenical Officers, especially Rev. Daranne Harris and Diaconal Minister Faith Nostbakken x 2for all being called by God into ordained ministryfor Our Saviour Lutheran, Hay Lakes, and St Joseph Lutheran, Hay Lakes for the bishops, priests, and people of the Church of Norwayfor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor the bishops, priests, and people of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada

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JUNE 2, 2019: Seventh Sunday of Easter for the National Church Council and national committee members for Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our synod candidates for ministryfor those preparing for Vacation Bible School ministries throughout our synodfor Good Shepherd Lutheran, High River, and Bethlehem Lutheran, Hildafor the Synod’s ‘En Mision con El Salvador/In Mission with El Salvador’ ministry and its staff, Rev. Dr. Brian Rudefor Kairos and all who work for Canadian ecumenical justice initiativesfor the bishops, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Guyana, South Americafor The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor the pastors and people of the Reformed Churches in Canada

JUNE 9, 2019: Day of Pentecost for Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the ELCIC, and for the National Church staff for Bishop Larry Kochendorfer as he attends the Lutheran World Federation council meeting, June 13-18for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for the pastor and/or diaconal minister of [your congregation]for Grace Lutheran, Hinton, and Zion Lutheran, Holdenfor all in our church who work for ecumenical cooperation, seeking the unity of the churchfor rostered members and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Americafor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the officers and people of the Salvation Army of Canada

JUNE 16, 2019: The Holy Trinity for Bishop Greg Mohr of the BC Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and peoplefor all Area council members and [your congregation] council membersfor the pastors and chaplains of health care institutions, correctional institutions, and other special ministriesfor Bethany Lutheran, Hughenden, and Peace Lutheran, Innisfail for the pastors, pilots and staff of the Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilotsfor the bishops, priests and people of the Church of Icelandfor Bishop Sidney Black, Indigenous Bishop of Treaty 7 Territory, for The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Anglican Archbishop of Calgary, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Calgaryfor the pastors and people of the Mennonite Churches of Canada

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JUNE 23, 2019: Second Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 12for Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, and for our synod staff, rostered members and people for Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for church camp ministries across our synodfor Jasper Lutheran, Jasper, and Rainy Hills Lutheran, Jennerfor all who work toward building interfaith relationshipsfor the pastors and people of the Lutheran Church in Namibiafor the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the pastors and people of the Pentecostal Churches in Canada

JUNE 30, 2019: Third Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 13for Bishop Sidney Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor retired bishops, pastors, diaconal ministers and other retired church leadersfor Vacation Bible School ministries throughout our synodfor our nation and our elected leadersfor Calvary Lutheran, La Glace, and Lord of Glory Lutheran, Lac La Bichefor the bishops, pastors, and people of the Lutheran Churches of Germanyfor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukonfor the ministers and people of the United Church of Canada

JULY 7, 2019: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 14for Bishop Jason Zinko of the Manitoba/ Northwestern Ontario Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and peoplefor Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor spouses and families of ordained and diaconal ministersfor those attending the ELCIC National Convention in Regina, July 11-13for Grace Lutheran (Gnadenthal), Leduc, and Peace Lutheran, Leducfor the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Augsburg Confession in Hungaryfor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor the ministers and people of the evangelical churches in Canada

 

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JULY 14, 2019: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 15for Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor those who serve as interim ministers, and for parishes who await pastoral leadershipfor St. John's (Heimthal) Lutheran, Devon, and Christ Trinity Lutheran, Lethbridgefor all who work in agencies that minister to the poor and homeless in [your community] for the Lutheran World Federation, its President, General Secretary and stafffor the pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Hong Kongfor The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor the moderator, ministers, and people of the Presbyterian Church of Canada

JULY 21, 2019: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 16for the National Church Council and national committee members for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for all being called by God into ordained ministryfor church camp ministries across our synodfor Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Lethbridge, and St Peter Lutheran, Medicine Hat for the chaplains and staff of the Bethany Group Care Facilities and of the Good Samaritan Societyfor the rostered members and people of the Lutheran Church of Estoniafor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the President, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church-Canada

JULY 28, 2019: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 17for Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the ELCIC, and for the National Church staff for all Area council members and [your congregation] council membersfor our synod's parish workers and youth workers for Unity Lutheran, Medicine Hat, and St Peter Lutheran, Milletfor all those who have lost their lives in violent conflict, and for peace throughout the world for the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chilefor Bishop Sidney Black, Indigenous Bishop of Treaty 7 Territory, for The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Anglican Archbishop of Calgary, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Calgaryfor the bishops, priests, and people of the Orthodox Churches of Canada

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AUGUST 4, 2019: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 18for Bishop Greg Mohr of the BC Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for all congregations struggling with pastoral vacancy, as they anticipate and await rostered ministryfor church camp ministries across our synodfor Hope Lutheran, Milo, and Christ Church Anglican-Lutheran, Nantonfor the members of the Lutheran Deaconess Communityfor the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Japanfor the Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Canadian Council of Churches, its President, and its General Secretary

AUGUST 11, 2019: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 19for Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, and for our synod staff, rostered members and people for Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor the pastors and chaplains of health care institutions, correctional institutions, and other special ministriesfor our synod candidates for ministryfor Bethesda Lutheran, New Norway, and St John Lutheran, New Sareptafor Lutheran ethnic ministries and their pastors, leaders and peoplethe pastors and people of the Lutheran Churches of South Africafor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukonfor the World Council of Churches, its President, General Secretary and staff

AUGUST 18, 2019: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 20for Bishop Sidney Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor Ecumenical Officers, especially Rev. Daranne Harris and Diaconal Minister Faith Nostbakkenfor the pastor and/or diaconal minister of [your congregation]for Holy Cross Lutheran, Okotoks, and St Paul Lutheran, Oldsfor the World Mission Prayer League and all those serving in this organizationfor the pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Australiafor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar, pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land

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AUGUST 26, 2019: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 21for Bishop Jason Zinko of the Manitoba/ Northwestern Ontario Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor the members of our synod council and synod committeesfor retired bishops, pastors, diaconal ministers and other retired church leadersfor Central Lutheran, Provost, and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Red Deerfor the students, faculty, and staff of Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute, Outlook, Saskatchewanfor the pastors and people of the Mekane Jesus Lutheran Church of Ethiopiafor The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor the bishops, priests, and people of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 22for Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Richard Reimer, Chaplain University of Albertafor spouses and families of ordained and diaconal ministersfor Rocky Mountain Lutheran, Rocky Mountain House, and Faith Lutheran, Rolling Hillsfor the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentinafor the World Mission Prayer League and all those serving in this organizationfor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the pastors and people of the Reformed Church of Canada

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 23for the National Church Council and national committee members for all Area council members and your congregation’s council membersfor our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Jason Anderson, Chaplain for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technologyfor those who serve as interim ministers, and for parishes who await pastoral leadershipfor the synod council as they gather for their fall meeting and retreat, Sept 12-14for St Paul Lutheran, Rolly View, and Bethel Lutheran, Ryleyfor the pastors and people of the Lutheran Church in Tanzaniafor Bishop Sidney Black, Indigenous Bishop of Treaty 7 Territory, for The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Anglican Archbishop of Calgary, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Calgaryfor the officers and people of the Salvation Army of Canada

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2019: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 24for Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the ELCIC, and for the National Church staff for Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Craig Wentland, Chaplain at University of Alberta, Augustana Campusfor all congregations struggling with pastoral vacancy, as they anticipate and await rostered ministryfor Holy Name Lutheran, Seba Beach, and Trinity Lutheran, Lougheed, Sedgewickfor Executive Director, Karin Achtelstetter, and the staff of Canadian Lutheran World Relieffor the pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazilfor the Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the pastors and people of the Mennonite Churches of Canada

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Lectionary 25for Bishop Greg Mohr of the BC Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Margaret Propp, Chaplain of Lutheran Campus Ministry, University of Calgaryfor our synod's parish workers and youth workers for Glory Lutheran, Sherwood Park, and Mount Olivet Lutheran, Sherwood Parkfor the bishops, priests, and people of the Church of Finlandfor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukonfor the pastors and people of the Pentecostal Churches in Canada

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 26for Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, and for our synod staff, rostered members and people for Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Canon Erin Philips, Chaplain for the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Collegefor Spiritual Directors, especially Diaconal Minister Faith Nostbakken and Rev. Ron Flamand for Faith Lutheran, Slave Lake, and St Matthew’s Lutheran, Spruce Grovefor our Companion Synod, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia, its leaders and peoplefor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor the ministers and people of the United Church of Canada

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OCTOBER 6, 2019: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 27for Bishop Sidney Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader, Chaplain for Medicine Hat Collegefor all church volunteers in our congregationsfor St John Lutheran of Golden Spike, Spruce Grove, and Nazareth Lutheran, Standardfor the students, faculty, and staff of Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoonfor the bishop, pastors, and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of El Salvadorfor The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor the ministers and people of the evangelical churches in Canada

OCTOBER 13, 2019: Thanksgiving/Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 28for Bishop Jason Zinko of the Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for the pastors and chaplains of health care institutions, correctional institutions, and other special ministriesfor Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Stony Plain, and Faith Lutheran, Sundrefor the students, faculty, and staff of Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute, Outlook, Saskatchewanfor the bishops, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Cameroon, Africafor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the moderator, ministers, and people of the Presbyterian Church of Canada

OCTOBER 20, 2019: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 29for Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for all Area council members and [your congregation] council membersfor our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Richard Reimer, Chaplain of Lutheran Campus Ministry, University of Albertafor St Matthew's Lutheran, Thorsby, and Bethany Lutheran, Tilleyfor the students, faculty, and staff of Martin Luther University College, Waterloo, Ontariofor our Companion Synod, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia, its leaders and peoplefor Bishop Sidney Black, Indigenous Bishop of Treaty 7 Territory, for The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Anglican Archbishop of Calgary, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Calgaryfor the President, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church-Canada

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OCTOBER 27, 2019: Reformation Sunday/Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 30for the National Church Council and national committee members for Rev. Trish Schmermund, Dean, and the Northern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and people for our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Jason Anderson, Chaplain for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technologyfor all congregations struggling with pastoral vacancy, as they anticipate and await rostered ministryfor Trinity Lutheran, Westlock, and Grace Lutheran, Wetaskiwin for Kairos and all who work for Canadian ecumenical justice initiativesfor the primate, bishops, priests, and people of the Church of Sweden and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmarkfor the Primate of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the Right Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church in Canadafor the bishops, priests, and people of the Orthodox Churches of Canada

NOVEMBER 3, 2019: All Saints Sunday/Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 31for Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the ELCIC, and for the National Church staff for Rev. Kathy Calkins, Dean, and the West Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Craig Wentland, Chaplain at University of Alberta, Augustana Campusfor all being called by God into ordained ministryfor Vang Lutheran, Millet, Wetaskawin, and Trinity Lutheran, Whitehorsefor the Synod’s ‘En Mision con El Salvador/In Mission with El Salvador’ ministry and its staff, Rev. Dr. Brian Rudefor all in our church who work for ecumenical cooperation, seeking the unity of the churchfor the bishops, priests, and people of the Church of Norwayfor The Right Rev. Larry Robertson, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon, and for the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Yukon for the Canadian Council of Churches, its President, and its General Secretary

NOVEMBER 10, 2019: Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost - Lectionary 32for Bishop Greg Mohr of the BC synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dean, and the East Central Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Margaret Propp, Chaplain of Lutheran Campus Ministry, University of Calgaryfor our synod candidates for ministryfor St John of Northmark Lutheran, Woking, and Holy Family Lutheran, Yellowknifefor the students, faculty, and staff of the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute, Camrosefor the bishops, pastors and people of the Lutheran Church of Guyana, South Americafor The Right Rev. David Parsons, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, and for the staff, priests and people of the Anglican Diocese of the Arcticfor the World Council of Churches, its President, General Secretary and staff

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NOVEMBER 17, 2019: Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 33for Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, and for our synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Kevin Powell, Dean, and the Southwestern Area Leadership Team, rostered ministers and peoplefor our Lutheran Campus Ministries in Canada and especially for Rev. Canon Erin Philips, Chaplain for the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Collegefor the pastor and/or diaconal minister of [your congregation]for the students, faculty, and staff of Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoonfor rostered members and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Americafor The Right Rev. Fraser Lawton, Anglican bishop of Athabasca, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Athabascafor Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar, pastors and people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land

NOVEMBER 24, 2019: Christ the King - Lectionary 34for Bishop Sidney Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod, and for the synod staff, rostered ministers and people for Rev. Jeff Decelle, Dean, and the Southern Area Ministry Team, rostered ministers and people for our Synod Campus Ministries and especially for Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader, Chaplain for Medicine Hat Collegefor the pastors and chaplains of health care institutions, correctional institutions, and other special ministriesfor those who serve as interim ministers, and for parishes who await pastoral leadershipfor the students, faculty, and staff of Luther College, Regina, Saskatchewanfor the bishops, priests and people of the Church of Icelandfor The Right Rev. Jane Alexander, Anglican bishop of Edmonton, and the staff, priests, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Edmontonfor the Calgary and Edmonton District Council of Churches, and all those who serve on these councils

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