• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Sami; Jordan, Alice; Floyd, Bev, Terry, Wayne; Deirdre, Alana, Garth.
• Those who have died 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).  
• 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 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 at the end of those two weeks.

Please pray for Bishop Stephen London as he serves parishes throughout the diocese and connects with our partners and friends beyond the diocese. God willing, Bishop Stephen will attend the following public meetings, events and services:

• Sunday, March 9: Induction Service for Christa Eisbrenner, St. Mary, Ponoka, 10 am
• March 10 to 16: Bishop Steve Away for Reading Week
• Tuesday, March 18: Administration and Finance Committee, 4 pm
• Wednesday, March 19: Clergy Day, 9 am
• Sunday, March 23: Emmanuel, Gibbons, 10 am
• Wednesday, March 26: Episcope Circle, 12:30 pm
• March 28 to April 4: House of Bishops

Members of the Diocese of Edmonton Executive Council, elected and appointed representatives from across the diocese, recently took measures to help ensure our church communities are safe spaces for everyone.

Executive Council voted to receive the Safe Church Policy, which will supersede the previous Safe Church document as of April 1, 2025.

The comprehensive, 56-page document, which includes a quick reference guide, was reviewed by several diocesan committees, including the Diocesan Advisory and Response Team (DART), the newly established Policy and Procedures Committee and the Administration and Finance Committee, before being brought to Executive Council.

“I’m grateful for the work of a number of people who are truly passionate about making our churches safe,” says Bishop Stephen London. “Churches on a whole have lost credibility on this issue. It is time for our diocese to lead in this area.”

When was the last time you updated your church directory?

It is recommended that every parish complete directory maintenance annually or every second year, as databases are only useful if continuously maintained. Database information is both useful for keeping in touch with parishioners and is required to submit the diocesan statistics.

Church members may forget to notify the parish of changes of address, phone numbers, or email, so asking all members to submit those items annually (even if they have not changed) ensures the directory is kept current. This also allows the parish to easily identify families/individuals they have not heard from in a while, enabling a clergy member or parish volunteer to reach out.

RJ Chambers, Office Administrator, Diocese of Edmonton

Retired Anglican priest the Rev. Tim Chesterton is excited to take Christian Basics, a short course about the central Gospel message, on the road. Chesterton is offering this opportunity to every parish in the diocese. For parishes outside the greater Edmonton area, the course will be offered on a weekend (Friday evening plus Saturday morning and afternoon). For parishes in Edmonton and its satellite communities, it can also be presented as four evening sessions over four weeks.

There is no charge for the course, but Chesterton asks that his travel costs be reimbursed at the diocesan rate. Also, he will need an estimate of how many people will be attending the course, as this makes a difference to the presentation style.

While AI can and is often used for good and honest tasks such as synthesizing information quickly, it is also frequently used for fraudulent activity such as accessing personal contact information, which is then used to trick someone into sending money. Please, do not be fooled into sending money or gift cards via an email request. Always verify the request with the alleged source of the email. If you know the person's phone number, call them. 

Registration for the Anglican Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) 5th annual Say Yes! to Kids (SYTK) campaign is now open. The 2025 campaign will launch on Tuesday, April 22 and close on Monday, June 30. All parishes, dioceses and organizations seeking to partner with AFC are asked to register by April 1.

St. Peter's Anglican Church and the St. Peter's 26th Scouts Troop welcome all to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on March 4, from 5 to 7 pm. We welcome everyone who would like to join us for this community event. It will be in the St. Peter's Church Hall, 11035 127 ST NW, Edmonton. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at stpeters.edm@gmail.com

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Throughout the season of Lent (six weeks following Ash Wednesday), professional musicians from various musical disciplines will perform every Tuesday during the noon-hour at Holy Trinity, 10037-84 Ave NW, Edmonton. Concerts are offered in the sanctuary from 12 to 1 pm. Audience members are welcome to bring their lunch to eat during this noon-time concert. The Concert Series is free to attend (donations accepted). 2025 SCHEDULE

The Anglican Church Women (ACW) of the following parishes warmly invite you to their celebrations of the 2025 World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 7:

• Immanuel, Wetaskiwin, 2 pm
• Good Shepherd, Edmonton, 7 pm
• St. Columba, Beaumont, 7 pm

Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, will lead two public, community-engagement events on Saturday, March 15, at Gateway Family Church, 4310 Black Gold Drive, Leduc. The gatherings will be hosted by Dr. Steve Hewko, Director of the Canadian Institute for Empirical Church Research.

1. Connecting to Thrive: This free workshop, to be held on Saturday, March 15, 9 am to 4 pm, is intended to help church and community leaders to better understand their context through some of the resource analysis undertaken by Wycliffe's Canadian Institute for Empirical Church Research. This event is meant to encourage anyone trying to think strategically about the church’s community ministry in these challenging days. Further information and registration can be found on Eventbrite.

In a world where it seems everyone is angry with one another, the thought of coming together in unity and compassion can be overwhelming. Trinity Lutheran Church, 10014 81 Ave, Edmonton, will host a "Calming the Storm" workshop on Saturday, March 15, from 9 am to 3 pm. Daranne Harris, a specialist in sharing difficult conversations across divides through Catalyzing Compassion, will lead us in a skill-building session about how to connect with people during an age of polarization. The registration fee is $5, and lunch is provided. Please email Pastor Erin Thomas at erin.thomas@trinity-lutheran.ab.ca if you have dietary restrictions. This workshop is open to anyone who wants to improve their communication skills and strengthen their confidence in navigating fractured relationships. It will be a great time of interactive learning and support. REGISTER

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

St. Patrick's, Edmonton has a new website! Check it out here: ST-PATRICK'S ANGLICAN | Celebrate Faith Together

You may be thinking, "That's great, but our church is on Facebook; why do we need a website?" 

When deciding how to promote or advertise your church, it is helpful to think about it from the perspective of the person searching for info about your church.

This Lent, Mr. Brad Lindseth CD is starting an online prayer group for people to pray the Daily Offices together twice daily except on Sundays. He intends to use the orders in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and the Book of Alternative Services (BAS) and is open to using other resources. If praying the Daily Offices, whether you've done it before or not, interests you, please email brad.lindseth@gmail.com or call 780-903-1484 for details and to sign up.

The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (AFP) invites you to join the Very Rev. Kevin George, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, for Lenten prayer on March 17, 11 am. Join on Zoom, The meeting ID is 891 9282 3143.

Cold and flu season is upon us, and COVID persists in all its variations. As we spend more time indoors, it is becoming more difficult to contain germs and protect vulnerable members of our communities. Please remember that a minor infection for one person can develop into a major sickness for someone else. If you are feeling unwell (ie. have a cough, runny nose, sore throat, chest congestion, fever...), please stay home.