• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Garry, Paul, Bob, Rhea, Mitchell, Jen, Carol, Elliott, David, Elaine
• Those who have died and those who mourn: the Oliver/Martin family (Florence); the Liddell family (Edith); the Key family
• 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 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.
  
• Click here for the Diocese of Edmonton, Anglican Communion, and ecumenical prayer cycles.

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:

• Tuesday, December 2 - Synod Planning Meeting
• Thursday, December 4 - Provincial House of Bishops online meeting
• Thursday, December 4 - Evening Prayer with the National Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Commission
• Friday, December 5 - Faith, Worship, and Ministry Committee meeting
• Sunday, December 7 - St. Matthew's, St. Albert

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Elizabeth Metcalfe as Priest in Mission for the Diocese of Edmonton, effective December 1, 2025.

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Regula Brandle as Rector of St. George's, Fort Saskatchewan, effective January 1, 2026.

Attend the ACW Reunion Communion on December 4

Daily prayer on Zoom at St. Paul's, Edmonton

Heavenly Peace: 2SLGBTQ+ Advent Service on December 22

The Church Admin Corner: Start now for Christmas!

The Synod Office is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant (apply by Dec. 15)

The December issue of The Messenger is now available online

On December 4 at noon at All Saints' Cathedral, join ACW members and friends from around the diocese for a time of worship and fellowship. This service offers a sacred opportunity for peace and reflection at the beginning of the bustling Christmas season.

Parking is available on the street or in the lot to the south of the Cathedral.

Coffee and goodies will follow the service in the hall.

The season of Advent is a wonderful time to re-invest in a regular practice of prayer.

St. Paul's, Edmonton, would like to invite anyone to join our daily services of Morning Prayer (8:00 - 8:30 am) and Evening Prayer (9:15 - 9:30 pm). We hold these every day, except there is no Morning Prayer on Sundays. Please come when you can, and you will be welcomed.

Find information on our website or join through the Zoom link.

This is Queer Belonging's now annual 2SLGBTQ+ Advent Worship Celebration on Monday, December 22, at 7:30 at St. Timothy's, Edmonton.

We will gather to sing songs of worship and praise, pray prayers that we all need for this season, and hear what Scripture is saying to us. We will worship God together as a community that is open to all.

All Ways Welcome.

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As we all know, this is a busy season for parishes. However, you can help yourself in a few weeks’ time by planning today. Start drafts of your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day service materials this week. You probably will not get them finalised, but even having a draft version ready to go now will make you much happier on December 23. 

If you want to download a ready-to-go bulletin, there are bulletins available for all three BAS liturgical years and the full BCP liturgical year on the Diocesan website. These bulletins outline the movement of the service and reference page numbers in the liturgical texts used. These bulletins are available for download in Word or PDF format and can be printed on a single page, double-sided. The Word version bulletins are fully editable and may be changed in any way to suit your parish's needs. To download the bulletins, please visit https://edmonton.anglican.ca/parish-info/pages/service-bulletins. 

Give yourself the early Christmas gift of pre-planning. It is the gift that keeps on giving!!

The Synod Office is hiring an administrative assistant. This is a temporary (one-year) part-time position beginning in January 2026.

The application deadline is Monday, December 15, at noon.

Read the job posting: Administrative assistant

Download the December 2025 issue of The Messenger, a collection of news and stories from the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton.

Click here to receive a print copy of The Messenger or change your subscription address. The Messenger and the Anglican Journal are mailed to subscribers for a suggested donation of $15/year.

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Visit our new Advent and Christmas Services page to find an event at an Anglican church near you!

If you administer a parish and would like to submit a service or event, please use this form.

Upcoming events to note:

December 7 at 7:30 pm - Advent Lessons and Carols at All Saints' Cathedral

Ring in the season with music and cheer!

Join us on Wednesday, December 3, at 7:00 pm at St. David’s Anglican Church for our joyful Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Lift your voice to all your favourite carols, share in the warmth of community, and treat yourself to a delightful array of Christmas goodies.

Everyone is welcome — admission by donation. Celebrate the magic of the season with us!

Visit St. George's by the U of A for a delightful selection of holiday treats: Christmas cake, cookies, shortbread, loaves, butter tarts, Christmas puddings, and more.

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We can do more together! Please make sure your parish knows about these important Diocese-wide events and initiatives by including them in your bulletin, announcements, calendars, and other channels.

For more information and promotional materials, click the bold, underlined text links.

Dec. 31 - Praying in the New Year diocesan night of prayer and praise at All Saints' Cathedral

No Room in the Inn, the annual Advent campaign from the Edmonton District Council of Churches

Bishop Stephen's Lenten Retreat Feb. 27 to March 1 at the Providence Centre

This section contains events from parishes across the Diocese.

For more information on each event, click the bold, underlined text link.

Find more Advent and Christmas services across the Diocese here

Dec. 13 - A Christmas Carol dramatic reading at St. Augustine Parkland

Dec. 14 - [SOLD OUT An Evening of Story and Song with Steve Bell at St. Thomas, Sherwood Park]

Dec. 31 - Diocesan New Years' Eve prayer and praise at All Saints' Cathedral

Feb. 21 - Awakening Your Purpose new Diocese of Edmonton conference on discernment and call for everyone (not just ordained ministry!)

WEEKLY EVENTS

Wednesdays at 11 am Lectionary Bible Study at Good Shepherd, Edmonton

Fridays at 9 pm Night Prayer Livestream from Good Shepherd, Edmonton

No Room in the Inn, the annual Advent campaign from the Edmonton & District Council of Churches, is raising money to repair a playground at WIN House. 

Alongside Hope Christmas Cards are now available to order. Help support sustainable relief and development in Canada and around the world.

Traditional Approaches to Healing needs sustainable funding so it can increase its capacity in response to growing community needs. This life-giving healing circle is grounded in traditional Indigenous wisdom and supports emotional and psychological well-being. Led by Cree Elder Russell Auger at St. Faith's, Edmonton.

Find resources here to support your ministry and parish administration.

To access the links, click the bold, underlined text.

Hospital Stays and Spiritual Care: If you or your loved one is in hospital and you would like the Anglican Hospital Chaplain to visit you, you will need to give written consent during your hospital stay (the hospital will provide you with the form). Only then will the Anglican Hospital Chaplain receive your information and be able to provide spiritual care. - The Rev. Regula Brandle, Anglican Hospital Chaplain

Arrange an Alongside Hope mapping exercise for your parish, facilitated by the Rev. Helen Chan Bennett.

Application information for Christ Church, Edmonton, now hiring a full-time Associate Priest.

Retreats and Spiritual Formation programs: The Edmonton area is blessed to have two active retreat centres offering spiritual direction and programs to help you grow in your discipleship of Jesus Christ. Follow the links to explore offerings at the Providence Centre (southwest Edmonton) and Star of the North (St. Albert). 

Grief and dementia support resource for congregations: Sarah Rudd, a Lutheran Diaconal Minister, is available for worship service support, dementia compassionate community presentations, or to share more about a peer support grief program. Please reach out to srudd@alzheimer.ab.ca if you’d like to connect or explore how these resources can bless your congregation’s ministry.

Part of what unites us as a family of churches is the support we give one another and our ministries. We can do this by sharing our news and events (e.g., youth gatherings, parish fundraisers, worship services, community outreach, public lectures) here in the Synod Scene, the diocese's weekly e-newsletter. We have created a form to simplify this task. Click on the button below to upload a graphic or picture (horizontal / landscape orientation; 1500x784 px), and your brief news/event information. Submissions must be received by Tuesday at noon for inclusion in the current week's newsletter. Because the Synod Scene is public and posted to the diocesan website every week, please use parish (not personal) contact information in your submissions whenever possible. Have questions? Email communications@edmonton.anglican.ca or call 780-439-7344