• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Pam, David & Suzanne, Elliott, Elaine
• Those who have died and those who mourn: Shirley (the Chesterton family); Carol (the Canton 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.
• Add a name to 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.

Find Anglican and ecumenical prayer cycles on our website.

Anglican Communion: The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (Anglican Episcopal Church in Japan)

Anglican Church of Canada: Diocese of Montreal: the Rt. Rev. Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu, Bishop

Diocese of Edmonton: St. Margaret, Edmonton: Aaron Parsall-Myler, Rector; Susan Ormsbee, Honourary Assistant; Janette Chambers, Office Administrator

Buyé: Buyé Hospital Chaplaincy: Daniel Bizimana, Chaplain

Treaty 6: Paul First Nation

Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Prayer Cycle:

- ACC: The bishop, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Western Newfoundland

- ELCIC: The dean, council, and congregations of the Georgian Bay and Huronia Areas of the Eastern Synod

- MOR: The people and ministries of New Dawn Moravian Church in Toronto

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:

• Wednesday, February 25 - Episcope Circle
• Thursday, February 26 - Emmanuel and St. Chad board meeting (provincial)
• Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1 - Leading Retreat at Providence Renewal Centre

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint the Rev. Sandra Arbeau as Honourary Assistant of the parish of St. Peter's, Edmonton, effective February 18, 2026.

Innovative Stewardship 

Registration now open for 2026 Revive program (in-person and online)

Mini-retreat on piety, study, action (with Cursillo)

Easter Celebration (with Queer Belonging)

Now hiring: Parish Administrator for St. Paul's, Musician for St. Faith's, Assistant for Christ Church, Edmonton

Church Admin Corner: Newly-Elected Leaders

The February issue of The Messenger is now available online

Scroll down for more local and parish events in the "Join In" Section!

Good stewardship is the best mission investment. Your generosity helps your Christian community grow outward and prepare for future missional initiatives.

Did you receive a tax refund this month? Consider prayerfully how you can use that abundance to bless others.

The Diocese of Edmonton is once again offering the Revive program. Revive is a discipleship program offered in gratitude to active church members to help them grow in confidence as spiritual leaders.  The Revive program reflects the Inviting Witness and Purposeful Discipleship pillars of our strategic plan, which call for an empowered laity serving as equals alongside a collaborative and team-oriented clergy. It reflects our belief that all who are baptised are called to share in the mission of God through their unique ministries.

The 2026 Revive cohort will follow a hybrid model on Tuesday evenings under the leadership of the Rev. Andreas Sigrist. You may join in person at St. Matthias (6210 188 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 5T4) or online on Tuesday evenings. We are pleased to be offering this program free of charge. Register now!

 Revive Module 1 schedule:

• Saturday, April 25 Opening Retreat at St. Matthias (in person only)
• Tuesdays from April 28 through June 2 (in person or on Zoom)

More information and registration

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Join the Cursillo community for a time of renewal and reflection on daily living in the practice of piety, study, and action. You do not need to have attended a Cursillo weekend to participate!

Piety, Study, and Action form the "tripod" of the Cursillo movement, providing a structured method for living a Christian life in one's daily environment. Piety (heart) focuses on intentional communion with God, Study (intelligence) deepens faith understanding, and Action (will) brings Christ into the world through apostolic, friendly service.

Friday, May 29 from 7 to 9:30 pm and Saturday, May 30 from 8:30 to 4:00 pm

at the Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119 St. NW, Edmonton

For more information, including accommodations and fees, please see the registration form. The registration deadline is May 25.

Come celebrate the queer mystery of the risen Christ, the God who defeated sin and death for all. Coffee, snacks, and fellowship to follow. All Ways, Always Welcome.

7:30 pm on Monday, April 13, 2026

at St. Timothy's, 8420-145 Street NW, Edmonton

St. Paul's, Edmonton, is seeking a Parish Administrator to provide reliable, organised, and compassionate administrative support for parish life.

Please see the attached position description for more information.

St. Faith's (11725 93 St NW) is seeking a creative and prayerful musician to lead music for two Sunday services. 

Music includes Common Praise (Anglican tradition), contemporary worship music, and Ugandan hymnody and song.

Services are on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, and will require two rehearsals with the choir before the Sunday services.

Christ Church, Edmonton, is hiring a full-time Lay Pastoral Associate or Assistant Priest. The clergy position has now closed. Please visit our Ministry Opportunities page for a link to the Lay Pastoral Associate, which closes on Friday, February 27, 2026. 

Your Parish Annual Meeting has likely happened in the past few weeks or is coming in the next little while. Did you/will you elect new vestry members or wardens?

Following an election, it is a great plan to schedule time in your next Vestry/Corporation meeting to allow your newly elected people to have space to answer questions about the work of the parish and to provide an overview of what is required for Vestry/Corporation members over the course of the year.

This is also an ideal time to present your newly elected members with their own printed copy of the Diocesan Constitution and Canons (even just pages 32-48 regarding Parish Government) and any policies they may need access to. To download the Constitution and Canons, please visit https://edmonton.anglican.ca/pages/canons-and-constitution.

Download the February 2026 issue of The Messenger, a collection of news and stories from the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton.

Note: The Messenger is published once a month, except in July and August. Please send submissions for the April 2026 edition to anglicanmessenger@gmail.com by March 2.

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.

**NEW: for these events in an easy-to-copy Word document for bulletins and slide shows, click here**

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

Sign up to help at the Diocesan Easter Vigil. Everyone is invited to this moving celebration of the Resurrection on Saturday, April 4, at 8:00 pm.

Sign up for Revive and grow in confidence as a spiritual leader

This section contains events from parishes across the Diocese.

March 10 & 17 L Is for Lifestyle: Christian Living that Doesn't Cost the Earth Lenten book study on Zoom from Holy Trinity, Edmonton (see below)

Wednesdays in Lent (Feb. 25 through April 1) Evening Prayer & St. Teresa of Avila's Prayer of Recollection on Zoom from St. Timothy's, Edmonton (see below)

February 28 - presentation for caregivers (see below)

March 4 - estate planning seminar (see below)

WEEKLY EVENTS (please confirm events directly with parishes)

Daily except Sundays Pray the Daily Offices together on Zoom during Lent (morning and evening)

Sundays at 7 pm Compline from St. Peter's, Edmonton (Facebook)

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

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

Daily except Sundays at 8 am Morning Prayer at St. Paul's, Edmonton (Zoom)

Daily at 9:15 pm Evening Prayer at St. Paul's, Edmonton (Zoom) 

A is for Activism, B is for Bananas, and C is for Creation: These are the opening three chapters of L is for Lifestyle: Christian Living That Doesn’t Cost the Earth. This book is a thoughtful, practical, and deeply biblical invitation to rethink how we live as Christians in a consumer-driven world. The author, Ruth Valerio, explores how small, intentional lifestyle choices—around food, money, possessions, and energy—can become acts of discipleship that honor both our neighbors and the planet.

This Lenten book study is for those looking for meaningful discussion about stewardship, justice, and faithful living. It is also for those who want to live more simply—not out of fear, but out of love for God and creation. Join us on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 to cover letters A-M, and on Tuesday, March 17 to cover letters N-Z.

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 931 1190 0072
Passcode: 756636

This study is sponsored jointly by Holy Trinity, Edmonton, and the 5th Mark of Mission Committee. For more information, contact the Rev. Suzanne Oswald.

Starting on Wednesday, February 25th, St. Timothy's will be offering a weekly service of evening prayer on Zoom, followed by teaching and practice of St. Teresa of Avila's Prayer of Recollection.

These will continue through to April 1st in Holy Week.

To register and receive the Zoom link, please email Father Jordan at  jordan@sttimothy-edm.ca

Learn about managing emotional, financial, and mental burdens when caring for loved ones. 

In Alberta, 70% of health care in the community is performed by loved ones. The majority of caregivers are balancing their own careers with their family obligations. Caregivers Alberta offers a variety of support to these caregivers with the goal of minimizing the emotional, financial, and mental burden of caregiving.

This event is presented by Caregivers Alberta and organized by Hardisty Evolving through Research and Education.

It will be held at the Edmonton Public Library - Capilano Branch (9915 67 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6A 0H2) on Saturday, February 28 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.

It’s never too early to start thinking about your will. You are invited to a special will planning seminar, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Estate Planning," on March 4th at The King's University.

This free session is presented by John Kok, founder of Navigator Ministries, and Tamara Epple, founder of Homestead Law. John is a senior financial advisor with over 40 years of experience in the industry and is a longtime friend of King’s. Tamara has worked in law for over 20 years and has an extensive background in wills, estates, and real estate law. During the session, they will consider estate planning from a perspective of biblical stewardship, while also guiding you through the legal, financial, and charitable aspects of writing a will.

If you’re new to will planning or have questions about updating your will, this seminar is for you! RSVP by March 1 to get your complimentary ticket and for a chance to win one of two $500 vouchers towards your personal will package. Snacks and refreshments provided.

RSVP here

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of Estate Planning
Wednesday, March 4
6:30 pm
The King’s University

Join the 8-week Building Inclusive Community course, online beginning March 2 (see below)

Lend your voice to the campaign to protect refugee sponsorship capacity.

Join the Flourishing Foundation for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation on anti-racism and begin the personal process of decolonizing self and community. This program is facilitated by Andrea Montgomery DiMarco, Fiona Brownlee, and Jenny Stuart.

Mondays 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

9 classes on Zoom beginning March 2, 2026

To register, email contact@flourishingfoundation.org

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Find resources here to support your ministry and parish administration.

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

Conversations for Mission - An AGM Field Guide: download this handy resource for your AGM by the Rev. Nick Trussell

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.

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.

Sign up to receive Wild Paths of Peace, a Lenten resource from Alongside Hope:

Registration for the following courses is NOW OPEN on Huron's website. To find these courses, you need to scroll down past the winter term until you see the Certificate in Pilgrimage Studies (which is offered at a reduced cost, not free, with our subscription). The open courses follow that listing. Make sure you check the course box in the section of the registration form for free tuition under the diocesan subscriptions.

- Church History Part 2: Middle Ages Through the Reformation with Bishop William Cliff, beginning April 30 - FULL

- Anglican Theology According to the Thirty-Nine Articles with Dr. Maico Michielin, beginning March 5 - FULL

- Congregational Music for the Liturgical Year with Mr. William Lupton, beginning March 10 (Tuesday evenings)

About this program: The Diocese of Edmonton is excited to begin a new partnership with Huron University. In 2026, tuition for courses in the LTh program is covered for members of the Diocese. Study towards a certificate or credential (e.g. Parish Leadership, Theology for Lay Readers, or Foundations in Diaconal Ministry) or learn more about something that interests you.

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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