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News and Events in the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton
Synod Scene May 18 to May 24, 2026
Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week

Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week

  • Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Bob, Jen, Rhea, Paul, Mitchell, Elliott, Elaine
  • Those who have died and those who mourn: Ralph (the Warnock family)
  • Those affected by conflict or natural disasters around the world
  • Archbishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (List of Twinned Parishes - updated May 19, 2026). 
  • 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.
  • Email to 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.

Prayer Cycles for May 24 (Pentecost)

Find Anglican and ecumenical prayer cycles on our website.

Anglican Communion: The Episcopal Church in the Philippines. 

Anglican Church of Canada: The Territory of the People: the Rt. Rev. Clara Plamondon, Bishop.

Diocese of Edmonton: Church of the Nativity, Frog Lake: Fred Matthews, Priest-in-Charge.

Buyé:  Buyé Diocese, Vumbi Parish: Mathias Simpiriwe, Rector.

Treaty 6: Kehewin Cree Nation. 

Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Prayer Cycle:

- ACC: The Bishop, the people, and clergy of the Diocese of Ottawa.

- ELCIC: Luther College at the University of Regina and Luther College – High School.

- TOGETHER: Jerusalem and the Holy Land Sunday; The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and for peace in the Middle East.

Bishop's Itinerary

Bishop's Itinerary

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, May 19 - Synod Planning Meeting
  • Tuesday, May 19 - Administration & Finance Committee
  • Wednesday, May 20 to Friday, May 22 - Emmanuel and St. Chad Board Meeting (provincial)
  • Sunday, May 24 - Immanuel, Wetaskiwin, for Confirmation

For more infomation visit:

https://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/bishops-itinerary

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Now Hiring: Lay-Led Parishes Coordinator

Now Hiring: Lay-Led Parishes Coordinator

The Diocese of Edmonton is hiring a Coordinator for Lay-Led Parishes.

A growing number of our communities are led by lay staff and volunteers. This mode of being an Anglican community comes with unique gifts and challenges. This position will develop supports and systems to help these parishes find renewed viability and vitality as the lay leaders hold mission and ministry for their communities. You will work with diocesan staff and volunteers as well as directly with the lay-led communities to coordinate their facilitation, education, and oversight needs. As most of these parishes are in rural areas of the Diocese of Edmonton, you must be able to travel.

This is a quarter-time position for one year with a possible one-year extension. The application deadline is Thursday, June 4.

For more information, see the POSITION DESCRIPTION.

This Week: Sanctuary of Peace (ICPM) Relaunch Celebration

This Week: Sanctuary of Peace (ICPM) Relaunch Celebration

Saturday, May 23, 2026

You are invited to the Relaunch Celebration of Sanctuary of Peace (formerly known as ICPM or Inner City Pastoral Ministry). All are welcome!

  • Saturday, May 23, 1:00 to 3:30 pm
  • Bissell Centre East (10527 96 St, Edmonton)
  • Program: 1-2 pm, lunch: 2-3:30 pm

Sanctuary of Peace is an interdenominational ministry of presence in the Boyle McCauley neighbourhood. It is founded on a decades-long partnership of Anglican, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and United churches. It provides a vital gathering of faith, a weekly food ministry, and pastoral support to Edmontonians who need it most.

Please share the poster with your community.

Alongside Hope: Light for St. Luke's

Alongside Hope: Light for St. Luke's

help bring reliable electricity to St. Luke's Hospital in the West Bank

St. Luke’s Hospital in the West Bank is operated by the Episcopal (Anglican) Diocese of Jerusalem. Alongside Hope has been supporting this ministry for many years, and more especially during the current war.

St. Luke’s serves a population of about 455,000 people, including 57 marginalized villages and four nearby refugee camps. But unreliable electricity and costly fuel make health care delivery a challenge in the best of times. During the worst of times, it becomes a crisis.

In partnership with the Diocese of Jerusalem, Alongside Hope is funding the purchase and installation of 407 solar panels for St. Luke’s Hospital. “Light for St. Luke’s” will cost $352,000. 

“This is a strategic investment in energy security and operational sustainability,” says the Very Reverend Hosam Naoum, Archbishop of the Diocese of Jerusalem. “It will enable the hospital to function reliably under challenging conditions and contribute to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable approach by lowering carbon emissions. 

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Alongside Hope for supporting this vital project. It represents a transformative step in strengthening the hospital’s resilience and ensuring the continuity of life-saving services, especially in times of emergency when electricity cuts and fuel shortages are frequent and often prolonged.”  

For more information, visit alongsidehope.org/light-for-st-lukes

Alongside Hope is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief. Since 1958, we have worked hand-in-hand with trusted partners in Canada and around the world on a journey of positive change. Together, we are improving health, food security, and livelihoods where needs are greatest. Alongside Hope receives donations from people across Canada – Anglicans as well as non-Anglicans – and also receives funds from other sources, including Global Affairs Canada and institutional donors. Our volunteers promote Alongside Hope programs in churches and communities, to raise money and awareness about the needs of vulnerable people around the world. Our staff in Toronto are careful stewards of these funds and work to ensure that development and relief programs are as efficient and effective as possible. Alongside Hope is committed to working in diverse communities and does not proselytize in its work.

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- from alongsidehope.org

Thy Kingdom Come Continues This Week

Thy Kingdom Come Continues This Week

global ecumenical prayer movement - Ascension to Pentecost

From thykingdomcome.global:

Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension [May 14] to Pentecost [May 24] for more people to come to know Jesus.

Since it began in May 2016,  God has grown TKC from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer, in nearly 90% of countries worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions- so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.

Every person, household, and church is encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own way. It is our hope & prayer that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love for the world will hear it for themselves and respond and follow Him.

Specifically, we again invite each and every Christian across the globe to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5 people who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call.
Whether you have joined in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ before or not, we invite you to take part & join in.

To pray is to share every part of yourself and your life with God. To pray together is to share our lives with God and in the work of God; moving closer to God, to each other and the world. Let us pray together Thy Kingdom Come. - Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally

Watch the trailer on YouTube.

Download resources for your congregation.

 

Church Admin Corner: Minutes and Other Records

Church Admin Corner: Minutes and Other Records

and a handy guide for how to prepare them for archiving

Continuing our series on parish records, this week will focus on meeting minutes and other records to be prepared for permanent archival.

Outside of the financial records discussed last week, there are several records that parishes should appropriately prepare and archive. This allows for such items to be a resource for historical research for generations to come. Included in this is:

  1. Registers and Vestry Books
  2. Meeting minutes and materials for all committees (vestry, corporation, stewardship, worship, ACW, etc.)
  3. Parish newsletters and service leaflets, which include parish announcements
  4. Legal, insurance, and other important documents, such as Deeds of Establishment or consecration information
  5. Architectural plans and property titles
  6. Cemetery, columbarium, or other memorial property records
  7. Photos, correspondence, parish histories, and other important papers

Items for archiving should be prepared by the parish and sent to the Synod Office for review. The Synod Office will then forward items on to the Provincial Archives for safekeeping. To learn how to properly prepare items, please see the summary sheet HERE.

If you have any questions about specific records and whether they should be kept, destroyed, or archived, please do not hesitate to contact the Synod Office at churched@edmonton.anglican.ca.

The Messenger May 2026

The Messenger May 2026

Download the May 2026 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.

The Messenger welcomes story ideas, opinions (Letters to the Editor), and photo submissions relating to news and events of the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton. Written content should be limited to 500 words. Pictures must be high resolution, at least 1 MB (300 dpi), and include the photographer's name and a brief description of the subject matter.

Note: The Messenger is published once a month, except in July and August. Please send submissions for the September 2026 edition to anglicanmessenger@gmail.com by August 10.

For more infomation visit:

https://edmonton.anglican.ca/blog/the-messenger-may-2026

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Please Promote

Please Promote

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.

Parishes Now Hiring

Follow the links for more information on these positions:

St. Paul's, Leduc, is hiring a half-time Community Facilitator. The application deadline is May 22.

St. George's by the U of A in Edmonton is hiring a part-time Children and Youth Ministry Associate. 

Everyone is Welcome!

Everyone is Welcome!

This section contains events from parishes across the Diocese.

May 23 Sanctuary of Peace (formerly ICPM) Relaunch Celebration

May 29-30 Cursillo Mini-Retreat at the Providence Centre

June 7 The Art of Community Regeneration with Dr. Ronald Pate

June 20 Cursillo Year-End BBQ at St. Timothy's, Edmonton

July 17 Edmonton Elks Faith & Family Night

September 19 Cursillo Welcome Back Ultreya & Ice Cream Social

November 21 Cursillo Christmas Celebration

WEEKLY EVENTS (please confirm events directly with parishes)

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) 

Spiritual Formation Opportunities

Spiritual Formation Opportunities

at the Providence Centre

Ignatian Exercises: Free Info Evening (Zoom) on May 26 at 7 PM

For more than 500 years, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola have guided Christians into a deeper relationship with God as they pray through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Retreat in the Real World is an ecumenical journey within a supportive community, from September to May. Participants spend an hour daily in personal prayer, keep a journal of their prayer experiences, explore their prayer journey with a spiritual director every two weeks, and gather monthly for small group learning and sharing via Zoom, one Tuesday a month from 6:30-9:00 pm. Contact estorch@providencerenewal.ca for more information.

Becoming: Called in Love spiritual formation year

This stand-alone spiritual formation year is offered ecumenically through the Providence Renewal Center, Edmonton. Becoming is designed for those seeking to deepen their self-knowledge and spiritual life within a supportive community, with the option to continue a second year of PRESENCE: Sent to Serve, completing training in the ministry of Spiritual Direction. Participants meet monthly from October to June to engage in small group learning modules and retreats, with a blend of online and in-person learning. Application deadline is May 31, 2026. Contact estorch@providencerenewal.ca for more information.

Make a Difference

Make a Difference

help support life-changing initiatives

The programs below need your help to make a difference in our community!

For more information, click the bold, underlined text link.

May 21 Attend the Starlight Fundraising Dinner to help support the Star of the North Retreat Centre

Resources

Resources

Find resources here to support your ministry and parish administration.

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

Churches Now Hiring: See our Ministry Opportunities page for more information.

Easter Video Series from St. George's College Jerusalem

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.

Updates for Lifelong Theological Learning at Huron

Updates for Lifelong Theological Learning at Huron

NEW COURSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Registration and more information for these courses are available on Huron's website. 

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION:

- The Theology of AI: God, the Machine, and Everything in Between with Dr. Erin Green, beginning June 13

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. 

 

Connect with the Diocese of Edmonton

Connect with the Diocese of Edmonton

We would love to connect with you!

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Spread the Word - Support Each Other and Our Ministry

Spread the Word - Support Each Other and Our Ministry

we are happy to help spread the word

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

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