• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Pam, David & Suzanne, Elliott, Elaine
• Those who have died and those who mourn: John (the Vrolijk 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 Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East 

Anglican Church of Canada: Diocese of Moosonee: the Rt. Rev. Rod BrantFrancis, Bishop

Diocese of Edmonton: St. Mark-Jieng, Edmonton: Akon Lual Akon, Rector

Buyé: Chaplain at Buyé High School: Jerome Rivuzimana

Treaty 6: Saddle Lake Cree Nation

Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Prayer Cycle:

- ACC:  The Rt. Rev. Sandra Fyfe, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

- ELCIC:  The dean, council, and congregations of the Northern Area of the Eastern Synod

- MOR: The people and ministries of Christ Moravian Church in Calgary

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:

• Thursday, March 5  - Provincial House of Bishops Meeting
• Friday, March 6 - Innovative Stewardship Meeting
• Saturday, March 7 - RAPS (retired clergy and spouses) luncheon at Holy Trinity
• Sunday, March 8 - St. Paul's, Leduc

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to announce his intention to ordain, God willing, Ms. Stacey Buffie to the Sacred Diaconate; and the Rev. Fred Matthews and Captain the Rev. Nathan Wright to the Sacred Presbyterate.

The service will be held on the Feast of the Ascension, Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 pm, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton.

Members of the clergy are invited to vest. The colour is white. Incense and/or smudge will be used at the service.

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint Captain the Rev. Jennifer Renouf as Honourary Priest of the parish of Christ Church, Edmonton, effective February 27, 2026.

The 2026 World Day of Prayer is March 6

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

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

Easter Celebration with Queerly Beloved

Now hiring: Rector for Immanuel, Wetaskiwin; Parish Administrator for St. Paul's; Musician for St. Faith's

This month's Executive Council summary

Church Admin Corner

The February issue of The Messenger is available online

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

In the 1900’s, a dream spread through Canada: growing Christ’s kingdom through prayer, fostering unity, and having a voice in social justice.

Various denominations were already passionate about prayer and justice, but in 1918 Bessie McMurchy invited them to gather for what would become the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. Local events grew exponentially, and women of Canada and the United States co-developed and distributed materials abroad to their partners for the fledgling Day of Prayer in 1927.

Today, the World Day of Prayer is thriving. In 2016, it was celebrated by over 1,048,000 people in 98 countries, with the writing countries’ content translated into 95 languages. It is still very active in Canada, where around 1250 World Day of Prayer services were hosted in 2017. Offerings enable WICC to continue its successful grassroots grant program.

- From the History of the World Day of Prayer in Canada

The World Day of Prayer this year is written by the WDP Committee of Nigeria. The theme is "I will give you rest: come."

Check with your local Diocese of Edmonton church to find a World Day of Prayer celebration near you.

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

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the half-time position of Rector of Immanuel Anglican Church in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

Rooted in Christ. Growing in Faith. Serving our Communities.

Immanuel is a welcoming, inclusive parish that focuses on family like support of one another, service minded community outreach, and honours Anglican tradition while discerning thoughtful innovation. They identify as “the church with the big heart” – shaped by Christ’s welcome and compassion. They live out their baptismal call by being deeply rooted in their community and encouraging the gifts and callings of all.

For more information and the application process, see the JOB POSTING.

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.

The Executive Council met in the lounge of All Saints' Cathedral from 7 pm to 9 pm on February 26.

Bishop's Report: Bishop Stephen highlighted much of the Gospel work being done through the Way in the Wilderness Diocesan workplan over the last month. (If you would like to know more about this important work in the diocese, please see the video from Canon Scott Sharman about our progress HERE.) The bishop noted that there are three dates in the Spring to take note of:

April 4th: The Diocesan Easter Vigil 

May 7th: Bishop's Fund Dinner

May 14th: Ordination

Jasper: The Rev. Nick Trussell updated the Executive about next steps in the conversation around the rebuilding of a church in Jasper. CONTEXT: On July 24, 2024, much of the community of Jasper, AB was destroyed in a wildfire, including the churches of St Mary & St George Anglican Church and Jasper United Church. This was a devastating loss for the congregations and for the community at large. Last year, in conjunction with the United Church of Canada, we hired Ms. Anna Bubel as a consultant to facilitate conversations between the congregations and the larger Jasper community. This is a large and complex task. The latest development is that the Municipality of Jasper would like to partner with us for the rebuilding to create a structure that would include worship space, but also community space, commercial space, and housing. The next step is to draft a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality to move that conversation forward. 

A & F (Administration and Finance Committee) Report: The Executive Council approved an updated Capital Project policy. The project has been forwarded to the Synod Office staff for a communication rollout. 

Synod Planning: The Executive Council talked about the form of conversations that will take place at the fall Diocesan Synod. CONTEXT: The 70th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton will take place on Oct 23 & 24. At this synod, we will be presenting the results of our current Diocesan workplan and inviting significant conversation about what should be in the next Diocesan workplan, which will bring us from 2026 to 2028. We have begun a rhythm of working in two-year increments to further the work of the Gospel in this diocese.

Needing to fundraise for your parish or a ministry event? The sky is the limit when it comes to fundraising opportunities!

When considering fundraising activities, take a close look at the makeup of your parish or the community to determine if the fundraising activity aligns with the needs of that community. For example, a spaghetti and meatball supper might be great in some cases, but if half of your parish is gluten-free and/or vegetarian, this might not be a good fit. Or, holding a bedding plant sale in a community where most parishioners live in apartments might not be successful. Something that worked extremely well for one parish could flop completely in another.

Also, when considering fundraising activities, ensure you know what is and is not tax-receiptable. Parishes that incorrectly receipt could face significant penalties, including the loss of their charitable status.

Note: Raffles require a specific license available through AGLC. Additionally, the Diocese may restrict certain gaming activities such as raffles. If you want to run a raffle, please check in with the Diocese prior to advertising.

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

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

March 4 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Estate Planning - Seminar at The King's University

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) 

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.

Canon Scott Sharman, Strategic Plan Animator, has provided the following update for early 2026.

Watch the narrated PowerPoint video.

Download the PDF summary.

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