• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Floyd, Bev, Terry, Wayne; Deirdre, Alana, Garth; Ken, Edna, Faye, Bjorn, Paul; Vern; Chuck; Doug; Jordan; Keith; Iris.
• 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:

• Thursday, February 27: Our Sacred Obligations Event, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, Edmonton, 10 am
• Thursday, February 27: Executive Council, 7 pm
• Saturday, March 1: Retired Anglican Priests and Spouses (RAPS) Luncheon, Holy Trinity, Edmonton, 11:30 am
• Sunday, March 2: St. Mary the Virgin, Vegreville, 10 am
• Sunday, March 2: Evensong, St. David's, Edmonton, 7 pm
• Sunday, March 9: Induction Service for Christa Eisbrenner, St. Mary, Ponoka, 10 am
• March 10 to 16: Bishop Steve away for his reading week

Bishop Stephen London participated in the final service for the Rev. Hugh Matheson as rector of Immanuel, Wetaskiwin, on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Matheson is retiring from ministry, and after 10 years, Brownlee's role as Aboriginal and rural churches liaison with the diocese's Indigenous ministries team is no longer being continued.

In Bishop Stephen's words: "The service was deeply moving to me. I recognize Hugh as a deeply faithful pastor for Jesus Christ who has spent a career in service and love.

"At the end of the service, he did something I had never seen, but it was beautiful. During the last hymn, he removed his vestments in front of the congregation and then went to sit with his wife. What a powerful symbol.

"I was happy and honoured to say a few words of appreciation for the work of both Hugh and Fiona and the impact they have had on our diocese and to give certificates. To quote someone very important to all of us: 'Well done, good and faithful servants.'" 

As Anglican Journal staff writer Matthew Puddister so aptly states, the March meeting of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) will discuss “radical structural changes that if carried out could change the Anglican Church of Canada forever. On the table, among other topics, will be the presentation to CoGS of findings from Reimagining the Church: Proclaiming the Gospel in the 21st Century, a primate’s commission tasked with re-examining church structures that has surveyed Anglicans across the country on a range of topics, including the potential elimination of General Synod or the ecclesiastical provinces and the cessation of funding for the Anglican Journal, at least as a journalistic entity…” Read Primate’s commission to present ‘pathways’ for change in six areas to national council

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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.

Did you know you can find online the full text of the Book of Alternative Services (BAS) and the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) in addition to other liturgical texts? These are great resources for copying and pasting into church bulletins.

The Anglican Church of Canada publishes these service texts, as well as several other liturgical sources, including the full BAS lectionary with collects and prayers, Alternative Collects for use with the Revised Common Lectionary, For All the Saints which includes propers for memorials, commemorations, and saints’ days. The resources include biographical information, primary source readings, supplementary prayers, services and inclusive language suggestions. You can access and download the resources HERE.

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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The Anglican Church Women (ACW) of Good Shepherd, Edmonton, and St. Columba, Beaumont warmly invite all to their celebrations of the 2025 World Day of Prayer. The service they will be following was written by the women of the Cook Islands. They look forward to welcoming you! POSTER

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

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, as he helps us prepare for the upcoming season of Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday on March 5. 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.

As Anglican Journal staff writer Matthew Puddister so aptly states, the March meeting of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) will discuss “radical structural changes that if carried out could change the Anglican Church of Canada forever. On the table, among other topics, will be the presentation to CoGS of findings from Reimagining the Church: Proclaiming the Gospel in the 21st Century, a primate’s commission tasked with re-examining church structures that has surveyed Anglicans across the country on a range of topics, including the potential elimination of General Synod or the ecclesiastical provinces and the cessation of funding for the Anglican Journal, at least as a journalistic entity…” Read Primate’s commission to present ‘pathways’ for change in six areas to national council