• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Carye, Pam, Elliott, Elaine
• 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.
• 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 Anglican Church of Korea

Anglican Church of Canada: Diocese of Niagara: the Rt. Rev. Susan Bell, Bishop

Diocese of Edmonton: St. Matthias, Edmonton: Andreas Sigrist, Rector; Tracey Ross, Office Manager

Buyé: Buyé Diocese Youth Coordinator: Deo Nkunzimana

Treaty 6: Whitefish Lake First Nation

Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Prayer Cycle:

- ACC: The Rt. Rev. Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Montreal    

- ELCIC: The Assistant to the Bishop and the staff of the Manitoba – Northwestern Ontario Synod

- MOR: The people and ministries of Edmonton Moravian Church in Edmonton      

- TOGETHER: The elimination of racial discrimination

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, March 17 - Synod Planning Meeting
• Tuesday, March 17 - Administration and Finance Meeting
• Sunday, March 22 - St. David's, Edmonton

You are invited to attend the 2026 Bishop's Fund Dinner. This annual event raises funds to provide support to Anglican clergy, retired clergy, and their families facing emergencies, difficulties, and other unanticipated needs.

Our speaker will be Professor Eric Adams from the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta, whose newest book, Challenging Exile: Japanese Canadians and the Wartime Constitution, has earned rave reviews. It is a fascinating look at the stories behind the exile of Japanese Canadians after World War II, where Canadian citizens were not only uprooted from their homes and lives but, in many cases, exiled from Canada.

Tickets are $250 per person. $200 of the ticket price will be eligible for a tax receipt.

Please purchase tickets no later than April 20, 2026. Tickets can be purchased:

1. Electronically through Tithe.ly at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1180671 (click on Bishop's Fund under the "Give To" tab)

2. By e-transfer to treasurer@edmonton.anglican.ca

3. By cheque payable to the Bishop's Fund and sent to:

Diocese of Edmonton

10035 103 St NW

Edmonton, AB  T5J 0X5

Please be sure to include the following information in the comments section: your name, the number of tickets you require, and specify that the monies are for the Bishop's Fund Dinner Tickets.

All are invited to support the Rev. Dr. Blessing Shambare and the parishioners of St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton, on Friday, May 1, at 7:00 pm, when she will be inducted as rector of the parish.

Clergy are invited to vest. The colour is red (Feast of St. Philip & St. James).

St. George's by the U of A is hiring a Children and Youth Ministry Associate

Registration now open for Huron's online Parish Administration Certificate

The March issue of The Messenger is now available online

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

Does your faith bloom when you walk alongside children and youth in their own spiritual formation? Do you want to be part of a warm and welcoming ministry team? St. George's by the University is hiring a Children and Youth Ministry Assistant, and we'd love to hear from you. You can find more information here: 

JOB POSTING

Registration is now open for the Certificate in Parish Administration and Leadership, offered in April, May, and June through Huron Theology.

If you're a parish administrator, lay reader, warden, lay evangelist, vestry member, are active in parish leadership, or are interested in any of the topics, this three-course certificate is for you! It's offered online over three Saturdays from 10 am - 3:30 pm Eastern, which is 8 am to 1:30 pm for us:

April 11: Parish Administration 101 with Archdeacon Tanya Phibbs

May 9: Congregational Growth and Evangelism with the Rev. Dr. Grayhame Bowcott

June 13: Spiritual Formation and Leadership with the Rev. Canon Dr. Dawn Davis 

This program is eligible for free tuition under the Diocese of Edmonton's 2026 subscription. When you register, make sure you check the course box under the "Student in the Diocese of Fredericton/Huron/Ontario/Kootenay/Edmonton – Diocesan Subscription" heading.

Click and scroll down: REGISTRATION LINK HERE

Download the March 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.

Please send submissions for the May 2026 edition to anglicanmessenger@gmail.com by April 7.

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. ZOOM LINK

March 21 Campus Ministry Banquet fundraiser

March 28 Cursillo monthly Ultreya at St. Thomas, Sherwood Park

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

April 13 Queer Belonging Easter Celebration at St. Timothy's, Edmonton

May 14 Ordination at All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton

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

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) 

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 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 led by 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

Download POSTER or INK SAVER POSTER

Lent has begun! May your communities of faith be blessed as you journey with Jesus towards the cross.

Here are a couple of amazing opportunities to participate in ecumenical offerings relating to Holy Week observance. Please take time to consider participating in these events and share with your networks.

1. The Outdoor Way of the Cross 2026: This will take place on Friday, April 3, at 10 am. This year's theme is: "Whatsoever You Do: Seeing, Naming, and Protecting the Rights of People as Part of Creation." The walk will begin and end at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples (10821 96 Street). For more details and to share with your community, please see the POSTER and BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT.

2. Holy Week Retreat at Providence Renewal Centre: This will take place March 29 - April 5 with Fr. Mike Dechant, OMI. The theme is: "Repent (Metanoia), the Kingdom of God is Near." The focus of the Holy Week Retreat is an "Examination of Consciousness" - to embrace the notion of "metanoia" - a profound, transformational change of mind, heart, and life, to move beyond one's old way of thinking, to embrace God's truth, leading to new actions and a transformed life aligned with the Kingdom of God. See the POSTER for more details and to share with your community.

This is a free public informational event about what to do in the event of fire, flood, tornadoes, and other disasters.
Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes and can be caused by many factors. Learn about the risks to health and home, community hazards, and how to make a plan to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Presented by Amanda Sobierajski, Information & Engagement Specialist, Be Prepared Team, Government of Alberta.

Get free tickets here (click "reserve a spot" button)

Holy Trinity in Edson is holding another great floral fundraiser.

Support ecumenical ministry in Edson and celebrate Easter with fresh arrangements from Staal Gardens! Our Easter minis are the perfect size to bring cheer to hospital rooms, seniors’ homes, and Easter tables.

To order and get e-transfer information, email bjweir@ualberta.ca or call/text 780-723-6209. You can also bring payment at pickup on April 4 in Edmonton.

Thanks to our wonderful friend Nancy, orders can be picked up at St. Paul’s in Edmonton on Saturday, April 4, from 1:30-3:30, and in Edson at Holy Trinity Main Street following our Easter Vigil service at 7 pm. 

ORDER FORM

Join Lutheran Campus Ministry–Edmonton for its Annual Banquet on March 21 from 5-8 pm and get a chance to celebrate ministry moments from the year and preview programming for 2026/2027! 

The banquet will be hosted at Our Savior Lutheran Church (18345 62B Ave NW). 

Click here to reserve your tickets, or email Chaplain Elly McHan at pastorellymchan@gmail.com. More information is also available at lcmedmonton.ca.

St. George's Anglican Church and the Diocese of Edmonton are supporting the Lutheran Campus Ministry–Edmonton (LCM-E) by providing a worship space for their Sunday Night Worship. The Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman has been serving on the LCM-E Council since Fall 2025. 

Find resources here to support your ministry and parish administration.

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

Churches Now Hiring: Immanuel, Wetaskiwin (Rector - apply by April 30); St. Paul's, Edmonton (Administrator); St. Faith's, Edmonton (musician). See our Ministry Opportunities page for more information.

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.

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

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION:

- Certificate in Pilgrimage Studies (offered at a reduced cost, not free, with our subscription). Make sure you check the course box in the section of the registration form for discounted tuition under the diocesan subscriptions.

- Jesus and Paul: The Gospel's Power in a Roman Empire with Dr. Jeff Crittenden, beginning April 11 (Saturdays)

- Certificate in Parish Administration and Leadership (three Saturdays: April 11, May 9, 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. 

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:

We would love to connect with 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