• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Carol, Noreen, Floyd, Sandy, Elliott, Sheila, David, 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.
• Click here if you would like to include someone's name 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.
  
• Click here for the Diocese of Edmonton, Anglican Communion, and ecumenical prayer cycles.

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, November 18 - Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 19 - Lambeth Conference Webinar
Friday, November 21 - Faith, Worship, and Ministry Meeting
Friday, November 21 - Refugee Fundraiser, Christ Church

Saturday, November 22  - Reign of Christ Service for Windswept Ministries
Sunday, November 23 - St. Thomas, Sherwood Park
Tuesday, November 25 - Episcope Circle

Dear Friends in the transgender, gender-diverse, and Two Spirit communities,

All I want to say in this letter is how grateful I am to you for all the joy you bring to our church family. I appreciate your humour, your unique perspective, and your originality. Thank you for your participation in our diocese and for your call to us to be more and more shaped like Jesus. You are a beloved and integral part of our Christian community.

I pause on this day to remember and give honour to the members of the transgender, gender-diverse, and Two Spirit communities who have lost their lives due to violence, and I also pause to give thanks for your gifts. I am deeply sorry that you continue to face discrimination daily, both individually and collectively – including those resulting from the decisions of the Government of Alberta this past week.

I love you; God in Jesus Christ loves you, and I pray that during this Transgender Awareness Week leading to the Trans Day of Remembrance, you find an abundance of love and support.

Blessings,

Bishop Steve

Bishop Stephen is excited to be leading a Lenten retreat on his favourite subject: growing into maturity in Christ!

He writes: 

This is a retreat about the challenge of spiritual growth in Christ. The time together will be an extended reflection on Jesus’ words: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (Jn 8:32) We know that the encounter with Jesus Christ sets us free. The Gospel is all about the transformation of the human heart. However, this healing is never simple or uncomplicated. Life is hard, and people struggle. This retreat won’t solve your problems; however, it will provide a framework and practices to understand what it means realistically to bring our whole selves to Christ.

Join him at the Providence Renewal Centre from Friday, February 27, to Sunday, March 1, 2026. Register here.

Christmas Bazaar and floral fundraiser in Edson

Anglican Talks at St. Matthew, St. Albert, featuring Lay Evangelist Jenny Stuart 

St. Augustine Parkland presents A Christmas Carol

Welcome the new year at a diocesan service of prayer and praise at All Saints' Cathedral

The Church Admin Corner: Looking Ahead to Synod

Fill out our Communications Survey

Read the November issue of The Messenger

This annual fundraiser features crafts, baking, White Elephants, online/in-person Silent Auction, and a delicious soup and sandwich lunch.

Wreaths and Christmas bouquets are available for purchase. We can deliver between Jasper and Edmonton!

Wreaths will be available in late November, and floral arrangements will be delivered from December 20 to 22. Proceeds support ongoing programs and missions.

See the attached order form to reserve your festive arrangements.

TED Talks are a common form of information sharing where an expert presents an engaging topic for a maximum of 15-20 minutes.

St. Matthew's is excited to present TED-inspired talks from an Anglican perspective starting on Saturday, November 29 at 7:00 pm, followed by some light fellowship and a chance to engage the speaker with questions or discussion on her topic.

This month: Everyday E********* 4 Everyone

Come hear Lay Evangelist Jenny Stuart talk about why evangelism is such a taboo and terrifying word in our communities of practice. She will present some interesting statistics about the hesitancies and fears around evangelism, then she will draw on her experience and training to look at a few different ways we can engage the practice daily.

All are welcome to join!

If you have any questions or want more information, please get in touch with stmattscommunication@gmail.com.

Come travel down memory land with Scrooge! St. Augustine's Parkland presents a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with musical interludes. 

Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 7:00 pm show.

Tickets (available at the door): $25 general admission, $15 for children 12 and under

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This December 31, join worshippers from across the Diocese as we welcome 2026 with an evening of prayer and praise at All Saints' Cathedral.

We look forward to bringing this tradition, which is celebrated in many places in the worldwide Anglican Communion, to the Diocese of Edmonton.

Feel free to attend the whole event or drop in for part of the evening.

• 9 pm Hot chocolate and fellowship
• 10 pm Prayer and praise
• 11 pm Eucharist

Please share this poster with your community!

2026 is a diocesan Synod year!! As you prepare for your annual meeting and vestry/synod delegate elections early in the new year, it is a good idea to give your Synod delegates a heads-up about the October Synod.

Diocesan Synod will be held on October 23-24, 2026. Delegates and clergy should mark their calendars. And, even if you are not a Synod delegate, please mark these dates down as a reminder to pray for the diocese throughout the weekend.

On another note, a new liturgical year begins on November 30! Wishing you all a blessed liturgical year as we move into Year A.

Help shape the voice of our Diocese together. Please take five minutes to complete the communications survey before November 30.

LINK TO THE SURVEY

Download the November 2025 issue of The Messenger, a collection of news and stories from the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton. This month, in recognition of All Saints Day, we are highlighting ways each of us can grow and minister as disciples of Jesus.

Do you enjoy reading The Messenger? Let us know by completing our short Communications Survey by November 30.

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.

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

Dec. 31 - Praying in the New Year diocesan night of prayer and praise at All Saints' Cathedral

No Room in the Inn, the annual Advent campaign from the Edmonton District Council of Churches

Visit our new Advent and Christmas Services page to find an event at an Anglican church near you!

If you administer a parish and would like to submit a service or event, please use this form.

Join the University of Alberta Interfaith Chaplains' Association for its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to help support the University of Alberta Campus Food Bank.

The University of Alberta Interfaith Chaplains' Association invites you to gather for its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at the Francis Winspear Centre for the Arts on December 1st at 7:30 p.m. 

Direct link for tickets

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Join us for an evening of scripture, prayer, and music as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.

Sunday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. Reception to follow.

To volunteer to read a lesson at this service, contact the Cathedral at 780-428-6323 or admin@allsaintscathedral.ca.

at All Saints Cathedral, 10035 103 St, Edmonton. 

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This section contains events from parishes across the Diocese.

For more information on each event, click the bold, underlined text link.

Nov. 28 - Gingerbread House Night at St. Paul's, Edmonton

Nov. 29 - Cursillo Welcome & Christmas Celebration. Click here for more Cursillo events, including some updated times and locations.

Nov. 29 - A Romantic Night Concert free classical music from the Romantic Period

Dec. 14 - An Evening of Story and Song with Steve Bell at St. Thomas, Sherwood Park

Dec. 31 - Diocesan New Years' Eve prayer and praise at All Saints' Cathedral

Feb. 21 - Awakening Your Purpose new Diocese of Edmonton conference on discernment and call for everyone (not just ordained ministry!)

Weekly events:

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

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

No Room in the Inn, the annual Advent campaign from the Edmonton & District Council of Churches, is raising money to repair a playground at WIN House. 

Alongside Hope Christmas Cards are now available to order. Help support sustainable relief and development in Canada and around the world.

Traditional Approaches to Healing needs sustainable funding so it can increase its capacity in response to growing community needs. This life-giving healing circle is grounded in traditional Indigenous wisdom and supports emotional and psychological well-being. Led by Cree Elder Russell Auger at St. Faith's, Edmonton.

Find resources here to support your ministry and parish administration.

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

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.

Application information for Christ Church, Edmonton, now hiring a full-time Associate Priest.

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.

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