• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Mercedes, 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.
• 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.

Find Anglican and ecumenical prayer cycles on our website.

Anglican Communion: The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma)

Anglican Church of Canada: Diocese of Qu’Appelle: the Rt. Rev. Helen Kennedy, Bishop

Diocese of Edmonton: St. Peter, Edmonton: Arthur Dyck, Rector; Alison Westervelt, Deacon

Buyé: All lay people in parishes throughout the Diocese of Buyé

Treaty 6: Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation

Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Prayer Cycle:

- ACC: The Most Rev. Anne Germond, Archbishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Algoma

- ELCIC: The congregations of the Southern Manitoba area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod

- MOR: The Rt. Rev. M. Blair Couch, Bishop of the Unity residing in the Northern Province 

- TOGETHER: Climate justice and healthy relationships with the earth

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:

• Wednesday, April 15 - Ordination Planning Meeting
• Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19 - Provincial House of Bishops
• Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24 - National House of Bishops

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to appoint Ms. Stacey Buffie to the following position shared between All Saints' Cathedral (0.25 time) and Good Shepherd (0.25 time):  

Lay Pastoral Associate, effective May 1, 2026, then as Deacon as of her ordination on May 14, 2026. 

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

The Diocese of Edmonton is offering its second You Are Leaven mini-conference on spiritual formation and discipleship. Come and experience new spiritual formation practices and see old ones in new ways.

Saturday, April 18

• 8:30 to 9:00 am - Coffee and Registration
• 9 am to 3 pm - Conference

at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 10127 145 St NW, Edmonton

2-4 people from each parish are encouraged to attend. 

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Reuben Quinn's new book on language and culture is now available.

From Talon Books:

kiskisomitok ᑭᐢᑭᓱᒥᑐᐠ
By reuben quinn

In ᑭᐢᑭᓱᒥᑐᐠ kiskisomitok: ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ to remind each and one another, nêhîyaw educator ᑳᐯᓵᑳᐢᑌᐠ reuben quinn uses the spirit marker writing system as a foundation for teaching ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ nêhîyawewin. Sometimes called the star chart, this system holds forty-four large spirit markers and fourteen small spirit markers. Each large spirit marker holds a law; these laws are meant to guide us in ways that support us in life, in living well with the elements: fire, land, water, and air. The spirit markers remind us that these elements form the foundations of all relationships on earth.

Please contact Archdeacon Travis Enright to purchase your copy ($20).

This massive fabric, yarn, and craft supply sale returns this month.

Saturday, April 25, from 9 am to 3 pm

at Strathearn United Church, 8510 95 Avenue, Edmonton. $2 admission.

All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers' Campaign, supporting communities in Africa.

This organization includes the active participation of St. Augustine Anglican and Strathearn United churches. The 

From the Leduc Family & Community Support Services

You’re warmly invited to join us for a free community learning session:
Becoming Conscious Allies: An Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity and Inclusion, presented by the Fyrefly Institute.

This workshop is open to everyone in the community and is designed to be welcoming and accessible, no matter where you are on your allyship journey. Whether you’re just starting out or continuing to build on what you already know, this session offers a respectful and supportive space to learn together. 

What the session will cover:

• What pronouns are, what they mean, and how to use them respectfully
• Key 2SLGBTQ+ terminology
• The foundations of gender identity, gender expression, and sex assigned at birth
• Common assumptions and myths about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
• Practical tools and resources for supporting queer and trans people in our communities

This session is about learning, listening, and growing together in a non‑judgmental environment. Everyone is welcome.

Event details:

Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Leduc Civic Centre, Lede Room
Register here: Becoming Conscious Allies Workshop Registration

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Today is all about certificates. Baptisms, Marriages, Confirmations, and Reception into the Anglican Church might all be occasions to provide a certificate.

Generally, certificates for marriage, baptism, and reception are provided and signed by the parish itself, whereas confirmation certificates are provided and signed by the Diocese. Note: Official wedding certificates (required to legally record a marriage) must be procured from the province where the marriage is taking place. 

The Anglican Church of Canada does make available fillable certificates for many occasions. To access these certificates, please visit https://edmonton.anglican.ca/pages/clergy-info and click on the “fillable Baptism and Sponsor Certificates” link found there.

Download the April 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 is published once a month, except in July and August. Please send submissions for the June 2026 edition to anglicanmessenger@gmail.com by May 4.

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** (updated March 24)

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

You Are Leaven spiritual formation mini-conference on April 18

Sign up for the Revive Program and grow in confidence as a spiritual leader.

Help support clergy in need in the Dioceses of Edmonton and the Arctic through the annual Bishop's Fund Dinner on May 7.

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. 

You are invited to attend the 2026 Bishop's Fund Dinner on Thursday, May 7, at the Royal Glenora Club. The event begins at 6:00 pm. 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.

Click the link below for more information. Please purchase tickets no later than April 20, 2026.

This section contains events from parishes across the Diocese.

April 20 Free information session for Becoming: Called in Love spiritual formation year through the Providence Centre

April 24-25 Spring Rummage Sale at Holy Trinity, Edmonton. Donations accepted April 19-22

April 25 Cursillo Ultreya at St. Matthew's, St. Albert

May 1 Service of Induction for the Rev. Dr. Blessing Shambare at St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton

May 1-2 ACW Annual Meeting & Arts District Road Trip

May 14 Ordination at All Saints' Cathedral, Edmonton

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

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

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) 

This Easter season, you’re invited to take part in a virtual, 5-week course with renowned Palestinian theologian and advocate for peace and justice, the Rev. Dr. Fadi Diab, offered by Episcopal Divinity School (EDS). Enrollment in this course is open to the public.

 Palestinian Liberation Theology: An Introduction

A course introducing a theology born from the lived experience of dispossession, military occupation, & displacement

Saturdays, April 18 - May 16, 2026: 10 am-12 pm US Eastern / 7-9 am US Pacific

Rooted in Scripture and shaped by historical realities, Palestinian Liberation Theology engages questions of justice, land, suffering, hope, and nonviolent resistance. Students will engage primary theological texts by Palestinian Christian thinkers, explore biblical interpretation from the margins, and examine the role of the Church in contexts of oppression and conflict. Learners will be invited to critically reflect on faith, ethics, and Christian witness in the Holy Land and beyond.

EDS offers all our courses on a pay-what-you-can basis. Financial aid is available by emailing info@eds.edu.

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Can’t commit to the full course? Consider joining us for one or both of these virtual, public events!

April 29 - "The Other Side of the Wall" with the Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac

May 13 - "The Cross in Context" with the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb
 

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). 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.

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

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION:

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

- 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) - FULL

- Certificate in Parish Administration and Leadership (three Saturdays: April 11, May 9, June 13) - FULL

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. 

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