• Those who are sick, suffering, or in need: Pamela, Jenn, Savannah, Adam, Shannon, Ashley, Thomas, Miles, Noreen, Judy, Floyd, Bob, Paul, Rhea, Mitchell, Jen, 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: Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola

Anglican Church of Canada: Diocese of Ottawa: Leadership in Transition

Diocese of Edmonton: St. Paul, Edmonton: Wally Cox, Rector; Eric Kregel, Assistant Priest; Michelle Schurek, Community Engagement Worker

Buyé:  Gahengeri Indigenous community: Damascene Bagirubwira, Rector

Treaty 6: Alexander First Nation

Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Prayer Cycle:

- ACC: The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario

- ELCIC: The congregations of the Central Manitoba area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario 

- MOR: The Rt. Rev. Amy Gohdes-Luhman, Bishop of the Unity residing in the Northern  Province

Join your local Anglican Diocese of Edmonton church this week to walk through the death of Jesus to his resurrection. You are also warmly encouraged to join the following regional events:

April 13  Queer Belonging Easter Celebration at St. Timothy's at 7:30 pm

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 8 - Diocesan Safe Church Council Meeting
• Sunday, April 12 - St. Mary's, Ponoka

The April issue of The Messenger is now available online

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

Cursillo April Ultreya and upcoming events

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

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 welcomes story ideas, opinions (Letters to the Editor), and photo submissions relating to news and events of the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton. Written content should be limited to 500 words. Pictures must be high resolution, at least 1 MB (300 dpi), and include the photographer's name and a brief description of the subject matter.

Note: 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.

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 Associate, and we'd love to hear from you. You can find more information here: 

JOB POSTING

Join the Cursillo community for an uplifting afternoon of faith, friendship, and celebration at our April Ultreya!

Saturday, April 25
3:30 PM
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
125 Larose Drive, St. Albert

Be refreshed and inspired as we share:

A heartfelt witness talk
Joy-filled music to lift your spirit
Coffee and tea provided
Potluck-style fellowship – please bring finger foods to share

Whether you’re reconnecting or joining us for the first time, we would love to spend this time of encouragement and community with you.
Bring a friend — all are welcome!

De Colores!

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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:

May Mini‑Retreat

Friday–Saturday, May 29–30
Providence Renewal Centre

Join us for a refreshing and reflective mini‑retreat—come for the full experience or drop in anytime.
Closing Service & Secretariat Commissioning: Saturday at 2:30 PM, joined by the Bishop. We’d be blessed to have you with us.

June Year-End BBQ

Saturday, June 20
4:00 PM
St. Timothy’s Anglican Church

We’ll provide burgers, all the fixings, and drinks. Please bring a side, salad, or dessert—and of course, friends!

Click the button below for more events in Fall 2026.

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.

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.

This section contains events from parishes across the Diocese.

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

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

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) 

As part of their 30th anniversary celebrations, Korora Choirs is welcoming Namibia’s internationally renowned Collective Singers (collectivesingers.com) for an amazing concert on April 11. Also featuring three choirs from the Korora family - Korora, Korus, and Òran - this concert promises a breathtaking evening of musical artistry, movement, and collaboration. You do NOT want to miss this. Buy tickets here.

Please note: the exact start time of this event is to be confirmed.

HELP NEEDED: Do you want to see this concert for free? Do you have an extra bedroom? We still urgently need more households to billet members of Collective Singers. If you can help, please reply to this email to contact Stephanie London.

Becoming: Called in Love is a stand-alone spiritual formation year ecumenically offered through Providence Renewal Center, Edmonton. Becoming is designed for those seeking to deepen their self-knowledge and spiritual life within a supportive community, with the option to continue a second year of PRESENCE: Sent to Serve, completing training in the ministry of Spiritual Direction.  Participants meet monthly from October to June to engage in small group learning modules and retreats, with a blend of online and in-person learning.

(Completion of Becoming: Called in Love and Presence: Sent to Serve qualifies for academic equivalence credits from St. Stephen's College and/or Newman Theological College. Contact the institutions directly for more information.)

FREE Zoom Info Evening for Becoming: Called in Love 2026

Date: April 20, 2026

Time: 7 pm

Registration: INFORMATION EVENING Becoming: Called in Love 2026 - Event #17106 - Providence Renewal Centre  Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

If the registration link above does not work, you can register and read a brochure through their website: MORE INFORMATION

Visit Holy Trinity, Edmonton, for their Annual Spring Rummage Sale.

Friday, April 24, from 3 pm to 8 pm

Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 3 pm

at Holy Trinity, 10037 84 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2G6

Donations will be accepted on Sunday, April 19th, from 9 am to 7:15 pm, and until noon on Wednesday, April 22nd. Sale items include small furniture, clothing, books, music, toys, hardware, collectibles, and much more! Free admission and refreshments provided!

Poster

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

You are invited to the 2026 Anglican Church Women's Annual event!

Friday, May 1: ACW Business Meeting at 11 am on Zoom

Saturday, May 2: Road Trip to Edmonton's Arts District. See the POSTER or click the button for more information. The day begins at All Saints' Cathedral at 10 am.

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.

From Alongside Hope, the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief:

Since February 28, the escalating military violence in the Middle East has been worsening and widening, with humanitarian needs rising rapidly: 

• More than 2,000 people have been killed, and more than 20,000 people are injured.
• Nearly 4 million people are internally displaced. In Lebanon alone, more than 810,000 people, including 290,000 children, have been forced to flee their homes.
• Hostilities have affected 14 countries so far, destroying or damaging schools, hospitals, health centres and energy infrastructure.

Until March 30, the Humanitarian Coalition (HC) is raising funds to rush life-saving assistance to people in need in Lebanon, Syria, and across the wider region. The HC comprises 12 leading international aid organizations in Canada, including the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. As a member of the Foodgrains Bank, Alongside Hope is able to participate in and contribute to emergency fundraising appeals.

In a pastoral letter against the escalating violence, the Most Reverend Hosam Nouam, Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, called for “the global Church to join us in urgent unceasing prayer. We implore God to protect the innocent – the mothers, the children and the elderly – who are caught in the crossfire of this ‘operation Epic Fury’ and the subsequent ‘crushing responses.’ We pray specifically for a ‘sound mind’ for the leaders of the United States, Israel and Iran, that they might recognize the futility of this bloodshed and turn back from the precipice of a global catastrophe.” 

Read the entire story

How you can help:

PRAY. Please continue to pray for the innocent people in the Middle East caught in the crossfire of this war.

ACT. Please share our emergency bulletin insert with your parish or community.

GIVE. Support our partner’s life-saving work with the Diocese of Jerusalem by donating online to Alongside Hope’s Gaza and West Bank Emergency Appeal. You can also donate by calling 1-866-308-7973. Or mail a cheque to Alongside Hope: 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate “Gaza/West Bank” in the memo field. 

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.

POSTER / Learn More About the Course

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: St. George's, Edmonton (Children and Youth Ministry Associate - apply by April 6); 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.

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:

- 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. 

The March issue of In Touch is available below and on our website. In Touch is the quarterly newsletter of the Anglican Church Women (ACW).

This issue includes meditations on the theme of Strength, reflections on recent ACW events and projects; resources for observing Lent; puzzles, recipes, and more.

Find it here

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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