Here are some events that are happening across the diocese.

Dwelling in the Word
St. Bartholomew's, Grimshaw

This Advent—our four week Dwelling in the Word sessions begin on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12 noon, at St, Bartholomew's Church. Dwelling in the Word is an ancient way of listening to scripture together and will bring us into the Advent Season reflective and more connected to scripture and to our God. Lunch is provided and we will have you back on your way to work or wherever you need to be by 1pm.

St. Peter's Ecumenical, Slave Lake
The Birth of God in the Soul - Thursdays in Advent

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Advent Study on Zoom – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., beginning November 26
Christ Church, Grande Prairie

Join us every Wednesday in Advent for an online study based on Kate Bowler’s The Weary World Rejoices. Together, we’ll explore how joy can rise even in weary seasons and how Advent invites us into renewed hope.

Sign up in the worship space or email Gail Shewchuk (gailshewchuk@yahoo.ca) to join.

Campfire & Carols
St. Andrew's Zion, Colinton

The Parish of Northern Lights invites you to join them for their annual Campfire & Carols celebration! Gather around a warm campfire, roast hot dogs and marshmallows, enjoy hot chocolate or coffee, and sing Christmas carols under the winter sky.

Friday, December 12 at 6:30 pm
St. Andrew’s Zion Church, Colinton

Everyone is welcome—bring a friend and share the warmth and joy of the season!

Online Bake Sale 2025
St. James Cathedral ACW, Peace River

Support the ACW and celebrate the season with delicious homemade Christmas treats!

For information on how to donate baking or purchase treats, please contact Rose Gish at wgish@telusplanet.net or 780-219-7183.

There are all kinds of items to offer or bake, including breads, jams, marmalades, cookies, squares, cakes, pies, fudge, and candies. Gluten-free and specialty treats are also welcome.

Pickup and exchange will be on Sunday, December 21, 2025, or by arrangement.

Thank you for helping make this season sweet for everyone!

Lay Reader Preaching Session

Topic: Lay Readers Preaching Session 3
Time: Jan 7, 2026 07:00 PM Edmonton
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2026 Diocesan Family Camp
July 30 - August 2, 2026

The next Diocesan Family Camp is scheduled.  Please save the date to your calendars.  

More information to follow.

Diocese of Athabasca
Diocesan Synod

The next Diocesan Synod for the Diocese of Athabasca will be held October 15 - 18, 2026 in Peace River, Alberta. 

 

October 15 & 18 - St. James Cathedral, Peace River - opening and closing services

October 16 & 17 - Chateau Nova, Peace River - business of synod

 

The keynote speaker for the synod is The Most Rev. Shane Parker, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.

 

More information to follow.

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