Ecumenical Mission of Strathcona County

04/16/2026

SAVE THE DATE | October 4 - 7, 2026

What does it mean to truly practice hospitality in today’s world?

Join us for the 35th Annual Ecumenical Mission as we welcome our guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen. Together, we will dive into our new theme, "Guest & Host: Living our Baptismal Hospitality."

Expect four days of:
Inspiring Teaching
Ecumenical Worship
Meaningful Community Connection

In the meantime, spread the word and visit https://ecumenicalmission.wordpress.com for the latest updates.

01/29/2026

🌿 Finding Hope & Building Interfaith Community in a Time of Turmoil 🌿
The Interfaith Friendship Circle of Strathcona County invites you to an uplifting in-person gathering focused on hope, connection, and community.
Together we’ll share stories, learn from one another, and strengthen relationships across faith traditions during challenging times. Whether you’re curious, committed, or simply seeking connection, you are welcome to join this meaningful conversation.
✨ Come connect. Come learn. Come be inspired. ✨
👉 Reserve your spot and learn more here:

Join us to share stories, find hope, and connect across faiths during these challenging times.

11/17/2025

Tickets are sure to sell fast!! Don't delay and join Steve Bell at St. Thomas for this inspiring and memorable concert!!

Mark your calendars.

St. Thomas will be hosting Canadian Christian singer–songwriter Steve Bell for an intimate Advent concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Steve will be performing songs from his newest album, The Glad Surprise, along with cherished Advent classics and favourites.

Event Details
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas Anglican Church, 4A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park
Tickets: $30
Tickets are available online at stevebell.com/event/sherwood-park-ab-advent-concert or through the St. Thomas office.

As part of this special evening, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations in support of the Strathcona County Food Bank.

We would be grateful if you might share this with your congregations or colleagues who may be interested. We hope this concert will offer a meaningful pause amid the Advent season—an opportunity to be encouraged by music, story, and community.

10/23/2025

We concluded this year’s Ecumenical Mission with a beautiful service hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish.

Archbishop Linda offered her final address, “Called to be Community in the Face of Rising Protectionism,” reminding us to reach outward, to build bridges where the world builds walls, to embody compassion where suspicion takes hold, and to live as signs of God’s reconciling love in a divided world.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this Mission possible, and to all who support it by attending, volunteering, and inviting others to join in this shared witness of faith and unity.

Looking ahead, Glory Lutheran Church and Mount Olivet Lutheran Church will host the 2026 Ecumenical Mission. Stay tuned here for details as plans unfold!

10/22/2025

10/22/2025

We gathered together tonight at St. Thomas Anglican Church for Evening Prayer as we reflected on "Community as a Place of Pain." If you were unable to join us live you can watch the service on the St. Thomas YouTube Channel.

Tomorrow is our final day of the Mission. Please join us for afternoon tea and Bible Study at Glory Lutheran Church at 2pm and our Closing Service at Our Lady of Perpetual Health Catholic Church at 7pm.

All are welcome!

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

The aroma of coffee and delicious baking, along with the warm hospitality of Ardrossan United Church, greeted us this morning for Coffee and Bible Study. Together, we reflected on moments when we have welcomed the stranger and times when, as strangers ourselves, were welcomed and embraced in community.

10/21/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Rev. Britt Aerhart and the congregation of Salisbury United Church (Sherwood Park) for leading us in evening service as we reflected on "Diversity in Community - Gift or Threat?" If you weren't able to attend this service in person please feel free to watch the service on their YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXRuCPbLJ-s

Join us tomorrow at 10am for Morning Coffee and Bible Study at Ardrossan United Church and again at 7pm at St. Thomas Anglican Church for Evening Prayer.