Northern Spirit Regional Council

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Vegreville United Church, 5126 - 48 Avenue, Vegreville,, Alberta, T9C 1M7, Canada
A family-friendly community evening worship event hosted by the Anglican & United Church Shared Ministries at Vegreville United Church. Come listen to the retelling of the Christian story of faith from the fall of Adam to the coming of the Word Incarnate following a format of nine lessons, which includes biblical passages from the Old and New Testaments, interspersed with carols and anthems sung by local choirs, soloists and the congregation.

Blue Christmas Service
2025-12-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 | First United Church Wetaskiwin, 5115 - 51 Ave, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 0V3, Canada
Blue Christmas is known as the longest night service and is held in memory of those who cannot be with us this Christmas ands to address loneliness and depression.

Blue Christmas
2025-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
Christmas is a holy time that is not always happy. It brings up so many memories that heighten our feelings of grief or sadness, pain or loneliness. This is a service of quiet reflection, remembrance and peace. We hope that this service will bring a sense of peace in this sacred season with quiet music, scripture, silence and candle light. Everyone is welcome.

Blue Christmas Service
2025-12-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Grace United Church, 6215 104 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Held on the winter solstice, this service invites us into the sacred space of the longest night of the year. Feel welcome to bring your troubles, cares, or concerns; your anger, anguish, or sorrow; your uncertainty or confusion. You will find a calm, quiet place to set them aside, or to examine and consider them.
The church will be open at 6pm.
There will be a time of silence and an extended music prelude with piano and guitar, followed by the service at 7pm
(note: the service at 7 will be live-streamed at youtube.com/@graceunitedchurchedmonton3046, with every effort made to respect congregant privacy and not show congregants on camera.)
A time of conversation and refreshments will be held downstairs in the Sunshine Room after the service.

Holiday Workshop
2025-12-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
Join Studio Director Allison Tunis for one last art session before the holiday break. Please register so we have enough supplies. Event is FREE.

Deep Winter Song 2025 ~ Featuring Martin Kerr ~ In Person and Live Stream!
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Centre for Spiritual Living, 7621 101 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6A 0J6, Canada
Deep Winter Song ~
A Mystical Evening of Music & Story
Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds and stories of ‘Deep Winter Song XIX’ as we celebrate and honour this wondrous season.
⭐When:
Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7pm (MT)
Doors open at 6:30pm
⭐Who:
~ Martin Kerr ~ Michelle Newlands ~ special guests ~
Presented by Gord Oaks and friends.
⭐Where:
Centre for Spiritual Living
(7621 – 101 Ave NW, Edmonton)
* And will also be LIVE STREAMED and available virtually on your Eventbrite online viewing portal *
Deep Winter Song is an “acoustic” musical presentation exploring and celebrating the Mystery of the Winter Solstice, Christmas, and this wondrous dark season of winter. The night will include traditional and modern songs of winter, inspiring stories & poetry, angelic voices, inspiring words, delightful and mystical moods, laser starlight, beautiful winter projections, a time of Sacred Sound Journey, and a Solstice Fire Ritual.

An Evening of Carols and Treats
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Celebrate the holiday season by singing your favourite Christmas carols, visiting, and enjoying holiday treats with your friends and neighbours. This is an inclusive community event. Everyone is welcome!!

Advent Supper and Christmas Cantata
2025-12-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Stony Plain United Church, 5012 - 51 Ave, Stony Plain, AB, T7Z 1C2, Canada
Join us for this community celebration of Advent! There will be a delicious ham supper, caroling with the Stony Sacred Strings Ukuleles, Choir Cantata: “Glory to the Newborn King”, Coffee and Treats to follow the performance.
Tickets are limited and can be purchased in advance at Stony Plain United Church. 780-963-4745 – stonyuc@telus.net

Lessons & Carols
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
This gentle candlelight service is a classic tradition, with a series of scripture readings that take us through the story of God’s promise, Israel’s longing and waiting, and the fulfilment of the promise in the birth of Christ.

Carols and Bells Handbell Concert
2025-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Spruce Grove, 1A Fieldstone Drive,, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Parkland Bells of St. Andrew’s United Church invites you to a magical Christmas concert filled with shimmering melodies, joyful rhythms, and the enchanting sound of handbells ringing in perfect harmony. This year’s program includes special guest vocalists and instrumentalists who will bring added colour and beauty to our festive repertoire. Join us on Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 PM and immerse yourself in music celebrating the season. Seating is limited. Free tickets may be reserved by calling the Church Office at 780-962-0488. A goodwill offering will be received, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton and Area. We look forward to sharing this memorable musical experience with you!

4th Annual Nativity Festival
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-12 16:30 - 19:00 | Vegreville United Church, 5126 - 48 Avenue, Vegreville,, Alberta, T9C 1M7, Canada
A free fun family event with an amazing display of more than 200 crèches and nativities from around the world as well as some other fun seasonal displays. Donations to the local Vegreville food bank gratefully accepted. There will also be light refreshments to purchase by donation.

Christmas Cantata - Night of the Father's Love
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Vermilion First United Church, 4918 52 Ave, Vermilion, Alberta, T9X1S6, Canada
A Christmas Cantata by Pepper Choplin and carol singing.

Images of Adoration Choir Concert
2025-12-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Spirit West United Church, 7003 199 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 3A8, Canada
SPIRIT WEST CHOIR presents IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS – a concert on reflections of Christ in symbols of the season by Pepper Choplin. It will feature voice, piano, flute, harp and percussion. 6:30pm, Sun, Dec 7. Donations will go towards the ongoing ministry at Spirit West. All are Welcome

St. Andrew's Christmas Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Spruce Grove, 1A Fieldstone Drive,, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
St. Andrew’s United, Spruce Grove, is holding a Christmas Market on December 6, 2025. Opens at 10:00 a.m.
25 vendors
Unique, one-of-a-kind items

Alumnae Vesper Service 2025
2025-11-30 19:30 - 20:30 | St Paul’s United Church Grande Prairie, 10206 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V6, Canada
Faces of Joy

Christmas Tea, Bake Sale & Silent Auction
2025-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 8810 Meadowlark Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5R 5W6, Canada
Trinity United Church (Edmonton) invites you to our Christmas Tea, Bake Sale and Silent Auction
on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 1-4pm at 8810 Meadowlark Road NW Edmonton, AB
Enjoy refreshments & delicious baking, shop for yummy treats, and bid on beautiful gift baskets!
The bidding will be open until 3:15 p.m..
Click here to view this event on facebook!

Mill Woods United Church Christmas Market
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Cres, Edmonton, AB, T6L 1A1, Canada
Our Christmas Market has been a wonderful community event held annually for over twenty-five years. We have 54 local vendors across three floor of our church selling both handmade and commercial products. A hot lunch created by our Heavenly Hospitality team will be available for purchase on the lower level. Entry to our Market is by donation. This fundraiser supports the life and work of our church in the community of Mill Woods. Each year we welcome between 500 and 600 people to this event. Check out our vendors at millwoodsunited.org/vendors

Bake & Craft Sale, Muffin Café
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Stony Plain United Church, 5012 - 51 Ave, Stony Plain, AB, T7Z 1C2, Canada
Join us for the United Church Women’s annual event!
Have a coffee and muffin at the Muffin Café, then shop for baking and crafts.

Magnificat! Music in Praise of Mary
2025-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
Featuring the Ensembles and Soloists of Robertson-Wesley United Church
Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 4:00 pm
Robertson-Wesley United Church
10209 – 123 St., Edmonton AB T5N 1N3
Admission by donation
Sponsored by the Music Society

Spirit West United Church Craft and Bake Sale
2025-11-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Spirit West United Church, 7003 199 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 3A8, Canada
The Ladies Group will be holding a Craft and Bake Sale on Nov. 23 from 12:30 – to 3pm. There will be lots of baking and crafts so come do some of your Christmas shopping! We will have a craft table where kids can make their own craft! Bring your friends and spread the word!

Christmas Bake Sale & Artisan Market
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Get ready for Christmas. Come for a yummy lunch of beef on a bun and pie- or just to shop or browse. Check out the local vendors and a great selection of baking. Free gift-wrapping.

Christmas Bazaar
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Grace United Church, 6215 104 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
New and “New to You” gifts, Crafts, Christmas items,
Kids’ shopping opportunity!
Baking, Preserves, Food products,
Lunch ($12.00 adults, $5.00 children under 12)

Community Open Mic Night
2025-11-15 06:30 - 20:30 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Fun for the whole family! Community Open Mic. All ages are invited to share poetry, humour, stories, dance, music singing or any art project. Or just drop by for snacks, visiting and fun. Spirit of Hope United is an affirming congregation. All are welcome!

Ardrossan United Church Fall Supper
2025-11-08 16:45 - 20:00 | Ardrossan United Church, 22 Main Street, Ardrossan, AB, Canada
November 8th, 2025
Adults $30
Children $10 (6-12)
Under 6 Free
Call: 780-464-7235 for tickets
Christmas Takeaways will be available by donation

Ardrossan United Church Fall Supper
2025-11-08 16:45 - 20:00 | Ardrossan United Church, 22 Main Street, Ardrossan, AB, Canada
Fall Supper
22 Main Street Ardrossan, AB
NOVEMBER
Adults $30
Children (6-12) $10
Under 6 Free
Call 780-464-7235 for tickets
8th November

Art for the Heart: a Wellness and Arts Day Retreat for Youth
2025-11-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Kasota East Camp, https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJskjKh6oi3ugwfe6, Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
Youth (grades 8-12) are invited to a day of creative play and courageous expression on November 7 (a school free Friday in Red Deer) at Kasota East Camp on Sylvan Lake. Participants will work with skilled artists in improv comedy, songwriting and painting while also exploring themes of mental and spiritual health and Indigenous teachings. Sponsored by Youth HQ and Spirit of Wellness. Email spiritofwellnessreddeer@gmail.com for more information.

FREE Marvelous Music Concert - Riverbend United Church
2025-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Riverbend United Church, 14907 45 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5V6, Canada
Join us for a free concert of marvelous music featuring 15 musicians of all ages from Riverbend United Church. Listen to your favourite pop tunes mostly from the 60s and 70s featuring strings, horns, flutes and a steel pan drum! Elton John, The Beatles, Chicago, Joni Mitchell, Abba, Fleetwood Mac and many others will be highlighted. The concert is free and no tickets are required, but donations are accepted and much appreciated. Hope to see you there!

PT PH PR PC S&S (Concert and Dessert)
2025-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Enjoy an evening of music and dessert at the Spirit of Hope Post-Thanksgiving, Post-Halloween, Pre-Remembrance Day, Pre-Christmas Sing and Snack. This unique concert features music from all of these 4 special days performed by the Spirit of Hope Choir, Mysterious Sounds and music director, Warren Mack. There will be yummy desserts and beverages to share together after the concert. You will receive a $20 tax receipt when you purchase a $25 ticket. Contact officeadmin.spiritofhope@shaw.ca or 780-468-1418 for tickets.
