Annual Meeting of Parishioners

The Annual Meeting of Parishioners for the Parish of St. Luke Red Deer is scheduled to take place in St. Luke's Church Hall on Sunday, February 22, 2026 immediately following the 10:00 am service of Holy Eucharist, at which time all baptized persons regularly attending Services of worship in this Parish and receiving communion or otherwise regularly receiving the administrations of the clergy of this Parish are entitled to attend.

At this meeting we will be electing or appointing Lay Members of Synod (Delegates) and Parish Council Members. 

With regard to Conventions of the Synod of the Diocese, it shall be the duty of each Lay Member of Synod
(a) to ensure that prior to conventions of the Synod, matters of policy to be discussed by Synod are considered and discussed by Parish Council;
(b) to attend Conventions of the Synod, to be present during debate, and to vote according to personal conscience; and
(c) to report to the Parish Council as soon as possible after a Convention of Synod.

It shall be the duty of a Parish Council Member
(a) to attend the meetings of the Parish Council and of the Parishioners and participate in the deliberations at such meetings;
(b) to be conversant with the affairs of the Parish;
(c) to represent the best interests of the Parishioners and the Parish in all matters that come before Council for decision;
(d) to communicate to Council the concerns and opinions of Parishioners on matters concerning the work of the Church in the Parish and Diocese; and
(e) to participate in the execution and implementation of decisions taken by the Council or the Parishioners.

For all those having the responsibility of submitting annual reports for various groups and ministries in the parish, the deadline is January 31, 2026. Reports may submitted to the church office at office@oldchurchrd.com