TORONTO — Three Anglican communities in Saskatchewan are receiving support in the Anglican Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) Q1 2026 grants cycle, strengthening essential infrastructure that sustains worship and ministry across the province.
St. John the Evangelist, Fort Qu’Appelle — $12,000
In the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, St. John the Evangelist in Fort Qu’Appelle has been awarded $12,000 to address urgent roof repairs. The project will help protect the church building from ongoing weather exposure, safeguarding a space that serves as a spiritual home and a gathering place for the wider community.
In Prairie climates where freeze-thaw cycles and heavy snowfall accelerate wear, roof integrity is not cosmetic — it is mission-critical. This grant ensures that worship, pastoral care, and community programming can continue uninterrupted.
Parish of Birch Hills — $4,500
In the Diocese of Saskatchewan, the Parish of Birch Hills has received $4,500 to replace shingles at Holy Trinity. For small rural congregations, preventative maintenance is often deferred out of necessity. This investment helps stabilize the building envelope and prevents more costly structural damage in the future.
By addressing roofing needs now, the parish is taking a proactive step toward long-term sustainability.
St. Alban’s Cathedral, Prince Albert — $5,000
Also in the Diocese of Saskatchewan, St. Alban’s Cathedral in Prince Albert has received $5,000 to improve roof insulation. This project will enhance energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and improve comfort for worshippers and community groups who rely on the cathedral space.
In a northern Prairie context, proper insulation is both an environmental and financial stewardship measure — reducing heat loss during long winters and lowering strain on parish budgets.
Strengthening the Church’s foundations
Together, these Saskatchewan grants reflect AFC’s commitment to sustaining the physical infrastructure that undergirds ministry. While less visible than programmatic initiatives, building projects like these ensure that congregations can continue gathering, serving, and witnessing in their communities.
These awards form part of AFC’s $175,500 Q1 2026 grants cycle, approved by the Board of Directors on Feb. 19.
“This grant cycle demonstrated the breadth of ministry happening across our Church,” said Dr. Scott Brubacher, executive director of AFC. “These projects embody faithful, practical responses to real needs in communities from coast to coast to coast.”
Made possible through the faithful generosity of AFC members nationwide, these grants strengthen Anglican ministry in rural towns, urban centres, and northern communities alike — ensuring that parishes remain resilient, welcoming, and equipped for the future.
