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Sister Anne Keffer 2026 Bursary recipient

Jul 30, 2026

Sister Anne Bursary 2026

In spring 2023, the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism received a memorial donation in honour of Sister Anne Keffer, who passed away in February 2023. A former PCE director, Sister Anne valued her time with the organization and was deeply committed to ecumenism. To honour her legacy, the Board established a bursary fund to support ecumenical initiatives across Saskatchewan. The donation was invested, with annual interest used to provide small grants for ecumenical events and activities. We are pleased to announce that the 2026 recipient has been awarded. Please see the following message from the organizers of the Tone Chime Choir Concert in Govan, SK.

"Special thanks to the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism for the bursary support and inspiration behind our Tone Chime Concert, which brought together guests from several Christian denominations. Churches along Highway 20, from Strasbourg to Nokomis, were invited to participate, and we were delighted to welcome the Lutheran Tone Chime Choir alongside participants from Calvary Church, the United Church, and the Free Methodist Church. Approximately 100 people attended the event, and we were grateful to have representation from every church invited. The concert was followed by a wonderful lunch and a meaningful time of fellowship.

The spirit of the event was beautifully captured in Reverend Buffam's analogy: a single tone chime produces only one sound, but when many chimes come together, they create beautiful music. In the same way, when churches come together in unity, they create something far greater than any one congregation could achieve alone."

 

To apply for the 2027 bursary, please click below for the terms of reference and application form -

Sister Anne Ecumenical Bursary Terms of Reference 2026 FINAL

Sister Anne Ecumenical Bursary Application Form 2026 FINAL