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| November TOPIC ON-line
Deadline for submissions for the January issue is Tuesday, December 1st, 2009.
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| Anglicans for Eco-Justice  Click on Greening Spirit to visit the website for environmentally conscious Anglicans and Lutherans in BC and find out about the Elders Forum with Dr. David Suzuki scheduled for Monday, November 9th.
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| Church Depot News!!!.  Register now for the exciting Church Depot event, Renewing Anglican Worship.ALSO! The Ecumenical Multifaith Unit team led by publicist Diana KIng have put together a very readable and informative 10 page document containing the notes from the October 17th Spiritual But Not Religious panel discussions. Click NOTES to access the material. |
| Fall Bazaars and Bake Sale Page  Click here to access a listing of Bazaars and Bake Sales taking place around the Diocese of New Westminster in the fall of 2009.
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| Donations accepted for Youth Coordinator Fund 
A voluntary fund set up and authorized June 9th by Diocesan Council to ensure that the Diocesan Youth Coordinator’s position continues through 2010 continues to grow thanks to the generosity of a small number who have pledged matching funds. Donate online by going to this story on the website. |
| Reverend WIlliam Tully's comments on the Pope's Invitation The Reverend William (Bill) Tully of St. Batholomew's Episcopal Church in New York is one of the Anglican Communion's most passionate advocates for welcoming all who seek God's Grace. Please click ON FAITH to read Bill's comments on the Pope's recent invitation to Anglican priests and parishes to become part of the Roman Catholic Church.
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| Shelters List for Outreach Assistance  Click on SHELTERS for the current list of shelters and meals from Judy Graves' office. If printing copies for hand-outs please use yellow paper as the black icon on yellow paper is recognized as the sign of shelter by homeless in the Greater Vancouver area.
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| Diocesan Canons available |
| Trial news  We have moved our coverage of the trial in BC Supreme Court to a separate page. Leaders of four congregations are suing the diocese, asking a judge to let them take church properties out of the diocese. read more ... |
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The national Anglican Church of Canada’s strategic planning initiative, Vision 2019, is chaired by the Diocese of New Westminster’s Dean Peter Elliott. He and Archbishop Fred Hiltz appear in a short video explaining the program and the Anglican Church’s “Marks of Mission.” It is available on the national website by clicking here. |
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Last Updated On: 11/6/2009 6:36:09 PM
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Posted On: 10/8/2009 10:16:07 AM
Last Updated On: 11/2/2009 2:56:14 PM
It's never too soon to plan your fall shopping schedule. With that in mind Diocesan Communications is offering information on the website homepage about Fall Bake Sales and Bazaars taking place at churches around the lower mainland. If you would like to list your parish sale please email rmurray@vancouver.anglican.ca with the location, time and highlights of the event Now to find out, please... Read More ...
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Posted On: 10/30/2009 10:53:49 AM
Last Updated On: 11/6/2009 6:36:09 PM
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Posted On: 11/3/2009 2:22:00 PM
Last Updated On: 11/3/2009 2:32:00 PM
 October 23rd there was a phenomenal gathering at St. Alban, Richmond. The project was called ‘Richmond Homeless Connect: Making a Difference and there was a cast of hundreds. Richmond Faith Communities organized a day where Health Care Providers, Community Groups, Business and Social Service Agencies and churches came together to provide a day of service for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Posted On: 11/2/2009 2:46:01 PM
Last Updated On: 11/6/2009 6:35:51 PM
 The Inaugural Investiture Eucharist of The Order of the Diocese of New Westminster was celebrated in Christ Church Cathedral at 4:30pm on November 1st, 2009. 53 individuals representing 41 different parishes accepted nomination to be the first recipients of the order and 49 of those were present at the worship service.
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Posted On: 10/28/2009 11:18:44 AM
Last Updated On: 11/3/2009 2:03:46 PM
 On Saturday afternoon, October 24th, 2009 an historic partnership in shared ministry was celebrated at St. David of Wales church in East Vancouver. One hundred and twenty-five people worshipped together in both the Anglican and the Nisga’a First Nations Spiritual traditions in a Mass that offered blessings on the new Nisga’a Ts’amiks Centre (located on the main floor of the church building) and blessings for the shared ministry with the host community, the Parish of St. David of Wales.
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Posted On: 10/30/2009 10:50:02 AM
Last Updated On: 11/3/2009 2:03:27 PM
 Congratulations to the new Regional Dean of South Fraser, The Reverend Craig Tanksley. Read More ...
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Posted On: 10/21/2009 4:08:16 PM
Last Updated On: 10/30/2009 10:15:36 AM
Bishop Michael Ingham was interviewed on the CBC One, Vancouver morning show, The Early Edition, Wednesday, October 21st. Read More ...
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