Announcements

Artaban May Newsletter
Please click the link to access the latest NEWS & INFORMATION (as of mid-May 2012) about Camp Artaban 
Bishop Michael's Synod Sermon
SERMON preached, May 12th, 2012 at the 111th Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster 
Together in Mission Film
Please click the link to access a SHORT FILM profiling a number of ministries as part of the Case for the proposed Diocesan Financial Campaign. 
Bishop Greg Rickel's 2012 Synod Presentations
Click the links to access Bishop Greg Rickel's Opening Worship Sermon and Synod Partner Reflection. 
Synod Resolutions 2012
Please click the link to access SYNOD 2012 RESOLUTIONS, those that came to the floor and those referred to Diocesan Council 
Synod 2012 Materials
The 111th Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster:
 
 
 
GODSPELL Tickets Available
 
Two performances at Christ Church Cathedral of this fresh twist on the well known 1970's musical, produced, directed and performed by youth and youth leaders from around the diocese.
Tickets for the two performances
1pm and 7pm are available for purchase now
Click to download a POSTER
 
May Topic

Please click the link to access a pdf copy of the May Topic publication. Topic is on hiatus for the summer, the deadline for the September issue is August 7th, 2012.  Please click Topic Deadlines and Guidelines to download the 2012 information. Topic does have paid advertising space so please click Topic Rates and Specs to download the current information.
 
The Marks of Mission
Click the link to visit the Marks of Mission webpages on the General Synod site. 
Screening in Faith
Here is a hotlink to SCREENING IN FAITH - the dioceses Human Resources website. 

Current News

Last Updated On: 5/19/2012 7:10:36 AM
Posted On: 4/20/2012 1:08:12 PM   Last Updated On: 5/19/2012 7:10:36 AM
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Posted On: 5/18/2012 1:04:50 PM   Last Updated On: 5/19/2012 7:09:58 AM
 
As several hundreds of gathered friends and family stood to sing “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty who rules all creation”, a procession led by one of the largest graduating classes in the past 10 years of VST history made its way to the front of Shaughnessy Heights United Church. Although not all were able to attend the evening’s ceremony, thirty-four graduates from across Canada and the US, as well as one graduate from New Zealand, earned Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees preparing them for various forms of pastoral and public leadership in Church and society.
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Posted On: 5/16/2012 2:48:14 PM   Last Updated On: 5/18/2012 1:05:07 PM
Between the two days of Synod, May 11 and 12, fifteen youth delegates and members of the Diocesan Youth Movement adjourned to St. Margaret's, Cedar Cottage for the annual sleepover for youth delegates. They were joined by Andrew Stephens-Rennie, who had spoken on youth ministry and formation earlier in the day. He led a discussion on the work of Word Made Flesh Canada, the non-profit he has recently become the Director of and which seeks to build sustainable development relationships with partners in India and South America Read More ...
Posted On: 5/15/2012 5:22:40 PM   Last Updated On: 5/18/2012 1:05:27 PM
A summary report of the program offerings on Friday, May 11th, 2012, Day One of the 111th Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster.
In the image on left, Bishop Greg Rickel presenting his TALK on Money.  Much of this report was assembled by Brian Walks a member of the Diocesan Standing Communications Committee with assistance from Diocesan Communications Officer, Randy Murray.
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Posted On: 5/14/2012 5:54:19 PM   Last Updated On: 5/18/2012 1:05:43 PM
 
With the ease of an experienced tree planter, Bishop Michael took a shovel in hand, and heaved fresh dirt onto the roots of a young Japanese Cherry tree, on the sunlit grounds of St. John’s Shaughnessy, and then blessed it. “Bless this tree so that every creature which enjoys its shade, protection, and beauty may give glory to you, the Creator of all.” A slight wind rustled the tall branches.
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