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Churches Support Tamil Migrants
St. Catherine's Port Coquitlam are raising funds to support a Tamil migrant family. Click this link to access the newspaper story
 
September Topic
Please download a pdf of the September Topic newspaper. Submissions deadline for the October issue has past. The deadline for submissions to be included in the November issue is October 5th, 2010  
Diocesan-led Worship at St. Matthew's Abbotsford
Worship will continue in the Parish Hall of St. Matthew's Abbotsford, Sunday, September 5th and Sunday September 12th at 8am. Holy Eucharist from the Book of Alternative Services. For information call the Synod Office, 604.684.6306 and for local assistance email Monte Worthington or Carole Keighley.  
PWRDF Aid for Pakistan Flood Victims
Please visit the PWRDF Aid to Pakistan webpage to make a donation to the work being done to bring aid to the victims of these devastating floods. 
Updated Prayer Cycles
The Monthly Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for Weekdays and the Weekly Sunday Cycle of Prayer have both been updated. Please click the links to download.  
New Job Posting

              Holy Trinity, White Rock is seeking a Part-time Secretary. Click the link or visit the Jobs page.
 
Topic is accepting advertising - NOW
TOPIC, the newspaper of the Diocese of New Westminster is now accepting paid advertising. Check out the rate card and advertising policy. The deadline for the September issue is August 3rd. Contact Randy Murray  
Meaning of Mission
Click to view a short film made during the delegate participation segment of Synod 2010 - Moving Back into the Neighbourhood. May 15th, 2010  
Doug's Ride

St. James, Vancouver parishioner Doug Ibbott is two months into his bicycle quest: Burnaby to Istanbul. Things are going very well on the Canadian leg of Doug's fundraising trip. His goal is to raise $50,000 to contribute to Clean Water for EthiopiaFollow Doug's Ride and please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

 
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori's Sermon.
Click to access a text version of the Presiding Bishop of TEC's sermon preached June 13 at Southwark Cathedral, London  
The Primatial Address from General Synod and Vision 2019 Video
Please access Archbishop Fred Hiltz's opening address delivered June 4th in Halifax and the Catch the Buzz Vision 2019 video going viral on youtube  
Trial News Update
There are some new developments in the current case concerning church properties. Please click the link to read Vikki Hopes' August 16th article in the Abbotsford News and click for the July 28th, 2010 update and access a transcript of Mr. Justice Stephen Kelleher's
Oral reasons for Judgment of June 29th, 2010
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Skater ACC Church
Click the link to experience Community Engagement - Missional Church at St. James Anglican Church in Perth, Ontario.  
General Synod Adopts Statement of Consensus on Human Sexuality
General Synod has adopted a statement.   
Check Out Latest Downloads
On May 21st the Synod documents were posted. These include: the results of the resolutions, a Narrative Budget, and the elections results. Click DOWNLOADS and click on the Synod 2010 link located in the left pane.  
Policy on Vital, Sustainable and Strategic Parish Ministry
Diocesan Council approved the policy on Vital, Sustainable and Strategic Parish Ministry at their December 8, 2009 meeting.
Click POLICY to download a copy of this very important component of the Diocesan Strategic Plan - Plan 2018
 
Diocesan Canons available

The Canons and Regulations of the Diocese are now available in pdf format. Go to the Resources/Downloads page and click on the category 'Canons.'  read more ...
Shelters List
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.
 
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.
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National Church Announces New Philanthropy Initiative

The Anglican Church of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of Acts of Faith; A Guide to Supporting the Ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada. A downloadable pdf of the guide is available by clicking the link.

 

 
Information about same-sex blessings -
Another website is available where you can view information on this topic. read more ...

   
Current News
Last Updated On: 9/1/2010 8:28:12 AM
Posted On: 8/12/2010 2:59:03 PM   Last Updated On: 9/1/2010 7:38:48 AM
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Posted On: 8/30/2010 6:09:08 PM   Last Updated On: 8/31/2010 8:41:42 AM
Anglican Church of Canada worship at St. Matthew’s Abbotsford began again on Sunday, August 29th at 8am. The diocesan-led service was a said eucharist from the Book of Alternative Services.   Rev. David Price was the celebrant and the Ven. Stephen Rowe, Archdeacon of Fraser was also present to greet worshippers and hand-out the order of service. 
 
The passing of The Peace at St. Matthew's Parish Hall.
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Posted On: 8/31/2010 9:12:58 AM   Last Updated On: 9/1/2010 7:38:23 AM
 Parishioners and neighbours dig up the front lawn of St David’s church in East Vancouver on August 10, in order to plant a community garden. The garden is a three-way partnership between St David’s, Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society and Hastings-Sunrise Summer of Food, a non-profit community food security group. The purpose of the garden is to provide urban Nisga’a with an opportunity to grow food collaboratively and learn from the elders how to provide food throughout the year. Read More ...

Posted On: 8/31/2010 10:53:43 AM   Last Updated On: 9/1/2010 7:36:30 AM
"Father Paul was the glue that held St. Michael's Anglican Church in Surrey together." This statement was made during the tribute component of a festive retirement lunch for St. Michael's Incumbent, the Reverend Paul Illical held August 29th, 2010.
The Parish Hall that Father Paul championed and built was packed to the rafters with parishioners and friends all present to bid farewell to a priest who had ministered in that place for 18 years.
Image: Father Paul and Archdeacon of Fraser, the Ven. Stephen Rowe
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Posted On: 8/31/2010 8:48:59 AM   Last Updated On: 9/1/2010 8:28:12 AM
 
August 29th, 2010 was the farewell Sunday for the Reverend Kevin Dixon and his wife Diane.
On the previous Thursday night, August 26th, there was a gala farewell party and on Sunday the congregation of St. Mary’s Kerrisdale had the opportunity to bid farewell to a couple who have ministered in that community for 13 years.
 
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Posted On: 8/19/2010 2:15:12 PM   Last Updated On: 9/1/2010 7:40:31 AM
October 2, 2010 -
Holy Trinity Cathedral
New Westminster
10am - 3:30pm

 
 
 
 

GOOD STEWARDS are called to Mission and Service.

Mission and Service requires inspired leadership.

Will YOU be a Servant Leader in Mission & Service?

Guest Speaker/Facilitator -Alan Roxburgh Read More ...


Posted On: 8/30/2010 5:40:38 PM   Last Updated On: 9/1/2010 8:00:06 AM
 The 10am Contemporary Eucharist celebrated Sunday, August 29th, 2010 was the culmination of a series of 50th Anniversary celebrations for the North Delta Faith Community. And even though it was the Sunday morning following what sounded like a rousing Saturday night dinner and dance there was an enthusiastic gathering for worship and an impressive compliment of singers and musicians leading the music in worship at this spirit-filled service. In the image on the left, Archdeacon Stephen Rowe greets the community prior to preaching. Read More ...


   
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