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| holidayservices.ca  The DNW's adjunct website holidayservices.ca Lent/Holy Week/Easter edition is ready for visitors. This website exists as a place on the world wide web where people who live within the Diocese of New Westminster (or who plan to visit from near or far) can find current, accurate worship and event information. All are welcome!
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| March 2010 Issue of Topic  Please click March 2010 to download a copy of the current issue of the diocesan newspaper. Deadline for submissions for the May issue is April 6, 2010
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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. A copy of the February 25th press release is available by clicking here.
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| Check Out Latest Downloads  Click DOWNLOADS to access the website downloads homepage (please scroll down to "Latest Additions" or check "All Resources") and check out the latest documents: 2010 Synod materials, Artaban Bulletin Insert for 2010 and Updated Prayer Cycles.
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| Laptop Prayers for Lent  The National Church has posted a daily Lenten prayer on a page of their website. Please click on the link.
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| Quick Links to Parish Warden's and Parish Treasurer's Handbooks  It's Vestry season in the Diocese of New Westminster and that means new parish officers being elected. To facilitate quicker access to resource materials we have located these links on the homepage. Click Parish Treasurer's Handbook or |
| The Order of the Diocese of New Westminster Nominations
The 2010 Induction Worship will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, November 7th, 2010
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| Shelters List NEW for February 2010  Click on SHELTERS for the current list of shelters and meals from Judy Graves' office. This is a new list as of February 15, 2010 so please update any lists you may have and replace with this one.
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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| Trial Results  Justice Stephen Kelleher of the Supreme Court of British Columbia delivered his Reasons for Judgment November 25th. Continue on to read the Press Statement from the Chancellor of the Diocese of New Westminster and to download a copy of Justice Kelleher's 98 page, 336 paragraph judgment. Click here to read Doug Todd's front page article in the November 26th, Vancouver Sun.
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| Diocesan Canons available |
| 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. |
| 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
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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: 1/18/2010 1:49:19 PM
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Bishop Michael Ingham's Letter
Letter to be read November 29, 2009 - Advent 1
 To download a pdf of the letter please click Letter.To download a pdf of the letter in Chinese click translationHere is the letter:
Dear Friends in Christ:
By now you have probably heard that the Supreme Court of British Columbia has ruled clearly in favour of the Diocese in the matter of parish property ownership.
This is the outcome of a law suit brought by the leaders of four congregations who have sought to take church property away from the Anglican Church of Canada.
The Anglican Church in this country and throughout the world is a big tent. We have a long history of welcome and respect for all people. What unites us is a strong commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, a tradition of beautiful and sacred worship, and a compassionate response to people in many kinds of need and hardship.
I intend to invite these congregations to remain in the buildings where they worship and to move forward together with us in the Diocese as one people under God. I intend to appoint new clergy who will respect and continue the worshipping style of the congregations, who will also work cooperatively with me and the Diocese.
My prayer is that we might all put this sad conflict behind us and get on with the mission of Jesus Christ. No good is served by bitterness or triumphalism. The decision of the Court is clear. And the purpose of the Church is equally clear. We are here to serve the mission of God and the well-being of all God’s children.
This is a day when we pray "to put away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light." May it be so with us. Be assured that, whoever you are, you are welcome here.
Kindest regards,
The Right Reverend Michael Ingham
Bishop
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