Mission Conference

In the years following the pandemic, many churches have found themselves asking new and important questions. The disruption of those years changed how we gather, how we connect with our communities, and how we understand our calling as the Church. Across the Diocese of New Westminster, clergy and lay leaders alike are sensing that this moment invites us not simply to return to what was, but to listen carefully for where the Holy Spirit may be leading us now. 

The Mission Conference Weekend, May 29–31, 2026, invites Anglicans from across the diocese to gather around that discernment. Centred on the theme “Moved by Mission, Guided by Spirit,” the weekend will be a time of prayer, learning, and imagination as we explore how the Church is being called to live more deeply into God’s mission in this moment. 

Participants can expect a rich and varied program shaped by voices both from within the diocese and from the wider church. Through workshops and shared conversations, the conference will explore some of the most pressing questions facing the Church today — from proclaiming the Gospel in fresh and creative ways, to continuing the Church’s journey of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, to what it means to be truly missional in our neighbourhoods and among new generations. 

The conference will also include Open Space gatherings, offering opportunities for reflection and creative engagement. Underlying the entire weekend is a shared recognition that the Church is living through a time of change — but also a time of great possibility. 

Details about breakout sessions and presenters, available HERE.