On "low" Sunday, April 24, 2022, the Second Sunday of Easter, the Vancouver Sun Run returned to onsite/in-person participation.

Christ Church Cathedral parishioner and diocesan comms contributor, Jane Dittrich was there with her camera at the corners of Burrard and West Georgia to get some snaps of the participants gathering at the START and also some snaps of the spectators.

The Opioid Crisis Service of Lament took place at Christ Church Cathedral at 2pm on Maundy Thursday, April 14 of 2022. This liturgy was organized by members of the cathedral parish, clergy, and representatives of Providence Health Care and Vancouver Coastal Health.

Bishop John Stephens has appointed the Reverend Fr. Joseph Dirbas as Rector of the Parish of the Church of the Holy Trinity, beginning June 1, 2022.

A Celebration of a New Ministry Eucharist that will contain the induction of Fr. Dirbas by Bishop John Stephens is scheduled to take place, 7pm, June 16, 2022. More information about the Eucharist will be available on the diocesan website Events pages and in future issues of E-News.

St. Augustine’s, Marpole has been a pillar of the community for over 110 years.
With a congregation of less than 50, it’s a small church, with a big impact on the community - they call themselves ‘the little Church that could.’

Here is the link

Many thanks to  Jer Nii K'an Kwsdins (Jerry Adams) for sharing this photo.

Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga’a dancers performed at the Anvil Centre Theatre in New Westminster during the afternoon of Saturday, April 23.

According to Jerry:

"It was great to be back with our dance group and leaders, Keane and Emm, after more than two years."

Here is a link to a YouTube video

 In the first month of the war in Ukraine, donors gave $360,000 to PWRDF. Recently PWRDF Executive Director Will Postma announced they are taking the same amount from reserves to support humanitarian relief in Myanmar, Iraq, Ethiopia and Syria.

“We are doing so at a time when we are concerned for the people of Ukraine, the loss of peace and so many lives, but also recognize the many other humanitarian crises around the world that need financial support.” 

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In any given year (excluding the Covidtide years which may or may not be gone for good) there are approximately a half dozen diocesan Celebrations of the Eucharist. These liturgies do not have a fixed date but change every year with the calendar and the moon.

Kevin Zakresky, DMA, Director of Music at St. Titus, Oakridge announced via Facebook on April 25 that he has been chosen as the Director of the Choral Music Program at Capilano University beginning September 2022.

Sometimes when we wonder and wonder at the scriptures of the Resurrection, asking the questions and experiencing the doubts that people have voiced since the extraordinary events of that long ago weekend, I find it helpful to come at it all from another direction.

 As a young student in elementary school, I was taught to colour within the lines. Teacher said so! It took me a few years to get it right. Some classmates never got it straight. As adults some of these "outside the lines" people drive their vehicles (especially pick-up trucks) outside and over the lines. . 

The overall purpose of Parish Development Grants is to assist parishes in the diocese as they develop, with God’s help, into healthier, more faithful, and more effective communities of faith. We are interested, therefore, in making grants to parishes that have a vision for their own development and would like diocesan assistance in moving toward the vision.

Intent to Apply forms and information sheets are now on the diocesan website here and there is a a firm submission deadline of August 30, 2022.

Executive Archdeacon of the Diocese of New Westminster

Parish Operations Manager - St. Laurence, Coquitlam

Parish Administrator, part time - St. George, Fort Langley

Vicar, part time (60%) - St. Aidan and St. Bartholomew, Gibsons

Child and Youth Ministries Assistant, contract, part time - Christ Church Cathedral

Administrative Assistant, Canada Summer Jobs grant position - Indigenous Studies Program at VST

Free of Charge. The parish will be hosting a reception in the hall following the service – all welcome 

Bishop John Stephens and the Mission and Ministry staff of the Diocese of New Westminster invites all those being confirmed, reaffirmed or received into the Anglican Church this year to join us for a day of teaching, conversation and worship.  

Explore your spiritual gifts. Ask the big questions. Get up close and personal to a sacred space.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/dnwconfirmation22
Cost: $15

A three day series to discover the gift of slowing down.

To rekindle community

The celebrate the day that breathes life to the other six.

Register by calling 604 946 8413 or email hello@allsaintsladner.org

In the parish hall.

In addition to a wide assortment of items, hot dogs and baked goods will also be available at bargain prices.

Outside the church, the Burnaby Garden Club is having their annual plant sale.

Please click on "Read More" for detailed program and registration information.

This series of five lectures presented by the Reverend Miranda Sutherland, Vicar of Holy Spirit, Whonnock and St. Oswald, Port Kells is open to all.

Here is the Zoom link.

Please download the event flier for program information including information about the presenters.

All are welcome to pray for peace.

Facilitated by Rev. Lorie Martin

This in-person retreat morning invites participants to acknowledge loss and grief by coming a bit closer to it, and as Rumi says, "Stay with it". Our time includes looking at loss through story and symbol, reflecting with simple art expression, and lightly guided listening in prayer.

Click 'Read More' for more detailed program information and instructions about registration

Please register by email by April 30, 2022.

Every church can become a centre of lifelong learning in faith and discipleship. Lifelong faith formation can be a reality for every church community, regardless of size, finances, location, and resources. 

Sponsored by the Congregational Vitality Initiative of VST and the Diocese of New Westminster

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The convocation speaker will be Dr. Elin Kelsey, author of Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way we Think is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis. She is a scholar, speaker, educator and award-winning author. Over 40 graduates will receive degrees and diplomas.

There will be an acknowledgement of the Reverend Germaine Lovelace, winner of the President’s 2022 Thoughtful, Engaged and Generous (TEG) Christian Leader Award.

The Introduction to Centering Prayer Program offers the opportunity to explore a deep reflective practice of silent prayer based on the rich wisdom teaching of the Christian contemplative tradition.

Following the Opening Session, the series runs on consecutive Thursday evenings, 7-8:30pm, May 19, 26; June 2, 9

Click "Read More" for detailed program, fees and registration information.

For its 2022 return after years of absence the organizers are taking the traditional Artaban Cream Tea to a whole new level.

Tea tickets $10 - includes scone with jam and whipped cream, coffee or tea and a ticket for a door prize.

Come spend the May long weekend in the Shuswap with Christian Harvey from One City Peterborough with worship & music by Infinitely More

Young Sojourners is a youth retreat for teens ages 13-19, and their youth leaders from all over British Columbia and Alberta.

Saturday, April 30 - Confirmation Prep Day at Christ Church Cathedral

Sunday, May 1 - Episcopal Visit to St. Helen, Surrey

Wednesday, May 4 - Chairing Diocesan Council

Thursday, May 5 - Provincial House of Bishops

Saturday, May 7 - Diocesan Anglican Church Women, AGM at St. Cuthbert, Delta

Sunday, May 8 - Episcopal Visit to St. Alban the Martyr, Burnaby