Many thanks to Kwakwaka’wakw artist Lou-ann Neel for sharing this piece.

Tomorrow, May 6, we honour St. John the Apostle, a Galilean fisherman who was called with his brother James and followed Jesus to become “a fisher for people.”

John and his brother were so impetuous in their behaviour that Jesus nicknamed them “Boaner’ges” or “Sons of thunder.” Nevertheless, with Peter and James, he was one of the three disciples that Jesus chose to have with him on those occasions when he wanted people he could trust.

On May 1, Easter III, Bishop John Stephens paid the first visit of his episcopacy to his Parish of St. Helen, Surrey, the beautiful heritage church in Surrey's Gateway/Whalley neighbourhood.

There was a good-sized congregation and the Celebration of the Eucharist included a Reception into the Anglican Communion.

The Indigenous Studies program at the Vancouver School of Theology is pleased to announce that ISP Summer School is returning to in-person learning July 11-22, 2022. They will also be offering hybrid models of learning using Zoom and other technologies so that everyone who is willing can add to their learning and capacity for ministry. Bursary support is available.

Here is a direct link to more information and registration

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The deadline for the Fall issue (September/October) is July 22.

A websized .PDF of the May issue is linked here .

A fundraising event is scheduled to take place May 14 at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988 56 St, Delta, BC that will bring communities of Ladner/Tsawwassen together in a combined effort to help victims of war-torn Ukraine.

Tickets are $30 each and are available through Eventbrite.ca by typing “Pier 21” in the search bar.

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A request from Joe Horgan, Churchwarden at St. Saviour's Anglican Church in Rīga

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 It was in late August and the last hour of one of these evenings of late Summer when the sun, low on the horizon, pours in from the gulf, and touches every ripple of the low tide water by Spanish Banks. In that hour there are people who do slow and lazy things and move along the beach.  

He was moving in and out of the water in his black shoulder-high fishing leggings. On the beach behind him there was a bucket.

Recently I was speaking to a retired priest. I mentioned the challenges of being clergy in 2022. After the last couple of years of pandemic we are trying to get back to church. I’d mentioned all the emails we get which seem to suggest how we feel and what we need to do to fix our church.

 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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Here is a link to the event post on St. John's website.

This series of 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.

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.

All are welcome to pray for peace.

In this photo taken April 28 we see the Reverends Katherine Hough and Chris Magrega and on the table there is an additional “taper” in a candle holder that the Reverend Magrega lit for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, as the prayer for peace service began.  

Crafts, Baking and a Coffee and Bakery item for $3 available. What a deal!

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

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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.

The Parish of Christ Church Cathedral program and events ministry is pleased to host the Rev. Dr. Bill Kondrath.

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.

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Here is a live link to TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE

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St. Philip's fundraising sales are legendary. Get there early to avoid disappointment.

The nave of the St. Alban's sanctuary will be the place for an opportunity to learn about Legacy Planning.  The workshop portion, led by a lawyer specializing in will and estates, will last about an hour with an opportunity to ask questions following the workshop.

Sermon preached by the Right Reverend John Stephens, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster during an episcopal visit to his parish of St. Helen's, Surrey, May 1, 2022, Holy Eucharist for the Third Sunday of Easter.

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

Saturday, May 14 - 10:30am, Celebration of the Eucharist with Confirmation, Reaffirmation and Reception at Christ Church Cathedral