On August 6 we Celebrate The Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ. An account of Jesus’ transfiguration on the mount is included in each of the first three Gospels, and in each one it serves as an epiphany, a manifestation of the truth that Jesus is not only the messenger of salvation but also the saving message itself.

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The Transfiguration of Christ, tempera on wood panel by Duccio, 1308–11; in the National Gallery, London. This painting, like others of a group portraying the temptation and miracles in the life of Christ, is located on the reverse side of the Maestà's predella.

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Many thanks to the Vicar of the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, Sapperton, the Reverend Arvin Amayag for sending in these photos chronicling the Vacation Bible School held at St. Mary's, Sapperton  July 4-15, 2022.

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.

$15,000 is the maximum amount which will be granted to a project in a single year.

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

The Diocese of New Westminster does not fund capital projects through this Parish Development Grants process, funds for such projects may be accessed through other granting facilities.

Registration is required, registration deadline is October 3

Children and Youth (under 25): Free 

General (25 and over - per person): $10

Registration includes lunch and snacks

REGISTER HERE

Since May 2021, thousands of unmarked graves have been located on the grounds of former Residential Schools throughout Canada. Many of these graves are those of children who attended the residential schools and never returned home. Indigenous Peoples have always known about these Missing Ones and have lived with the loss and the pain.  

Bishop John's pastoral letter of July 26 regarding the then-pending 'Human Dignity' discussions at the Lambeth Conference.

Here is a link to the August 2, 2022 letter

Many thanks to Jane Dittrich of Christ Church Cathedral for submitting these photos that capture the look and feel of the 2022 Pride Service at the diocesan Cathedral.

What do 

•  a voyage from Iceland to Scotland in a 107-year-old, little Dutch sailing boat,
• the Very Very Reverend Dufferin Dumble,
• a bomb-scare at St. Hilda’s, Sechelt,
• a sermon delivered from a wooden dinghy in the Salish Sea.

have in common?   

“Bruce Morris“

After the trials of the pandemic, many were seeking recovery and renewal in all parts of life. Earlier this past summer, a group at St. Mary Magdalene’s church piloted a six-week program from Living Compass, a non-profit organization rooted in Anglicanism and clinical counselling, called The Faith and Wellness Circle.

As big as the sky and as wide as the ocean. That's how big a ministry of social and ecological justice can feel. And as soon as I learn anything, for example, the more I know about climate justice, the more I see the racial injustice, the social injustice, and the loss of biodiversity… Sheesh.

The Diocesan Task Force on Homelessness and Affordable Housing wants to hear from parishes about their outreach efforts, ideas, challenges and opportunities. We’re here to listen, learn and bring your ideas and needs to the forefront, in a report to Synod 2023.

Please email us at : homelessness@vancouver.anglican.ca

A member of the Task Force will personally respond.

We look forward to hearing from you.  

The Season of Creation begins September 1 and ends October 4, the Feast of St. Francis. In this time the church celebrates and gives special focus to our life within God’s creation. But reverence for creation is not new to Christians. Throughout the history of the church, Christians have called creation “God’s second book” alongside the Scriptures. Click on 'Read More' for some resources to help us “read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest” the wonder in this season.

Do you have a passion for cycling? Baking? Hiking? Reading? No matter what your favourite activity, you’re invited to join the PWRDF Wild Ride and put your stamp on it with your creative participation.

The PWRDF Wild Ride campaign will run until October 8, 2022 in support of our partners who work with refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs).

When you look at the photographs taken by the new James Webb telescope you can feel your brain filling up with wonder!

In the Hebrew scriptures the theme of COVENANT sounds again and again. The reason this concept is vital to Christian understanding is that it responds to an agonized question being asked more and more in the vast and sometimes terrifying realities of our own time.  Is humanity alone in its struggle with these new realities or do we exist within a cosmic relationship with a reality some call God, with whom we share a Covenant. 

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James Webb telescope in outer space iStock-1360682307 Juan Ruiz Paramo

Rector - St. Helen, Surrey

Parish Administrator, part time - St. Helen, Surrey

Music Director, part time - St. Francis-in-the-Wood, West Vancouver

Children's Ministry Assistant, part time - St. Andrew's, Langley

Please find here  a downloadable .PDF of the calendar image for your reference.

All are invited to St. Augustine's Anglican Church for a concert series of summer entertainment. Whether your preference is for opera, classic melodies and old favourites, or classical harp, there is an evening of music and light refreshments to suit your taste.

PURCHASE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE - $30

No registration needed, all are welcome.

To find out more or let us know you're coming call 778.242.2210

Here is the link to the parish website.

Hear stories about Jesus, make cool crafts, sing great songs, play fun games, eat super snacks and make lots of new friends! This is for children age 4 to 12.

For more info call 604-936-5423. Registration here.

A diocesan event in collaboration with St. Clement's and DYM, an amazing retreat away at Camp Artaban! Open to youth age 12-18 and young adults age 19+.

Where: Camp Artaban, Gambier Island
Cost: 150/p.p (includes water taxi, all meals, and accommodation)
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/dym2022-artaban

Questions? Contact: jschaap@vancouver.anglican.ca (Jessica Schaap, Missioner for Christian Formation)

Cycle for Seafarers is a great way to get some exercise and make a difference to the lives of seafarers by raising both money and awareness as you do so.

Registration and all other  information for the event is listed on the Mission website at www.flyingangel.ca

This fall, as the season changes around you, take time to nourish your heart. Ground yourself in the love and peace that God gives to us through Christ. And know that you are God's Beloved Child, part of God's Great Family. 

You will find linked here, the fall calendar, dates, times, program and registration information are found on the calendar

Be reminded of our rightful place in Creation as you embark on a pilgrimage at Sparrow Creek Farm, Fort Langley.

 Email link in poster is not live, for more information and to register, please contact the Church Office at office@stgeorgeanglican.ca.

• September 24 - St. Oswald, Port Kells
• October 29 - St. Thomas, Vancouver
• November 26 - Synod Office

Open to clergy and lay people.

Guest Speaker:  Margaret Franz, author of  Between Blade and Bullet: The Mary Steinhauser Story

Tickets will be available in September 2022 through Eventbrite.

Please follow this link to the post on the St. Philip's website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Tuesday, July 26 - Monday, August 8 - The Fifteenth Lambeth Conference

Tuesday, August 9 - Sunday, August 28 - Vacation