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Welcome to the August 4, 2022 E-NewsThe Transfiguration of the Lord, August 6 - Holy Day 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. Image |
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Diocesan E-News Schedule for Summer 2022
September 8 (NEXT ISSUE)
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Vacation Bible School - St. Mary's, SappertonPhoto Feature 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. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/vacation-bible-school-st-marys-sapperton
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Parish Development GrantsDEADLINE AUGUST 30, 2022 - APPLY NOW 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.
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Diocesan Mission and Ministry Conference 2022The Conference will take place October 15, 9:30am - 4pm at St. Dunstan's Aldergrove Registration is required, registration deadline is October 3Children and Youth (under 25): FreeGeneral (25 and over - per person): $10Registration includes lunch and snacksREGISTER HEREFor more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/diocesan-mission-and-ministry-conference-2022/2022-10-15
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Raising Hearts to Remember: Never Look Away Again.
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.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/raising-hearts-to-remember-never-look-away-again
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The Reverend Edward John Hulford, PriestSeptember 17, 1923 - July 30, 2022 For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/the-reverend-edward-john-hulford-priest
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Bishop's Response to Lambeth Controversy
Bishop John's pastoral letter of July 26 regarding the then-pending 'Human Dignity' discussions at the Lambeth Conference. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/bishops-response-to-lambeth-controversy
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Letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Bishops of the Anglican Communion
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Pride Sunday 2022 Worship at the CathedralPhoto Feature 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.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/pride-sunday-2022-worship-at-the-cathedral
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Archdeacon Bruce Morris (ret.)Report by Bruce Pond What do
have in common? “Bruce Morris“
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/archdeacon-bruce-morris-ret
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Change is inevitable. Spiritual growth is optional.Want to see a greater connection between your faith and your everyday life? 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. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/change-is-inevitable-spiritual-growth-is-optional
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Ronald (Ron) Charles Minshall, ODNWDecember 9, 1935 – August 2, 2022
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Discovering PilgrimageAlecia Greenfield shares thoughts on this spiritual practice 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.
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Diocesan Homelessness Task Force Requests Parish InputSeeking interview participants through August 2022 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. |
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Celebrating the Season of CreationPilgrimages, education, liturgical resources 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.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/celebrating-the-season-of-creation
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WILD RIDE and PWRDF"Ride for Refuge" is re-imagined as "WILD RIDE" 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).
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COVENANTBy Herbert O'Driscoll 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. IMAGE For more infomation visit:
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Jobs and Ministry PositionsHere are the job postings currently listed on the diocesan website |
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Sampling of EventsRegistration and participation, online opportunities. |
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Summer with St. Bernard'sJuly and August programming for the Whistler worshipping community - July and August 2022 Please find here a downloadable .PDF of the calendar image for your reference. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/summer-with-st-bernards/2022-07-03
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Summer Concert TrioSt. Augustine's, Marpole presents the two remaining concerts, August 9 and 23 at 7pm 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 For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/summer-concert-trio/2022-07-26
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Guardians of the Natural World
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. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/guardians-of-the-natural-world/2022-08-08
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Vacation Bible SchoolAug. 16 - 18, 9am-12pm, hosted by St. Laurence, Coquitlam at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1504 Sprice Ave, Coquitlam 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.
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Summer Retreat youth / young adultsCreation Connection at Camp Artaban - Friday, August 26 - August 28 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 Questions? Contact: jschaap@vancouver.anglican.ca (Jessica Schaap, Missioner for Christian Formation)
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/summer-retreat-youth-young-adults/2022-08-26
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Cycle for Seafarers 2022Go the extra KM for seafarers - Saturday, August 27 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
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/cycle-for-seafarers-2022/2022-08-27
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St Dunstan's Centre for Spiritual Renewal Fall ProgramA rich variety of worship and events September 9 - December 3 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
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/an-exciting-fall-program/2022-09-09
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Eco-Pilgrimage with St George's, Fort LangleyReturn to nature to discover more about the Creator - Saturday, September 10, 10am-4pm, Dinner at the parish at 5pm 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.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/eco-pilgrimage-with-st-georges-fort-langley/2022-09-10
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Dismantling Racism SeminarsThese workshops provides Anti-Racism training as mandated by the Diocese of New Westminster.
2022 training dates are open for registration. These will be in-person training on the last Saturdays in September, October and November. Click on the date to register.
Open to clergy and lay people. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/dismantling-racism-seminars/2022-09-24
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ACW Fall GatheringSaturday, September 24, 10am at St. Matthew's, 2010 Guildford Drive, Abbotsford Guest Speaker: Margaret Franz, author of Between Blade and Bullet: The Mary Steinhauser Story
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/acw-fall-gathering/2022-09-24
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The Phantom of the Opera - Silent FilmWith organ accompaniment by Michael Murray - Saturday, October 29, 7pm Tickets will be available in September 2022 through Eventbrite. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/the-phantom-of-the-opera-silent-film/2022-10-29
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Bishop's Schedule
Tuesday, July 26 - Monday, August 8 - The Fifteenth Lambeth Conference Tuesday, August 9 - Sunday, August 28 - Vacation |