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Welcome to the November 10, 2022 E-News
Image created by a Grade Five student in West Vancouver. Inspired by artist Jacqueline Hurley |
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Order of the Diocese of New Westminster - Investiture of New Members for 2022
The 11th Investiture of ODNW new members was celebrated within the context of Morning Prayer at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster, November 5, 2022, 10:30am following a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Investiture is a biennial event. The purpose of this liturgy and the investiture contained within it is to honour a new group of people who have distinguished themselves in living out their baptismal identity and commitment in an exemplary way through service within their parishes, in their broader communities and in the Diocese of New Westminster.
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Bishop's Retreat for Clergy November 7-9
Clergy gathered at Loon Lake near Maple Ridge, BC with Bishop Matthias Der who led the clergy to reflect on their relationships with God, themselves and others. Thanks to the Reverend Alecia Greenfield for sending in this photo. |
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The Phantom of the OperaSt. Philip's organist provides two nights of soundtrack entertainment The Parish of St. Philip’s, Dunbar presented two memorable evenings of entertainment, Oct 28 and 29. Just in time for Hallowe’en, St. Philips' Organist and Director of Music, Michael Murray provided scary organ music as the live soundtrack for the classic silent film, The Phantom of the Opera (1924) starring Lon Chaney. For more infomation visit:
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PWRDF Wild Ride 2022
The annual fundraiser for the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) formerly under the name Ride for Refuge continued in 2022, with a new fundraising model called PWRDF Wild Ride. What has that got to do with fresh baked bread? Click on 'Read More' and find out. For more infomation visit:
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Advent Resources for 2022From the Reverend Jessica Schaap, Missioner for Christian Formation |
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The Fall 2022 Issue of News 'n' ViewsThe quarterly newsletter of the Anglican Church Women (ACW) of the diocese |
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Emergency Preparedness ToolkitToolkit page content from the website of the Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon |
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L'Arche Fall 2022 Newsletter
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Comic PapersHerbert O'Driscoll I used to love comics when I was a child. Had stacks of them. Bought them when I had a few pence - borrowed them, exchanged them. Short of larceny I got them where and when I could. In those far off days they were more than just pictures with captions, as they later became. They had stories with illustrations. Alas, they were racist, sexist and every other “ist” you can think of. For more infomation visit:
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Jobs and Ministry PositionsHere is the job posting currently listed on the diocesan website |
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Sampling of EventsRegistration and participation, online opportunities. |
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Remembrance Day ServiceFriday, November 11, 11am, Mariner's (Sailor's) Memorial, 200 Esplanade Avenue, North Vancouver In our commitment to remember and to work for the safety, peace and well being of all we gather to pay our respects and offer thanks. There will be an act of remembrance with the laying of wreaths and a specific focus on mariners past and present. All are welcome |
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Enneagram WorkshopSubtypes - 3 instinctual patterns of being - Saturday, November 19, 9am-4pm at The Centre for Spiritual Renewal at St. Dunstan, Aldergrove Behind our personality lies primal instincts and patterns of how we function in this world at a foundational level. In enneagram terms, we call these patterns “subtypes.” Facilitated by Rebecca Horch For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/enneagram-workshop--2617/2022-11-19
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A Choral Evensong for the Reign of ChristVespersong Choir - Sunday, November 20, 5pm, St. Bart's, Gibsons Under the direction of David Poon, Vespersong is dedicated to keeping the tradition of Choral Evensong alive on the Sunshine Coast.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/a-choral-evensong-for-the-reign-of-christ/2022-11-20
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Iona PrayerSunday, November 20, 7:30pm, St. Mary's, Kerrisdale The daily prayer practice of the Iona Community in Scotland, comes from an inspired and beautiful liturgy that you will be sure to find familiar and fresh.
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ILLUMINATE GalaSt. Hildegard's Sanctuary's Annual Gala and Fundraiser - Friday, November 25, 7pm at St. Faith's, 7284 Cypress Street, Vancouver The ILLUMINATE Gala is St. Hildegard's Sanctuary’s main annual fundraising event, and has been highly lauded and greatly enjoyed. Here is the link to purchase tickets. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/illuminate-gala--2682/2022-11-25
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Dismantling Racism SeminarSaturday, November 26, 8:45am for a 9am start - 4pm The final date of the current series, Saturday, November 26 at the Synod Office. Click the link to register and for more information. This Workshop provides Anti-Racism training, as mandated by the Diocese of New Westminster. It is open to clergy and lay people. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/dismantling-racism-seminars/2022-11-26
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Advent Lessons and CarolsSunday, November 27, 4pm, St. James' Advent is a season of reflection and joyful expectation. In this service of Lessons and Carols, the story of the coming of Christ gradually unfolds and deepens our understanding of God’s message of love and redemption. Music by Palestrina, Herbert Howells, Franz Biebl, and Elizabeth Poston. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/advent-lessons-and-carols--2684/2022-11-27
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Time with MaryAn Advent Morning Retreat - Saturday, December 3, 9am-12pm - The Centre for Spiritual Renewal at St. Dunstan, Aldergrove We will join Mary, Mother of God, on our Advent journey with the Reverends David Taylor & Lorie Martin For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/time-with-mary--2618/2022-12-03
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Ukraine Benefit ConcertSunday, December 4, 7:30pm, St. Faith's, Vancouver You are invited to a Ukrainian benefit concert featuring Ukrainian concert pianist, Anna Sagalova, and the Ensemble Harmonia. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/ukraine-benefit-concert/2022-12-04
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Christmas at Sea AppealDonation Deadline, Friday, December 9 at 401 East Waterfront Rd, Vancouver The Mission to Seafarers will once again be putting together Christmas gifts to distribute to the seafarers on the ships in the Port of Vancouver over the Christmas period.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/christmas-at-sea-appeal/2022-12-09
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Current sermons posted on the diocesan website
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"They have responded to the call to live out the gospel..."Bishop Stephens's sermon - Order of the Diocese of New Westminster Investiture - Saturday, November 5 For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/media/2022-11-05-they-have-responded-to-the-call-to-live-out-the-gospel
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"Saints are those who discover the Holy in life..."
Sermon preached by the Right Reverend John Stephens during the Episcopal Visit to his parish of St. Thomas in East Vancouver for the Feast of All Saints, November 6. At the conclusion of the sermon, a video of the investiture of Lorie Chortyk, ODNW is included.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/media/2022-11-06-saints-are-those-who-discover-the-holy-in-life
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Bishop's Schedule
Wednesday, November 16 - Bishop's Friends Luncheon Thursday, November 17, 1pm - Chairing the November meeting of the Archdeacons, Dean and Staff Leadership 7pm, Confirmation Service at St. Alban the Martyr, Burnaby Saturday, November 19 - Deacon's Day at the Synod Office Sunday, November 20 - Episcopal Visit to All Saints, Agassiz Thursday, November 24, 7pm - Celebration of New Ministry at St. Alban, Richmond, the Installation of the Reverend Liz Ruder-Celiz as Vicar Sunday, November 27 (Advent I) - Episcopal Visit to St. John the Apostle, Port Moody; 4pm - 'On a Starry Night' at St. Anselm, Vancouver (kickoff of the 70th Anniversary celebrations and Advent party) |
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A Prayer for World Peace
O God of the nations, Photo: St. Luke's Anglican Church, Red Deer, AB decorated for Remembrance Day |