Image created by a Grade Five student in West Vancouver.

Inspired by artist Jacqueline Hurley

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Here is a link to Advent 2022 Resources on the diocesan website

Here is a link to More Advent 2022 Resources.

Here is the link

Here is the link to the Emergency Preparedness page on the diocesan website

Here is the link.

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.

Bookkeeper for diocesan parishes, part time - Diocese of New Westminster

Click on the links to access the individual diocesan website calendar listing for each event.

This post will be updated regularly as new promos are received from parishes.

NOVEMBER 19

All Saints, Mission and St. Andrew's Langley, (the fair is in Mission) Craft Fair: 10am - 3pm

All Saints, Burnaby, Bazaar and Silent Auction: 10am - 3pm

St. George's, Fort Langley, Annual Christmas Market: 10am - 4pm

Quality Fair, St. Laurence, Coquitlam: 10am - 3pm

NOVEMBER 26

St. Anne's Christmas Fair, Richmond/Steveston: 9:30am - 2:30pm

DECEMBER 3

Christmas Bazaar, St. Thomas, Collingwood: 10am-2pm

Christmas Craft Fair, St. Alban's, Richmond: 10am - 3pm

Christmas Fair (with pre-ordered poinsettias by November 25), St. Philip, Dunbar: 10am - 2pm

Christmas Fair 2022, St. Anselm's, Point Grey (pre-sales November 1-27): 11am - 2pm

St. George's 114th Annual ACW Christmas Bazaar and Lunch, St. George, Fort Langley: 10am - 2pm

St. Stephen's Christmas Market (St. Stephen's, Burnaby: 10am - 3pm

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

Under the direction of David Poon, Vespersong is dedicated to keeping the tradition of Choral Evensong alive on the Sunshine Coast.

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. 

St. Mary's Kerrisdale

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.

The final date of the current series, Saturday, November 26 at the Synod Office. Click the link to register and for more information.

• November 26 - Synod Office

This Workshop provides Anti-Racism training, as mandated by the Diocese of New Westminster.  

It is open to clergy and lay people.

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.

You are invited to a Ukrainian benefit concert featuring Ukrainian concert pianist, Anna Sagalova, and the Ensemble Harmonia.

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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. 

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.

• Lorie Chortyk, ODNW and Bishop Stephens
  

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)

O God of the nations,
as we look to that day when you will gather people
from north and south, east and west,
into the unity of your peaceable Kingdom,
guide with your just and gentle wisdom all who take counsel
for the nations of the world,
that all your people may spend their days in security, freedom, and peace,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Photo: St. Luke's Anglican Church, Red Deer, AB decorated for Remembrance Day