Many thanks to Paul Woehrle of St. Cuthbert, Delta, for sending in this photo of younger members of the congregation engaged with the parish's crèche at the Christmas Eve 5pm family service. Photo: Melissa Dry

• Can we question our faith?
• Who is Jesus?
• Does God answer prayer?
• How do I read the Bible?
• Why is there suffering?
• How should we live?

This is a course for those exploring faith for the 1st or the 50th time; adults preparing for baptism, confirmation, reception into the Anglican Church, or reaffirmation of baptismal vows. In 11 sessions, we seek to move deeper by engaging in some of faith’s most basic questions:

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Deadline to Register: January 20, 2023

When Freshta Siddiqui in desperation gave her cat and dog to an animal rescue organization in Kabul, little did she know that her effort to save her pets would lead to her own rescue in the form of a sponsorship to Canada through the Diocese of New Westminster.

St. Stephen’s, West Vancouver began the festive Christmas season with a service of lessons and carols on December 4, Advent II which featured baritone, Jason Cook and flautist, Nancy Rieken. That afternoon the congregation was delighted to return to church for Jazz Vespers.

Many thanks to the Reverend Peter Smyth, Senior Port Chaplain at the Mission to Seafarers (MtS) for photo and text coverage of the annual Christmas gift delivery.

The Parish of All Saints, Ladner is one of the oldest parishes in the diocese, having begun its mission and ministry in the Fraser River Delta’s riverside farming community in 1881.

Since the advent of COVID-19, in common with everyone else, we started to use technology to worship, meet and connect.

One of our early learnings was that midweek liturgy was also a way to stay together, pray and interact. Once a week we meet for Mattins and Compline.

Do you see better now?  Or now?

Anyone who’s ever had an eye examination will immediately recognize these questions. As the optometrist places different lenses in front of your eyes, you focus on the letters on the screen and indicate if one lens helps you see better than another.

Seeing clearly is a key theme of the Biblical narrative because faith is more a matter of perception than belief.  

Did you know that in the exchange of the peace we are instructed to seek out those from whom we are estranged and secondly, to visitors? (As we are already reconciled to our buddies, there is no need to pass the peace to them.) Do you need to know that the Oil of Anointing is different from the Oil of Chrismation?

The depth of winter in the Fraser Canyon. The snow new fallen on the ageless rock walls shows jagged contrasts of gleaming black and blinding white. It has been blizzarding on and off for the last half hour or so.  

Residential Companions: The residential Companions program is an immersive opportunity to experience a contemporary monastic community rooted in the Benedictine tradition. It is open to women aged 21 and up regardless of Christian denomination.

Director of Theological Field Education (TFE) - Vancouver School of Theology (VST)

Rector - St Francis-in-the-Wood, Caulfeild (West Vancouver)

Rector - St. Mark, Ocean Park (South Surrey)

Diocesan Youth Minister, contract position, the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster

Casual Youth Worker (2 positions), Youth Drama Project - Christ Church Cathedral

Janet Tomkins will present techniques and tips for those interested in starting or continuing research into their family history and genealogy. Janet specialized in family history and genealogy before retiring from the Vancouver Public Library and looks forward to exploring this popular topic with a new audience.

Reserve your free ticket here at Eventbrite

Space is limited to 40 participants

Download the flyer here.

The daily prayer practice of the Iona Community in Scotland, comes from an inspired and beautiful liturgy that you will sure to find familiar and fresh. 

St. Mary's Kerrisdale

Praying for Christian Unity is an ecumenical practice going back at least to the Lambeth Conference of 1867. Churches around the world began using the now established resources in 1968. The week is commemorated from January 18 to 25.

The Thomas Merton Society of Canada invites you to a birthday party for Thomas Merton!

Everyone welcome.

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Archbishop Lynne McNaughton and the Provincial Council invite you to this specially-designed webinar for all members of the Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon.

Click to download the invitation letter from the Most Reverend Lynne McNaughton.

The registration deadline is January 28, 2023. REGISTER HERE

Come to Christ Church Cathedral, this Valentine's day for a special Children's event.

For Ages 3-13.

A cross-denominational line-up of speakers, musicians, and spiritual practitioners will lead us in a weekend dedicated to awakening the love of God in our hearts and minds, including an Evening of Sung Prayers with Cathy Hardy and Friends.

The conference includes two lunches (Saturday and Sunday), weekend-long refreshments, and spiritual practice kits.

We have a pay-what-you-can approach to events at the Centre for Spiritual Renewal.

Our registration fees are $200, $175, $150, and $125. By paying more you ensure someone else is able to come. 

Register Here

Sermon preached by the Right Reverend John Stephens during his first episcopal visit to the Parish of All Saints, Ladner which was also the first episcopal visit of 2023.

January 15, Sunday - Episcopal Visit to St. Christopher, West Vancouver

January 18, Wednesday (daytime)  - Visit to Native Education College with Kerry Baisley and Archdeacon Philippa Pride

January 18, Wednesday (evening) - Chairing Diocesan Council

January 19, Thursday - Chairing a meeting of the Archdeacons, Dean and Leadership Team

January 22, Sunday - Episcopal Visit to St George, Fort Langley

January 25, Wednesday - Clergy Day: Safe Church and a presentation on Everyday Confrontation 

January 29, Sunday Episcopal Visit to St Mary, Kerrisdale