Bishop John Stephens, Executive Archdeacon, the Venerable Philippa Pride and Missioner for Indigenous Justice, Kerry Baisley recently visited the Campus of the Native Education College (NEC) in Vancouver.

The Reverend Alecia Greenfield receives award that recognizes leading practitioners in Christian ministry during their early years of career service.

The parishioners of St. Christopher in West Vancouver were thrilled to welcome Bishop John Stephens to his parish on Sunday, January 15. This was the first episcopal visit to the parish during Bishop John's now almost two year episcopacy. 

Sunday, January 22, Epiphany III was 'Sorrento Sunday' at Christ Church Cathedral. Sorrento Centre's Executive Director, the Rev. Michael Shapcott came to Vancouver to speak to the members of the Parish of Christ Church Cathedral about the mission of Sorrento Centre, and to promote upcoming events and program highlights for 2023, including Cathedral Week July 9-15.

I was fortunate to visit the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, South Hill in southeast Vancouver for the Celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday, January 22, 2023, Epiphany III. I took time during the sermon to invite parishioners to be part of The Metro Vancouver Alliance (MVA) community organizing model called a 1-1 Relational Meeting. 

I confess it took me a while to discover the NHL after we came to Canada over 20 years ago. But for a long while now I have followed with keen interest the ups, and mainly downs, of the Vancouver Canucks. When Bruce Boudreau (the former coach) was hired last season things got better and the crowd started the chant ‘Bruce there it is’ when things were going well. Aside from some great games, this season has not gone well … but that is not my point.

A POWER OUTAGE! Imagine: there’s no power and so, no light no heat.  This is before WiFi and before digital gadgets. But it’s not too cold to have a flashlight under the covers and an open book. Do you sense a little stir of nostalgia, longing for that young bibliophile you once were?  

A moment's carelessness on a wet lakeside dock, a tumble and there was a broken wrist. After an X-ray it was found I would need a general anaesthetic, so I had to do all the things that line one up for the operation table.

This Lent, choose from a number of recommended resources to take the journey from Ash Wednesday to Holy Week (February 22 - April 2, 2023).

HERE IS THE LINK

Live email link: vicar@staugustinemarpole.com

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

Youth Ministry Leader, flexible part time contract position - St. Alban the Martyr, Burnaby

There will be many songs, plus silence and poems, readings and prayers.

In-person or via Zoom

Please send an email to the Reverend Emilie Smith for the Zoom link

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

Everyone welcome.

Download the flyer here.

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.

 2023 training dates are open for registration. These will be in-person training on the last Saturdays in February, March and April. Click on the date to register. 

•             February 25 – St John the Divine, Maple Ridge

•             March 25 – St George, Fort Langley

•             April 29 – St Hilda, Sechelt 

If you have questions please contact Bill Siksay in the Bishop’s Office by email or by phone at 604-684-6306 ext 228. 

The Long, Long Night of Hope, a fundraiser to support the Lookout Housing & Health Society’s North Shore shelter, is back at St. John the Evangelist, North Vancouver for a 7th year – and they need your help to make this the biggest campaign ever!

For more information, please visit the website.

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

January 29, Sunday - Episcopal Visit to St Mary's, Kerrisdale, and at 3pm, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ecumenical service at Christ Church Cathedral

January 31, Tuesday - Anglican Eucharist at VST, 12:15pm

February 4, Saturday - Visit to Salal and Cedar, Cottonwood Gardens, East Vancouver, 3pm

February 7, Tuesday - Induction of the Reverend Robin Celiz, St Helen, Surrey, 7pm

February 9, Thursday - Meeting of diocesan leaders at St John the Divine, Maple Ridge

February 12, Sunday - Episcopal Visit to St Mary Magdalene, Vancouver

February 16, Thursday - Christ Church Cathedral Morning Eucharist, presiding and preaching, 7:30am