The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine is an order of Anglican nuns founded in Canada in 1884, and dedicated (as its Rule states) to “personal sanctification and active charity.” On February 9 we remember Hannah Grier Coome, who was its founder and first Mother Superior.

A pop-up choir of five songsters, aged six-to-nine, set the pace for a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at St. David’s during recent widespread 16-day festival.

Parishioner Art Yu brought the youngsters together for the Sunday luncheon event and, accompanied with music from his iPhone, ‘Gong xi gong xi ni ya’ (Greeting to you, Greeting to you) got rapt attention and enthusiastic applause.

Jack was a long-serving and well-known priest and archdeacon in our diocese; well respected and appreciated.

According to Dr. Scott Brubacher, Executive Director of the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC), “There has never been a swifter or more generous response to the establishment of a new fund than the ACW Council of the North Retired Clergy Fund to provide financial support for housing and living expenses to retired non-stipendiary clergy in the Council of the North.” 

To make a gift to the ACW Council of the North Retired Clergy Fund please contact Michelle Hauser, AFC’s Development & Communications Officer or visit the donate webpage

The Anglican Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) grants program will look substantially different in 2023 thanks to some important changes approved by the AFC Board of Directors in 2022.

For more information on AFC’s new grant categories or to apply for an AFC grant, visit anglicanfoundation.org/apply. 

Click to access the Very Reverend Kyle Norman's February 3rd Guest Post on Ken Gray's blog, "Take Note".

Click this link to access the February 8th Reuters' article by Muvija M

Click to access this February 2nd story on the Anglican Communion News site

The longer I move around this four-score years and whatever which I am allotted, the more I appreciate the odd little episode that can, if you wish, be dismissed as crazy and childish. But I would bet a great deal that you have such moments too, if you wanted to admit them.

I like a cup of tea, especially a good cup of tea, preferably with a little milk and, although I feel more and more guilty about it, a little sugar.

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: office@staugustinemarpole.com

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

VST is delighted to welcome Dr. Chloë Reddaway this weekend.

Dr. Chloë Reddaway is a researcher in the Centre for Arts and the Sacred at King’s College London and McDonald Agape Theology and the Arts Research Associate at Duke University, NC.

Public Lecture: Friday, Feb. 10 at 7pm (FREE)

The Problem of Painting Christ: Strange Responses to the Greatest Artistic Challenge

Public Workshop: Saturday, Feb 11, 10am - 12pm ($10, lunch included)

Strangeness and Recognition; Mystery and Familiarity in Renaissance Paintings of Christ

Full details and Registration

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

For Ages 3-13.

In the Anglican Church of Canada, Freedom Sunday shines light on the connections between human trafficking, labour exploitation, and missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. Everywhere, people of faith express compassion and solidarity with trafficked peoples through prayer, bible study and worship, and by making commitments to tackle these dehumanizing crimes.

Here is a link to all the information about, and resources for, Freedom Sunday on the Anglican Church of Canada's website

 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.

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

All are welcome to attend this Celebration of a New Ministry when Bishop John Stephens will install the Reverend Joyce Parry-Moore as Vicar of the Parish of St. Aidan and St. Bartholomew (aka St. Bart's), Gibsons. 

The conference includes two lunches (Saturday and Sunday), weekend-long refreshments, two workshops, one-on-one spiritual direction/listening prayer session, prayer stations, and spiritual practice kits.

St. Dunstan's Centre for Spiritual Renewal has a pay-what-you-can approach for events at the Centre.

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

DOWNLOAD THE FULL INFORMATION FLYER HERE

Register Here

The research is clear. Lifelong learning and church vitality go hand in hand. How can this link be strengthened in your parish? Attend a free informative session to explore the “why” of lifelong formation and how it can happen, no matter the size or location of your congregation.

RSVP: jschaap@vancouver.anglican.ca OR cpullenayegem@vst.edu 

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83476985701

Presented by the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster in partnership with the Congregational Vitality Initiative of the Vancouver School of Theology

Sermon preached by the Reverend Stephen Rowe, Rector of the Anglican Parish of the Church of the Epiphany, Surrey and Regional Dean of Peace Arch on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 during the Celebration of a New Ministry Eucharist that saw the Reverend Robin Ruder Celiz inducted as Rector of the Parish of St. Helen, Surrey by the Right Reverend John Stephens, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster.

February 9, Thursday - Chairing a meeting of diocesan leaders (archdeacons, diocesan dean, regional deans and leadership team Synod staff) at St John the Divine, Maple Ridge

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

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