Collect

O God,
you girded your servant Columba
with the cincture of holiness
and made him a pilgrim for Christ
in the midst of the Irish and Scottish peoples.
Grant that, having his life and labours in remembrance,
we may rest upon your love and be cheerful in all adversities,
as we await the redemption of all things
in your well-beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

On June 9 we remember Columba, an abbot in sixth-century Ireland, who ruled a network of monasteries in his native land and helped to lay the foundation of the Christian Church in Scotland.

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Iona Abbey

Photo by Christine Rowe

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Several of you who attended Synod or know Archdeacon Philippa personally are aware that she has recently had health concerns. Those health concerns are more serious than anticipated.

On Sunday, June 4, Trinity Sunday, the Parish of St. John the Evangelist, North Vancouver welcomed Megan Bowers, North Shore Community Liaison Coordinator, and Jana Sasaki, Director of Operations, from the Lookout Housing+Health Society to present them with a cheque for $13,458.56 from the Long, Long Night of Hope fundraiser.

On Wednesday morning, June 7, the staff of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster met for their final monthly meeting before the July and August summer hiatus. All staff members who work from the Synod office were present in-person (including Minister for Climate Justice, the Reverend Joyce Parry-Moore who travelled in from the Sunshine Coast) except for Executive Archdeacon, the Venerable Philippa Pride who joined via Zoom.

At St. David’s, Tsawwassen on the Feast of Pentecost, Readings in Cantonese, French and English exemplified the significance of the disciples receiving the Holy Spirit, which enabled them to ‘speak in tongues’.  Participants were the Rev. Simbarashe Basvi, Norman Wong and Jocelyne Walter.

Photo by Mary Horton.

On Sunday, May 28, the Feast of Pentecost, Bishop John Stephens made an episcopal visit to his Parish of St. James', Vancouver. During the liturgy there were five confirmations and one new reception into the Anglican Communion.

(Trustee) Ross Hornby (newly received); Joanna Lam (confirmand); Bryce Winter (confirmand); Bishop John; Eric Velestuk (confirmand); Samantha Orne (confirmand); Christopher Price (confirmand)
Congratulations and many Blessings!

Thanks to Jane Dittrich, ODNW of Christ Church Cathedral for submitting these photos from The Feast of Pentecost Sunday, May 28 at Christ Church Cathedral. There were baptisms and a celebration of the 101st birthday of Margery Kellett, ODNW.

Follow this link to access the obituary on The Episcopal News website.

A web-sized .PDF is linked here.

The 2023 Deadlines and Guidelines document is linked here. Submissions for Topic are gratefully received. Please send an email to the EDITOR.

Deadline for submissions to the Fall issue is July 21, 2023

Not that many years ago (says he defensively) I was assembling some material for a pilgrimage I had been asked to lead. I had decided that one thing I would do would be to share some beautiful prayers other than those that people knew from church worship. Among them I decided to share a prayer composed by Robert Louis Stevenson. 

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Commemorative statue to the author Robert Louis Stevenson as a young boy, in front of Colinton parish church on the outskirts of Edinburgh

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The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) is inviting all Canadian Anglicans to put on their green-coloured classes and ready their submissions for the 2023 Request for Proposals (RFP) under the theme: Viriditas—God’s Greening Power. 

There were twelve apostles, and then some — some others who never belonged to the original companions of Jesus, but who were also called apostles because they were “sent forth” to proclaim the gospel. Saint Paul was one of these others; so was the person we honour on June 11, the apostle named Barnabas.

Follow this link to access Dave Paulsen's June 7th article on The Episcopal News website.

Contract Day Camp Support Workers - ASPIRE Vacation Bible School

Director of Field Education - The Montreal School of Theology

Spiritual Health Practitioner, casual part time - St. Michael's, Centre, Burnaby

Chef, part time, 7 hours a week on Thursdays - St. Augustine's, Marpole (Community Meal)

Do you love your church? Do you wish it was easier to share your faith? Fear not! The Rev. Scott Gunn will lead us in exploring some practical and inviting ways we can all share our faith with others.

REGISTER HERE

Saving Our Planet: Faith in Action II is a multi-faith event focused on the climate crisis and its impact on our planet. 

Diocesan Minister for Climate Justice, the Reverend Joyce Parry-Moore is scheduled to speak during the 1:30pm Faith Leaders segment.

Here is an Eventbrite link to register.

A gorgeous way to end the day and a perfect reset for the week ahead. Reflection, prayer, quiet meditation and song in the chancel at St. Mary's.

St. Mary's Kerrisdale
2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, V6M 1P5

A four-week in-person Bible study facilitated by Deacon Jeffrey Preiss at Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver. As a cohort, we will explore four themes: Theology of Work, Integrity in the Workplace, Loving our Co-Workers, and Redeeming our Work. 

Register for all four sessions using this link.

Help ignYte Youth, the shared youth ministry of St. Laurence, Coquitlam and Good Shepherd Lutheran, go to the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth gathering in Waterloo! All are invited for a festive evening of Latin American food and live music! We'll eat chips, beans, salsa, rice, and more.

Suggested donation $15/adult, $10/kids.

You can RSVP at stlyouthandfam@gmail.com.

Our team of volunteers are ready to make this year’s Strawberry Social a memorable and wonderful experience, as we celebrate the return of Early Music Vancouver with a concert.

The concert starts at 1pm, followed by the first seating of our strawberry social. Can't make the concert? Don't worry, we have a second seating at 3pm. Just looking for some home made dessert to enjoy at home, we have you covered with pick up only take out orders available. We have something for everyone!

God willing, Kevin De La Mare will be ordained to the diaconate and the Reverend Paul Richards will be ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop John Stephens at his Cathedral, Christ Church, on Saturday, June 24, the Feast of St. John the Baptist at 10:30am.

L'église anglicane St. Paul célébrera une messe en français pour la fête de Saint Jean-Baptiste. Tout le monde est bienvenu. Pour plus d'informations, contactez le P. José Luis, curate@stpaulsanglican.bc.ca.

Don't miss the first concert by the new orchestra based at St. Titus. Works performed will include:  Charpentier, Lully and Handel

Tickets $20 from orchestra members or at Eventbrite 

St. Titus, 680 49th Avenue, west of Cambie 

At St. James, Vancouver the principal 10:30am Mass for Sunday, July 2 will be celebrated by the Reverend Fr. Neil Gray on the anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The Very Reverend Peter Elliott will preach.

All are welcome.

Please click to access the VST Summer School flyer that lists the courses offered.

VST website

Hailing from North Carolina, the Royal Voices of Charlotte Choir are en route to Powell River, where they will perform and compete at the International Choral Kathaumixw Festival.

More information

At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam.

If you are interested, contact Jason Wood, St. Laurence's Youth and Family Minister, at stlyouthandfam@gmail.com.

Please click to access the ISP Summer School flyer that lists the courses offered.

VST website

Looking for something this summer for kids? Always wished there was a place to invite families over the summer to grow deeper in faith, play in community, and grow together in love? Aspire Bible Camp is coming this summer, and we want you!

REGISTER NOW, before it fills up!

Email Lauren or Alex to find out more."

Fee is $100 per child

Click here for the Registration Form

Sermon preached by the Right Reverend John Stephens during the Celebration of the Eucharist for Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023. Bishop Stephens was preaching and presiding at his Parish of Holy Trinity, Vancouver.