This Sunday we remember Bernard Mi-ze’-ki, the Anglican Protomartyr of Southern Africa. He began work as a catechist among the Mashona people of Zimbabwe in 1891. Five years later, when the Mashonas rose up against the British, Bernard had ample opportunity to escape. Instead, he chose to remain with his congregation.

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) or the UN Refugee Agency has set aside Tuesday, June 20 as World Refugee Day

Given the enormous number of refugees who have been sponsored by DofNW parishes and partner organizations over the years, working with the diocesan Refugee Unit as a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH),  it seems appropriate that we commemorate World Refugee Day in our diocese. With the federal government’s current commitment to resettle 500,000 people each year for the next three years we will have our work cut out for us.

Many thanks to Felly Farinas for sending in these photo highlights of the celebration of Philippine Independence Day at the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, South Hill in southeast Vancouver on Sunday, June 11.

It’s no secret that Anglicans are often reluctant to engage in evangelizing. The reasons are many: worry about imposing one’s religious views on others, feeling ill-equipped, fear of being associated with the heavy-handed tactics and views of stereotypical "evangelicals," or simple shyness. According to the Rev. Scott Gunn, even inviting a friend to church is out of the comfort zone of most Anglicans.

On Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023, Bishop Stephens made an episcopal visit to his parish of Holy Trinity, Vancouver (HTV). As is the custom, the bishop was preacher and presider, and during this episcopal visit he had some other additional happy tasks to perform. This was also the celebration of the parish's patronal festival along with the two other parishes in our diocese, the Church of the Holy Trinity in White Rock and Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Westminster.

When Brigid Coult accepted the role of St. Mary’s, Kerrisdale’s (SMK) Music Director in 2002, it was with the hope that she would stay long-term. Indeed, with a music and choral career spanning over four decades, Brigid’s devotion to her ministry is both abiding and apparent.

We give thanks for the life of Ronald Leslie Barnes, Priest, and are grateful for his ministry in our diocese and in the Anglican Church of Canada.

Ron died suddenly on Saturday, June 10.

We give thanks for the life of Paul Rex McMullan, Priest, and are grateful for his ministry in our diocese and in the Anglican Church of Canada.

Paul died on Saturday, June 10.  

The Reverend Emilie Smith's June 9th article published in Broadview online.

Informative blogpost sharing information about General Synod positions currently open for nominations created by Anglican Church of Canada Communications

 .PDF is linked here.

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

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. 

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)

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!

Please download, read and share this pastoral letter on the Season of Creation from Christian leaders in Saskatchewan. Titled "Let Justice and Peace Flow: Celebrating the Season of Creation", the letter has been endorsed by leaders from the Anglican, Lutheran, Mennonite, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and United churches across Saskatchewan. They call us to turn our attention to God's work of Creation. We are invited to give particular attention to prayer, service, and protection of God's Creation.

Follow this link to the Wild Ride section of the PWRDF website. A Wild Ride launch webinar is happening June 22, 10am PDT.

Register for the Webinar

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.

All are welcome to the parish's Annual Strawberry Tea. There will be a delicious Strawberry dessert with sandwiches, coffee and tea. Included in the day is a 50/50 Draw, all proceeds will to toward the ongoing ministry of the Parish of All Saints. Burnaby.

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

How does one become a Christian believer? By plunging into the waters of baptism and the “living waters” of Christian language and culture. This lecture will trace the patterns and contours of how people come to faith in Christ.

REGISTER NOW

Presented by
The O’Driscoll Forum & The Anglican Foundation of Canada

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

The Vancouver School of Theology and St. Andrew’s Hall are delighted to announce that Andrew Root, PhD, will be the lead speaker at the inaugural Cork Lecture and Workshop.

While there is no charge to attend, registration is required for each of the sessions.

Three celebrated artists in concert with beautiful baroque music, showcasing the virtuosic brilliance of violinist Chloe Kim.

For more information, visit the event page: https://www.sjmusic.ca/events/triptych/2023-08-12

The renowned Polish concert organist Michał Szostak performs on St James’ majestic three-manual Casavant organ.

Admission is by donation, and the event is followed by a reception.

Please confirm your attendance through Eventbrite.